Visonic MCT237 Users Manual

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Wireless CodeSecure™ Two-Way Keyfob Transmitter

1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The MCT-237 is a miniature CodeSecure™ 6-button keyfob
transmitter, designed for use with the PowerMax Pro unit. The
device enables t he user to arm/disar m the alarm system and to
view system status.
For each PowerMax Pro control panel, a maximum of eight
MCT-237 keyfob devices may be enrolled. Operating power is
obtained from an internal 1.5 V alkaline battery. Each trans mitter
is supplied with a small keyring.
Transmission is initiated by pressing any one of the six
pushbuttons. Upon pressing a specific button, the keyfob
transmits a CodeSecure™ digital sequence identifiable by the
PowerMax unit, and a 4-bit function code associated with the
button that was pres sed.
The next time a button is pressed, the keyfob will transmit a digital
sequence of three tr ansmissions that diff ers from the one used in
the previous tr ansmission and the respective func tion code. As a
result, malicious “code grabbing” is virtually impossible.
The main features of the MCT-237 are:

• Status,

• Visual indications by LCD ic on display.

• LCD backl ighting activation.

• Various audible signal s sounded by t he speaker in respons e to

• 1.5 Volt Alkaline battery.

alarm memory, and trouble data retrieval from PowerMax Pro.

specific actions.

Icon Definition

Trouble: I ndicates a trouble state is detec ted within the
PowerMax Pro.

Low Battery: Indicates the battery must be replaced

without delay. In addition, a “low battery” report will be
transmitted with the outgoing digital message.

Communication: Indic ates a communication failure
Alarm: Indicates that the alarm has been ac tivated

1.2 LCD Icons

The following table provi des definitions f or each of the eight icons
that appear on the LCD display.

Icon Definition

Lights when the system is in Arm Home mode
Lights when the system is in Arm Away mode
Lights when the syst em is disarmed
Partition: Not available in this version

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2. SPECIFICATIONS2. SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency (MHz): 315, 433, 868.95 or according to local requirements
Modulation: ASK (ON-OFF keying)
Coding: CodeSecure
Battery: 1.5 V AAA alkaline battery, type GP or equivalent
Current Consumption:
Battery Life Expectancy: 2 years (for typical us e)

Note: If transmission is st ill possible despite the battery conditi on,
the unit will send a low battery signal to the receiver.

3. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

3. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

3. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE3. TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

85 mA during transmis sion

3.1 Testing a New Unit

Since the keyf ob transmitter i s supplied with the battery al ready
installed, the unit is practically ready to be tes ted.

IMPORTANT! Before testi ng, "t each" the PowerMax Pr o the
ID code of the keyfob, as instructed in the PowerMax Pro
Installer Guide.

A. Stand near the PowerMax Pro control panel and press the

keyfob button marked wi th a closed padlock icon.

B. Make sure that the cont rol panel r esponds as pr ogrammed and

as stated in the PowerMax Pro Installer Guide.

C. Operate the keyf ob fr om var ious l ocat ions wit hin the area covered

Control Functions: Home Arming, Away Arming, Disarming,

System Status, AUX 1 and 2

Operating Temperature: 0° to 49°C (32° to 120°F).
Dimensions: 75 x 38 x 18 mm (2-15/16 x 1-1/2 x 11/16 in.).
Weight (including battery): 36 g (1¼ oz).
Color: Black
Compliance with Standards: EN 50131-1 Grade 2, Class II

by the receiver to deter mine "dead" loc ations , where trans mis sion
is blocked by walls and large objects, or affected by structural
materials. For opt imum oper ation, poi nt the k eyfob dir ect ly toward
the PowerMax Pro control panel.

Note: If dead/marginal zones are a problem, relocating the

PowerMax Pro control panel may improve the performance.

3.2 Replacing the Battery

Caution: Risk of explos ion if battery is repl aced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries acc ording to the instr uctions.
The battery should be replac ed upon receivi ng a low battery LCD
indication. A repl acement 1. 5 V AAA alkal ine batt ery, suc h as GP
(or equivalent), should be used. Replace the battery as follows:

ARM

HOME

AUX A

PANIC

(Press both buttons

simultaneously for 2 seconds)

Figure 1. External View

User Guide

DISARM

STATUS

AUX B

D-300280 1

ON THE REVERSE SIDE

A

1

OF THE UNIT, SLIDE THE

COVER IN THE

DIRECTION SHOWN

EXTRACT THE BATTERY

2

FROM ITS HOLDER

Figure 2. Battery Removal

TEST THE UNIT BY MOMENT

PRESSING ONE OF THE TRANSMIT

SWITCHES. THE LCD DISPLAY

SHOULD LIGHT.

RILY

2

( ) ( )

AAA

NOTE: INSERT B ATTERY WITH NEGATIVE (--)
EDGE PRESSED AGAINST THE SPRI NG

INSERT T HE

NEW B ATTERY

1

4. DEFINING KEYFOB OPTIONS

4. DEFINING KEYFOB OPTIONS

4. DEFINING KEYFOB OPTIONS4. DEFINING KEYFOB OPTIONS

Note: To enroll the MCT-237, refer to the PowerMax Pro User
Guide section 7 (User Settings) – Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters.

