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OMNDCT1-BI01

Thank you for choosing the 
Paradox® 

Omnia™ OMN-DCT1

 

Wireless Door Contact for your 
professional security applications. 
You have selected one of the most 
advanced wireless door contacts 
available on the market today. 
Every wireless door contact is 
100% quality-control tested using 
computerized test equipment, 
guaranteeing proper operation and 
unit durability. The OMN-DCT1 
Wireless Door Contact includes the 
following:

• Two high sensitivity reed switches
• Universal transmitter input
• Low battery / signal transmission 

red LED indicator

• Built-in antenna
• Tamper switch 
• Three “AAA” alkaline batteries 

(included)

• Range: 500 ft (150m)

LOCATION & MOUNTING

The door contact is used to protect 
doors and windows along the 
perimeter. Typically, a magnet is 
mounted on a door or window and 
the transmitter is mounted on the 
door frame or windowsill. When 
installing transmitters, please be 
sure there is at least 1ft (30cm) 
between each transmitter and 5 feet 
(1.5m) between the transmitters 
and the receiver. When the magnet 
moves approximately a half an inch 
from the reed switch, the transmitter 
will send an open zone signal. 
When the magnet returns to within 
a half an inch of the reed switch, the 
transmitter will send a zone restore 
signal. The transmitter comes with 
two reed switches allowing you to 
place the transmitter either 

vertically or horizontally (refer to 
Figure 2 on the reverse side of 
these instructions). Simply place 
the magnet in line with the reed 
switch you wish to use. The other 
reed switch and the universal 
transmitter input (see below) will 
automatically be disabled.

WARNING: 
Do not cut, bend or alter the 
antenna. Avoid mounting the door 
contact near or on metal as this 
may affect transmission.

UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER 
INPUT

The door contact can also be used 
as a universal transmitter. A switch 
or other security device can be 
connected to the universal 
transmitter input terminals in order 
to provide wireless transmission of 
the device's open/closed status to 
the receiver. If one of the reed 
switches is being used, the 
universal transmitter input will be 
disabled.

JUMPERS

The door contact is equipped with 
two jumpers used to set the Check-
in Supervision mode of the door 
contact. Refer to Figure 2 on the 
reverse side of these instructions 
for jumper locations.

WARNING: 
After changing jumper settings, 
you must reset the unit. To reset 
the unit, remove the batteries, 
press and release the tamper 
switch (refer to Figure 2 on reverse 
side) and wait 60 seconds. Re-
insert the batteries while verifying 
proper polarity.

J1 - Check-in Supervision Time 
Value  
ON

 = 12 (default)

OFF

 = 6

J2 - Check-in Supervision Base 
Time 
ON

 = hours (default)

OFF

 = minutes

For example, to obtain a check-in 
Supervision Timer of 6 hours, set 
J1= OFF and J2=ON.

WARNING: 
Use the same supervision setting 
as in the Omnia Wireless Receiver 
module.

POWERING THE UNIT

Verifying proper polarity, insert 
three “AAA” batteries into the door 
contact’s battery compartment. To 
replace the batteries, remove the 

old batteries, then press and 
release the tamper switch (refer to 
Figure 2 on the reverse side of 
these instructions) and wait 60 
seconds in order to re-initialize the 
unit. Insert new batteries while 
verifying proper polarity.

WARNING: 

After inserting the batteries in the 
door contact, a power-up sequence 
will begin (lasting 10-20 seconds) 
during which the door contact will 
not detect an open zone or tamper.

SIGNAL STRENGTH TEST

In order to verify the receiver's 
reception of the door contact’s 
signal, perform a signal strength 
test as described in the Omnia 
Receiver Module’s Reference and 
Installation Manual before finalizing 
the installation of the door contact. 
Prior to performing the test, verify 
that the batteries have been 
installed in order to power the door 
contact. Also, verify that the door 
contact has been assigned to a 
zone according to the instructions 
provided in the Omnia Receiver 
Module’s Reference and Installation 
Manual. If the transmission is weak, 
relocating the transmitter by a few 
inches can greatly improve the 
reception.

RED LED INDICATOR

The red LED indicates the following:

Low Battery

 

The door contact performs a battery 
test every 12 hours and if a battery 
voltage of 3.1V or less is detected 

during this test, the red LED will 
flash at 5 second intervals. 

Signal Transmission

The red LED indicator light will blink 
rapidly when the door contact 
transmits a signal to the Receiver.

FUNCTIONAL TEST

Once all door contacts have been 
installed and a signal strength test 
performed, set the control panel in 
"Installer Test Mode" (see 
appropriate Paradox Control 
Panel’s Reference and Installation 
manual). Open and close all doors 
and windows. When a door or 
window is opened, the bell will 
squawk to indicate that it is 
functioning.

WARRANTY

The Seller warrants its products to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use for a period of one year. Except as
specifically stated herein, all express or implied
warranties whatsoever, statutory or otherwise,
including without limitation, any implied warranty of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are expressly excluded. Because Seller does not
install or connect the products and because the
products may be used in conjunction with products
not manufactured by Seller, Seller cannot
guarantee the performance of the security system.
Seller obligation and liability under this warranty is
expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at
Seller's option, any product not meeting the
specifications. In no event shall the Seller be liable
to the buyer or any other person for any loss or
damages whether direct or indirect or
consequential or incidental, including without
limitation, any damages for lost profits, stolen
goods, or claims by any other party caused by
defective goods or otherwise arising from the
improper, incorrect or otherwise faulty installation
or use of the merchandise sold.

Note: The warranty does not apply to the
Alkaline batteries provided with the unit.

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