Visonic PowerMax User Manual

Visonic PowerMax User Manual

Fully supervised wireless alarm control system
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POWERMAX
POWERMAX
POWERMAX
POWERMAX
Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................4
1. 1 Overview...............................................................4
1. 2 System Features...................................................5
1. 3 Terms of the Trade ...............................................5
1. 4 Symbols Used in this Manual ...............................5
1. 5 Control Pushbuttons .............................................5
1. 6 Multi-Function Transmitter ....................................5
2. SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE .............................7
2. 1 Security-Related Pushbuttons ..............................7
2. 2 Preparing to Arm ..................................................7
2. 3 Arming 'AWAY' .....................................................7
2. 4 Arming 'HOME' .....................................................7
2. 5 Switching from 'HOME' to 'AWAY'........................7
2. 6 Switching from 'AWAY' to 'HOME'........................7
2. 7 Arming 'Instant'.....................................................7
2. 8 Forced Arming ......................................................8
2. 9 Arming in the 'Latchkey' Mode..............................8
2. 10 Initiating a Panic Alarm .........................................8
2. 11 Disarming and Stopping Alarms ...........................8
2. 12 Siren Behavior ......................................................9
3. SPEECH AND SOUND CONTROL .................................9
3. 2 Adjusting the Speech Volume...............................9
3. 3 Voice ON/OFF ......................................................9
3. 4 Recording a Message.........................................10
3. 5 Message Playback..............................................10
3. 6 Chime ON/OFF...................................................10
4. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CONTROL.........................10
4. 1 Control Options and Pushbuttons.........................10
4. 2 Manual Switch-On ................................................10
4. 3 Manual Switch-Off ................................................10
4. 4 Automatic ON/OFF Control...................................11
QUICK REFERENCE TO PRIMARY ALARM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Arming AWAY ....................................................
Arming AWAY-INSTANT.....................................
Arming HOME .....................................................
Arming HOME-INSTANT ....................................
Arming AWAY-LATCHKEY ...............................
Force Arming AWAY (system not ready)............
Force Arming HOME (system not ready)............
Disarming and stopping alarms........................
* The factory default master code is 1 1 1 1. The code is not required if quick arming has been permitted by the installer.
Change the factory default code to a secret code without delay (see Para.7.7)
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5. 2 Reviewing Trouble Information .............................11
Information ...........................................................12
5. 4 Correcting Trouble Situations ...............................12
6. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS..................................................12
6. 1 Looking after People Left at Home .......................12
6. 2 Emergency Calls for Help .....................................13
6. 3 Remote Control by Telephone..............................13
6. 4 Two-Way Voice Communication...........................13
6. 6 Receiving Messages Via a Pager.........................14
6. 7 Conducting a Walk Test .......................................14
7. USER SETTINGS ..........................................................15
7. 1 What are the Settings You Need ..........................15
7. 2 Entering the User Settings Menu..........................15
7. 3 Bypassing Zones ..................................................16
7. 4 Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List.......................16
7. 5 Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme ......................16
7. 7 Setting the User Codes ........................................17
7. 8 Setting the Voice Options .....................................17
7. 9 Setting the Clock ..................................................17
7. 10 Setting the Date..................................................17
8. READING THE EVENT LOG.........................................18
8. 1 Event Log Description ..........................................18
8. 2 Reading Procedure...............................................18
9. MAINTENANCE.............................................................18
9. 1 Replacing the Backup Battery ..............................18
9. 3 Periodic Testing....................................................20
9. 4 Cleaning the Control Panel...................................20
10. PERFORMANCE LIMITS .............................................20
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY .................................................21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    POWERMAX POWERMAX POWERMAX POWERMAX User’s Guide Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. 1 Reviewing the Alarm / Tamper Memory Content ...11 1. INTRODUCTION..............4 1. 1 Overview...............4 5. 2 Reviewing Trouble Information ......11 1.
  • Page 2: Luminous Indicator Signals

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing PowerMax - a highly advanced wireless alarm control system produced by Visonic Ltd. Please note below the installer's telephone number to facilitate obtaining assistance. Company Name: ______________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________ Person to Contact: ____________________________________ Also please make sure that you have the name and telephone number of the central station your system will report to.
  • Page 3: Siren Signals

    WARNING! The PowerMax control unit has not been investigated by UL for household fire. WARNING! All model PowerMax outputs are not power limited and shall not be used in UL-listed Systems. Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds - press the DISARM ( ) button on your key-ring transmitter or press on the keypad and then enter your access code (1 1 1 1 by default).
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The PowerMax is governed by a control panel (Figure 1) designed to collect data from various sensors that are strategically located within and along the perimeter of the protected site (Figure 2).
  • Page 5: System Features

    • Battery supervision: You do not have to worry about ‘dead’ batteries. The PowerMax displays a ‘Low Battery’ Your PowerMax offers a large number of unique features: message whenever a battery in a wireless device is • 30 individually-named zones: Each protected zone is found to be near the end of its useful life.
  • Page 6: Why Are The Voice Announcements Omitted

