Visonic MCX-610 User Manual

MCX-610

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1. INTRODUCTION

The MCX-610 is a range extender designed to relay digital data between wireless devices and a control panel. Repeater links are required when the control panel is beyond the range of at least some of the devices and is therefore incapable of receiving transmissions directly (see Figure 1). Devices whose message transmissions need to be repeated by the repeater must be enrolled to the repeater and to the control panel.

Features

• Supports 1way and 2way∗ keyfob and detector devices

• Mains powered

• 36 hours backup battery (rechargeable)

• Front and back tamper protected

• Enrolment and test buttons

• Diagnostic of installation performance

• AC power fail indication (green LED)

• Activity (RF) indication (blue LED)

• Compatible with PowerMaxExpress PowerMaxComplete

PowerMaxPro, PowerMax+ and PowerMax1 versions

• Indoor environment

Note: MCX-610 does not support wireless sirens and repeater chains.

Smoke detector

Motion detector

Door or window

open/close detector

Keyfob

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Band (MHz):

Europe: 868.95 and 433.92

USA & canada: 315 Antenna: Diversity antenna Enrolled devices: Up to 50 devices may be enrolled to the repeater. Communication Protocol: PowerCode AC Power Supply: AC to AC adaptor.

120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 0.35 A min. (in the U.S.A.) 230 VAC, 50 Hz / 9 VAC, 0.35 A min.

For Europe: Unit shall be powered by 9VAC only by suitably rated (min. 0.35A rated output, 49°C permitted ambient) SELV (safety extra low voltage) Limited Power Source (LPS) AC/AC transformer.

Backup Battery: 4.8-Volt 1300 mAh NiMH rechargeable.

Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Current drain at 5.7 VDC: 90 mA Battery Backup Duration (with fully charged 1300 mA/h battery) 36

hours: LED indicator: Green LED lights when AC power on. Blue LED lights during transmission. Supervision: A periodic supervision message is transmitted automatically once every 15 minutes at 433.92 and 868.95 MHz and once every hour at 315 MHz.

Wireless Repeater for PowerCode Communications - Installation Instructions

Repetidor Inalámbrico para Comunicaciones PowerCode - Instrucciones de Instalación

MCX-610

Two -way

Keyfob

Figure 1 - Repeater Configuration

POWERMAX

CONTROL PANEL

Complies with Standards:

Europe CE: EN 300220, EN 301489, EN 50130-4, EN 60950 USA: CFR 47 part 15,

Canada: RSS 210 Operating Temperature: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F). Dimensions (H x W x D): 161x161x50mm (6-7/16 x 6-7/16 x 1-3/4 in) Weight: (with battery): 470g (16.5 oz.)

3. FUNCTION

3.1 Service Messages

In addition to repeating messages of enrolled devices, the MCX-610 generates the following event codes automatically:

Low Battery

•

Tamper

•

Supervision.

3.2 Indications

Green LED: lights when AC power is available Blue LED: lights during transmission

4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Repeater's Location Selection

A. Install the repeater where good communication is assured with the

PowerMax panel or alternative target receiver and with the transmitters deployed in the repeater's coverage area

B. Make sure the repeater is mounted as high as possible above the

floor and well away from metal chimneys, large metal cabinets, metal doors and reinforced concrete walls, all of which may reduce the communication range.

C. Make sure that the location you have selected is near an electrical

outlet.

D. Mount the repeater in the selected location as shown in Figure 3.

4.2 Battery Pack Insertion

Note: The rechargeable backup battery must be connected before connecting to AC mains power.

If the backup battery is not connected or if a low battery condition exists when the cover is opened the repeater will beep every 10 seconds.

Note: Battery replacement should be done by a service man.

TURN & PUSH

BATTERY

BATTERY PACK

CONNECTOR

BATTERY CABLE

BATTERY

AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR

CONNECT THE WIRES

OF THE AC ADAPTER

TO THE TERMINAL BLOCK

TEST BUTTON ENROLL BUTTON

AC CONNECTOR TERMINAL BLOCK

∗

The MCT-237 2way keyfob is supported by MCX-610 starting

from MCT-27 partition version and above.

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Figure 2 - Battery Pack Insertion

(*)

AC to AC

adaptor

Figure 3 - Installation

4.3 Control Panel Enrollment

MCX-610 repeater must be enrolled to the control panel. Place the panel into enrollment mode (as performed with a detector) and press the tamper switch.

Attention! If the MCX-610 repeater is not enrolled to the control panel you will not receive a low battery, tamper, or supervision service message from the repeater.

4.4 Adding Devices

Devices whose message transmissions need to be repeated by the repeater must be enrolled both to the repeater and to the control panel. A total of 50 devices may be enrolled to the MCX-610. Follow the instructions below for enrolling a device.

A. Remove the MCX-610 cover. B. Press the repeater’s enroll button and release it (see Figure 2);

the orange LED blinks for 10 sec.

Note: Do not press the enroll button for longer than 3 sec.

C. Initiate transmission from the device to be enrolled within 10

seconds. In response, the green LED will light and a "happy" beep will sound to indicate successful enrollment of the device.

Note: For enrollment verification, the blue LED will blink when the device is activated.

D. Repeat steps A to C for enrolling additional devices.

Notes:

i) If the device was already enrolled in the MCX-610 and the

enroll procedure is performed again for the same device to the same MCX-610, the red LED will light and a "sad" failure beep will sound.

ii) In the event that enrollment is performed after 50 devices have

already been enrolled, the green LED does not light and a "sad" failure beep will sound.

iii) If no transmission has been initiated for more than 10 seconds,

the orange LED will extinguish and a double beep will sound.

iv) Device enrollment cannot be used to link repeaters.

4.5 Deleting Devices

Caution!

Deleting devices procedure must be performed without the cover. The procedure for deleting devices enrolled to the repeater is

performed for all the devices collectively. It is not possible to clear a specific device from the MCX-610 memory.

A. Remove the MCX-610 cover. B. Press the repeater’s enroll button continuously. In response, the

following successive stages should be observed: i) The orange LED blinks (3 sec.).

For back

tamper screw

ii) The red LED blinks and the buzzer beeps at a slow rate

(12 sec.).

iii) The red LED blinks and the buzzer beeps at a fast rate

(5 sec.). At the end of the procedure, the red LED will light steadily for 3 sec. and a "happy" beep will sound to indicate successful deletion of all devices

4.6 Local Diagnostics Test

This function allows you to test the signal strength of the enrolled devices as seen by the repeater. Before testing, separate the base from the cover (see Fig. 3).

Caution! Local diagnostic test procedure must be performed without the cover.

Press the repeater’s test button for 5 seconds; the green LED blinks for 10 minutes or until the tamper switch is restored. Three reception levels are sensed and indicated as illustrated in the table below.

Received Signal Strength Indication:

Reception Buzzer Response Strong Happy Tune twice ( - - - –––– ) ( - - - ––––) Good Happy Tune ( - - - –––– ) Poor Sad tune ( –––––––– )

IMPORTANT! Reliable reception must be assured. Therefore, "poor" signal strength is not acceptable. If you receive a "poor" signal from the device, re-locate it and re-test until a "good" or "strong" signal strength is received.

4.7 Cover Closure

See figure 4.

Figure 4 - Cover Closure

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