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The MG-RTX3 is a 2-Way Wireless Expansion Module for use with any Digiplex 
EVO, Spectra SP, and Esprit series control panel. It is also compatible with the 
DGP-NE96 and DGP-848 control panels.

Technical Specifications

Installation

In order to ensure the best possible signal reception, avoid mounting the MG-
RTX3 on metal, or in any location that could cause RF interference. Mount it as 
high as possible and in locations not susceptible to drastic temperature changes. 
Mount the MG-RTX3 in a location that allows at least 5cm (2”) around the module 
for adequate ventilation and heat dissipation.

If the environment is too noisy, the module’s RF RX LED will turn on. When 
performing the noise level test, make sure that there are no transmitters powered 
up. Refer to the illustrations on the next page for additional information.

System Reset

Press and hold the Programming button for 5 seconds, the BUS RX LED will 
flash. Release the button and press it again while the LED flashes to reset the 
module to its default values. The system reset feature only functions during the 
first 30 seconds after the MG-RTX3 is powered up.

Spectra SP Series Information

When connected to a Spectra SP series panel, the MG-RTX3 settings are 
programmed into the panel. Refer to the panel’s Programming Guide. Requires 
version 2.0 or higher of the MG32LED or MG10LED keypads.

Compatibility Chart

EVO

Spectra SP

Esprit

Stand-Alone

Zones

32

32

-

-

Remotes

96/999

32

32

8

Wireless PGMs

8

16

-

-

Wireless keypads

-

8

-

-

2-Way Remote

3

3

-

-

Wireless Repeater

-

2

-

-

Compatibility

All Magellan wireless transmitters
Digiplex EVO (EVO48, EVO96 and EVO192)
Digiplex (DGP-848 and DGP-NE96)
Spectra SP (SP5500, SP6000 and SP7000)
Esprit (728ULT and 738ULT)

Frequency:

433MHz or 868MHz

Sensitivity:

-120 dBm

Current consumption:

50 mA

Dimensions (no antenna): 15cm x 16cm x 3cm (6in x 6.5in x 1.1in)

Operating temperature:

0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)

PGM outputs:

PGM1 and PGM2 - 150mA PGM transistor outputs
PGM3 - form C relay output rated at 5A/28Vdc, N.O./
N.C. (PGM4 optional)

Range 

Refer to the appropriate transmitter Instructions

Other: 

Di-pole antenna; Error Correction Algorithm

MG-RTX3 V1.1

Instructions

Printed in Canada 06/2007        paradox.com           MGRTX3-EI02

Digiplex EVO Programming

To enter programming mode with a Digiplex EVO panel, press and hold the [0] button. Enter the installer code and go to section 
[4003]. Enter the MG-RTX3’s 8-digit serial number. Enter the section number you wish to program.

WARNING: When used without an EVO641 or EVO641R keypad, enable option [1] in section [3029].

Table 1: Digiplex EVO PGM Option Programming

Group

Digiplex EVO

Digiplex EVO Programming

Options

[001]

Option [1]: Low battery supervision (default: ON)
Option [2]: Check-in supervision (default: OFF)
Option [3]: Check-in supervision time interval

OFF

= 24 hours (default)

ON

= 80 minutes

Option [4]:  RF Jamming supervision (default: ON)
Option [5]:  On-board module tamper supervision (default: OFF)
Option [6]:  N/A
Option [7]:  N/A
Option [8]:  Ignore transmitter tamper signal

OFF

= MG-RTX3 ignores tamper signal (default)

ON 

= MG-RTX3 reports tamper signal

View Serial 

Number

[030]

To see a transmitter’s 6-digit serial number, press and hold a transmitter’s anti-tamper switch.

Zones

[101] to [132]

Assign up to 32 wireless transmitters to the MG-RTX3. 
[101] = Zone Input 1; [132] = Zone Input 32
Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch. 
To delete an assigned transmitter, enter 000000 as a serial number.

Remote 
Control

See text

Program 999 remotes with one MG-RTX3 using an EVO641/EVO641R keypad (refer to User Code 
and Remote Control programming in the Digiplex EVO Programming Guide). 
If you are not using an EVO641/EVO641R keypad, program 32 remotes per MG-RTX3 using sections 
[201] to [432] detailed in Table 3 on the back page.

Transmitter 

Info

[601] to [632]

Transmitter Signal Strength
[601] = Zone Input 1; [632] = Zone Input 32
3 or less = too weak (move transmitter); 4 to 10 = OK.

[701] to [732]

Current Battery Life
[701] = Zone Input 1; [732] = Zone Input 32
View the number of weeks the batteries have been in the transmitter 

[801] to [832]

Previous Battery Life
[801] = Zone Input 1; [832] = Zone Input 32
View number of weeks the previous batteries were in the transmitter.

Two-Way 

PGM

[671] to [678]

Two-Way PGM Signal Strength
[671] = PGM 1; [678] = PGM 8
3 or less = too weak (move transmitter); 4 to 10 = OK.

