Visonic PWRMAXPLUS Alarm System Control Panel User Manual DE5467U0 W2002
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Users Manual
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POWERMAX+
Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System
User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................4
1.1 Overview ..................................................................4
1.2 System Features......................................................5
1.3 Terms of the Trade ..................................................5
1.4 Symbols Used in This Manual..................................5
1.5 Control Pushbuttons ................................................5
1.6 Multi-Function Transmitter .......................................5
1.7 Voice Announcements .............................................6
1.8 Screen Saver Option................................................7
2. SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE .............................7
2.1 Security-Related Pushbuttons..................................7
2.2 Preparing to Arm......................................................7
2.3 Arming ‘AWAY’.........................................................7
2.4 Arming ‘HOME’ ........................................................7
2.5 Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’ ...........................7
2.6 Switching from ‘AWAY’ to ‘HOME’ ...........................7
2.7 Arming ‘Instant’ ........................................................8
2.8 Forced Arming .........................................................8
2.9 Arming in the ‘Latchkey’ Mode.................................8
2.10 Initiating a Panic Alarm ............................................8
2.11 Initiating Fire Alarm ..................................................8
2.12 Initiating Emergency Alarm ......................................8
2.13 Disarming and Stopping Alarms...............................9
2.14 Siren Behavior..........................................................9
3. SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL .................................9
3.1 Speech and Sound Control Pushbuttons.................9
3.2 Adjusting the Speech Volume..................................9
3.3 Voice ON/OFF........................................................10
3.4 Recording a Message ............................................10
3.5 Message Playback.................................................10
3.6 Chime ON/OFF ......................................................10
4. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL.........................10
4.1 Control Options and Pushbuttons .........................10
4.2 Manual Switch-On.................................................10
4.3 Manual Switch-Off.................................................11
4.4 Light DIM/BRIGHT ................................................11
4.5 Automatic ON/OFF Control ...................................11
5. READING ALARM MEMORY & TROUBLE DATA.........11
5.1 Reviewing Alarm / Tamper Memory .......................11
5.2 Reviewing Trouble Information ..............................12
5.3 Reviewing Memory & Troubles at the Same Time.12
5.4 Correcting Trouble Situations ................................12
6. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS..................................................13
6.1 Looking after People Left at Home ........................13
6.2 Emergency Calls for Help ......................................13
6.3 Remote Control by Telephone...............................13
6.4 Reporting to Private Telephone .............................14
6.5 Remote Control by SMS ........................................14
6.6 Reporting by SMS..................................................15
6.7 Reporting Messages to a Pager ............................15
6.8 Conducting a Walk Test.........................................15
7. USER SETTINGS ..........................................................15
7.1 What are the Settings You Need? .........................15
7.2 Entering the User Settings Menu...........................16
7.3 Bypassing Zones ...................................................16
7.4 Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List........................17
7.5 Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme .......................17
7.6 Programming Four Telephone Numbers ...............17
7.7 Setting the User Codes..........................................17
7.8 Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters......................................19
7.9 Deleting Keyfob......................................................19
7.10 Setting the Voice Options ......................................19
7.11 Automatic Arming Option.......................................20
7.12 Setting Arming Time ..............................................20
7.13 Enabling the Squawk Option..................................20
7.14 Setting Time and Time Format ..............................20
7.15 Setting the Date and Date Format .........................21
7.16 Scheduler Function................................................21
7.17 Installer Mode ........................................................21
8. READING THE EVENT LOG.........................................21
8. 1 Event Log Description............................................21
8. 2 Reading Procedure................................................21
9. MAINTENANCE.............................................................22
9.1 Replacing the Backup Battery................................22
9.2 Replacing Wireless Devices Batteries ...................22
9.3 Periodic Testing .....................................................22
9.4 Cleaning the Control Panel....................................22
10. PERFORMANCE LIMITS .............................................22
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY .................................................23
FCC Statements.................................................................24
QUICK REFERENCE TO PRIMARY ALARM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Arming AWAY ................................................................ + [Code]*
Arming AWAY-INSTANT ................................................ + [Code]* +
Arming HOME ................................................................ + [Code]*
Arming HOME-INSTANT ............................................... + [Code]* +
Arming AWAY-LATCHKEY ........................................... + [Code]* +
Force Arming AWAY (system not ready) ....................... + [Code]* + (to silence the protest buzz)
Force Arming HOME (system not ready) ....................... + [Code]* + (to silence the protest buzz)
Disarming and stopping alarms ................................... + [Code]
* The factory default master user code is 1 1 1 1. The code is not required if quick arming has been permitted by the installer.
Change the factory default code to a secret code without delay (see Para. 7.7)
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing PowerMax+, a highly advanced wireless alarm control system produced by Visonic Ltd.
Please note below the installer's telephone number to facilitate obtaining assistance.
Company Name: ______________________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________
Person to Contact: ____________________________________
Also please make sure that you have the name and telephone number of the central station your system will report to. If
you ever call the central station to ask questions, you should be able to come up with your "ACCOUNT NUMBER" used
to identify your alarm system to the central station. Obtain this information from your installer and write it down below.
Monitoring Station’s Name _____________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________
My Account Number: __________________________________
If your system was set by the installer to contact private telephone numbers, note down the 4 telephone numbers that
your installer programmed to be called:
Phone No. 1: _________________________________________
Phone No. 2: _________________________________________
Phone No. 3: _________________________________________
Phone No. 4: _________________________________________
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Sound Sequence Significance
(-) Once only A key in the keypad has been pressed
(- -) Once only The system reverts automatically to the previous state
(- - -) Once per minute A state of trouble is presently being detected
☺ (- - - –––––) Once only Command / operation carried out successfully
(––––––––) Once only Illegal command - wrong code - refusal to obey
Slow beeping at first (- - - - - -)
and faster beeping throughout the
last 10 seconds (- - - - - - - - ).
Once only, throughout a
time delay determined by
the installer.
Exit delay warning upon arming the system; also entry
delay warning upon entry via a delay zone.
(–––––––––––––––––––––––––––) Continuous tone upon
arming (lasts until the
last 10 seconds of the
exit delay).
“Forced arming” is taking place while the system is “not
ready” (the tone stops by clicking the arming button once
more).
(ding-dong) Once only A chime zone is being disturbed (while the system is in
the disarmed state).
LUMINOUS INDICATOR SIGNALS
LED Behavior Significance
ARM Lights steadily
Flashes
No light
The system is in the armed state (AWAY MODE)
The system is in the armed state (HOME MODE)
The system is presently in the disarmed state
TROUBLE Lights steadily
No light
A state of trouble is presently being detected
No trouble - all is well
CHIME Lights steadily
No light
The chime function is active - chime zones will chime when disturbed
The chime function is inactive - chime zones will not chime when disturbed
POWER
Lights steadily
No light
AC power is supplied to the control panel
The system is operating on backup battery power
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SIREN SIGNALS
Alarm Type Graphic Representation of Signal Verbal Description of Signal
Burglar / 24 hour/
Panic
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ON continuously
Fire – – – – – – – – – – – – ................. ON - ON - ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - pause ............
Test* –– (both external and internal sirens) ON for 2 seconds (once)
* Supplementary use only
USEFUL HINTS FOR POWERMAX+ USERS
Important for UL-listed installations
This system is suitable for Grade A household burglary applications.
Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds - press the DISARM ( ) button on your key-ring transmitter or press
on the keypad and then enter your access code (1 1 1 1 by default).
Stopping trouble beeps: When trouble occurs in the system, the TROUBLE indicator on the front panel will light, and
a sequence of 3 beeps will sound once per minute. If you do not wish to eliminate the trouble immediately and the beeps
are bothersome, press the DISARM ( ) button on your key-ring transmitter, or press on the keypad and then
enter your access code (1 1 1 1 by default). This will silence the buzzer for 4 hours, after which the trouble beeps will
resume sounding. Be advised, however, that in any case the trouble beeps are silenced during night hours.
Perimeter and interior zones versus 24-hour zones: Most of the protection sensors in your system are linked to
perimeter and interior zones. These zones trigger alarms while the system is in the armed state and do not trigger
alarms while the system is in the disarmed state. Other sensors are linked to 24-hour zones which trigger alarms
irrespective of arming/disarming.
Arming while perimeter zones are not secured (doors and/or windows are open): Your display will read
“NOT READY” if a protected door or window is open. You can find out which zone is “not ready” by clicking the
<SHOW/OK> button. You can eliminate the problem by closing the door/window or by performing "Forced arming" (zone
deactivation) if this option was enabled by the system installer. In case you intentionally choose to bypass a zone, leave
the door or window open and arm the system (a voice message will announce that ”Forced Arming” is under way).
Bypassed zones will not be protected during one arming period.
Gaining access to 24-hour zones: If you wish to access a sensor defined as a 24-hour zone without causing an
alarm:
• Click <NEXT> - the display will read: NORMAL MODE.
• Click <NEXT> again - the display will read: USER SETTINGS.
• Click <SHOW/OK> - the display will read: ENTER CODE ___.
• Key your secret 4-digit <User Code> - the buzzer will play the “happy tune” (- - - ––––).
You have 4 minutes during which the 24-hour sensor can be opened and accessed. When the 4 minutes are up, the
system will automatically revert to the normal mode.
Canceling accidental alarms: Upon alarm, the internal sounder is activated first for a limited period of time (set by
the installer). Then the external siren starts and the event is reported to the central monitoring station. If you accidentally
cause an alarm, you may simply disarm the system before the external siren starts - the alarm will not be reported.
If you cause an alarm accidentally and the external siren has already started - you can still disarm the system within a
time limit set by the installer (1 to 15 minutes, as desired). If you manage to disarm on time, a CANCEL ALARM message
will be automatically sent to the central monitoring station.
Failing to exit before the exit delay expires: If you exit the protected site after the exit delay expires (the exit
delay beeps stop), the system will interpret this as if you just entered. The entry delay countdown will begin and the entry
delay beeps will sound. To prevent an alarm, you must disarm the system before the entry delay expires.
Unauthorized entry took place while you were away: If you hear alarm sirens when you are about to re-enter
the premises, and lights which should be off are on - an intruder may still be inside or another event may have occurred.
Do not confront the intruder - remain outside and call the emergency services.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The PowerMax+ is a wireless alarm control system that
provides protection against burglary, fire and tampering. In
addition, it can be used to control lights and electrical
appliances within your household and/or to monitor the
activity of disabled or elderly people left at home. Status
information is presented visually and verbally, and in most
cases a recorded voice prompts you to take correct action.
The PowerMax+ is governed by a control panel (Figure 1)
designed to collect data from various sensors that are
strategically located within and along the perimeter of the
protected site (Figure 2).
In the disarmed state, the system provides you with visual
and verbal status information, and initiates an alarm if
smoke is detected or upon disturbance in a 24-hour zone
(a zone which is active 24-hours a day).
In the armed state, the system will initiate an alarm upon
detection of disturbance in any one of the armed zones.
You will need a 4-digit security code to master the system,
and you can authorize 7 other persons to use the system
by providing them with their own security codes. Moreover,
you can obtain up to 8 multi-function key-ring transmitters
that will allow you and other users to control major
functions without approaching the control panel.
The system identifies a wide range of events - alarms,
attempts to tamper with sensors and several types of
trouble. Events are automatically reported via the public
telephone network or GSM network to central monitoring
stations (in digital form) and to private telephones (in plain
language and/or SMS messages). The person receiving
such a message is expected to investigate the event and
act accordingly.
