Visonic AMBER CLASSIC, AMBER CLASSIC X User Manual

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AMBER CLASSIC /
AMBER CLASSIC X

Wireless Emergency Response System

User's Guide

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Wireless Emergency Response System

Congratulations on your purchase of the wireless AMBER CLASSIC
/ AMBER CLASSIC X Personal Emergency Response system.

AMBER CLASSIC X operates the same as AMBER CLASSIC, but
without display.

This home health care signaling system was designed to support
people in their natural home environment. In the event of an
emergency, help can be summoned at the press of a pendant
transmitter button. In the event of fire, the system automatically calls
the Visonic monitoring station.

The Base Unit includes a large display (AMBER CLASSIC only) that
shows the system status, the time and preprogrammed medication
reminders.

The Base Unit's rechargeable backup battery can provide up to
24 hours of operation. When AC power is restored, the backup
battery is automatically recharged.

What's Included

Before you begin to set up your system, make sure you have all the
necessary components.

• Base Unit

• 110V/12V transformer. For USA use cat# OH-48109AT.

• Wrist/Pendant transmitter (MCT-212), supplied with necklace (not

evaluated by UL)

Additional Accessories (Optional)

• Wrist/Pendant transmitter (MCT-211), supplied with necklace (UL listed)

• Battery operated smoke detector (MCT-425)

• Fall detector pendant transmitter (MCT-241MD), supplied with

necklace and clip

• Pet-Immune PowerCode wireless PIR detector (NEXT K9-85)

• Supervised PowerCode magnetic contact transmitter (MCT-302N)

• Microprocessor controlled wireless repeater (MCX-600)

The system unit is shown in Figure 1.

AMBER CLASSIC /

AMBER CLASSIC X

MCT-211 MCT-212

MCT-425

MCT-241MD

NEXT K9-85

MCT-302N

MCX-600

ANTENNA

DIRECT

LINK

BUTTONS

CHECK

BUTTON

EMERGENCY

BUTTON

SPEAKER

CALL

BUTTON

POWER

LED

(green)

TROUBLE

LED (red)

STATUS

LED

(yellow)

MICROPHONE

DISPLAY (not

applicable to

AMBER

CLASSIC X)

Figure 1 – External View

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UP TO 29

WIRELESS DEVICES

( DETECTORS

/ TRANSMITTERS)

PUBLIC

TELEPHONE

EXCHANGE

TEL. LINE

CENTRAL

STATION

PENDANT TRANSMITTERS

MCT-211

MCT-241 MD

NEXT K9-85

MOTION DETECTOR

MCT-302N

DOOR

CONTACT

SMOKE DETECTOR

MCT-425

MCX-600

REPEATER

MCT-212

Figure 2 – System Configuration

SPECIFICATIONS

General Data

Transmitter Battery Life: 3 years (for typical use)
Frequency: 315, 433 and 868 MHz
Display (AMBER CLASSIC only): Dual line,

backlit 16-character display with 3 LED indicators.
Supply Voltage: 12 VAC,1 A
Battery Pack: NI-MH 9.6 V, 1.8 Ah, type

GP 0-9912-G.
Compliance: Designed to comply with FCC part
68 and part 15.

The

system shall be installed in accordance with

Chapter 2 of the National Fire Alarm Code,
ANSI/NFPA 72 (National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA

02269).

LEDs:

POWER (Green): Normally ON, indicating that

your system is properly connected to the power
outlet.
TROUBLE (Red): Normally OFF. If LED flashes,
there is a problem with the Base Unit or one of
the devices (described on the display of AMBER
CLASSIC).
STATUS (Yellow): Normally OFF, which
indicates the system is in HOME mode.
FLASHES when unit is in AWAY mode.

Special Functions:

- Calling for help by using an emergency
pendant transmitter

- Speakerphone (hands-free) when
communicating with Monitoring Center

- The system supports up to 29 users (pendant
transmitters and smoke detectors).

- Two-way voice communication

- Computer control and data download/upload

- Remote control by telephone

- Remote diagnostic and event log

- Visual and audible announcements

Physical Properties

Operating Temperature: 32°F to 120°F (0°C to
49°C)

Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to
60°C)
Size: 9-13/16 x 7-1/4 x 2-5/16 in. (248 x 185 x
55 mm).

Weight (base unit only): 3 lb (1.35 kg)
Color: Off-white

Note: The monitoring station receiver is the
SURGARD MLR2.

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SYSTEM SETUP

To set up your system, follow the steps below. After
you complete steps 1 through 5, your system's Base
Unit will automatically call the Monitoring Center to
guide you through the rest of the set up.

Step 1

Select Base Unit Location

If possible, select a central location in your home for
the Base Unit. This location should be in the area
where you spend most of your time. The location
should also enable an optimal signal reception range
of 150 ft. for pendants and smoke detectors.

The Base Unit can be placed on a table, desk, or
counter. It also can be mounted on a wall.

Make sure that the location you have selected is near
an electrical outlet and a phone jack.

Note: Certain remote areas of your residence may lie
outside the reception range of the base unit, resulting
in the unit not being able to receive transmissions
directly. In this case, a Repeater (MCX-600) can be
used to increase the base unit reception range.

Contact a Visonic representative for further details.

Step 2
Rotate the Antenna on the Base Unit

(Figure 3)

The antenna helps your pendant(s) and detector(s)
communicate with your Base Unit.

Rotate the antenna to its utmost vertical position.

Step 3
Connect the Base Unit to your
Telephone Line (Figure 4)

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The Base Unit communicates with your Monitoring
Center through your telephone line.

1. Locate the phone jack on your wall where you want
to connect your Base Unit. If a phone is already
plugged into that jack, unplug it and connect it to
the "PHONE" connector on the back of the Base
Unit. Your telephone will still function normally.

2. There is a phone cord already connected to the
"Wall Jack" on your Base Unit. Plug the other end
of that phone cord into the phone jack on your
wall. The Base Unit is now connected to your
telephone line.

Note: Be aware of other phone line services such as
DSL. If DSL service is present on the phone line, you
must install a filter. See Figure 4 for proper installation.

Figure 3 – Base Unit with Raised Antenna

For locations with

DSL service.

DSL

FILTER

Figure 4 – Connecting Telephone Line to Base Unit

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For advanced phone connections see page 12.