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Honeywell Galaxy 128 User Manual

Honeywell Galaxy 128
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User Guide
Galaxy
8/18/60/128/500/504/512
Honeywell Security

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Honeywell Galaxy 128 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ZonesUp to 128
Partitions8
User CodesUp to 250
KeypadsUp to 16
Event LogUp to 1000 events
TypeHybrid (wired and wireless)
Battery Backup7Ah
Weight3.5 kg

Summary

Introduction to Galaxy Alarm System

Galaxy Keypad Information and Controls

General Keypad Overview

Details the Galaxy Mk7 LCD keypads and their connection limits to control panels.

Number Keys (0-9) Functionality

Used for entering codes, selecting options, and programming system groups.

View Keys (A and B) Navigation

Activate system options, step through lists, and navigate information displays.

Enter Key (ent) Operation

Accepts entered data, performs valid actions, and moves to the next option.

Escape Key (esc) Functionality

Aborts current options, returns to previous levels, or exits setting routines.

Hash Key (#) Usage

Displays additional choices or acts as a duress key when pressed twice.

Star Key (*) Feature Access

Provides additional features for certain options, such as printing or deleting.

Power LED Status Indicators

Indicates system power status: green for normal, flashing for failures.

Keypad Banner Display

Shows system status, time, and date when unset; blank when set.

User Codes for System Access

Unique 4, 5, or 6 digit PINs for user identification and system operation.

Setting the Galaxy Alarm System

Preparation Before Setting

Ensure doors/windows are secured and detector areas are clear before system setting.

Entering PIN for User Levels 1-2

Procedure for users to enter their PIN to initiate the system setting routine.

Entering PIN for User Levels 3-6

PIN entry method for higher user levels to start the setting routine.

Setting System Groups

Select groups to set; displays group status (Ready, Faulted, Set, Lockout).

Understanding Exit Time

Time allocated to vacate premises after initiating the system setting routine.

Sounder Behavior During Setting

Describes sounder tones (continuous, pulsing) indicating zone status and time remaining.

Managing Open Zones During Setting

Handling of open zones; alarms occur if not resolved before setting expires.

Manual Setting Completion

Procedure for manually completing setting via final door or terminator button.

System Set Confirmation

Confirmation message and tones indicate the system has been successfully set.

Part Setting Functionality

Setting only specific zones that have the PART attribute enabled.

Cancelling the Setting Routine

Aborting the setting process by pressing the 'esc' key before system arming.

Displaying Group Names

Shows programmed names for groups by simultaneously pressing '*' and '#' keys.

MicroMAX Setting and Operation Options

Setting the System with MicroMAX Cards

Using MicroMAX cards/fobs to set the system by holding them to a reader module.

Dual Focus Operation

Requires both PIN and MAX card entry for operation, enhancing security.

Proximity Keypads Explained

Keypads with built-in card readers, commonly used for dual focus functions.

Unsetting the Galaxy Alarm System

Normal Entry Unsetting

Unsetting initiated by opening the FINAL door or activating an ENTRY zone.

Consequences of Straying from Entry Route

Entering protected areas before unsetting can trigger a full alarm.

Slow Entry Procedure

Enter a valid PIN before entry time expires to avoid a full alarm.

Cancelling Alarms

Cancel alarms by entering a valid PIN; may require specific reset authorization.

Manager Reset for Alarms

Resets the system after an alarm using a manager-level PIN.

Engineer Reset for Alarm Events

Requires an engineer visit and reset for certain alarm types.

Unsetting with MicroMAX Cards

Using MicroMAX cards to unset system groups when they are currently set.

Galaxy System Menu Options

Full Menu Access

Accessed by Manager code on specific models; provides comprehensive system access.

Quick Menu Access

Default menu for most users; offers a selection of up to 10 numbered options.

How to Access System Menus

Procedure to enter menus using a valid code and the 'ent' key.

Omitting Zones Before Setting

Purpose of Zone Omission

Allows users to omit eligible zones for one set period before system arming.

Selecting Zones for Omission

Steps to select the '0=OMIT ZONES' option from the Quick Menu.