CONTROL
KEYS
KEYPAD
COVER
(CLOSED)
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER (CLOSED)
DISPLAYLUMINOUS
INDICATORS
MICROPHONE
BUILT-IN
SIREN
Figure 1. Control Panel with Covers Closed
IMPORTANT! All you need to know to secure your premises can be found in Section 2 of this manual.
If you are not familiar with some of the terms used here, refer to Appendix A at the end of this guide.
15 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES (CONTROLLED VIA EXISTING ELECTRICAL CABLING).
ON/OFF BY VARIOUS FACTORS AS PROGRAMMED BY THE INSTALLER
X-10 #1 X-10 #2 X-10 #3 X-10 #4 X-10 #5 X-10 #6 X-10 #15
UP TO 8 KEYFOB TRANSMITTERS AS WELL AS UP TO 8 WIRELESS REMOTE
COMMANDERS (USER 1 - USER 8) DISTRIBUTED TO USERS OF THE SYSTEM
KEYFOB TRANSMITTER WIRELESS REMOTE
COMMANDER
EXISTING ELECTRICAL
CABLING IN WALLS
EMERGENCY
PENDANT
TRANSMITTERS
POWERLINE
INTERFACE
MODULE
WIRELESS
DETECTORS
(UP TO 28 UNITS)
INSTALLED IN
THE PROTECTED
PREMISES
SMOKE
DETECTOR
UNIVERSAL
PERIMETER
PROTECTION
DETECTOR
DOOR OR
WINDOW
OPEN/CLOSE
DETECTOR
MOTION
DETECTOR
FLOOD
DETECTOR
LOCAL
COMPUTER
(OPTION)
PGM OUTPUT
FOR CONTROLLING
DEVICES BY
VARIOUS FACTORS
AS PROGRAMMED
BY THE INSTALLER
GSM
TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
UP TO 2
HARD WIRED
DETECTORS
GAS
DETECTOR
GSM UNIT
TEL
TV
Radio
Shutter Air conditioner
INTERNAL
SIREN OR
STROBE
CENTRAL MONITORING STATIONS
PUBLIC
TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
4 PRIVATE
TELE-
PHONES
TEL. LINE
PAGER
COMPANY
COMPUTER
PAGER
WIRELESS
SIREN
OR
EXTERNAL
SIREN
CENTRAL
MONITORING
STATION
Figure 2. Typical System Configuration
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1.2 System Features
Your PowerMax+ offers a large number of unique features:
• 30 zones: Each protected zone is identified by number and
by name (ask your installer to assign names to your zones).
• Multiple arming modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY-
INSTANT, HOME-INSTANT, LATCHKEY and BYPASS.
• Liquid crystal display (LCD): Plain-language status
information and prompts are displayed on the front panel
in large, clear letters.
• Real-time clock: The present time is visible on the right
side of the display.
• Various reporting destinations: Events are reported
automatically to central monitoring stations, private
telephones of your choice and even to a pager.
• Selective reporting: Your installer can determine what
type of event will be reported to which destination.
• Latchkey mode: An automatic “Latchkey” message is
sent to chosen telephones if the system is disarmed by a
“latchkey” user (a junior family member, for instance).
• Spoken announcements and instructions: Status-
dependent, pre-recorded verbal messages are heard
over the built-in loudspeaker (if the voice prompts are
enabled - see Para. 7.10).
• Message exchange: Before leaving the premises, you
may record a short verbal message for other users of the
system who may arrive later. Upon arrival, you can listen
to verbal messages left by others for you.
• Keypad and wireless control: Full control from the
keypad; major functions can be carried out by pressing
buttons on hand-held miniature transmitters.
• Access from remote telephones: You may access the
PowerMax+ from a remote telephone and Arm/Disarm it
or receive system status information.
• Numerical keys serve as function keys: In the
disarmed state, numerical keys are used to control
various system functions. A simple icon on each key
identifies the task of that key.
• Electrical device control: Lights and electrical
appliances can be controlled if optional X-10 modules
are used. The electrical cabling network of the building
carries the control signals. Your installer will determine
the control means in accordance with your needs.
• PGM remote control: Gate control mechanisms,
courtesy lights and various other devices can be switched
on and off via a special PGM (programmable) output.
Your installer will determine the control means, in
accordance with your needs.
• Data retrieval: You can obtain status information,
trouble information and review memorized alarm events
- visually and verbally.
• Looking after elderly, physically handicapped and
infirm individuals (not used in UL-listed systems):
The system can be programmed to monitor activity
within the protected area and send out an alert message
if the person under surveillance remains still for too long.
• Distress calls: Miniature pushbutton transmitters dealt
out to specific individuals may be used for sending
emergency calls for help.
• Disarming under duress: If a user is forcibly compelled
to disarm the system, he can use a special code that
disarms the system apparently as usual, but sends a
silent alarm to the central station (see Para. 2.13F).
• System supervision: All wireless detectors and wireless
commanders within the protected site send periodic
supervision messages. If such a message is overdue, the
PowerMax+ displays an ‘inactivity’ trouble message. Your
installer can disable this feature if so desired.
• Battery supervision: You do not have to worry about
‘dead’ batteries. The PowerMax+ displays a ‘Low
Battery’ message whenever a battery in a wireless
device is found to be near the end of its useful life.
1.3 Terms of the Trade
Better understanding of your system is assured if you take
time to read the definitions in APPENDIX A at the end of
this manual. However, if this is not your first alarm system,
then simply read on.
1.4 Symbols Used in This Manual
Symbol Significance
Press key: Press the key indicated by the
finger or enter the digits indicated by the finger.
³ Security code: 1 1 1 1 by default.
Failure: “Sad Melody” (––––––––).
☺ Success: “Happy Melody” ( - - - –––––).
Single beep ( - ): Occurs upon pressing any
key
Double beep(- -): Indicates automatic time-out.
Triple beep (- - -): Once per minute, indicates
a state of trouble.
Buzzer alarm: Buzzer sounds continuously.
!! Exit/Entry delay warning: Slow beeping at
first (- - - - - -) and faster beeping throughout
the last 10 seconds (- - - - - - - - ).
Flashing cursor.
Indicator is ON: The indicator named near this
symbol illuminates.
Indicator is flashing: The indicator named
near this symbol flashes.
Indicator is extinguished: The indicator
named near this symbol extinguishes.
y Spoken announcement over the loudspeaker.
1.5 Control Pushbuttons
When the keypad cover is closed, as shown in Figure 1,
only two pushbuttons are visible - the top panel controls:
Key Task
Advance from item to item within a given menu.
Review status messages one by one and also
select a displayed option.
With the keypad uncovered (see Figure 4), the special-
function keys are visible. The tasks of these keys are
explained in the relevant sections of this guide.
1.6 Multi-Function Transmitter
Your system responds to
signals sent by a 4-button
miniature ‘keyfob’ trans-
mitter (MCT- 234) that you
and other users can carry.
The function of each key is
indicated in Figure 3 on the
right. Your installer can
program the AUX (auxiliary)
button to perform various
tasks, as required.
DISARM
AWAY
AUX
HOME
Figure 3. Keyfob Transmitter
Pressing AWAY and HOME
together for 2 sec. initiates
PANIC alarm. Pressing AWAY
twice within 2 sec. initiates
Latchkey arming.
Note: For UL-listed systems, the AUX button shall not be
programmed to activate any output.
A. Controlling a gate or another electrical device:
Pressing the AUX button opens/closes an electrically-
controlled gate, or controls a chosen electrical device.
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B. Arming the system in the INSTANT mode (without
an entry delay): Pressing the AUX button immediately
after arming, during exit delay, causes the system to
be armed without an entry delay. This means that
entering the protected premises via any zone will
trigger an immediate alarm. You and other holders of
keyfob transmitters will have no problem, because you
can disarm the system before entering by pressing the
DISARM ( ) button on your transmitter before entry.
C. Getting status information: Upon pressing the AUX
button on your transmitter, the voice module
announces the system status over the loudspeaker.
Disarming by a keyfob whose battery voltage is low
If you try to disarm the system with a keyfob whose battery
voltage is low, a protest beep will be heard for 15 seconds
(if this beep is enabled by the installer). During this period
you should press again the disarm button of the keyfob or
control panel (for the control panel, user code is required)
to disarm the system. If you perform this action during the
15 seconds period, the Low Bat message will be stored in
the event log.
If the disarm button is not pressed again during the 15
seconds period, perform either of the following actions:
A. Press AWAY twice to arm the system, otherwise the
system will not be armed and an acknowledgement
(from the user that he knows about the Low Bat) will not
be stored in the event log.
B. Press AWAY and then press disarm button, to ack-
knowledge, otherwise the acknowledgement will not be
stored in the event log.
1.7 Voice Announcements
The pre-recorded voice announcements respond to your
commands by announcing what the system is doing and by
prompting you to perform certain actions. They also
announce alarms, troubles and identify the source of each
event.
The pre-recorded plain language announcements made by
the voice module are quite clear and self explanatory.
Therefore, the spoken text was omitted in the following
sections of this guide and focused attention on visual
display and sounder beeps. This way the user guidance is
brief and concise.
PowerMax+ control panel
(Hold for 2 sec.)
FIRE
EMERGENCY
(Hold for 2 sec.)
PLAY MESSAGE
VOLUME UP /
LIGHT BRIGHT
VOLUME DOWN /
LIGHT DIM
CHIME ON/OFF
MUTE SPEAKER
EVENT LOG
NO ENTRY DELAY
LIGHT ON
RECORD MESSAGE
LIGHT OFF
LIGHT CONTROL
TESTING
ARMING
“AWAY”
ARMING “HOME”
DISARMING
RETRACK
Press both buttons
for panic alarm
ARM
INDICATOR
TROUBLE
INDICATOR
CHIME
INDICATOR
POWER
INDICATOR
“NEXT”
BUTTON
“SHOW / OK”
BUTTON
LCD
WINDOW
Figure 4. Controls and Indicators
Note regarding the Mute Speaker button
The Mute Speaker button is active only if the "Set Voice Option" function is enabled ("enable prompts" - see user setting
flow-chart, fig. 8).
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1.8 Screen Saver Option
The Screen Saver option (if enabled by the installer)
causes that when no key is pressed during more than 30
seconds, the display is “PowerMax” and the LEDs do not
light (to prevent an intruder to know the system status).
The normal display returns after pressing the OFF button
followed by entering user code (Refresh by Code) or after
pressing any key (Refresh by Key), as selected by the
installer. If Refresh by Key was selected, the first pressing
of any key (except Fire and Emergency) causes normal
display return and the second press performs the key
function. Regarding the Fire and Emergency keys, the first
key press causes normal display return and also performs
the Fire/Emergency function.
2. SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE
2.1. Security-Related Pushbuttons
Key Function
Arming when nobody is at home
Arming when people remain at home
Canceling the entry delay upon arming
(‘AWAY-INSTANT’ or ‘HOME-INSTANT’)
Disarming the system and stopping alarms
Testing the system (see Para. 6.8).
2.2 Preparing to Arm
Before arming, make sure that READY is displayed:
READY HH:MM
If Ready is displayed, all zones are secured, and you may
arm the system any way you choose.
If at least one zone is open (disturbed), the display will read:
NOT READY HH:MM
If NOT READY is displayed because of unsecured zone,
click to review the numbers and names of all open
zones one by one.
