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Visonic powermax pro User Manual

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POWERMAX PRO USER GUIDE
Operations ...........................................................2
Contact list form..................................................2
Luminous Indicator Signals ...............................2
Siren Signals .......................................................3
1. Introduction ......................................................4
Overview..............................................................4
System Features ................................................5
Terms of the Trade.............................................6
Control Pushbuttons...........................................6
Multi-Function Transmitter.................................6
Proximity Tag ......................................................7
Voice Announcements.......................................7
Screen Saver Option..........................................7
2. Securing the Protected Site............................8
Security-Related Pushbuttons ..........................8
Partition selection process ................................8
Preparing to Arm ................................................8
Arming 'AWAY' ...................................................8
Arming 'HOME' ...................................................8
Switching from 'HOME' to 'AWAY' ...................8
Switching from 'AWAY' to 'HOME' ...................9
Arming AWAY 'Instant' ......................................9
Arming HOME 'Instant' ......................................9
Forced Arming AWAY........................................9
Forced Arming HOME........................................9
Arming in the Latchkey Mode .........................10
Initiating a Panic Alarm ....................................10
Initiating Fire Alarm ..........................................10
Initiating Emergency Alarm .............................10
Disarming and Stopping Alarms.....................10
Siren Behavior ..................................................11
Proximity Tags ..................................................11
3. Speech And Sound Control ..........................13
Adjusting the Speech Volume.........................13
Voice ON/OFF ..................................................13
Message Exchange..........................................13
Message Playback ...........................................14
Chime ON/OFF.................................................14
4. Electrical Appliance Control.........................15
Control Options and Pushbuttons ..................15
Manual Switch-On ............................................15
Manual Switch-Off ............................................15
Light DIM/BRIGHT ...........................................15
Automatic ON/OFF Control .............................15
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6. Special Functions ......................................... 19
7. User Settings ................................................. 24
8. Reading The Event Log ................................ 34
9. Maintenance .................................................. 35
10. Performance Limits .................................... 36
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY................................ 37
FCC STATEMENT.............................................. 39
Reviewing Alarm/Tamper Memory ................ 17
Reviewing Trouble Information ...................... 17
Time................................................................... 18
Correcting Trouble Situations ....................... 18
Emergency Calls for Help............................... 19
Remote Control by Telephone ....................... 19
Reporting to Private Telephone ..................... 21
Remote Control by SMS ................................. 21
Reporting by SMS............................................ 22
Reporting Messages to a Pager .................... 22
Conducting a Walk-Test.................................. 23
What are the Settings You Need?................. 24
Entering the User Settings Menu................... 24
Bypassing Zones ............................................. 24
Setting the User Codes................................... 26
Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters........................ 27
Deleting Keyfob................................................ 27
Enrolling Proximity Tags ................................. 27
Deleting Proximity Tags .................................. 30
Setting the Voice Options ............................... 30
Automatic Arming Option................................ 31
Setting Arming Time........................................ 31
Enabling the Squawk Option.......................... 31
Setting Time and Time Format ...................... 31
Defining PWRLNK (PowerLink) ..................... 32
Scheduler Function.......................................... 33
Event Log Description ..................................... 34
Reading Procedure.......................................... 34
Replacing the Backup Battery........................ 35
Periodic Testing ............................................... 35
Cleaning the Control Panel ............................ 35
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Reviewing Memory & Troubles at the Same Luminous Indicator Signals .......2 Time..............18 Siren Signals ............3 Correcting Trouble Situations ....... 18 Useful Hints For PowerMax Pro Users....3 6. Special Functions ......... 19 1. Introduction ............4 Looking after People Left at Home....19 Overview..............4 Emergency Calls for Help.......

  • Page 2: Quick Guide To Primary Alarm Control Operations

    The chime function is inactive - chime zones will not chime when disturbed. Lights steadily AC power is supplied to the control panel (green) No light The system is operating on backup battery power * Applicable to PowerMax Pro that includes PARTITION feature. DE5468U...

  • Page 3: Siren Signals

    –– (both external and internal sirens) ON for 2 seconds (once) * Supplementary use only. Useful Hints For PowerMax Pro Users Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds - Gaining access to 24-hour zones: If you wish to access a sensor defined as a 24-hour zone without...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    KEYPAD COVER The PowerMax Pro is governed by a control panel (CLOSED) (Figure 1) designed to collect data from various Figure 1. Control Panel with Cover Closed sensors that are strategically located within and along the perimeter of the protected site (Figure 2).

  • Page 5: System Features

    X-10 System Features modules are used. The electrical cabling network of the premises carries the control signals. Your Your PowerMax Pro offers a large number of unique installer will determine the control means in features: accordance with your needs.

  • Page 6: Terms Of The Trade

    - the top panel controls: so desired. • Battery supervision: You do not have to worry about Task ‘dead’ batteries. The PowerMax Pro displays a ‘Low Advance from item to item within a given Battery’ message whenever a battery in a wireless menu.