Viewing Eligible Zones for Omission

How to view zones eligible for omission using A> or <B keys.

Process of Omitting a Zone

Omit a zone by pressing the '#' key; omission is immediate.

Setting System with Omitted Zones

Starting the setting routine after zones have been selected for omission.

Galaxy 512 Zone Omission Limit

Galaxy 512 permits omission of only one eligible zone at a time.

Vibration Zones (504 & 512)

Omitting one vibration zone blocks all similar zones in all groups.

ATM Zones (512 Only)

Omitting ATM zones using specific codes for delay access periods.

Forced Set System Option

Purpose of Forced Set

Automatically omits eligible open zones during the setting routine for one period.

Selecting the Forced Set Option

Steps to select '1 = FORCED SET' from the Quick Menu.

Handling Non-omittable Zones

Open zones that cannot be omitted must be closed before setting can continue.

Chime Mode Configuration

Purpose of Chime Mode

Switches Chime mode on/off; activated zones chime momentarily when opened.

Selecting Chime Mode (ON/OFF)

Steps to select '2 = CHIME' and toggle the ON/OFF status.

Chime Mode Operation

Chime is active until switched off; suspended during system set or alarms.

Displaying Zone Information

Purpose of Display Zones

Accesses mode to check zone descriptions and current status.

Selecting Display Zones Option

Steps to select '3 = DISPLAY ZONES' from the Quick Menu.

Zone Address Identification

Unique four-digit address number for zone identification and selection.

Zone Function Description

Displays the zone's operation, e.g., INTRUDER or FIRE.

Zone Status Display

Shows current zone status (Open/Closed) alternating with function information.

Zone Description Text

Alpha-numeric text describing the zone's detail, e.g., West Office Door.

Navigating and Viewing Zones

View zone details sequentially using A>/<B keys or by zone address.

Exiting Display Zones

The 'esc' key aborts the option and returns to the main option menu.

Galaxy System Event Log

Purpose of the Display Log

View system history; events are recorded and stored in non-volatile memory.

Selecting the Display Log Option

Steps to select '4 = DISPLAY LOG' from the Quick Menu.

Understanding Log Events

Events include setting, unsetting, and alarms, with time and date stamps.

Selecting a Date from the Log

Navigate through dates using view keys to find specific events.

Viewing Individual Log Events

Progressively step through events of a selected date using A>/<B keys.

Printing System Information

Purpose of Printing

Obtain a hard copy print-out of system details; requires a serial printer.

Selecting the Print Option

Steps to select '5 = PRINT' from the Quick Menu.

Printing System Codes

Print-out of user numbers, names, levels, and code lengths.

Printing Zone Details

Print-out of zone addresses, functions, and descriptions.

Printing the System Log

Print-out of the entire log, detailing time/date of operations.

Printing All System Data

Print-out of codes, zones, and log data, starting with user codes.

Printer Help Message

Message displayed if the printer is off-line or not connected.

Galaxy System Walk Test

Purpose of Walk Test

Tests zones to ensure correct operation; sounder indicates open zones.

Selecting the Walk Test Option

Steps to select '6 = Walk Test' from the Quick Menu.

Testing All Zones

Starts immediate test of all valid zones; sounder indicates zone status.

Testing Selected Zones

Allows selection of specific zones for testing using navigation keys.

Ending the Walk Test

Abort test with 'esc' or it automatically ends after 20 minutes.

Time and Date Settings

Purpose of Time/Date Adjustment

Allows modification of system time (HH:MM) and date (DD/MM/YY).

Selecting Time or Date Modification

Steps to select '7 = TIME/DATE' and choose time or date modification.

Changing the System Time

Procedure to enter a new time (HH:MM) with system validation checks.

Changing the System Date

Procedure to enter a new date (DD/MM/YY) with system validation checks.

Advancing and Retarding Time

Adjust system time by seconds per week to compensate for clock speed variations.

User Code Management

Purpose of Codes Menu

Enables managers to allocate PINs and related information to system users.

User Code Sub-menus

Accesses PIN, level, name, time zones, and MAX details for individual users.

Pin Warning Configuration

Sets notification period before PIN expiry, prompting mandatory PIN changes.