Let us assume that zone 2 (the back door) and zone 13
(the kitchen) are open. To investigate, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
NOT READY HH:MM y
BACK DOOR
(alternating) y
Z2 OPEN
Kitchen
(alternating) y
Z13 OPEN
None (see note (after 10 seconds)
below) NOT READY HH:MM
Note: To quit immediately at any stage, press .
It is highly recommended to fix the open zone(s), thus
restoring the system to the state of “ready to arm”. If you
do not know how to do this, consult your installer.
IMPORTANT! All arming procedures below are based on
the assumption that quick arming has been enabled by
the installer. If quick arming is disabled, the PowerMax+
will prompt you to enter your security code before arming.
2.3 Arming ‘AWAY’
If the system is READY, proceed as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING AWAY y
PLEASE EXIT NOW y
Vacate the premises
(Exit Delay) !!
AWAY
ARM lights steadily throughout the armed state
2.4 Arming ‘HOME’
If all perimeter zones are READY, and quick arming is
allowed, proceed as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING HOME y
Move to interior zone (Exit Delay) !!
HOME HH:MM
ARM flashes throughout the armed state
2.5 Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’
Do not disarm the system - just press . The
response will be the same as in Para. 2.2. Vacate the
premises before the exit delay expires.
2.6 Switching from ‘AWAY’ to ‘HOME’
Do not disarm the system - just press . Since this
operation reduces the security level, the PowerMax+ will
ask you to key in your master user code or user code, thus
making sure that you are an authorized user.
Action Resultant Display Sound
ENTER CODE ___ y
[³] ARMING HOME y
Move to interior zone (Exit Delay) !!
ARM HOME HH:MM
ARM flashes throughout the armed state
If an alarm occurred while the system was armed in the
AWAY mode, the display will respond differently:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ENTER CODE ___ y
[³] ARMING HOME y
Move to interior zone (Exit Delay) !!
HOME HH:MM
(alternating)
ARM HOME MEMORY
ARM flashes throughout the armed state
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2.7 Arming ‘Instant’
You may arm AWAY or HOME without an entry delay - any
detection in any zone will trigger an immediate alarm.
If you wish to arm AWAY-INSTANT, proceed as follows.
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING AWAY y
ARMING INSTANT y
(alternating)
PLEASE EXIT NOW y
Vacate the premises (Exit Delay) !!
AWAY
ARM lights throughout the armed state
If you wish to arm HOME-INSTANT, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING HOME y
ARMING INSTANT y
(alternating)
ARMING HOME
Go to an interior zone (Exit Delay) !!
ARM HOME HH:MM
(alternating)
ARM HOME INSTANT
ARM indicator flashes throughout the armed state
2.8 Forced Arming
(Not to be used in UL- listed systems)
Forced arming allows you to arm the system even though
one zone or several zones are disturbed, and the NOT
READY message is displayed.
Automatic forced arming only works if the installer allowed
this option while programming your system. Disturbed
zones will be bypassed - they will not be armed. The
protected site will not have maximum protection.
Note: When forced arming is carried out, the buzzer
“protests” by emitting a continuous tone during the exit
delay until the last 10 seconds of the delay. You can
silence this signal by pressing the arming button again.
When NOT READY is displayed, Forced arming “AWAY”
is performed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING AWAY
y
PLEASE EXIT NOW
(Exit Delay)
(to mute the buzzer) AWAY
ARM indicator lights throughout the armed state
When NOT READY is displayed, Forced arming “HOME”
is performed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING HOME y
(Exit Delay)
(to mute the buzzer)
Go to an interior zone HOME HH:MM
ARM indicator flashes throughout the armed state
2.9 Arming in the Latchkey Mode
(Not to be used in UL-listed systems)
This mode is useful for a parent at work who wants to be
sure that his children have returned from school and have
disarmed the system. Arming in the “latchkey” mode
means that a special “latchkey” message will be sent out
when the system is disarmed by a “latchkey user”.
Latchkey users are holders of user codes 5 through 8 or
users of Keyfob transmitters 5 through 8. The latchkey
message is considered an alert and not an alarm, and is
therefore sent to the private telephones programmed by
the user as targets for alert messages.
Latchkey arming is possible only when you arm “AWAY”.
To arm in the Latchkey mode, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
ARMING AWAY y
ARMING LATCHKEY
(within 2 seconds) (alternating) y
PLEASE EXIT NOW
Vacate the premises (Exit Delay) !!
AWAY
ARM indicator lights throughout the armed state
2.10 Initiating a Panic Alarm
You can generate a panic alarm manually in the disarmed
and armed states alike. If this feature has been enabled by
the installer (consult your installation company to determine
if it has been enabled).The sequence will be as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
PANIC ALARM Siren
(pressed
simultaneously)
Then, if or when the system is
in the disarmed state:
READY HH:MM
Note: If you are using a key-ring transmitter, press both
AWAY and HOME buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds.
To stop the alarm, press and then key in your
valid user code.
2.11 Initiating Fire Alarm
You can generate a fire alarm manually (depends on the
purchased PowerMax+ version - see PowerMax+ door
label) in disarmed & armed states, as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
FIRE
EMERGENCY
FIRE Siren
Then, if or when the system is
in the disarmed state:
READY HH:MM
To stop the alarm, press and then key in your
valid user code.
2.12 Initiating Emergency Alarm
You can generate an emergency alarm manually (depends
on the purchased system version - see PowerMax+ door
label) in the disarmed and armed states as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
EMERGENCY FIRE
EMERGENCY
Then, if or when the system is
in the disarmed state:
READY HH:MM
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To stop the alarm, press and then key in your
valid user code.
2.13 Disarming and Stopping Alarms
Disarming the system stops the siren before it stops
automatically, irrespective of whether the alarm was
initiated in the armed or the disarmed state.
After disarming, different displays may appear, depending
on the current status of the system:
A. Disarming - no events: After an uneventful armed
term, the disarming operation will progress as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
CODE ___ y
[³] READY HH:MM ☺
y
ARM indicator extinguishes
B. Disarming after alarm, with all zones ready: If
the zone that alarmed in the armed state is back to
normal, the disarming operation will progress as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
CODE ___ y
[³] READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
☺
y
ARM indicator extinguishes
To read the alarm memory, refer to Section 5. The
"MEMORY" message will disappear only upon re-
arming the system.
C. Disarming after an alarm, with one zone still
disturbed: If the zone that alarmed in the armed state
is still disturbed, the disarming operation will progress
as shown in the following table.
Action Resultant Display Sound
CODE ___ y
[³] NOT READY HH:MM
(alternating)
NOT READY MEMORY
☺
y
ARM indicator extinguishes
To read the alarm memory, refer to Section 5. The
"MEMORY" message will disappear only when you
rearm the system.
If you do not know how to return the disturbed zone to
normal, consult your installer.
D. Disarming with the system in a state of
trouble. If trouble is detected in the armed state, the
TROUBLE indicator on the front panel will light and the
disarming operation will progress as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
CODE ___ y
[³] READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY TRBL
☺
y
ARM extinguishes and sounds once per minute
To find out what kind of trouble is being sensed, see
Section 5. The TRBL display will disappear, the
TROUBLE indicator will extinguish and the trouble
beeps will stop upon eliminating the cause for trouble.
E. Disarming after an alarm, with the system in
a state of trouble. The TROUBLE indicator on the
front panel will light. If the zone that alarmed while the
system was in the armed state is back to normal, the
disarming operation will progress as shown:
Action Resultant Display Sound
CODE ___ y
[³] READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY TRBL
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
☺
y
ARM extinguishes and sounds once per minute
To find out which zone alarmed and what kind of trouble
is being sensed, see Section 5. The TRBL display will
disappear, the TROUBLE indicator will extinguish and
the trouble beeps will stop upon eliminating the cause
for trouble. The MEMORY message will disappear only
upon rearming the system.
F. Disarming under Duress. If you are forcibly
compelled to disarm the system, enter the default
duress code (2580) or another code set by the installer.
Disarming will take place normally but a silent alarm will
be transmitted to the central station.
2.14 Siren Behavior
Continuously ON when initiated by a burglar zone or a
24-hour zone, and when a user initiates a “panic alarm”.
When initiated by a fire zone (smoke is detected) ON - ON -
ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - pause - ........ and so on.
If there is nobody around to disarm the system upon alarm
and a zone remains "open", the siren will sound for the
time duration set by the installer - then will stop. The strobe
light keeps flashing until the system is disarmed.
3. SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL
3.1 Speech & Sound Cont. Push-buttons
The sound and speech-related functions offered by the
PowerMax+ are controlled with the keypad, as detailed in
the following list.
Key Function
Increasing the loudness of spoken messages
Decreasing the loudness of spoken messages
disabling the loudspeaker
Recording a spoken message for other users of
the alarm system
Listening to a recorded message left by another
user of the alarm system
Enabling / disabling the chime function in chime zones
3.2 Adjusting the Speech Volume
The following diagram shows how to increase the loudness
by clicking the <1> key (assuming that the volume was at
minimum to begin with).
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Action Resultant Display Sound
VOLUME+
VOLUME+
VOLUME+
(max) VOLUME+
The following diagram shows how to decrease the
loudness with the <4> key (assuming that the volume was
at maximum to begin with).
Action Resultant Display Sound
(max) VOLUME–
VOLUME–
VOLUME–
VOLUME–
3.3 Voice ON/OFF
You can switch spoken announcements on and off by
alternate clicking of the <7> key, as shown below.
Action Resultant Display Sound
VOICE ON
VOICE OFF
READY HH:MM
Note: The system will maintain the “Voice OFF” state until
subsequent selection of “Voice ON’.
For UL-listed systems, when the MCT-234 Keyfob is
used, this feature must be enabled.
3.4 Recording a Message
You can leave a verbal message for other users of the
alarm system. Face the panel, press and keep it
pressed. When the display reads TALK NOW, start
talking. The 5 dark boxes will slowly disappear one by
one, from right to left, as shown in the diagram below.
Action Resultant Display Sound
(constant) RECORD A
MESSAGE
Talk TALK NOW
None
Talk TALK NOW
Talk TALK NOW
Talk TALK NOW
Talk TALK NOW
Stop talking RECORDING ENDED
Once the last of the boxes disappears, RECORDING
ENDED will be displayed.
When you release the button, the display will revert to the
normal status-displaying mode, but will also indicate that a
message is waiting. For example:
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MSG
To check your own message, listen to it within one minute
from the end of recording (see Para. 3.5). This way the
MSG indication will not be erased.
3.5 Message Playback
To listen to a message left by another user of the system:
Click and listen. PLAY will be displayed and the
message will be played back over the built-in loudspeaker.
When the playback ends, the display will revert to the
normal status-displaying mode. If more than 1 minute
elapsed after recording, the MSG indication will disappear.
3.6 Chime ON/OFF
You can disable / enable the chime zones by alternate
clicking of the <8> key, as shown below:
Action Resultant Display Sound
CHIME ON
CHIME OFF
READY HH:MM
CHIME lights steadily when “chime on” is selected
4. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL (not to be used in UL-listed systems)
4.1 Control Options and Pushbuttons
The system allows manual or automatic remote control of up
to 15 electrical devices (lights, radio/TV, tape recorders, fans
etc.). This requires an optional X-10 controller and up to 15
remote X-10 units (see Fig. 2). ON / OFF control codes are
communicated via the regular household electrical wiring.
Besides the X-10 units (numbered 1 to 15), it is possible to
control a device connected to the PGM output (unit # 00).
