Visonic AMBER SELECT, AMBER SELECTx User Manual
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AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECTX
Wireless Emergency Response System
User's Guide
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Wireless Emergency Response System
Congratulations on your purchase of the wireless AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
Personal Emergency Response system.
The AMBER SELECT
X
operates the same as the AMBER SELECT but
without a display.
This home health care signaling system was designed to support people
in their home environment. In the event of an emergency, help can be
summoned at the press of a button and that same message can be sent
to private numbers that you have selected for notification. In the event of
fire, the system can be programmed to automatically call the monitoring
station or to private phones.
The Unit includes a large display (not applicable to AMBER SELECT
X
) that
shows the system status, the time and preprogrammed medication
reminders.
The 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.
AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
Unit
120VAC to 12VAC transformer type OH-48109AT, Input 120VAC 60 Hz /
Output 12VAC 1000 mA
Pendant transmitters supplied with necklace
Additional Accessories (Optional)
Battery operated smoke detector (MCT-425)
Waterproof arm/disarm security activation pendant transmitter (MCT-201
WP)
Fully supervised indoor, PowerCode, gas detectors (MCT-440, MCT-441)
and carbon monoxide gas detector (MCT-442)
Fully supervised indoor, PowerCode, flood detector (MCT-550)
Fall detector pendant transmitter (MCT-241MD), supplied with clip (to be
attached to the user belt or shirt pocket)
Wristband supplied for (MCT-212)
Pet-Immune PowerCode wireless PIR motion detector (NEXT K9-85)
Supervised PowerCode magnetic contact transmitter (MCT-302)
Microprocessor controlled wireless repeater (MCX-600PERS)
Wireless emergency button (MCT-220)
The system unit is shown in Figure 1.
Note: All of the listed transmitters have a PERS suffix. In addition, the "txid"
code of each transmitter is printed on the packaging.
Note: The MCT-220 communicates with the Amber Select
X
within a
distance of 145 feet approx.
Note: PowerCode refers to Visonic's proprietary communications protocol
which makes use of unique ID codes.
AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
MCT-212
MCT-211
MCT-425
MCT-550
MCT-
440/441
MCT-442
MCT-241MD
MCT-201 WP
NEXT K9-85
MCT-220
MCT-302
MCX-600PERS
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CHECK
BUTTON
EMERGENCY
BUTTON
SPEAKER
CALL
BUTTON
MICROPHONE
TROUBLE
LED
STATUS
LED
POWER
LED
DIRECT LINK
BUTTONS
DISPLAY
Figure 1 – Front View
PUBLIC
TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
TEL. LINE
UP TO 29
WIRELESS DEVICES
(DETECTORS
/ TRANSMITTERS)
MCT-241 MD
NEXT K9-85
MOTION
DETECTOR
MCT-302
DOOR
CONTACT
GAS DETECTORS
MCT-220
EMERGENCY
BUTTON
MONITORING
CENTER
PRIVATE
PHONE
FLOOD
DETECTOR
MCT-550
MCT-211
SMOKE DETECTOR
MCT-425
PENDANT TRANSMITTER
MCT-212
MCT-442 MCT-440/441
MCX-600PERS
REPEATER
Figure 2 – System Configuration
SPECIFICATIONS
General Data
Transmitter Battery Life: 3 years (for typical use)
Frequency (MHz): 315, 433.92, 868.95, 869.2125.
Display: Dual line, backlit 16-character display
(AMBER SELECT only) with 3 LED indicators.
UL Compliant (AMBER SELECT
X
only):
Battery Pack: NI-MH 9.6 V, 1.8 Ah, type GP 0-9912-G.
Supply Voltage: 12 VAC, 1 A (via 120VAC/60Hz
transformer).
Non-UL Compliant (AMBER SELECT
X
only):
Battery Pack: NI-MH 7.2 V, 1.3 Ah, type 103-301179.
Supply Voltage: 9 VAC, 750 mA.
Compliance: Complies with FCC part 68 and part 15,
and UL 1637 Home Health Care Signaling Equipment.
MCT-425 is designed to comply with UL 268 and UL
985.
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 AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
or one of the devices (described
on the display of AMBER SELECT).
STATUS (Yellow): Normally OFF, which indicates
the system is in AWAY mode. ON when unit is in
HOME mode.
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Special Functions:
- Calling for help by using an emergency pendant
transmitter
- Speakerphone (hands-free) when communicating
with Monitoring Center or when answering an
incoming call by pressing the pendant
- 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: 32F to 104F (0C to 40C)
Storage Temperature: -4F to 140F (-20C to 60C)
Size: 9-13/16 x 7-1/4 x 2-5/16 in. (248 x 185 x 55 mm).