    Omitted in this Manual? B . Arming the system in the INSTANT mode (without an The PowerMax’s voice module helps you control the entry delay): Pressing the AUX button immediately after system at close range and also from a remote telephone.
  • Page 7: Securing The Protected Site

    2.7 Arming ‘Instant’ the assumption that quick arming has been enabled by the installer. If quick arming is disabled, the PowerMax You may arm AWAY or HOME without an entry delay - any will prompt you to enter your security code before arming.
  • Page 8: Forced Arming

    If you wish to arm HOME-INSTANT, proceed as follows: Latchkey arming is possible only when you arm “AWAY”. To arm in the Latchkey mode, proceed as follows: Action Resultant Display Sound Action Resultant Display Sound A R M I N G H O M E A R M I N G A W A Y A R M I N G I N S T A N T (alternating)
  • Page 9: Siren Behavior

    V O L U M E + The sound and speech-related functions offered by the PowerMax are controlled with the keypad, as detailed in V O L U M E + the following list. V O L U M E +...
  • Page 10: Recording A Message

    When you release the button, the display will revert to the Action Resultant Display Sound normal status-displaying mode, but will also indicate that a V O I C E O N message is waiting. For example: V O I C E O F F H H : M M R E A D Y (alternating)
  • Page 11: Automatic On/Off Control

    Memory Content retained in memory (if any), or will revert to its initial state The PowerMax retains in its memory alarm and “tamper” (see A above). events that occurred during the last arming period.
  • Page 12: Reviewing Co-Existing Memory And Trouble Information

    He might also wander into the kitchen to eat or drink, or to the bathroom for other necessities. Upon doing so, the An important characteristic of the PowerMax is its ability to bedroom, bathroom and kitchen motion detectors will function in a mode contrary to the usual behavior of an detect his movement.
  • Page 13: Emergency Calls For Help

    You (at remote telephone): [1], “Hey, George, can Note: The PowerMax will respond in a similar way if you you hear me? Are you in any trouble? Over”..dial just once and wait until the telephone rings 11 times.
  • Page 14: Receiving Messages At A Remote Telephone

    [1], “All right, over and out”..[ ] 9] [9] (END OF SESSION) • The PowerMax dials the pager’s phone number, waits 5 seconds and sends the numerical message. Important! If you wish to exit the two-way communication mode and execute another command, just press [ ] and •...
  • Page 15: User Settings

    - recording the number at which you can be reached while being away. The PowerMax will call this number to report the event types defined by the installer. • Setting user codes* - programming a security code for yourself and additional 7 codes for other system users.
  • Page 16: Bypassing Zones

    Simply re-enter the SET A. General Guidance BYPASS menu (see Para. 7.3B above), and click <NEXT> You can program the PowerMax to exclude (bypass) or <BACK> until the zone you wish to "unbypass" is on selected zones, regardless of whether these zones are display.
  • Page 17: Setting The User Codes

    H H : M M A Note: The duress code set by the installer (2580 by From here, proceed as follows: default) cannot be selected as a normal user code. Any attempt to program it will be rejected by the PowerMax. Action Resultant Display Sound...
  • Page 18: Reading The Event Log

    A . Prepare 6 AA-size alkaline battery cells (option 1) or 6 size AA, 650 mA/h Nickel-Cadmium cells (option 2) - The PowerMax operates from the regular electrical supply purchased in any hardware or electrical supply store. of the protected site, but incorporates an internal 9-Volt B .
  • Page 19: Replacing Batteries In Wireless Devices

    Figure 12. Battery Compartment and Battery Holder F . Pull the battery holder out and replace all 6 battery cells Figure 9. Prying the Cover Loose - 3 at the top and 3 at the bottom. Make sure that the flat (negative) end of each cell is pressed against a circular D .
  • Page 20: Periodic Testing

    9.3 Periodic Testing The keyfob transmitters used to control the system are powered by a 12 V alkaline battery (type A27) that lasts The components of your security system are designed to be about one year if you do not press a button more than 10 maintenance-free as much as possible.
  • Page 21: Appendix A. Glossary

    APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY Forced Arming: When any one of the system zones is This list of terms is arranged in alphabetical order. disturbed (open), the alarm system cannot be armed. One Any term indicated by cursive (italic) letters within way to solve this problem is to find and eliminate the cause the explanatory text can be looked up separately.
  • Page 22 (a central monitoring station) is initiated. or a family relation/friend who agrees to look after the User Codes: The PowerMax is designed to obey your protected site during absence of its occupants. The control commands, provided that they are preceded by a valid panel reports events by telephone to both kinds of security access code.
  • Page 23 NOTES: DE5450U...
  • Page 24 VISONIC LTD. (ISRAEL): P.O.B 22020 TEL-AVIV 61220 ISRAEL. PHONE: (972-3) 645-6789, FAX: (972-3) 645-6788 VISONIC INC. (U.S.A.): 10 NORTHWOOD DRIVE, BLOOMFIELD CT. 06002-1911. PHONE: (860) 243-0833, (800) 223-0020. FAX: (860) 242-8094 VISONIC LTD. (UK): FRASER ROAD, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK, BEDFORD MK44 3WH. PHONE: (0870) 730-0800 FAX: (0870) 730-0801 : www.visonic.com...

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