While programming the system, your installer determines
ON and OFF times for each remote controlled device. He
also determines which zone sensors will switch the remote
controlled appliances on and off. However, the decision
whether the remote controlled appliances will respond
as programmed is up to you (see next table).
Key Function
Manual activation of lights or other household
electrical appliances.
Manual deactivation of lighting or other
household electrical appliances.
Selecting the active automatic control method:
Sensors: Appliances are controlled by
sensors (assigned by the installer for this).
Timer: Appliances are controlled by timer (ON
and OFF times are defined by the installer).
Both: Appliances are controlled by sensors
as well as by a timer.
Examples of benefits gained by automatic remote control:
• Timer Control. When you are away, the timed activation
/ de-activation of lights, radio and TV simulates the
presence of people at home, to deter potential burglars.
• Zone Control. Upon disturbance of a perimeter zone,
lights are switched on and a tape recorder starts
running, playing back a series of dog barks.
Note: Automatic activation and deactivation of electrical
appliances depend also on the Scheduler setup (see par. 7.16).
4.2 Manual Switch-On
You can switch appliances ON as instructed below. This
example shows how to switch on the lights controlled by X-
10 unit No. 01.
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Action Resultant Display Sound
LIGHT ON
LIGHT ON 1
READY HH:MM
The lights controlled by X-10 unit No. 01 are switched on
4.3 Manual Switch-Off
You can switch appliances OFF as instructed below. This
example shows how to switch off the lights controlled by X-
10 unit No. 01.
Action Resultant Display Sound
LIGHT OFF
LIGHT OFF 1
READY HH:MM
The lights controlled by X-10 unit No. 01 are switched off
4.4 Light DIM/BRIGHT
Immediately after activating a light (see para. 4.2), you can
dim or brighten it as desired. For this purpose, enable the
DIM/BRIGHT function by pressing or , then press
several times (as desired) the (DIM) or (BRIGHT)
button.
4.5 Automatic ON/OFF Control
You can select two of four options:
By Timer ON By timer OFF
By sensor ON By sensor OFF
The presently active options are shown with a dark box
() at the far right. To view the 2 other options click <9>.
A presently inactive option is shown without a dark box at
the far right. The dark box will appear if you click <OK>
while the option is displayed. The ☺ represents the
“Happy Tune” - successful saving of a new option.
Action Resultant Display Sound
BY TIMER ON
(if this is the default)
If not satisfied -
BY TIMER OFF
If satisfied -
BY TIMER OFF
BY TIMER OFF ☺
BY SENSOR ON
(if this is the default)
If not satisfied -
BY SENSOR OFF
If satisfied -
BY SENSOR OFF
BY SENSOR OFF ☺
READY HH:MM
5. READING ALARM MEMORY AND TROUBLE DATA
5.1 Reviewing Alarm/Tamper Memory
The PowerMax+ retains in its memory alarm and “tamper”
events that occurred during the last arming period.
Note: Alarms enter the memory only after expiry of the
“abort period” (see Appendix A). This means that if you
disarm the system immediately - before the abort period
expires - there will be no memory indication.
A. Alarm / Tamper Indications
When the memory contains at least one event and the
system is in the disarmed state, a flashing MEMORY
message will be displayed as exemplified:
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
or, if the system is not ready for arming -
NOT READY HH:MM
(alternating)
NOT READY MEMORY
B. Investigating Alarm/Tamper Data
To review memory content, click the SHOW/OK button.
EXAMPLE 1: An alarm was triggered because the garage
door - zone No. 12 - opened but then re-closed. In
addition, the bedroom motion detector - zone No. 7 - sent
a “Tamper” message because its cover had been removed.
Action Resultant Display Sound
READY HH:MM y
Z12 ALARMED
(alternating) y
GARAGE DOOR
Z07 TAMPER-OPEN
(alternating) y
BEDROOM
In response to additional clicking of <SHOW/OK> button,
the display show details of other events retained in memory
(if any), or reverts to its initial state (see A above).
EXAMPLE 2: An alarm was triggered because the garage
door - zone No. 12 - opened and was left open.
Action Resultant Display Sound
NOT READY HH:MM y
Z12 ALARMED
(alternating) y
GARAGE DOOR
Z12 OPEN
(alternating) y
GARAGE DOOR
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Remember! The memory indication and content are
cleared upon the next arming of the system.
5.2 Reviewing Trouble Information
A. Trouble Indications
If TRBL flashes in the display, the TROUBLE indicator
illuminates, and 3 beeps are sounded once per minute,
you will have to investigate the system in order to find out
the origin and type of trouble at hand. Trouble types are:
SENSOR / KEYFOB / WIRELESS COMMANDER TROUBLES
• Inactivity - No radio signals have been received from a
particular sensor / wireless commander (if its supervision
feature has been enabled) during a pre-defined period.
• Low battery - The battery in a sensor, keyfob or
wireless commander is near the end of its useful life.
• "Clean me" - The fire detector must be cleaned.
• Gas trouble - Gas detector failure.
• Siren AC failure - There is no power to the siren.
• X-10 trouble - An activation command was sent to a
two-way X-10 unit but the command implementation
confirmation (acknowledgement) was not received.
GSM TROUBLES (if used)
• GSM AC failure - No power to GSM unit.
• GSM low battery - GSM battery voltage is low.
• GSM tamper- Someone tampered with the GSM unit.
• GSM line fail - GSM telephone line failure.
• GSM net fail - GSM network failure.
• RSSI low - The GSM received signal strength is low.
• GSM modem off - The GSM unit does not operate.
• GSM communication fail - There is no communication
(RS-232 format) between PowerMax+ and GSM unit.
SYSTEM TROUBLES
• AC Supply Failure - There is no power and the system
is working on backup battery power (this trouble is
reported 5 minutes after its occurrence).
• System Jammed - A radio-frequency signal is blocking
communication channel of sensors and control panel.
• Communication failure - A message could not be sent
to the central monitoring station or to a private telephone
(or a message was sent but was not acknowledged).
• CPU low battery - The backup battery within the control
panel is weak and must be replaced (see Para. 9.1).
• CPU tamper - The control panel is being tampered with.
• Fuse Trouble - The siren fuse is burnt out.
IMPORTANT! If the trouble beeps bother you, disarm the
system again (even though it is already disarmed). This
will cancel the trouble beeps for 4 hours.
B. Investigating Trouble Sources
In a state of trouble, a flashing TRBL message is
displayed as shown in the following examples:
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY TRBL
or, if the system is not ready for arming -
NOT READY HH:MM
(alternating)
NOT READY TRBL
You can review the current troubles one by one, by clicking
the SHOW/OK button.
EXAMPLE: The kitchen sensor - zone No. 9 - has been
inactive and the living room sensor - zone No. 15 - has
reported a low battery. However, these troubles do not
prevent the system from being “ready to arm”.
To investigate the source of trouble, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
READY HH:MM y
Z09 INACTIVE
(alternating) y
KITCHEN
Z15 LOW BATTERY
(alternating) y
LIVING ROOM
In response to further clicking of <SHOW/OK>, the display
will show details of other troubles (if any), or will revert to
the initial alternating displays (see example above).
5.3 Reviewing Memory and Troubles
at the Same Time
If alarms / tamper events are retained in the alarm
memory and at the same time a state of trouble exists, the
display will behave as shown below:
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
(alternating)
READY TRBL
or, if the system is not ready to arm -
NOT READY HH:MM
(alternating)
NOT READY MEMORY
(alternating)
NOT READY TRBL
Note: When a
voice message
is in memory, the
MSG display will
also appear (as
shown in Para.
3.4).
To read status information - memory data, open zones and
trouble sources (in this order) - click the <SHOW / OK>
button repeatedly. The memory content will be displayed
first, in the same manner shown in Para. 5.1. If the system
is not ready, open zone information will follow in the same
manner as shown in Para 2.2. Trouble sources will be
displayed last, in the same manner shown in Para. 5.2.
5.4 Correcting Trouble Situations
The trouble indications (illuminated TROUBLE indicator
and flashing TRBL message) are cleared once you
eliminate the cause for trouble. If you do not know how
to cope with a trouble situation, report it to your
installer and seek his advice.
INACTIVITY: Once an inactive sensor or wireless
commander renews its periodical transmissions, the
inactivity trouble no longer exists and will no longer be
indicated by the control panel.
LOW BATTERY: Upon replacing the battery in a wireless
device in a keyfob or in a wireless commander that reported
a low battery, the next transmission made by the relevant
sensor will include a “battery restored” message, and “low
battery” will no longer be indicated by the control panel.
SYSTEM TROUBLE: Correction of any one of the system
troubles is automatically sensed by the control panel, and
the trouble indication is cleared accordingly.
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6. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
6.1 Looking after People Left at Home
An important characteristic of the PowerMax+ is its ability
to function in a mode contrary to the usual behavior of an
alarm system. When the system is in the disarmed state
(or even when armed “HOME” with perimeter protection
only), it can keep track of in-house activity and will report
lack of motion in interior zones if there is no detection of
motion within predetermined time limits.
To use this characteristic, you must ask your installer to
program a specific time limit beyond which lack of motion
will be reported as a “not active” alert.
To make things clear, let us assume that an elderly, sick or
handicapped person is left unattended in a protected site.
This person, disabled or sick as he may be, will not stay
entirely still for hours. It is only natural that even while
being asleep he will turn over in his bed from time to time.
He might also wander into the kitchen to eat or drink, or to
the bathroom for other necessities. Upon doing so, the
bedroom, bathroom and kitchen motion detectors will
detect his movement.
If, for example, the “lack of motion” time limit is set by your
installer to 6 hours, a virtual 6-hour clock will carry out a 6-
hour “countdown”.
If motion is detected within the 6-hour time frame, the
countdown will restart from the beginning (the virtual 6-hour
clock will be “reset”) and no alert message will be sent out.
If no motion is detected within the 6-hour time frame in any
interior zone, the control panel will send a “not-active”
alert message to the central monitoring station or to private
telephones designated by the installer.
IMPORTANT! In addition, you may provide the person
confined to interiors with a single-button transmitter for
distress situations - see Para. 6.2.
6.2 Emergency Calls for Help
(not to be used in UL-listed systems)
Suppose the disabled person discussed in Para. 6.1 above
has an accident such as falling in the bathtub without being
able to get up. It might take hours before the “No Active”
alert is sent out, but he (or she) must be assisted much
sooner.
Even though the odds for such an accident are not high, it
is advisable to provide the disabled person with a
miniature, single-button pendant-type or wristwatch-type
transmitter. Pressing the button on this transmitter will
cause the PowerMax+ to send an “emergency call” to the
central monitoring station or to private telephones
designated by the installer.
To make this possible, ask your installer to define one of
the 28 zones of the PowerMax+ as an emergency zone.
Then, obtain one of the transmitters listed below and link
this transmitter’s ID code to the emergency zone.
Compatible distress transmitters are (see Fig. 5):
MCT-201 - pendant-type (not listed by UL)
MCT-211 - wristwatch-type (not listed by UL)
MCT-101 - pocket-type (not listed by UL)
MCT-201
MCT-211
MCT-101
Figure 5. Single-button Emergency Transmitters
6.3 Remote Control by Telephone
PowerMax+
control
panel
A. Establishing Telephone Communication
You can access the PowerMax+ system from a remote
telephone and perform arming and disarming, activation
and deactivation of electrical devices and the auxiliary
output (PGM), record, playback and erase a voice
message, and investigate the system status. The process
is shown in the next illustration.