Max Users (Pre V4 Only)

Assigns MAX cards to users without PINs for Access Control functions.

Manager Code Responsibilities

Authorised to program user codes, allocate codes, and modify PINs.

Manager Code on Galaxy 8 & 18

Manager code defaults to accessing the quick menu on these models.

Selecting the Codes Option

Steps to select '8 = CODES' from the Quick Menu.

Modifying User Pins

Assigns or modifies a user's PIN; handles uniqueness and duplicate entries.

Deleting a User PIN

Erases existing PIN entries using the '*' key; hollow square indicates no PIN.

Assigning Dual Codes

Programs a user code as Dual Code using '#' key for enhanced security.

Dual Codes Operation

Requires a second code within 60 seconds; highest level code determines access.

Modifying User Access Levels

Access Level Determines Menu Options

User access level dictates the menu options available to them.

User Access Levels Explained

Details user levels (Guard, Cleaner, Users, Manager) and their access availability.

Duress Code Functionality

Assigns a code as Duress; activation triggers programmed Duress or PA outputs.

Modifying User Names

Assigning User Names

Assigns a name (max 8 characters) to a user; defaults to USER or MGR.

Time Zone Allocation (Galaxy Models)

Managers Allocate Time Zones

Disables user PIN access during programmed Timer A and Timer B periods.

Temporary Codes Management

Allowing Temporary PIN Allocation

Temporarily assigns a PIN to a user for a specified number of days.

PIN Change Procedure

Programming PIN Change Feature

Prompts users to assign a new PIN periodically via notification.

Modifying User Group Access

Determining System Group Access

Assigns user access and operational control over system groups.

Group Management on Galaxy 500/504/512

Details group blocks and assignment using keypad keys.

Single Group Assignment

User assigned to one group, can only access, set, and unset that group.

Multiple Group Assignment

Users allocated to multiple groups for collective access and operation.

Group Choice Feature

Users select which allocated groups to view, set, or unset; enabled by '*'.

Managing MAX Card Numbers

Assigning MAX Card Numbers

Assigns a MAX card by entering its unique 10-digit laser-etched number.

MAX Card Function Assignment

Assigning MAX Card to Menu Option

Assigns a MAX card to a specific menu option for user access.

Limiting MAX Card to a Keypad

Restricts the MAX card's operation to a single specified keypad.

Card-Held MAX Operation

MAX function activated when card is held to reader for three seconds.

Forgive Antipassback Feature

Prevents multiple card uses at readers within a time period; clears restrictions.

PIN Warning Settings

Notification Days Before PIN Expiry

Determines days for notification before PIN Change expiry, prompting new PIN.

Assigning Additional MAX Users

MAX Users for Access Control

Assigns MAX users without PINs for operating Access Control functions.

MAX User Group Assignment

Assigning Group Access to MAX User

Assigns group access to MAX user, common to module for access control.

Summer Time Adjustment

Setting BST Start and End Dates

Sets British Summer Time start/end dates for automatic clock adjustment.

Galaxy 504 Summer Option Note

Summer option modification is engineer-only for Galaxy 504 models.

Avoiding False Alarms

Zone Reference Tables

Galaxy Alarm and Help Messages

Other Keypad In Use Message

Advises system is in use; Galaxy 8/18 allow only one user at a time.

Alarm In Progress Message

System is in alarm condition; must be cancelled by PIN or keyswitch.

PA Reset Required Message

PA zone activated; requires high-level code (manager/engineer) for reset.

Manager Reset Required Message

Alarm activation requires reset by a manager-level PIN.

Engineer Reset Required Message

System requires engineer visit and reset for certain alarm types.

No Entries Message

Log is empty or no omittable zones are available.

Invalid Selection Message

Selected option or entered value is illegal or out of range.

Invalid Code Message

Entered code is not a valid registered code in the system memory.

Option Not Available Message

Option provided by engineer; attempting selection displays this message.

Technistore Reset Procedure

Call Alarm Monitoring Station for a code to reset the system.

No Modules Added Message

Exiting Engineer Mode when module count change is not detected.

Installer Details

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