[901] to [908]

Assign up to 8 Two-Way PGMs to the MG-RTX3 
[901] = PGM 1; [908] = PGM 8
Enter 6-digit serial number or press and release the transmitter’s tamper switch
To delete an assigned Two-Way PGM, enter 000000 as a serial number.
If a section between [901] to [904] is empty, the MG-RTX3 will use the on-board PGM.

[910] to [989]

Program the Two-Way PGM activation event, deactivation event and PGM Delay options. Refer to 
Table 1 below.

[991]

View Two-Way PGM tamper trouble (PGM # in trouble will be displayed)

[992]

View Two-Way PGM supervision trouble (PGM # in trouble will be displayed)

 Event Group

Feature Group

 Start #

End #

PGM

Activation*

PGM1

[910]

[911]

[912]

[913]

PGM2

[920]

[921]

[922]

[923]

-

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

PGM8

[980]

[981]

[982]

[983]

PGM

Deactivation*

PGM1

[914]

[915]

[916]

[917]

PGM2

[924]

[925]

[926]

[927]

-

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

PGM8

[984]

[985]

[986]

[987]

*For a complete list of events, refer to the PGM programming section of your Digiplex or Digiplex EVO control panel’s programming guide.

PGM Delay

Options

PGM Delay

(000 to 255)
Default: 005

PGM1

[918]

[919]

Option [1]:  ON = PGM delay 

OFF = Latch (default)

Option [2]:  ON = Minutes

OFF = Seconds (default)

PGM2

[928]

[929]

-

+10 per PGM

+10 per PGM

PGM8

[988]

[989]

Esprit Programming

To enter programming mode with Esprit, connect an Esprit 636 or 646 to the “Program” connector. 
Press the “Esprit Mode Programming” button. Press [enter] on your Esprit keypad and enter the 
installer code (default: 757575). Enter the desired section number.

Table 2: Remote Control Arming Options [401] to [432], Options [1] to [3]

* Buttons used to arm are also used to disarm the system

Group

Esprit

Esprit Programming

Codes

[000]

Enter Installer Code (4 or 6 digits, default: 757575)

[301] to [332]

Assign a valid user code from the Esprit Panel into the MG-RTX3. 
[301] = user 01; [332] = user 32.
To delete a user code, press [2ND] and then [Enter]

Remote 
Control

[201] to [232]

Assign a remote control to the MG-RTX3. 
[201] = remote control 01; [232] = remote control 32
Press enter and after the confirmation beep, press [Enter] again. Press 
and hold any button on the remote until you hear two beeps. 
To delete a remote control, press [2ND] followed by [Enter].

[401] to [432]

Program remote control button options.
[401] = remote control 01; [432] = remote control 32
Options [1] to [3]: See Table 2 below
Option [4]: Enable button   for PGM activation (see section [011])
Option [5]: Enable button 

 for PGM activation (see section [012])

Option [6]: Enable button 

 for PGM activation (see section [013])

Option [7]: Enable button 

 for PGM activation (see section [014])

Option [8]: Enable button 

 + 

 for Panic Alarm

PGM

[011] to [014]

Program which buttons will also activate a PGM output.
[011] = Remote Button 
[012] = Remote Button 
[013] = Remote Button 
[014] = Remote Button 
Option [1]: Activate PGM 1 output
Option [2]: Activate PGM 2 output
Option [3]: Activate PGM 3 output
Option [4]: Activate PGM 4 output
Refer to section [401] to [432]

[021] to [024]

Set PGM as latched or with a PGM delay
[021] = PGM1; [024] = PGM 4
Option [0]: Latched
Option [1]: 1 second
Option [2]: 5 seconds (default)
Option [3]: 10 seconds
Option [4]: 20 seconds
Option [5]: 40 seconds
Option [6]: 60 seconds
Option [7]: 2 minutes
Option [8]: 4 minutes

Options

[001]

Option [1]: ON 

= 6-digit access code length (default)

OFF 

= 4-digit access code length 

Option [2]: ON 

= Panic Alarm toggles PGM and generates a panic.

OFF 

= Panic Alarm toggles the PGM

(default: ON)

Panic 

Alarm

[002]

Option [0]: No PGM output on panic alarm
Option [1]: Toggle PGM 1 on panic alarm
Option [2]: Toggle PGM 2 on panic alarm
Option [3]: Toggle PGM 3 on panic alarm (default)
Option [4]: Toggle PGM 4 on panic alarm

[003]

Option [0]: No RF signal lockout on panic alarm (default)
Option [1]: 30-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm
Option [2]: 60-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm
Option [3]: 90-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm
Option [4]: 120-second RF signal lockout on panic alarm

Option [1]

Option [2]

Option [3]

Definition

Off

Off

Off

No Arm or Disarm

On

Off

Off

Button 

 = Regular Arm* (Default)

Off

On

Off

Button 

 = Regular Arm*

On

On

Off

Button   = Regular Arm*
Button 

 = Regular Arm*

Off

Off

On

Button   = Force Arm*

On

Off

On

Button   = Force Arm*
Button 

 = Stay Arm*

Off

On

On

Button   = Regular Arm*
Button 

 = Stay Arm*

On

On

On

Button   = Stay Arm*

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