Introduction
This document is an overview of the steps to take to install your alarm system. You can install the system in a different order however our experience shows having one sector operational at a time is the least complicated method of ensuring a satisfactory installation. This also allows you to install the system over a few days or even weekends and still have some alarm protection. In the installation manual { page 11} there is a trouble shooting section to assist in identifying common problems however usually all problems stem from poor wiring connections, if you have a problem, always re-check the wiring.
1/ Check all components are supplied as specified by comparing with the parts list provided. The swivel brackets for mounting the PIR’s are kept inside the PIR housing.
2/ There are different instruction books for each of the components ie P.I.R. introduction manual, Remote Panel user manual, an installation instruction sheet plus an errata sheet. Note that the Main Panel Installation manual has the 6600 and 6100 panel described with various voltage inputs. Read all instructions that apply to the 17v ac plug pack and ST 6600 panel and be familiar with the way all components connect to each other.
3/ Draw a plan of the building where you are planning to install the alarm and determine the zones for the PIR sensors/reed switches and where you will install the remote panel. The main panel should be mounted near a power point or you should install a power point [by a qualified electrician] close to the main panel. Do this first as you cannot test the alarm circuitry without the power supply correctly installed.
4/ Install the main panel by following the instructions on page 2 of the Melcom main panel installation manual.
5/ Install the remote LCD keypad near your entry and exit point and connect to the main panel using the 6 core wire as per the instructions of the K6600 keypad instructions and page 9 of the Melcom main panel installation manual. Ensure you label the 6 core wire that enters the Melcom panel as REMOTE KEYPAD for easy identification.
6/ Connect the AC adapter and battery to the Melcom main panel and follow the instructions on page 3 of the Melcom main panel installation manual. If you have installed the wiring correctly the unit should illuminate on the LED remote panel red for power and yellow for day setting and a LED message should be visible. There is also an OMIT function, this allows you to OMIT a particular zone/area from being alarmed.
DO NOT ATTACH ANY MORE ITEMS TO YOUR MAIN PANEL UNTIL YOU PERFORM THE BASIC SYSTEM TEST AS DESCRIBED ON PAGE 2 OF THE MELCOM MAIN PANEL INSTALLATION MANUAL.
If the installation is correct and the panel and remote are performing correctly then you should see a message in the LCD display saying “System Ready Melcom”.
7/ Identify the colours on your 6 core wire Yellow,Blue,{tamper} Black, Red, {nc,c} Green, White{ -,+} and connect to the PIR in the correct order {see page 7 of the Melcom main panel installation manual and the corresponding PIR instruction sheet. The diagram on page 7 showing the PIR connection has a different layout to the PIR instruction sheet that is supplied with the kit. Please follow PIR wiring diagram supplied for the PIR and use the colour coding described on page 7 Melcom main panel installation manual.
Run the PIR wires to the entry /exit area. You will need to drill a hole in the rear of the PIR case to allow the wire to enter the cavity, the position of this entry hole is dependent on where the unit is to be installed. Attach a PIR or Reed switch to one end and the other should be connected to sector 1 inside the main panel and test as described. ENSURE YOU ATTACH A LABEL TO THE WIRE ENTERING THE MAIN PANEL WITH THE SECTOR NAME CLEARLY VISIBLE IE SECTOR 1 OR MAIN ENTRANCE. Sector 1 must be used for your entrance/exit area as it has a time delay built into the sector. If the power is connected correctly, the red LED inside the PIR should illuminate when movement is detected. Once this is completed you should then connect the tamper wiring and test again.
8/ Re-test this sector by using the code for the LED alarm panel arm/disarm, {1234}. Full instructions for setting the system are on page 14 of the Melcom main installation manual. Once this sector is performing correctly, you should then connect the next sector, one at a time installing and testing each one as you go. To assist the wiring of the Tamper loop, a terminal block {Jaycar part HM3196} with sufficient connectors for your number of components should be used to keep the wires in order. {See diagram on page 8 of the Melcom main panel instruction book}
Do not attach the PIR to the wall or ceiling until that sector is working correctly, removing the PIR from the swivel base once installed is difficult and can damage the plastic mounting pins.
