Introduction; Specifications; General Data; Rf Section - Visonic POWERMAX Installation Instructions Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

The PowerMax is a user and installer-friendly, 30-zone fully-
supervised wireless control panel. The system is designed
to function in a way that appeals to the user but also offers
features that make installers' life easier than ever before:
EASY TO INSTALL
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Plug-in terminal blocks can be wired while detached from
the unit.
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Quick attach-detach TELCO sockets for telephone line,
telephone set and X-10 controller.
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Special wall-mounted bracket permits installation without
having to open the unit's cabinet.
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Optional plug-in RS-232 module for local computer.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
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Status, alarm memory and trouble data displayed upon
request.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General Data

Number of Zones: 29 wireless, 1 hardwired (zone No. 30).
Hardwired Zone Requirements: 2.2 kΩ E.O.L. resistance
(max. resistance of wires 220 Ω).
Zone Types: Interior, perimeter, delay 1, delay 2, 24 hours
- audible, 24 hours - silent, fire, non-alarm and emergency.
User Codes: 8 codes, 4 digits each
Control Facilities:
- Integral keypad,
- PowerCode / Code-Secure™ hand-held transmitters,
- Remote telephone,
- Local or remote computer.
Display: Single line, back lighted 16-character LCD and 4
LED indicators
Arming Modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY-INSTANT HOME-
INSTANT, LATCHKEY, FORCED.
Alarm Types: Silent alarm, siren alarm or sounder
(internal) alarm, in accordance with zone attributes.
Siren Signals: Continuous (intrusion / 24 hours / panic);
triple pulse - pause - triple pulse... (fire).
Siren Timeout: Programmable (4 minutes by default)
Internal Sounder Output: at least 85 dBA at 10 ft (3 m)
Supervision: Programmable time frame for inactivity alert
Special Functions:
- Speech and sound control
- Powerline Carrier Device Control (up to seven X-10
brand units) by various factors, as programmed
- Chime zones
- Diagnostic test and event log
- Remote control by telephone
- Computer control and data download/upload
- Calling for help by using an emergency transmitter
- Tracing inactivity of elderly, physically handicapped and
infirm people.
- Message center (recording and playback)
- Two-way voice communication
Data Retrieval: Status, alarm memory, trouble, event log.
Real Time Clock: The control panel keeps and displays
time and date.
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Diagnostic test provides visual and audible indication of
the signal level of each detector.
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Remote control and status verification from distant
telephones.
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Event log stores and displays information on 100 past
events.
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Upload / download from distant computer via telephone
line and modem.
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Backup battery uses standard, easily obtained cells.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
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Multiple-choice selection of options for each parameter.
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Unequivocal visual prompts and audible signals.
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The installer can gain access to the user menu.
A fully equipped alarm system based on the PowerMax
consists of the units shown in Figure 2 of the user's guide.
Compliance with U.S. Standards:
Meets FCC Part 15 and Part 68 requirements.
Compliance with European Standards:
EN 50131-1 Grade II Class II
EMC Emission: EN 50081-1 1992
RFI: EN55022 1998
EMC Immunity: EN 50082-1 1997
EMC Immunity to Conducted RF: EN6100-4-6 1996
Telephony: TBR21 1998
Safety: EN60950+ Am1(93), Am2(93), Am3(95), Am4(97)
The PowerMax is compatible with the RTTE requirements
- Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 9 March 1999.

2.2 RF Section

Operating Frequencies: 315 MHz or other UHF channels
per local requirement in the country of use.
Receiver Type: Super-heterodyne, fixed frequency
Receiver Range: 600 ft (180 m) in open space
Coding: PowerCode and/or CodeSecure™

2.3 Electrical Data

Power Supply: Plug-in transformer.
120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA (in the U.S.A.)
230 VAC, 50 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA or 230 VAC, 50 Hz /
9 VAC, 1A.
In Europe and elsewhere: Use only Safety National
Approved AC adapter, mains-to-9 VAC, 0.7A or 1A.
Current Drain: Approx. 95 mA standby, 500 mA at full
load and in alarm.
PGM (auxiliary) Output Current: 100 mA max.
Sounder Output Current with 700 mA Transformer
Internal sounder: 50 mA max.
External sounder: 150 mA max.
Attention! The external sounder can be allowed to draw up
to 300 mA if the internal siren and PGM output are not used.
Sounder Output Current with 1A transformer
Internal sounder: 50 mA max.
External sounder: 350 mA max.
Attention! The 350 mA rating is valid only for units with a
sticker that says "Option: 9VAC / 1A plug-in transformer"
Fuse Rating: 0.5 A for siren / sounder circuit protection.
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