  • Page 7: Proximity Tag

    This means identify the source of each event. that entering the protected premises via any For PowerMax Pro with Partition feature: zone will trigger an immediate alarm. You and other holders of keyfob transmitters will have no...

  • Page 8: Securing The Protected Site

    In Partition system used for Partition enabled by the installer. If quick arming is disabled, selection. the PowerMax Pro will prompt you to enter your In older versions of the PowerMax Pro security code before arming. used for testing.

  • Page 9: Switching From 'Away' To 'Home

    Do not disarm the system - simply press Since this operation reduces the security level, the PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY PowerMax Pro will ask you to key in your master ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ user code or user code, or present a valid proximity...

  • Page 10: Arming In The Latchkey Mode

    SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY To stop the alarm, press and then key in your ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ valid user code. Initiating Fire Alarm ARMING HOME (This function is disabled in ACPO compliant version). ↓ (Exit delay) ↓ You can generate a fire alarm in disarmed &...

  • Page 11: Siren Behavior

    SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY E. Disarming after an alarm, with the system in a state of trouble: The TROUBLE indicator on the CODE _ _ _ _ front panel will light. If the zone that alarmed while the system was in the armed state reverts to READY HH:MM...

  • Page 12: Display When Partitioning Is Enabled

    "<OK> for AWAY" is displayed. Now you can press In older versions of In partition PowerMax button to immediately arm the control PowerMax Pro (for example panel, or wait for 3 second for system automatic partition #3) AWAY arming (the message "Please exit now"...

  • Page 13: Speech And Sound Control

    PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY VOLUME– The sound and speech-related functions offered by (max) the PowerMax Pro are controlled using the built-in keypad, as detailed in the following list. VOLUME– For PowerMax Pro that include partition feature: VOLUME– Sound and speech-related features only apply to the partition(s) where the control panel is present.

  • Page 14: Message Playback

    SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL Once the last of the boxes disappears, RECORDING Click and listen. PLAY will be displayed and ENDED will be displayed. the message will be played back over the built-in When you release the button, the display will revert loudspeaker.

  • Page 15: Electrical Appliance Control

    (in older versions • Timer Control. When you are away, the timed of the PowerMax Pro), then press several times (as activation / de-activation of lights, radio and TV simulates the presence of people at home, to desired) the (DIM) or (BRIGHT) button.
  • Page 16 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL The presently active options are shown with a dark PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY box ( ) at the far right. To view the 2 other options BY TIMER ON click A presently inactive option is shown without a dark (If this is the default) box at the far right.

  • Page 17: Reading Alarm Memory And Trouble Data

    5. Reading Alarm Memory And Trouble Data Reviewing Alarm/Tamper Memory PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY The PowerMax Pro retains in its memory alarm and NOT READY HH:MM “tamper” events that occurred during the last arming period. For PowerMax Pro that includes partition option: In...

  • Page 18: Reviewing Memory & Troubles At The Same Time

    READING ALARM MEMORY AND TROUBLE DATA SYSTEM TROUBLES In response to further clicking of , the SYSTEM TROUBLES indicate the state of the entire display will show details of other troubles (if any), or system and not a specific partition. will revert to the initial alternating displays (see •...

  • Page 19: Special Functions

    6. Special Functions Looking after People Left at Home To make this possible, ask your installer to define one of the 28 zones of the PowerMax Pro as an An important characteristic of the PowerMax Pro is emergency zone. its ability to function in a mode contrary to the usual Then, obtain one of the transmitters listed below and behavior of an alarm system.
  • Page 20 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS B. Executable Commands Command Keying Sequence Keying Sequence – PowerMax Pro Partition System Disarming [ ] [1] [#] [ ] [0] [partition] [1] [#] Arming Home [ ] [2] [#] [ ] [0] [partition] [2] [#] Arming Home-...

  • Page 21: Reporting To Private Telephone

    45-second time limit. speech between two parties is a method normally When the 45 seconds are up, the PowerMax Pro will used in military, commercial and amateur radio disengage the line and call the next private communication.

  • Page 22: Reporting By Sms

    Reporting by SMS • JOHN’S HOUSE STATUS MESSAGE 01 The PowerMax Pro system can send SMS messages (Event list is displayed) to a maximum of 4 pre-selected telephone numbers. Note: Status messages can be sent only to a calling Example of the reported SMS messages: telephone whose identity number is not blocked by •...

  • Page 23: Conducting A Walk-Test

    . The display will then read: A typical test will take place as follows: <OK> TO EXIT A. In older versions of the PowerMax Pro, press the H. Click . The display will revert to its test button , then proceed to step C.

  • Page 24: User Settings

    USER SETTINGS disarming but is still saved in the PowerMax Pro Instruction: Enter 4-digit master ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ memory. user code (default “1111”), or [master/ user code] user code (see note below).