1. Dial the PowerMax+ tel. No.
2. Wait for 2-4 rings then hang up.
3. Wait 12-30 sec.
4. Redial PowerMax+ tel. No.
(Sound will be heard for 10
sec.)
Not applicable
when dialing to the
GSM number of the
PowerMax+.
Proceed to step 5.
5. [*} (to stop the sound) 1
6. [user code], [#] 2
7. [Desired command, see next table] 3
Notes
(1) The PowerMax+ responds in a similar way if you just
dial once and wait until you hear telephone rings (in
USA, for example, 11 rings).
(2) Entering of user code is required once only.
(3) If you wait more that 50 seconds without keying a
command, the PowerMax+ will disconnect the line.
B. Executable Commands
Command Keying Sequence
Disarming [][1][#]
Arming Home [][2][#]
Arming Home-Instant [][2][1][#]
Arming Away [][3][#]
Arming Away-Instant [][3][1][#]
Arming Away-Latchkey [][4][#]
Arming Away-Instant-Latchkey [][4][1][#]
Elect. Devices (No. 01-15) ON [][5][device No.][1] [#]
Elect. Devices (No. 01-15) OFF [][5][device No.][0] [#]
Activating PGM output [][5][0] [0][1][#]
Deactivating PGM output [][5][0] [0][0][#]
Two-way voice communication
(see sub-par. C)
[][7][#]
Recorded message playback [][8][1] [#]
Recorded message start record [][8][2] [#]
Recorded message stop record [][8][3] [#]
Recorded message erase
message
[][8][4] [#]
Investigating system status [][9][#]
Quit (end communication) [][9][9][#]
C. Two-Way Voice Communication
(Not to be used in UL-listed systems)
Perform steps 1-6 in par. 6.3A and continue as follows:
1.
[][7][#]
2. Wait for 2 beeps
3.
[3] or [1] or [6] (see below)
The system will start to function in the "LISTEN IN" mode,
letting you hear the sounds within your residence for 50
seconds. If the person under surveillance happens to
speak or cry then, you will hear this. You can switch the
system to Listen-In, Speak Out or Full Duplex, as shown
in the next table.
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Command Key
Listen-in (listening to the person at home) (*) [3]
Speak-out (speaking to the person at home) (*) [1]
Full-duplex (listening & speaking) (*) [6]
Note: To prolong the communication session by 50
seconds, press [3], [1] or [6] again, as required.
* The 2-way communication can be terminated by anyone
close to the PowerMax+, by disarming the system.
Remark Regarding Listen-in & Speak-out modes
Listen-in & Speak-out modes allow one way speech at a
time. Back and forth exchange of uninterrupted speech
between two parties is a method normally used in military,
commercial and amateur radio communication. Once you
finish talking you should say “Go Ahead” or “Over” and then
switch from speak-out to listen in. When the person at
home finishes talking he should also say “Over”, as a cue to
you to switch back from Listen-in to speak out.
EXAMPLE:
You (at remote telephone): [1], “Hey, George, can
you hear me? Are you in any trouble? Over”.... [3]
Person at home: “Yes, I am. I had a dizzy spell while
trying to get out of bed and fell on the floor. I am unable to
get up and my thigh hurts. Can you help me? Over”...
You (at remote telephone): [1], “Sure, I will send
someone right away, stay put - over”..... [3].
Person at home: “Thanks, please hurry, over”.
You (at remote telephone): [1], “All right, over and
out”..... []9][9] (END OF SESSION)
Important! If you wish to exit the two-way communication
mode and execute another command, just press [
] and
then key your user code followed by the command (see
“keying sequences” in Para. 6.3 B above).
6.4 Reporting to Private Telephone
PowerMax+
control
panel
The PowerMax+ can be programmed by the installer for
selective transmission of messages to private telephone
subscribers. Messages are divided by type into 3 groups:
Group Events Reported
1 Fire, Burglary, Panic, Tamper
2 Arming AWAY, Arming HOME, Disarming
3 No-activity, Emergency, Latchkey
Group 1 has the highest priority and group 3 has the
lowest priority.
When the called party answers a call initiated by the
PowerMax+, he will hear a verbal message composed of
the “house identity” and the type of event that occurred.
For example, once smoke is detected in the Smith
residence, the message will be:
[The Smith Residence - Fire Alarm].
If a person under surveillance in the Watkins residence
has been inactive, the message will be:
[The Watkins Residence - No Activity].
The called party must acknowledge the message (as
explained later on), but if he does not respond, the
message will be transmitted repeatedly as many times as
possible within a 45-second time limit. When the 45
seconds are up, the PowerMax+ will disengage the line
and call the next private telephone number on its list.
The called party can acknowledge the message by
pressing a key on the telephone keypad, as follows.
Command Key
Acknowledge only: The PowerMax+ disengages
the line and considers the event duly reported.
2
Acknowledge and listen-in: The protected site is
“bugged” for sound for 50 seconds. The called
party may prolong the listening session by pressing
[3] again before the PowerMax+ disengages the
line, or by pressing [1] to speak.
3
Acknowledge and speak out: The called party
may speak for 50 seconds to whoever is in the
protected site. The called party may prolong the
“speak out” session by pressing [1] again before
the PowerMax+ disengages the line, or by
pressing [3] to listen.
1
Acknowledge and 2-way conversation: You and
the called party can speak and listen without any
necessity to switch the system from "listen-in" to
"speak-out" and vice versa for 50 sec. (extendable).
6
Acknowledge and request a status report: The
PowerMax+ will issue a verbal report of system
status. For example:
[Disarm - ready to arm] or
[Disarm - back door open] or
[Disarm - alarm in memory].
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6.5 Remote Control by SMS
PowerMax+ system with GSM unit can respond to SMS
commands from any cellular telephone, only if the “REM
ACCESS ON” command was pre-selected by the system
installer.
The various SMS commands are detailed in the following
table (the detailed SMS message sending process is
described in the cellular telephone user’s guide). In this
table, “<code>” means 4-digit user code and blank space
simply means blank space.
SMS Command List
Command SMS Format
1Arm AWAY “AWAY <code>” or “AW <code>”
2Arm AWAY
instant
“AWAY INST <code>”
or “AWI <code>”
3Arm AWAY
Latchkey
“LATCHKEY <code>”
or “LK <code>”
4Arm AWAY
Latchkey instant
“LATCHKEY INST <code>”
or “LKI <code>”
5Arm HOME “HOME <code>” or “HM <code>”
6Arm HOME
instant
“HOME INST <code>”
or “HMI <code>”
7Disarm “DISARM <code>” or “DA <code>”
8Turn light xx on
(xx = 01 – 15)
“LIGHT xx ON <code>”
or “LT xx ON <code>”
9Turn light xx off
(xx = 01 – 15)
“LIGHT xx OFF <code>”
or “LT xx OFF <code>”
10 Turn PGM on “PGM ON <code>”
11 Turn PGM off “PGM OFF <code>”
12 Define custom
house identity
(see note)
“HOUSE NAME <code> <house ID>”
or “HN <code> <house ID>”
13 Query system
status
“STATUS <code>” or “ST <code>”
Note: House ID includes up to 16 characters, for example
JOHN'S HOUSE.
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6.6 Reporting by SMS
This option is applicable only if the GSM unit is installed.
The PowerMax+ system can send SMS messages to a
registered SMS telephones (up to 4). (The SMS telephone
registration is preselected by the system installer).
The reported SMS messages are quite clear and self-
explanatory and therefore are not detailed in this guide.
Example of the reported SMS messages:
• JOHN’S HOME
**AWAY**
• JOHN’S HOME
**DISARM**
• JOHN’S HOUSE
POWERMAX: LOW BATTERY
GARAGE: LOW BATTERY
• JOHN’S HOUSE
STATUS MESSAGE 01
(Event list is displayed)
Note
Status messages can be sent only to a calling telephone
whose identity number is not blocked by the user!
6.7 Reporting Messages to a Pager
M
PAGER
PowerMax+
control
panel
Since the PowerMax+ can be programmed to report events
to a pager, the user of the pager must be informed on how
to interpret the numerical message that his pager displays.
Communication with a pager takes place as follows:
• The PowerMax+ dials the pager’s phone number, waits
5 seconds and sends the numerical message.
• The message transmitted by the PowerMax+ to the
pager is actually a string of digits, as follows:
[XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX][YYY][0ZZ#]
Pager’s PIN No. - Up to 16 digits
Programmed by the Installer
Zone or
User No.
Event
Type
Figure 6. Pager Message Structure
The person receiving the message sees only the “YYY -
0ZZ#” part of the message, which he can interpret by using
the following legend:
Events types (YYY) are coded as follows:
Event Code Event Code
Alarm 919 Fire 515
Trouble 818 Close 101
Emergency 717 Open 102
Panic 616 Latchkey 103
ZZ is the zone number in which the event occurred, or the
user number in case of Close, Open and Latchkey events.
Example 1: Message reads “919-003”:
This means an alarm occurred in Zone No. 3.
Example 2: Message reads “101-008”:
This means the system was closed (armed) by user No. 8.
6.8 Conducting a Walk Test
The walk test is an indispensable operation by which you
verify that all detectors function properly, without disturbing
the neighbors with loud sirens. The test must be performed
at least once a week, and should include all detectors in
all zones.
Note: During the test period, 24-hour zones will not cause
an alarm if violated, but a fire zone will function normally.
A typical test will take place as follows:
A. Press the test button ().
B. The display will prompt you for your user code:
ENTER CODE ___
C. Enter your code. The siren will sound for 2 seconds and
the display will change to:
TESTING
D. Walk throughout the protected area and make sure you
trigger every detector with no exception (move across
the field of view of motion detectors and open/close
doors and windows). Each time a detector is triggered:
The “Happy Tune” will sound,
The zone name and number will be displayed briefly,
EXAMPLE 1: You triggered a motion detector in the
living room (zone 11). The display will show:
LIVING ROOM
Z11 Violated
After 5 seconds the display will revert to:
TESTING
EXAMPLE 2: You opened a window in the guest room
(zone 13). The display will show:
GUEST ROOM
Z13 Open
After 5 seconds the display will revert to:
TESTING
E. When done, click the button repeatedly. The
display will show the test results, zone after zone, in
ascending numerical order. For example:
GUEST ROOM
(alternating)
Z13 OK
or: “Z13 NOT OK” if there was no response from Z13.
F. To resume testing, click . To quit the test mode,
click . The display will then read:
<OK> TO EXIT
G. Click . The display will revert to its normal state.
7. USER SETTINGS
7.1 What are the Settings You Need?
The installer provides you a ready-to-use alarm system,
but a few settings and adjustments will still be needed.
Note: Although the user settings are your responsibility,
you may request your installer to perform them for you
(except for the user codes, which you would like to keep
secret).
The user settings include:
• Bypassing zones - determining which zones will be
bypassed (disabled) during the present disarm period and
the next armed period.
• Reviewing the bypass list - "show bypass" - displaying
the numbers and names of bypassed zone one by one.
• Recalling the last bypassing scheme - "recall bypass" -
re-using the previous bypassing scheme, which becomes
suspended after disarming but is still saved in the
PowerMax+ memory.
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• Programming the 4 telephone numbers* - determining
the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th telephone numbers to which the
system will report event messages that were defined by
the system installer.
• Setting user codes* - programming a security code for
yourself and additional 7 codes for other system users.
Codes 5 through 8 are “Latchkey” user codes (see Para.
2.9 for additional details).