Weight: 3 lb (1.35 kg)
Color: Off-white
Note: The product supports all standard monitoring
center receivers such as Osborne-Hoffman.
SYSTEM SETUP
To set up your system, follow the steps below.
Step 1
Select Unit Location
If possible, select a central location in your home for the
Unit. This location should be in the area where you
spend most of your time. The location should also
enable an optimal signal reception for pendants and
smoke detectors.
The 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.
Step 2
Connect the Unit to your
Telephone Line (Figures 3a and
3b)
*
The AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECTX
communicates with your Monitoring Center through
your telephone line.
1. Locate the phone jack on your wall where you want
to connect your AMBER SELECT / AMBER
SELECT
X
. If a phone is already plugged into that
jack, unplug it and connect it to the "PHONE"
connector on the back of the AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
. Your telephone will still function
normally.
2. Connect the wide end (RJ-45) of the phone cord to
the "Wall Jack" on your AMBER SELECT / AMBER
SELECT
X
. Plug the narrow end (RJ-11) of that
phone cord into the phone jack on your wall. The
AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
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 Figures 3a and 3b for proper
installation.
*
For advanced phone connections see Customer Information.
POWER CORD
SAFETY CATCH
TURN THE S AFETY CATCH
SCREW IN THE DIRECTION
SHOWN
Phone Line RS232
AUX
(optional)
Figure 3a
12 VAC 1 A
120 VAC
120 mA AC
Voltage output: 9.6 V
Max. current output: 1 A
Max. charge currents
Fast charge: 160 mA
Trickle charge: 90 mA
Battery capacity: 1.8 Ah
Battery
Pack
Figure 3b – Installation: Power, Telephone and Tel. line
battery Connection
Note: It is recommended that the AC power input, the
RS-232, and the telephone be interconnected within the
same room.
Step 3
Program the panel:
Local setup
1. Install the HHCPC software on your PC.
2. Enter all the desired programming information into
the HHCPC. Connect one end of the special cable
(supplied by Visonic) to one of the computer's COM
ports and the other end to the AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
unit.
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Remote setup
1. Enter all the desired programming information into
the HHCPC.
2. Connect to the remote panel via a dial-up modem
attached to the PC.
Step 4
Connect Power to AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
(Fig. 3)
During normal operation, your AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
runs on electrical power.
1. Insert the plug on the power cord into the "AC"
connector on the AMBER SELECT / AMBER
SELECT
X
.
2. Insert the safety catch tab horizontally into the hole to
the right of the power cord plug, as shown in Figure
3a.
3. Turn the safety catch screw, observing the polarity of
the arrow in Figure 3a, until facing the other hole. Then
secure the screw.
4. Connect the AC/AC adapter into a nearby electrical
outlet. DO NOT USE AN OUTLET CONTROLLED
BY A WALL SWITCH.
When the panel is not installed all three LEDs light
(AMBER SELECT
X
) to indicate this status. Audio
prompts announce AC, Telco, or battery problem, in the
event of such a problem.
Caution: When the plug is removed the unit is
disconnected from the mains supply and will run on the
battery pack for a period of up to 24 hours or until the
plug is reconnected.
When electrical power is supplied to the AMBER
SELECT
X
, the green light on the front panel illuminates.
Step 5
The Unit is now connecting you to
the Monitoring Center
After you complete the steps above your AMBER
SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
will automatically call your
Central Station provided that your unit was programmed
to report to Central Station (and not to private
telephones). The central station operator will begin a
two-way voice session. Once this feature has been
tested, the operator must disconnect by pressing DTMF
'99'.
Note: Certain remote areas of your residence may lie
outside the reception range of the AMBER SELECT /
AMBER SELECT
X
, resulting in the unit not being able
to receive transmissions directly. In this case, a
Repeater (MCX-600PERS) can be used to increase the
AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
reception range.
For further details, please contact the company from
where the products were purchased.
MOUNTING THE UNIT
The Unit can be located on a table, or on a wall. In both
cases the Unit should be near an electrical outlet and
phone line.
Mounting on a Table (Fig. 4)
Insert the AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECTX stand
into the holes (see illustration below) and place the
AMBER SELECT / AMBER SELECT
X
on a table.
Figure 4 – Table Stand Mounting
Note: The table stand can be easily disassembled by
inserting a screwdriver into the rib space of the stand and
with the screwdriver pulling the stand away from the unit.
Mounting on
the Wall
Drill 2 holes in the
mounting wall and
insert wall anchors.
Insert 2 screws in the
wall (leave a 5 mm or
0.2 inch gap between
the screw heads and
the wall).
Mount the AMBER
SELECT / AMBER
SELECT
X
on the
screws as shown in
the illustration.
Figure 5 - Wall Mounting
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