
GS250 Installation Guide | 2
Printed in Canada | 05/2010
Sensitivity Settings
The GS250 sensitivity can be adjusted between high-security and standard-security levels. High-security
level requires less movement before an alarm is triggered.
To enter sensitivity programming mode:
1.
Use a pen to press and hold the anti-tamper.
2.
Insert the battery.
3.
Release the anti-tamper. The unit enters sensitivity programming mode. The LED flashes, displaying
the unit’s current sensitivity (see table 4).
4.
Within one second, press the anti-tamper switch again to begin cycling through the sensitivity
settings outlined in table 4.
NOTE:
The
grace period
is the period of time (maximum of three seconds) that the protected object can be
moved, without triggering an alarm.
Technical
Specifications
Table 4: Sensitivity settings on the GS250
LED
Flash Sequence
Description
Red
1 flash per 2 seconds
Standard security
Red
2 flashes per 2 seconds
High security
Green
1 flash per 2 seconds
Standard security / grace period
Green
2 flashes per 2 seconds
High security / grace period
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the GS250
Compatibility
Control Panels:
Magellan All-in-One Wireless Consoles (MG6250, MG6130, MG6160,
MG-6030, and MG-6060)
MG Series control panels (MG5050 and MG5000)
SP Series control panels (SP4000, SP5500, SP6000, and SP7000)
Wireless Expansion Modules:
Magellan Wireless Expansion Module (RTX3)
Wireless Receiver (RX1)
Battery
One 3V lithium battery CR2032 / DL2032 (included)
Battery life expectancy is a minimum of two years
Electrical Rating
3V; 6 mA
Range (typical in a
residential environment)
• 20 m (65 ft.) with the MG6250, MG6130, MG6160, MG-6030, MG-6060,
and RX1
• 40 m (130 ft.) with the MG5000, MG5050, and RTX3
RF Frequency
433 MHz or 868 MHz (transceiver)
Operating Temperature
0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
Dimensions
7.5 x 2.7 x 0.64 cm (3 x 1.1 x 0.25 in.)
For technical support in Canada or the U.S., call 1-800-791-1919, Monday to Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.
For technical support outside Canada and the U.S., call 00-1-450-491-7444, Monday to Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.
Please feel free to visit our Web site at
www.paradox.com
Patents
: One or more of the following US patents may apply: 7046142, 6215399, 6111256,
6104319, 5920259, 5886632, 5721542, 5287111, 5119069, 5077549 and RE39406 and other
pending patents may apply. Canadian and international patents may also apply.
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the United States and/or other countries.
Certification
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www.paradox.com.
Warranty
: For complete warranty information on this product please refer to the Limited
Warranty Statement found on the Web site www.paradox.com/terms. Your use of the Paradox
product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions.
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