• Enrolling keyfob transmitters* - teaching the PowerMax+
system to recognize the ID code of each keyfob transmitter (multi-
button, SecureCode type, wireless transmitter), so that the
PowerMax+ can respond to commands transmitted by them.
• Setting voice options* - Enabling or disabling verbal
announcements (prompts).
• Auto arm option* - enabling or disabling automatic
arming (at a predefined time).
• Setting auto arm time - selecting automatic arming
time.
• Using squawk option* - enabling/disabling LOW/MID/HI
squawk (short siren sound) upon arming and disarming. All
the options are applicable for wireless siren. For wired siren,
refer to LOW, MID and HI options as "squawk enable".
• Setting the time and time format* - adjusting the built-
in clock to show the correct time and time format.
• Setting the date and date format* - adjusting the built-
in calendar date and date format.
• Setting the scheduler* - setting schedule for devices
start/stop activation.
* This option can be accessed only if master user code
has been entered.
7.2 Entering the User Settings Menu
Figure 7 describes how to enter the User Settings menu.
2
Display in disarm state when all
zones are secured (”00:00 or
other digits show present time).
1
Instruction: click <NEXT> key
Resultant display
Instruction: Enter 4-digit master
user code (default “1111”), or
user code (see note below).
4
3
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
OK
NEXT
NEXT
READY 00:00
NORMAL MODE
USER SETTINGS
[master/ user code]
SHOW BYPASS
RECALL BYPASS
SET PHONE NUMBER
SET USER CODES
AUTO ARM OPTION
AUTO ARM TIME
SQUAWK OPTION
SET TIME&FORMAT
SET DATE&FORMAT
<OK> TO EXIT
SET VOICE OPTION
ENROLL KEYFOB
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
* Menu items that are marked
with an asterisk can be
accessed only if master
user code has been entered.
NEXT
SET BYPASS
NEXT
(*)
These menu items are displayed
only if “bypass” was enabled by
the installer.
NEXT
(*) SCHEDULER
NEXT
(*) INSTALLER MODE
Figure 7 - Entering User Settings Menu
Paragraphs 7.3-7.17 include User Settings instructions,
step-by-step. However, if you want to get an overall view of
the entire User Settings menu, refer to figure 8 - User
Setting flow-chart. You can use the flow chart as your only
guide along the user settings process, instead of going
through the step-by-step instructions.
7.3 Bypassing Zones
(Not to be used in UL- listed systems)
A. General Guidance
You can program the PowerMax+ to exclude (bypass)
selected zones, regardless of whether these zones are
"functional" (undisturbed) or "open" (disturbed). Bypassing
permits free movement of people within certain zones
although the system is armed. It is also used to temporarily
remove from service faulty zones that require repair work.
Fire zones can not be bypassed.
Remember – zone bypassing compromises security!
Zone bypassing must be carried out while the system is in
the disarmed state.
Note: Zones will be bypassed throughout one disarm-arm
period only. Disarming the system after arming will
suspend the entire bypassing scheme, which can be
recalled later, if so desired.
B. Bypassing Procedure
Having entered your user code successfully (see Para.
7.2), the display will read:
SET BYPASS
If at this point you click <SHOW/OK>, the number, state
and name of the first zone will be automatically displayed.
Three states are possible:
• Open: The zone is not secured - you can bypass it if you
do not wish or know how to solve the problem just now.
• Bypassed: The zone is presently bypassed (you
bypassed it before but haven't armed the system yet).
• Functional: If there is nothing wrong with the zone, its
state is described as "Functional".
Let us assume that Zone 1 is "open" and you wish to
bypass it, and the rest of the zones are functional.
Action Resultant Display Sound
Z01:OPEN
(alternating)
Kitchen
<OK> TO BYPASS
Z01:BYPASSED
(alternating)
Kitchen
☺
(If you wish to
check the state of
the next zone)
Z02:Functional
(alternating)
Front door
SET BYPASS
You may now select any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking
<AWAY>. When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed - click <OK>.
After end of bypassing operation, BYPASS blinks:
READY BYPASS or NOT READY BYPASS
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This indication will persist as long as the system remains
disarmed, and will disappear once the system is armed.
Note: BYPASS will alternate in the display with other
messages, like: Trouble, Memory and Message.
C. "Unbypass" Procedure
Suppose you wish to restore a zone to service after having
completed the bypassing scheme. Simply re-enter the SET
BYPASS menu (see Para. 7.3B above), and click <NEXT>
or <BACK> until the zone you wish to "unbypass" is on
display. Refer to the following steps.
Action Resultant Display Sound
Z22:Bypassed
(alternating)
Living room
<OFF> TO CLEAR
Z22:Functional
(alternating)
Living room
☺
You may now click <HOME> and then select any other item
on the USER SETTINGS menu, or click <AWAY> to quit
programming. When <OK> TO EXIT appears - click <OK>.
7.4. Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List
Having entered your user code successfully (see Para.
7.2), the display will read:
SET BYPASS
Click <NEXT> to change the display into:
SHOW BYPASS
Click <SHOW/OK> to change the display into:
BYPASS LIST
If at this point you click <SHOW/OK>, the number, state
and name of the first bypassed zone will be displayed.
You can now click <NEXT> repeatedly to review all
bypassed zones, in ascending numerical order. When
done, clicking <HOME> will get you back to SHOW
BYPASS and clicking <AWAY> will get you back to <OK>
TO EXIT.
7.5 Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme
Arming the alarm system with several zones in the
bypassed state is in fact "partial arming". An identical
partial arming may be repeated by recalling the last
bypassing scheme (that was suspended and memorized
upon disarming the system).
Having entered your user code successfully (see Para.
7.2), the display will read:
SET BYPASS
Click <NEXT> twice to change the display into:
RECALL BYPASS
At this point proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
<OK> TO RECALL
RECALL BYPASS ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking
<AWAY>. When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed - click
<OK>.
7.6 Programming 4 Telephone Numbers
Here you determine the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th telephone
numbers to which the system will report event messages
that were defined by the system installer. You can ask the
installer to set part or all the four telephone numbers.
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click NEXT button repeatedly (if necessary)
until the display will read:
SET PHONE NUMBER
You are allowed to program the four numbers as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
1st private tel#
XXXXXXXXX
[Tel. No.] XXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXX
1st private tel# ☺
2nd private tel#
Continue the same way up to telephone number 4.
You may now switch to any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking <NEXT>
until <OK> TO EXIT is displayed and then clicking <OK>.
7.7 Setting the User Codes
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click <NEXT> until the display reads:
SET USER CODES
User Code 1 replaces the factory default master user
code, and should be assigned to the master user of the
system. This code can not be erased.
User Codes 2, 3 and 4 can be assigned to additional
users - family members, co-workers etc.
Codes 5 through 8 are assigned to “Latchkey Users” (see
Para. 2.9 for an explanation of the latchkey mode).
CAUTION! Code “0000” is not valid! Do not use it.
Note: The duress code set by the installer (2580 by
default) cannot be selected as a normal user code. Any
attempt to program it will be rejected by the PowerMax+.
To program the codes, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
user code1 ____
user code1:
0
000
[4-digit code]
(e.g. 6854) user code1:685
4
user code1:6854
user code2 ☺
Continue the same way up to Code 8.
user code8:5537
SET USER CODES ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking
<AWAY>. When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed - click <OK>.
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OK
OK
NEXT
SHOW BYPASS
NEXT
RECALL BYPASS
NEXT
BYPASS LIST
<OK> TO RECALL
OK
OK
(3)
OKSET BYPASS
NORMAL MODEREADY 00:00
OK
<OK> TO BYPASS Z01: BYPASSED
Z01: OPEN OK
KITCHEN
Alternating
KITCHEN
Alternating
NEXT
(for checking state of next zone)
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
INSTALLER MODE
OK
(5)
(5)
(5)
NEXT
(example)
OK
SET PHONE NUMBER
NEXT
(1)
OK
SET USER CODES
NEXT
NEXT
user code 1 0 0 0 0
(for next user code 2,3....8)
[code]
user code 1 OK OK user code1
(example)
(1)
OK
AUTO ARM OPTION disable autoarm OK
NEXT
enable autoarm
(if it is the current option)
[time]
NEXT
ARM TIME OK arm time _ _: _ _A (See format and example in
“SET TIME&FORMAT” below)
OK
SQUAWK OPTION
NEXT
OK
SET TIME&FORMAT
NEXT
US FORMAT - 12H EU FORMAT - 24H
OK OK
TIME _ _:_ _A TIME _ _:_ _
[time] e.g. 07:55P
OK
[time] e.g. 19:55
OK
OK DATE DD/MM/YYYY DATE MM/DD/YYYY
OK OK
DATE: _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _ DATE:_ _/_ _/_ _ _ _
OK OK
SET DATE&FORMAT
NEXT
NEXT
<OK> TO EXIT
NEXT
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(date)(2)
(date)(2)
OK
SET VOICE OPTION enable prompts
(if it is the current option)
(1)(6)
OK
ENROLL KEYFOB Keyfob No : TRANSMIT NOW KEYFOB No : 1
(1) OK NEXT
(4)
NEXT
[4-digit master/user code]
USER SETTINGS
OK OK
if not satisfied
NEXT
if not satisfied
NEXT
if not satisfied
NEXT
if not satisfied
NEXT
disable prompts OK disable prompts OK
enable autoarm OK
enter keyfob #
for next (up) or previous (down) keyfob enrollment
OK
(5)
(First display is READY
or NOT READY)
(press any key)
NEXTNEXT
NEXT
Moving forward
Moving backward
Moving one level
up in the menu
Return to
“<OK> TO EXIT”
NEXT
To move within most of
the menus, the following
keys can be used:
SHOW / OK Show / confirm
data
DATE 30/12/2000 DATE 12/30/2000
OK OK
TIME 07:55 P TIME 19:55
OK OK
(e.g. 30/12/2000) (e.g. 12/30/2000)
squawk disable
sqwk low volume
sqwk mid volume
sqwk hi volume
OK
(To review options, use
NEXT or BACK button)
(see detail “A”
in next page)
SCHEDULER
NEXT
OK
Tel. No .
1st private tel#
OK
OK
NEXT
Te l. No .
2nd private tel#
OK
OK
NEXT
Tel. No.
3rd private tel#
OK
OK
NEXT
Te l. No.
4th private tel#
OK
OK
NEXT
OK OK OK OK
NOTES
(1) Function inside black rectangles are accessible only if master user code was entered.
(2) For the year, enter the two last digits only.
(3) Press OK to display the number, state and name of first bypassed zone. Press NEXT repeatedly to view all the bypassed zones.
(4) To enter “A” (AM) press ( or one of the 3 keys above it), to enter “P” (PM) press (or one of the 3 keys above it)
(5) SET/SHOW/RECALL BYPASS menus are accessible only if “manual bypass” has been selected by the installer.
(6) In the SET VOICE OPTION, if you select “enable prompts”, the PowerMax mute speaker button is active.
NEXT
INSTALLER MODE OK
Entrance to INSTALLER MODE
(described in the installer guide)
(1)
(1)
Figure 8 - Users Settings Flow Chart
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SUNDAY NEXT NEXT NEXT WEDNESDAY NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT
FRIDAY DAILY
SET TIME&FORMAT
NEXT
SET DATE&FORMAT
device number (2-digit)
SCHEDULER OK
OK
NEXT
DEVICE No.
