Visonic MCS-730 Installation Instructions

MCS-730
Fully Wireless Outdoor Siren

1. INTRODUCTION

The MCS-730 is a fully wireless outdoor siren, designed for
installation in areas in which wiring action is difficult or impossible.
The siren is compatible with PowerMax control panels such as
PowerMax Pro, PowerMaxComplete, PowerMaxExpress or newer
panels (not compatible with PowerMax and PowerMax+ control panels).

Features

• Siren and strobe light activation: When an identified event
message is received from the compatible PowerMax alarm system,
the siren activates its sounder & strobe light.
Notes:
The sounder is activated for a predefined "Bell Time" (refer to
PowerMax Pro / PowerMaxComplete / PowerMaxExpress installer
guide, par. 4.4), according to local authorities requirements, or until
the system is disarmed, whichever occurs first.
The strobe light operates (every 1 second) during the "Bell Time" +
20 minutes or until the system is disarmed, whichever occurs first.
• Tamper / supervision failure indication: In case of tamper or
supervision failure (loss of communication with the alarm system),
the siren transmits the message to the alarm system and then the
alarm system determines whether the siren should be activated or
not. If the siren does not receive an acknowledge from the alarm
system, the siren will function independently.
• Low battery voltage alert
When the battery voltage is low, a low battery message is sent to
the alarm system. After the low voltage message delivery, at least 2
siren alarms are possible before the siren is totally inactive.
• Power Supply Options: Non-rechargeable battery. Optional - two
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Sound Types: Burglar (between 1400Hz - 1800Hz), Fire, squawk.
• Squawk indications: Squawk (beep) sounds can be used to
indicate alarm system arming (1 squawk) and disarming (2
squawks) by a keyfob (squawk can be enabled from the PowerMax
User menu).
• Strobe Light Color: The siren can be purchased with red, blue,
amber or transparent lens, according to the desired strobe light color.
• Siren activity LED: A flashing LED (optional, at the bottom of the
siren front panel) indicates siren activity (can be disabled by an
internal jumper, see fig. 3, step 8)
• Double Tamper protection: When the siren front panel is
removed or when the siren is removed from the wall, tamper alarm
is sent to the alarm system.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Siren Type: One Piezo 109 db min. Sound Pressure Level @ 1m,
1.8-3.5 kHz, sweep frequency 7 Hz. Additional piezo is optional.
Battery: 3.6V/14.5A/H Lithium battery (EVE ER34615M/w200),
Visonic assembly cat. No. 0-9912-K.
Note: Use only the above battery. Dispose of used battery according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Battery Life Time: 3 years (taking into consideration a typical alarm
of 4 minutes Piezo + strobe operation per week).
Current Consumption : Standby - 180µA average, Operation -
430mA average.
Compliance with Standards: Designed to comply with EN 50131-1
Grade 2 Class 4, EN50131-4, EN301489, EN50130-4, EN50130-5,
ETSI EN 300 220, FCC Part 15, IP55.
Operating Frequency (MHz): 315, 433.92, 868.95
Supervision Time: 5 minutes
Strobe Light: Pulsed @ 1 sec.
Dimensions (LxWxD): 295x186x63mm (11-5/8 x 7-5/16 x 2-1/2 in)
Color: White (with red, blue, amber or transparent lens)
Operating Temperature: -33 ° C to 70 ° C (-27.4 ° F to 158 ° F), RH
humidity 75%.
Weight (including battery): 970g (34 oz)
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Installation Instructions
Fig. 1a - External View
IMPORTANT! The MCS-730 siren must be installed on the wall in a
vertical position with the screw pointing to the floor only, as illustrated
in Figure 1b. The importance of correct positioning of the MCS-730 is
to enable the siren to function as a waterproof device.
• 2-way full supervision
The siren is fully supervised, 2-way communication device. It
includes a receiver, to receive event messages from the alarm
system, and a transmitter, to periodically transmit its status signal
to the alarm system.
The transmitted signal strength can be measured during the
installation (refer to PowerMax Pro / PowerMaxComplete /
PowerMaxExpress Installer guide, par. 5.2 – Diagnostic Test).
• Self-test feature
Upon pressing the self test switch, siren functional check is performed -
low level sounds and flash light indicate that the siren is serviceable.
Remote commander
Door or window
open/close detector
Wireless transmitter
Smoke detector
Motion detector
Hard wired detector
Figure 2- Typical Integration with the Alarm System
Interference Prevention
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject
to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that
may be received or 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Visonic Ltd.
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Fig. 1b – Mounting Position
MCS-730
PowerMax Pro/
PowerMaxComplete/
PowerMaxExpress
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