Here you select the function of the two AUX buttons on the
transmitter. Four options are offered for each AUX button:

Status: Pressing the AUX button will cause the control panel’s
voice module to announce the s ystem status.

Instant: Pressing the AUX button while the exit delay is in
progress will cause the system to arm “instant” (the entry delay is
canceled).

Skip exit delay: Pressing the AUX button will immediately cause
the system to arm.

PGM / X-10: Pressing the AUX button will activate the PGM
output or X-10 units .

Proceed as shown in the f ollowing flow chart.

5. GENERAL COMMENTS

5. GENERAL COMMENTS

5. GENERAL COMMENTS5. GENERAL COMMENTS

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this dev ice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY

WARRANTYWARRANTY

Visonic Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries and its affiliates (" the Manufacturer") war rants its products hereinaf ter
referred to as "t he P roduct " or "P roduct s" t o be in confor mance w it h its ow n plans and s pecific ations and t o
be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve
months from the date of shipm ent by the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer's obligations shall be limited
within the warranty period, at its option, to repair or replace the product or any part thereof. The
Manufacturer shall not be r esponsible for dismantling and/or reinstallat ion c har ges . To exercise the warranty
the product must be returned t o the Manufacturer freight prepaid and insur ed.
This warranty does not apply in the following cases: improper installation, misuse, failure to follow
installation and operating instructions , alteration, abus e, accident or tam pering, and repair by anyone other
than the Manufacturer.
This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other w arranties, obligations or liabilities, whet her
written, oral, express or implied, including any warranty of m er c hantability or fitness for a part ic ular pur pos e,
or otherwise. In no case shall the Manuf acturer be liable to anyone for any consequential or incidental
damages for breach of this war r anty or any other warranties whatsoever, as aforesaid.
This warranty shall not be modif ied, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not authorize any
person to act on its behalf in the modif ication, variation or extension of this warranty. This warrant y shall
apply to the Product only. All produc ts, accessor ies or attachment s of others used in c onjunction with t he
Product, including batt eries, s hall be covered solely by t heir own warr anty, if any. The Manufactur er shall
not be liable for any damage or los s w hats oever, whet her direc tly, indirect ly, incident ally, c onsequentially or
otherwise, caused by the malfunction of the Product due to products, ac cessories, or attachments of others,
including batteries, used in conjunction with the Products.

W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration
For information regarding the recycling of thi s product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it. If you are discarding this product and not
returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier. This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste.
Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equi pment.

SLIDE THE

COVER BACK ON

3

IN THE DIRECTION

SHOWN

Figure 3. Inserting New Battery

3.3 Cleaning

The transmitter may get dirty if touched with greasy fingers.
Clean it only with a soft cl oth or sponge moistened li ghtly with a
mixture of water and mild detergent, and wipe it dry immedi ately.

The use of abr asives of any kind is stri ctly forbidden. Also
never use solvents such as kerosene, acetone or thinner.

READY 00:00

NORMAL MODE

USER SETTINGS

INSTALLER MODE

ENTER CODE

[installer code]

1. NEW INSTL CODE

2. ENROLLING

3. DEFINE ZONES

4. DEFINE PANEL

<OK> TO EXIT

Figure 4: Performing Power Max Pro Audio Functions

Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible could void the uses’ authorit y to operat e t he device.

The Manufacturer does not represent that its Produc t may not be compromised and/or circum vented, or that
the Product will prevent any deat h, personal and/or bodily injury and/ or damage to property resulting from
burglary, robbery, f ire or otherwise, or that the Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or
protection. User under stands that a pr operly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the r isk of
events such as bur glary, robbery, and f ire without warning, but it is not insurance or a guarant ee that suc h
will not occur or that ther e will be no death, personal damage and/or damage to property as a result.

The Manufactu rer shall have n o liab ility for any death, personal and/or bodily injury and/or damage
to property or other loss whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise, based on a
claim that the Product failed to function. However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether direct ly or

indirectly, for any loss or damage ar ising under this limited warranty or otherwise, regardless of cause or
origin, the Manufact urer's maximum liabilit y shall not in any c ase exceed t he purc hase price of the P roduct ,
which shall be fix ed as liquidated damages and not as a penalt y, and shall be the complet e and exclusive
remedy against the Manufacturer .
Warning: The user should follow the ins tallat ion and operation ins tr uctions and among other things t est the
Product and the whole system at least once a week. F or various reasons, including, but not limited to,
changes in environmental conditions, electric or electr onic disruptions and tam pering, the Product may not
perform as expected. The user is advised to take all necessary precautions f or his /her safety and the
protection of his/her propert y .
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17: AUX BUTTON A

status
instant
skip exit delay
PGM / X-10

Note:

The currently saved
options are displayed with
dark box at the right si de of
the display. To review the
options, repeatedly click
or on the
PowerMax Pro control
panel until the desired
option is displayed. Then,
click OK (a dark box will be
displayed at the right side).

18: AUX B 2-W-KF

status
instant
skip exit delay
PGM / X-10

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