OK
OK
OK
OK
NEXT OPERATION No. 1
OK
NEXT OPERATION No. 2
OK
NEXT OPERATION No. 3
OK
NEXT OPERATION No. 4
OK
start - HH:MM
stop - HH:MM
BACK
or
NEXT
TIME - - / - -
(enter start/stop time)
OK
MONDAY
OK
TUESDAY
OK
THURSDAY
OK
NEXT
SATURDAY
OK
Moving forward
Moving backward
Moving one level
up in the menu
Return to
“<OK> TO EXIT”
NEXT
To move within most of
the menus, the following
keys can be used:
SHOW / OK Show / confirm
data
Black box is displayed
regarding 2-way X-10 unit
If you enter “00” and
press OK, PGM is displayed
Notes
1. Select time in 10 minute interval only.
2. To erase a displayed time, press OFF.
(See figure 8)
OK
OK
Figure 8 DETAIL "A" - Scheduler Function
7.8 Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters
Keyfob transmitters are multi-button wireless units of the
CodeSecure™ type. Eight system users carry keyfob
transmitters to exercise better, quicker and safer system
functions control. Your control panel must recognize the
unique identification code (ID) of each such keyfob to
respond to commands transmitted by them.
Note: For UL installations where the model MCT-234
keyfob is used, the voice/speaker on the PowerMax+
shall be enabled.
Before anything else, gather up all keyfob units you intend
to enroll, and make sure they all have batteries installed.
Keyfob transmitter enrolling involves the following steps:
A. Having entered your Master User Code successfully
(see Para. 7.2), Click the NEXT button (repeatedly, if
necessary) until the display will read:
ENROLL KEYFOB
B. Click <OK>. The display will read:
Keyfob No: _
C. Suppose that the Keyfob you are about to enroll is to be
designated as Keyfob No. 5. Assuming that memory
location No. 5 is free - no keyfob has yet been enrolled
to it - click the <5> key. The display will change to:
Keyfob No: 5
The clear space at the far right tells you that the
memory location is free.
D. Click <OK>. The display will prompt you to initiate a
transmission from the chosen keyfob:
TRANSMIT NOW
E. Initiate a transmission from the chosen keyfob by
pressing any one of its pushbuttons. In response, the
“Happy Tune” (- - - –––) will sound and the display will
change to:
Keyfob No: 5
A dark box will appear at the far right, indicating that the
chosen Keyfob has been enrolled as Keyfob No. 5.
Note: If the same keyfob is already enrolled elsewhere,
the “Happy Tune” will sound twice in succession.
F. From this point on, you may continue in several
different directions:
• If you wish to enroll another keyfob, select the
desired number by:
- Clicking <NEXT> to go up (678.....)
- Clicking <BACK> to go down (432.....)
- Clicking <HOME> <keyfob #>.
• To return to the main menu, click <AWAY>. This will
bring back the display:
<OK> TO EXIT
You may now review and select any other mode on the
User menu (by clicking <NEXT> or <BACK>).
7.9 Deleting Keyfob
Occupied keyfob memory locations must be cleared
(enrolled ID must be deleted) before enrolling a new ID. To
delete an existing ID, proceed as follows:
A. Select the desired memory location, as described in the
previous par. 7.8, steps A-C. If, for example, you
selected keyfob No. 5, the display will read:
Keyfob No. 5
B. Click <OK>. The display will change to:
<OFF> to delete
C. Click <OFF>. The display will change to:
Keyfob No. 5
Note that the dark box at the far right has disappeared. It is
now possible to enroll a new ID. It is also possible to leave
the cleared zone or memory location free and simply exit to
the main menu.
7.10 Setting the Voice Options
Remember: Voice prompts are heard over the built-in
loudspeaker subject to two conditions:
- The voice option is enabled as shown below
- The loudspeaker is enabled by pressing the “7” key (see
Para. 3.3)
Here you may select one of two options:
• Enable prompts: Voice announcements
• Disable prompts: No voice announcements
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The presently programmed option will be shown, with a
dark selection box ( ) at the far right of the display. You
may view the other option (that does not have a dark box
at the far right) by clicking <NEXT>. A dark box will appear
if you click <OK> while the other option is displayed.
To set the voice option, proceed as follows:
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click the <NEXT> button until the display reads:
SET VOICE OPTION
From here, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
enable prompts
(if this is the current option)
If not satisfied -
disable prompts
If satisfied -
disable prompts
SET VOICE OPTION ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking
<AWAY>. When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed - click <OK>.
Note: When using the Model MCT-234 keyfob with the
PowerMax+, the voice prompts must be enabled.
7.11 Automatic Arming Option
You can determine that the system will be automatically
armed at any desired time.
Having entered master user code successfully, click NEXT
until AUTO ARM OPTION is displayed.
From here, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
enable autoarm
(If this is the current
option)
If not satisfied
disable autoarm
disable autoarm
AUTO ARM OPTION ☺
You may now select any other item on USERS SETTINGS
menu or quit programming process by clicking <NEXT>.
When "<OK> TO EXIT" is displayed, click OK.
7.12 Setting Arming Time
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click NEXT button (repeatedly, if necessary)
until the display will read:
AUTO ARM TIME
From here, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
arm time __:__A
[time digits]
(e.g. 12:55 A) arm time 12:55A
arm time 12:55A
AUTO ARM TIME ☺
Notes:
1. For 12h/24h time format selection, refer to par. 7.14.
2. Press "
" to enter A (AM), or press "#" to enter P (PM).
7.13 Enabling the Squawk Option
You can determine that the system will activate (or not
activate) high/mid/low siren sound, for a short time, upon
arming (1 beep) and disarming (2 beeps), by keyfob only.
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click the NEXT button (repeatedly, if necessary)
until the display will read:
SQUAWK OPTION
From here, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
squawk disable
(If this is the current option)
If not satisfied
squawk low volume
If not satisfied
Squawk mid volume
If not satisfied
Squawk hi volume
If satisfied
Squawk hi volume ☺
For wired siren, refer to "low", "mid" and "hi" options as
"squawk enable".
You may now select any other item on the USERS SETTINGS
menu or quit the programming process by clicking <NEXT>.
When "<OK> TO EXIT" is displayed, click OK.
7.14 Setting Time and Time Format
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click <NEXT> until the display reads:
SET TIME&FORMAT
A. If 12h format is desired, continue as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
US FORMAT - 12H
TIME __:__A
[time digits]
(e.g. 12:55 A) TIME 12:55 A
TIME HH:MM A ☺
Note: To enter “A” - press [
] or to enter “P” - press [#].
B. If 24h format is desired, continue as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
US FORMAT - 12H
EU FORMAT - 24H
TIME __:__
[time digits]
(e.g. 19:55) TIME 19:55
TIME 19:55
TIME HH:MM ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking
<AWAY>. When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed - click <OK>.
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7.15 Setting the Date and Date Format
Having entered your Master User Code successfully (see
Para. 7.2), click NEXT button (repeatedly, if necessary)
until the display will read SET DATE&FORMAT.
From here, proceed as follows:
Action Resultant Display Sound
DATE MM/DD/YYYY
If not satisfied
DATE DD/MM/YYYY
DATE --/--/----
[DATE]
(e.g. 01/01/2002)
DATE 01/01/2002
DATE 01/01/2002
DATE DD/MM/YYYY ☺
You may now select any other item on the USER
SETTINGS menu or quit programming by clicking
<AWAY>. When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed - click <OK.
7.16 Scheduler Function
The Scheduler enables to start and stop activity of the
desired devices. You can select the day (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or daily)
and then select the scheduled activity start/stop of the
desired device. The process is demonstrated in "figure 8
DETAIL A".
7.17 Installer Mode
If the feature USER PERMIT was enabled by the system
installer, the installer will be able to access the INSTALLER
MODE only by using this menu, meaning that the
INSTALLER MODE (described in the installer guide) can be
accessed only with user permission (by using the user
code).
8. READING THE EVENT LOG
8.1 Event Log Description
All events are memorized in an event log that contains up
to 100 entries. You can access this log, review the events
one by one and draw functional conclusions.
If the event log fills up completely (the number of
registered events reaches 100) it continues to accept new
events at the expense of old events - the oldest event is
deleted upon registration of each new event.
The date and time of occurrence are memorized for each
event. When reading the event log, events are shown in
chronological order - from the newest to the oldest.
Because of the limited display space, the event description
is shown first, then the date and time. The two displays are
shown alternately several times, until you click <OK> to
move on to an older event, or until the “no action” 4-minute
timeout restores the system to the normal operating mode.
Access to the event log is provided by clicking the asterisk
() key and then keying your master user code.
Should you wish to get an overall view of using the
log, refer to Figure 9. The flow chart may even serve as
your only guide to using the event log, instead of
going through the written step-by-step procedure.
Attention: The system
will not allow you to
erase the event log.
Only the installer is
authorized to view and
perform this function
OK
Oldest Event
Event Before Last
Latest Event
LIST OF EVENTS
OK
OK
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
(Enter 4-digit
master user code)
<OK TO EXIT
CLEAR EVENT LOG NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
(Return to normal
operation)
OK
Figure 9. Using the Event Log
8.2 Reading Procedure
To read the event log, proceed as follows:
A. While the system is in the normal operating mode, click
the asterisk () key. The display will change to:
ENTER CODE_ _ _ _
B. Enter the current master user code. If the code is
correct, the “Happy Tune“ will sound and the display will
read:
LIST OF EVENTS
Important! Entering an incorrect code 5 times in a row will
initiate a 30-second penalty lockout of the keypad.
C. Click <OK>. The latest event will be shown. Suppose
that the latest event was an alarm in zone 13. The
display will now read:
Z13 ALARM
and then:
09/02/99 3:37P
The two displays will be shown alternately until you
click <OK> again to move to the next event, or until
the event log times out (4 minutes).
D. Click <OK> as many times as necessary to read all the
data you need.
To quit the event log:
- Click <HOME> or <AWAY> from any-
where within the log. The display will read:
<OK> TO EXIT
- Click <OK>. The system will return to the
normal operating mode.
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9. MAINTENANCE
9.1 Replacing the Backup Battery
The PowerMax+ uses regular electrical supply, but
incorporates backup 7.2/9.6V battery pack (see sticker on
battery cover). It is important to replace it immediately
upon receiving the following trouble message when
reviewing system troubles (see Para. 5.2B):
CPU LOW BATTERY
2
Remove
screw
and cover
Open
door
1
Connect
rechargeable
battery pack (see
sticker on battery
cover) to the battery
connector. Then
remount the cover
and close the door.
3
Figure 10. Battery Replacement
Note: Removal of the cover shown in step 2 will start a
“tamper” alarm - the trouble indicator will light and both
“memory” and “trouble” will flash in the display window. If you
interrogate the system at this stage by clicking the <OK>
button, “CPU TAMPER ALARM” and “CPU TAMPER OPEN”
will be displayed, in addition to “CPU LOW BATTERY”.
With correctly inserted fresh batteries and tight closure of the
lid, the TROUBLE indicator should extinguish. The “MEMORY”
message will continue blinking in the display (caused by the
“tamper” alarm you triggered). Clear it by arming the system
and disarming it as soon as the exit delay starts.
9.2 Replacing Wireless Devices Batteries
The wireless sensors supplied with your system are
powered by high-capacity lithium batteries that last several
years, depending on the number of times the sensor is
triggered into transmission.
However, if and when a battery becomes weak, the sensor
itself sends a “low battery” message to the control panel,
and a low battery trouble message is displayed together
with the zone information (see Para. 5.2).
