Terms Of The Trade; Control Pushbuttons - Visonic POWERMAXPRO User Manual

INTRODUCTION
Note: Remote operation is performed per partition,
or per user code defined for a particular partition,
when partition is enabled.
• 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 premises 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
(programmable) output.
determine the control means, in accordance with
your needs. Note: The X-10 and the PGM outputs
operate on the entire alarm system and not per
partition, when partition is enabled.
• 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: The system can be
programmed to monitor
protected area and send out an alert message if
the person under surveillance remains still for a
predefined period of time (as set by your installer).
• 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 chapter 2).
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off via a special
Your installer
activity within
EMERGENCY
(Hold for 2 sec.)
RECORD MESSAGE
VOLUME UP / LIGHT BRIGHT
PLAY MESSAGE
VOLUME DOWN / LIGHT DIM
CHIME ON/OFF
MUTE SPEAKER
CANCEL ENTRY DELAY
Figure 3. Controls and Indicators
• System supervision: All wireless peripherals
within the protected site send periodic supervision
messages. If such a message is overdue, the
PowerMax Pro 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 Pro displays
a 'Low Battery' message whenever a battery in a
wireless sensor is found to be near the end of its
useful life.

Terms of the Trade

Better understanding of your system is assured if you
PGM
take time to read the definitions in APPENDIX A at
will
the end of this manual. However, if this is not your
first alarm system, then simply read on.

Control Pushbuttons

When the keypad cover is closed, as shown in
Figure 1, only two pushbuttons are visible - the top
panel controls:
Key
the
With the keypad uncovered (see Figure 3), the
special-function keys are visible. The tasks of these
keys are explained in the relevant sections of this
guide.
POWER ARM
NEXT
EVENT LOG
Task
Advance from item to item within a
given menu.
Review status messages one by one
and also select a displayed option.
INDICATORS
CHIME TROUBLE
DISPLAY
SHOW/OK
Press both
for panic
alarm
FIRE (Hold
for 2 sec.)
LIGHT ON
ARMING "AWAY"
LIGHT OFF
ARMING "HOME"
LIGHT CONTROL
DISARMING
PARTITION
SELECTION
BACK
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