Visonic MCT-101 Installation Instructions

MCT-101 MCT MCT MCT -101, , , , 102 -101 -101
Hand-Held PowerCode Transmitters
1 1 1 1 . INTRODUCTION . INTRODUCTION . INTRODUCTION . INTRODUCTION
The MCT-101 (one button), MCT-102 (2 buttons) and MCT-104
(4 buttons) are hand-held, PowerCode UHF transmitters,
especially designed for use in supervised alarm and remote
control systems.
Transmission is activated by pressing any one of the transmit
pushbuttons on the unit. When pressed, each button initiates
transmission of a unique 24-bit PowerCode ID which identifies it
to the target receiver as if it were a separate transmitter. Each
unique ID code is factory-selected from 16 million possible
combinations.
A built-in mode selector allows choosing between continuous
transmission for as long as the button is pressed and timed
3-second transmission, no matter how long the button is pressed.
Another built-in mode selector is used to enable/disable a
once-per-fifteen-minute supervision message (once-per-hour for
the 315 MHz model), or according to local standards.
Since messages transmitted by the MCT-101, -102 and -104 might
collide with other messages sent by other PowerCode transmitters,
a smart anti-collision transmission sequence is used.
Operating power is obtained from an internal long-life 3-volt
lithium thionyl chloride battery. An LED lights during transmission,
indicating the battery voltage condition. If the LED flashes during
2 2 2 2 . SPECIFICATIONS . SPECIFICATIONS . SPECIFICATIONS . SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency (MHz): 315, 433.92, 868.95, 869.2625 or other
frequencies according to local requirements.
Encoding: 24-bit digital word, over 16 million combinations.
Transmission duration: As long as the button is kept pressed,
or 3-seconds (depending on DIP switch setting).
Power Source: 3 V battery, Panasonic type CR-2 or equivalent.
Battery Supervision: Automatic reporting of battery condition
data as part of any transmission.
Battery Life Expectancy: 3 years (for typical use)
Operating Temperature: 0° to 49°C (32° to 120°F).
Dimensions: 104 x 44 x 24 mm (4-1/8 x 1-3/4 x 15/16 in.).
3 3 3 3 . PREPARATION FOR USE . PREPARATION FOR USE
. PREPARATION FOR USE . PREPARATION FOR USE

3.1 Battery Installation

A. Remove the screw at the back of the unit.
B. Insert a 1/8 inch screwdriver in the slot either at the top or at
the bottom of the case. Rotate the screwdriver handle slightly
until one edge of the cover disengages from the base.
C. Swing up the free end of the cover and separate the cover
from the base.
Figure 2. Opening the Case
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Installation Instructions

transmission, the battery must be replaced immediately. In
addition, a transmitter with a weak battery will automatically add a
"low battery" code to each transmission. Compatible receivers are
designed to identify this code and activate a corresponding output.
Each transmitter of this series is supplied with a belt clip that can
be optionally attached to the unit (see Figure 5).
Figure 1. MCT-101, MCT-102 and MCT-104
Weight: 50 g (1-3/4 oz).
Color: Dark gray.
Compliance with Standards:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of
Industry and Science Canada. 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.
This device complies with the essential requirements and provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
9 March 1999 on radio and telecommunications terminal equipment.
D. Extract the transmitter module from the base by grasping the
battery holder and pulling out.
Figure 3. Component Layout
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