The keyfob transmitters used to control the system are
powered by an alkaline battery that lasts about one year if
you do not press a button more than 10 times a day.
Battery exhaustion is clearly evident by flashing of the
transmitter’s red indicator while the button is pressed
(instead of lighting steadily).
When a low battery indication appears for the first time, it
may be considered as a pre-warning. It normally gives you
ample time (about 30 days) to obtain a new battery and
replace the old one, and the detector or keyfob unit will be
fully operational throughout this period. However, to be on
the safe side, it is advisable not to wait that long.
Use the battery specified in the detector’s own installation
instructions. If you do not have the instructions, seek the
advice of your installer or ask him to replace the battery in
the specific device that sent the low battery message.
The Wireless Commander is powered by a long life 3 V
Lithium battery. If the battery is weak when reading the
PowerMax+ event log the display will read, for example,
"C01 Low Battery" (meaning there is a low battery
condition in the wireless commander #01), and the
message "remote commander" will be heard.
For replacing the wireless commander battery, refer to the
MCM-140+ Wireless Commander user guide.
After battery replacement, the detector unit will send a
“battery restored” signal to the control panel, and the “low
battery” message will be cleared.
9.3 Periodic Testing
The components of your security system are designed to be
maintenance-free as much as possible. Nevertheless, it is
mandatory to perform a “walk test” at least once a week and
after an alarm event to verify that all system detectors
function properly. Proceed as described in Para. 6.8, and If
there is any problem, notify your installer at once.
9.4 Cleaning the Control Panel
The control panel may occasionally get stained if touched
with greasy fingers, and may accumulate dust after a long
period of use. Clean it only with a soft cloth or sponge
moistened lightly with a mixture of water and mild
detergent, and then wipe it dry.
The use of abrasives of any kind is strictly forbidden. Also
never use solvents such as kerosene, acetone or thinner.
These will certainly ruin the external finish and damage the
transparency of the top window.
10. PERFORMANCE LIMITS
Although the alarm control system you purchased is highly
reliable, it does not guarantee protection from burglary and
fire hazards. Even the most advanced systems can be
defeated or might occasionally fail to warn. Some of the
reasons for this are:
Sloppy maintenance: If the system is used over a long
period of time without testing, a key element such as a
detector or a siren might go wrong without any visible or
audible signs of failure. If a low battery warning is
neglected, there will be no backup power to keep the
system operational during a power outage.
Power failures: In case of prolonged absence from the
protected site, the mains supply may suddenly fail (an earth
leakage protection relay may trip, disconnecting the mains
supply). After such an event, the alarm system will draw
power from the backup battery, until all reserve power is
exhausted, leaving the premises without protection.
Telephone line trouble: Telephone lines may be
disconnected or short circuited. With the telephone line
"down", your alarm system will not be able to report events
to the central station.
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Sirens do not always wake up sound sleepers: Sirens
and bells installed outside or far from bedrooms are not likely
to awaken people who are sound asleep behind closed doors
inside the protected area or in adjacent buildings.
The system is sometimes defeated: With sufficient
technical know-how, intruders may find a way to defeat
various types of sensor or disconnect warning devices.
Intruders may also take advantage of unprotected
openings and skylights, or even enter forcibly at
unpredictable spots.
Smoke detectors have their limits: In many cases,
smoke detectors fail to warn on time because the fire
started at a different level of the house, or too far away
from the detector.
All this gives sufficient proof that even with a good
alarm system installed, there is still need for life and
property insurance. In addition, users should test their
alarm systems at regular intervals, to make sure that
malfunctions are detected before a true alarm event
occurs.
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY
This list of terms is arranged in alphabetical order. Any
term indicated by cursive (italic) letters within the
explanatory text can be looked up separately.
Abort Period: When an alarm is initiated, the internal
sounder is activated first for a limited period of time which is
the abort period set by the installer. If you cause an alarm
accidentally, you can disarm the system within the abort
period before the real sirens start and before the alarm is
reported to the remote responders.
Alarm: There are 2 kinds of alarm:
Loud alarm - both internal and external sirens blare out
constantly and the control panel reports the event by
telephone.
Silent alarm - the sirens remain silent, but the control panel
reports the event by telephone.
A state of alarm is caused by:
• Motion detected by a motion detector
• Change of state detected by a magnetic contact detector -
a closed window or door is opened
• Detection of smoke by a smoke detector
• Tampering with any one of the detectors
• Pressing the two emergency buttons simultaneously (panic)
Arming: Arming the alarm system is an action that prepares
it to sound an alarm if a zone is “violated” by motion or by
opening a door or window, as the case may be. The control
panel may be armed in various modes (see AWAY, HOME,
INSTANT and LATCHKEY).
AWAY: This type of arming is used when the protected site is
vacated entirely. All zones, interior and perimeter alike, are
protected.
Chime Zones: Allow you to keep track of activity in the
protected area while the alarm system is in the disarmed
state. Whenever a chime zone is "opened", the buzzer beeps
twice. The buzzer doesn't beep, however, upon closing the
zone (return to normal). Residences can use this feature to
annunciate visitors or look after children. Businesses can use
it to signal when customers enter the premises or when
personnel enter restricted areas.
Note: Your installer will never designate a 24-hour zone or a
fire zone as a chime zone, because both zone types actuate
an alarm if disturbed while the system is in the disarmed
state.
Although one zone or more are designated as chime zones,
you can still enable or disable the chime function.
Control Panel: The control panel is a cabinet that
incorporates the electronic circuitry and microprocessor that
control the alarm system. It collects information from various
sensors, processes it and responds in various ways. It also
includes the user-interface - control keys, numerical keypad,
display, sounder and loudspeaker.
Disarming: The opposite of arming - an action that restores
the control panel to the normal standby state. In this state,
only fire and 24-hour zones will sound an alarm if violated,
but a “panic alarm” may also be initiated.
Disturbed Zone: A zone in a state of alarm (this may be
caused by an open window or door or by motion in the field of
view of a motion detector). A disturbed zone is considered
“not secured”.
Forced Arming: When any one of the system zones is
disturbed (open), the alarm system cannot be armed. One
way to solve this problem is to find and eliminate the cause
for zone disturbance (closing doors and windows). Another
way to deal with this is to impose forced arming - automatic
de-activation of zones that are still disturbed upon
termination of the exit delay. Bypassed zones will not be
protected throughout the arming period. Even if restored to
normal (closed), bypassed zones will remain unprotected
until the system is disarmed.
Permission to “force arm” is given or denied by the installer
while programming the system.
HOME: This type of arming is used when people are present
within the protected site. A classic example is night-time at
home, when the family is about to retire to bed. With HOME
arming, perimeter zones are protected but interior zones are
not. Consequently, motion within interior zones will be
ignored by the control panel, but disturbance of a perimeter
zone will cause an alarm.
Instant: You can arm the system AWAY-INSTANT or HOME-
INSTANT, thereby canceling the entry delay for all delay
zones for the duration of one arming period.
For example, you may arm the control panel in the HOME-
INSTANT mode and remain within the protected area. Only
perimeter protection is active, and if you do not expect
somebody to drop in while the system is armed, alarm upon
entry via the main door is an advantage.
To disarm the system without causing an alarm, use your
control keypad (which is normally accessible without
disturbing a perimeter zone) or use a keyfob transmitter.
Latchkey: The Latchkey mode is a special arming mode in
which designated "latchkey users" will trigger a "latchkey
message" to be sent to a telephone or a pager when they
disarm the system.
For example, if a parent wants to be sure that their child has
returned from school and disarmed the system. Latchkey
arming is only possible when the system is armed in the
AWAY mode.
Magnetic Contact Detector, Wireless: A Magnet- controlled
switch and a wireless PowerCode transmitter in a shared
housing. The detector is mounted on doors and windows to
detect changes in state (from closed to open and vice versa).
Upon sensing that a door or window is open, the detector
transmits its unique identification code accompanied by an
“alarm” signal and various other status signals to the control
panel. The control panel, if not armed at that time, will
consider the alarm system as “not ready for arming” until it
receives a “restored” signal from the same detector.
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Motion Detector, Wireless: A passive Infrared motion
sensor and a wireless PowerCode transmitter in a shared
housing. Upon sensing motion, the detector transmits its
unique identification code, accompanied by an alarm signal
and various other status signals to the control panel. After
transmission, it stands by to sense further motion.
Non-Alarm Zone: Your installer can designate a zone for
roles other than alarm. For instance, a motion detector
installed in a dark stairway may be used to switch on lights
automatically when someone crosses the dark area. Another
example is a miniature wireless transmitter linked to a zone
that controls a gate opening mechanism.
Quick Arming: Arming without a user code. The control panel
does not request your user code when you press one of the
arming buttons. Permission to use this arming method is given
or denied by the installer while programming the system.
Remote Responder: A responder can be either a
professional service provider to which the home or business
owner subscribes (a central monitoring station) or a family
relation/friend who agrees to look after the protected site
during absence of its occupants. The control panel reports
events by telephone to both kinds of responders.
Restore: When a detector reverts from the state of alarm to
the normal standby state, it is said to have been “restored”.
A motion detector restores automatically after detection of
movement, and becomes ready to detect again. This kind of
“restore” is not reported to the remote responders.
A magnetic contact detector restores only upon closure of the
protected door or window. This kind of “restore” is reported to
the remote responders.
Smoke Detector, Wireless: A regular smoke detector and a
wireless PowerCode transmitter in a shared housing. Upon
detection of smoke, the detector transmits its unique
identification code accompanied by an alarm signal and various
status signals to the control panel. Since the smoke detector is
linked to a special fire zone, a fire alarm is initiated.
User Codes: The PowerMax+ is designed to obey your
commands, provided that they are preceded by a valid
security access code. Unauthorized people do not know this
code, so any attempt on their part to disarm or defeat the
system is bound to fail. Some operations, however, can be
carried out without a user code as they do not degrade the
security level of the alarm system.
Zone: A zone is an area within the protected site under
supervision of a specific detector. During programming, the
installer allows the control panel to learn the detector’s
identity code and links it to the desired zone. Since the zone
is distinguished by number and name, the control panel can
report the zone status to the user and register in its memory
all the events reported by the zone detector. Instant and
delay zones are “on watch” only when the control panel is
armed, and other (24-hour) zones are “on watch” regardless
of whether the system is armed or not.
FCC STATEMENT
The 315 MHz model of this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The digital circuit of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is
encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
– Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from the one which supplies power to the receiver.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
At 315 MHz the product complies with FCC requirements.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
(See notes)
We, the undersigned,
Visonic Inc.
10 Northwood Drive, Bloomfield, CT 06002, U.S.A.
Phone number: 860-243-0833, Fax number: 860-242-8094
are the Responsible Party for this Declaration, certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment:
Brand Type Product description
Visonic Powermax+ Wireless security system
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Drawn up in: BLOOMFIELD CT. 06002-1911. PHONE: (860) 243-
0833, (800) 223-0020. FAX: (860) 242-8094
on 1/19/04
Scott Jensen, Technical manager
Note 1: This statement shall be supplied with the product at the time of marketing or importation.
Note 2: This statement shall be included in the user’s manual or as a separate sheet.
Note 3: The responsible party for a Declaration of Conformity must be located within the United States.
Note 4: The responsible party for a Declaration of Conformity can be either: manufacturer (if located within the United States), or the importer.
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VISONIC LTD. 2004 POWERMAX+ USER GUIDE DE5467U (REV. 0, 02/04)