  • Page 25: Reviewing The Bypassed Zone List

    Suppose you wish to restore zone 22 of partition 3 B. Bypassing Procedure after having completed the bypassing scheme. Simply For PowerMax Pro with partition feature, you may set re-enter the SET BYPASS menu (see Bypassing the bypass option according to the type of partition...

  • Page 26: Programming 4 Telephone Numbers

    Any attempt to RECALL BYPASS program it will be rejected by the PowerMax Pro. You may now select any other item on the USER Master user code is valid for all 4 system partitions. In...

  • Page 27: Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters

    E. Initiate a transmission from the chosen keyfob by pressing any one of its pushbuttons. In response, Note for PowerMax Pro with partition feature: the “Happy Tune” (- - - –––) will sound. For Each proximity tag assigned to a partition will disabled partitioning mode, the display will be: function as determined in "Setting the User Codes".
  • Page 28 USER SETTINGS F. From this point on, you may continue in several C. Click . The display will prompt you to different directions: initiate a transmission from the chosen tag: • If you wish to enroll another tag, select the P R E S E N T T A G desired number by: - Clicking...
  • Page 29 USER SETTINGS In PARTITION mode: In PARTITION mode: “P1 RDY 00:00” “WALK TEST” READY 00:00 NORMAL MODE USER SETTINGS INSTALLER MODE (First display) ENTER CODE _ _ _ _ [4-digit master/user code] (for checking state of next zone) (example) SET BYPASS Z01: OPEN <OK>...

  • Page 30: Deleting Proximity Tags

    USER SETTINGS Notes: (1) Functions inside black rectangles are accessible only if master user code was entered. (2) For the year, enter the two last digits only. (3) Press to display the number, state and name of first bypassed zone. Press repeatedly to view all the bypassed zones.

  • Page 31: Automatic Arming Option

    When <OK> TO EXIT is displayed – click Note: When using the MCT-234 or MCT-237 keyfob Enabling the Squawk Option with the PowerMax Pro, the voice prompts must be enabled. You can determine that the system will activate (or Automatic Arming Option...

  • Page 32: Setting The Date And Date Format

    PRESS RESULTANT DISPLAY PowerLink (PowerMax Pro Web based remote system) and to enable/disable PowerLink failure US FORMAT - 12H reporting. The procedure is shown in figure 8. Note: The partition feature is supported only by specific versions of the PowerLink.

  • Page 33: Scheduler Function

    USER SETTINGS The black rectangle at the right side indicates that in The black rectangle at the right side indicates that in case of PowerLink failure it will not be reported by case of PowerLink failure it will be reported by the the control panel.

  • Page 34: Reading The Event Log

    READING THE EVENT LOG 8. Reading The Event Log Event Log Description Because of the limited display space, the event description is shown first, then the date and time. All events are memorized in an event log that The two displays are shown alternately several contains up to 100 entries.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    V Lithium battery. If the battery is weak when reading PowerMax Pro receptacle. the PowerMax Pro event log the display will read, for For optional two 8-Battery packs: Insert both example, "C01 Low Battery" (meaning there is a low...

  • Page 36: Performance Limits

    PERFORMANCE LIMITS 10. Performance Limits Although the alarm control system you purchased is Sirens do not always wake up sound sleepers: highly reliable, it does not guarantee protection from Sirens and bells installed outside or far from burglary and fire hazards. Even the most advanced bedrooms are not likely to awaken people who are systems can be defeated or might occasionally fail to sound asleep behind closed doors inside the...

  • Page 37: Appendix A. Glossary

    APPENDICES APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY Control Panel: The control panel is a cabinet that This list of terms is arranged in alphabetical order. incorporates electronic circuitry Any term indicated by cursive (italic) letters within microprocessor that control the alarm system. It the explanatory text can be looked up separately.

  • Page 38: Appendix B. Home Fire Escape Planning

    User Codes: The PowerMax Pro is designed to status signals to the control panel. After transmission, obey your commands, provided that they are it stands by to sense further motion.

  • Page 39: Fcc Statement

    APPENDICES • Tell guests or visitors to your home about your Make sure that everyone understands the escape plan and recognizes the sound of smoke family’s fire escape plan. When visiting other alarm. Verify that the escape routes are clear and people’s home, ask about their escape plan.
  • Page 40 65 WEST DUDLEY TOWN ROAD, BLOOMFIELD CT. 06002-1376. PHONE: (860) 243-0833, (800) 223-0020 FAX: (860) 242-8094 VISONIC LTD. (UK): 7 COPPERHOUSE COURT, CALDECOTTE, MILTON KEYNES. MK7 8NL. TEL: (0870) 7300800 FAX: (0870) 7300801 www.visonic.com INTERNET ©VISONIC LTD. 2008 POWERMAX PRO USER GUIDE DE5468U (REV. 3, 9/08) DE5468U...

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