Introduction - Visonic PowerMaster-10 Installer's Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual refers to PowerMaster-10 v1.12.002 and above. The most updated manuals can be downloaded
from the Visonic Web site http://www.visonic.com.
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The PowerMaster-10
Visonic's new revolutionary PowerG™ Two-way, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum (FHSS) wireless technology
The system is designed to function in an appealing way to the user and also offers features that make installers'
life easier than ever before:
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Quick and easy installation and on-site diagnostics:
Choosing the ideal location to install a wireless device or testing it at a later stage can be very strenuous
and frustrating. With PowerMaster-10 there is no need to run back and forth to the panel to read the link
quality because PowerG devices have a quality link indicator built-into the device itself which enables
choosing the ideal location quickly and easily without using the panel. See Chapter 3.
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Quick and easy on-site and remote configuration of sensors and system peripherals:
PowerMaster-10 devices (sensors, PIR cameras, sirens, keypads etc) can be configured from the control
panel or from remote locations (installation or monitoring company's offices) with the option for using
configurable defaults providing a collective device configuration.
This saves time since there is no need to travel to the installation site, to climb ladders and open devices.
See – Chapter 4.
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Cost-saving advanced remote diagnostics and walk testing:
Many of the problems associated with wireless systems are due to invisible RF phenomena, such as
interferences, changes in the premises and unstable link quality. Having a professional diagnostic tool in
the RF network is critical for cost saving servicing of wireless alarm systems. The PowerMaster-10
performs continuous diagnostic tests on the RF environment and on interferences at the site and provides
you (locally and remotely) with pertinent information that helps you to understand and resolve the problems.
In addition, PowerMaster-10 provides you with remote real time testing and walk testing of the system sensors
and peripherals – saving you time and money in not needing to visit the site. See Chapter 5.
Main Benefits and Features:
Two-way communication ensures there are no lost alarms
Multiple channels (up to 50) and frequency hopping technology overcomes interferences to wireless
communication
Transmission range is by far greater than the industry standard (2000m, 6000ft), enabling repeater-
free installations even in large premises
Message collisions are eliminated by using the same technologies used in WiMAX, GSM and
Bluetooth
Devices dynamically start and stop using available repeaters according to need
Smart mechanism enables adjacent systems to co-exist without disturbing one another
Short keep-alive period provides reliable supervision of any vandalism attempts or device failure
Communication is protected by the proven AES-128 encryption algorithm to protect against
sophisticated intruders
Two-way communication eliminates all unnecessary re-transmissions
5-8 years battery life for all peripherals*
Minimum power consumption and "air pollution" due to:
- Adaptive transmission power which is determined according to the level of RF interferences
- Devices dynamically change wireless signal routing to utilize the most reliable communication
pathway available
All devices are configured from the panel – no hardware switches and no need to re-open the
peripherals once closed
7-digit code on each device is used for easy local or remote enrollment
Configuration templates enable to configure the devices collectively instead of individually
Special button on each device prevents RF activity from interfering with enrollment procedures
Wireless signal quality indication visible on all devices – enables to choose the ideal location for
installation without using the panel during mounting of peripherals
Powerful diagnostic tool indicates RF link quality to show abrupt problems and to verify installation in
house setup.
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