Visonic POWERMAX User Manual
USER GUIDE
PowerMaxExpress
Fully supervised wireless alarm control system
www.visonic.com
PowerMaxExpress User Guide
Table of Contents
Quick Guide to Primary Alarm Control
Operations ........................................................... 2
Contact list form .................................................. 2
Luminous Indicator Signals ............................... 2
Siren Signals ....................................................... 3
Useful Hints For PowerMaxExpress Users ..... 3
1. Introduction ...................................................... 4
Overview .............................................................. 4
System Features ................................................ 4
Terms of the Trade ............................................. 6
Control Pushbuttons ........................................... 6
Multi-Function Transmitter................................. 6
Screen Saver Option .......................................... 7
2. Securing the Protected Site ............................ 8
Security-Related Pushbuttons .......................... 8
Partition selection process ................................ 8
Preparing to Arm ................................................ 8
Arming ‘AWAY’ ................................................... 8
Arming ‘HOME' ................................................... 8
Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’ ................... 8
Switching from ‘AWAY’ to ‘HOME’ ................... 8
Arming AWAY ‘Instant’ ...................................... 9
Arming HOME ‘Instant’ ...................................... 9
Forced Arming AWAY ........................................ 9
Forced Arming HOME........................................ 9
Arming in the Latchkey Mode ........................... 9
Initiating a Panic Alarm .................................... 10
Initiating Fire Alarm .......................................... 10
Initiating Emergency Alarm ............................. 10
Disarming and Stopping Alarms ..................... 10
Siren Behavior .................................................. 11
Chime ON/OFF ................................................. 11
3. Reading Alarm Memory and Trouble Data .. 12
Reviewing Alarm/Tamper Memory ................. 12
Reviewing Trouble Information ....................... 12
Reviewing Memory & Troubles at the Same
Time ................................................................... 13
Correcting Trouble Situations ........................ 13
4. Special Functions .......................................... 14
Looking after People Left at Home ................ 14
Emergency Calls for Help ................................ 14
Remote Control by Telephone ........................ 14
Reporting to Private Telephone ...................... 15
Remote Control by SMS .................................. 15
Reporting by SMS ............................................ 16
Conducting a Walk-Test.................................. 16
5. User Settings ................................................. 18
What are the Settings You Need? ................. 18
Entering the User Settings Menu ................... 18
Bypassing Zones ............................................. 19
Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List ............... 19
Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme ............... 20
Programming Private Report .......................... 20
Setting the User Codes ................................... 20
Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters ........................ 21
Deleting Keyfob Transmitters ......................... 21
Enrolling Proximity Tags (optional) ................ 24
Deleting Proximity Tags .................................. 24
Automatic Arming Option ................................ 24
Setting Arming Time ........................................ 24
Enabling the Squawk Option .......................... 25
Setting Time and Time Format ...................... 25
Setting the Date and Date Format ................. 25
Scheduler Function .......................................... 26
Installer Mode ................................................... 26
6. Reading The Event Log ................................ 27
Event Log Description ..................................... 27
Reading Procedure .......................................... 27
7. Maintenance .................................................. 28
Replacing the Backup Battery ........................ 28
Replacing Wireless Devices Batteries ............. 28
Periodic Testing ............................................... 28
Cleaning the Control Panel ............................ 28
8. Performance Limits ...................................... 29
APPENDIX A. PARTITIONING .......................... 30
Selecting a Partition......................................... 30
Arming / Disarming the System ..................... 30
The Show Function .......................................... 30
Siren .................................................................. 31
Partition Status display ................................... 31
Chime-Function ................................................ 31
MCT-237 ........................................................... 32
MCM-140+ ........................................................ 32
MKP-150/151/152 ............................................ 32
MKP-160 ........................................................... 32
APPENDIX B. GLOSSARY ................................ 33
APPENDIX C. HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING
......................................................................... 35
FCC STATEMENT .............................................. 35
D-303974 PowerMaxExpress User's Guide 1
Quick Guide to Primary Alarm Control Operations
QUICK REFERENCE TO PRIMARY ALARM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Active Partition Selection (when Partition is enabled)
+ [PARTITION NO.]
Arming AWAY .........................................
[Code]*
Arming AWAY-INSTANT .........................
+ [Code]* +
Arming HOME .........................................
+ [Code]*
Arming HOME-INSTANT ........................
+ [Code]* +
Arming AWAY-LATCHKEY ....................
+ [Code]* +
Force Arming AWAY (system not ready)
+ [Code]* + (to silence the protest buzz)
Force Arming HOME (system not ready)
+ [Code]* +
(to silence the protest buzz)
Disarming and stopping alarms ............
+ [Code]
* The factory default master user 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 section 5)
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing PowerMaxExpress, 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. If you ever call the central station to ask
questions, you should be able to come up with your
"ACCOUNT NUMBER" used to identify your alarm
system to the central station. Obtain this information
from your installer and write it.
Monitoring Station’s Name _____________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
My Account Number: _________________________
If you or your installer set the system to contact
private telephone numbers, note down the 4
telephone numbers that your installer programmed to
be called:
Phone No. 1: _______________________________
Phone No. 2: _______________________________
Phone No. 3: _______________________________
Phone No. 4: _______________________________
Indicator
Behavior
Significance
ARM (red)
Lights steadily
The system / a system partition(s) is in the armed state (AWAY MODE)
Flashes
The system / a system partition(s) is in the armed state (HOME MODE)
No light
The system is presently in the disarmed state
Note (*): Refers to the selected partition(s). If the control panel is set to a single
partition, an operation performed on other partitions will not be displayed.
Trouble
(orange)
Lights steadily
The system / a system partition(s) (*) is presently in a state of trouble
No light
No trouble - all is well
Note (*): Refers to the selected partition(s). If the control panel is set to a single
partition, an operation performed on other partitions will not be displayed.
Chime
(green)
Lights steadily
The chime function is active - chime zones will chime when disturbed.
Note: The chime indicator lights steadily when at least one partition is enabled
No light
The chime function is inactive - chime zones will not chime when disturbed.
Power
(green)
Lights steadily
AC power is supplied to the control panel
No light
The system is operating on backup battery power
Contact list form
Luminous Indicator Signals
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Siren Signals
Alarm Type
Graphic Representation of Signal
Verbal Description of Signal
Burglar / 24
hour/ Panic
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ON continuously
Fire
– – – – – – – – – – – – .................
ON - ON - ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - pause.....
Test*
–– (both external and internal sirens)
ON for 2 seconds (once)
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).
Stopping trouble beeps: When trouble occurs in
the system, the TROUBLE indicator on the front panel
will light, and a sequence of 3 beeps will sound once
per minute. If you do not wish to eliminate the trouble
immediately and the beeps are bothersome, 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). This will silence the
buzzer for 4 hours, after which the trouble beeps will
resume sounding. Be advised, however, that in any
case the trouble beeps are silenced during night
hours.
Perimeter and interior zones versus 24-hour
zones: Most of the protection sensors in your system
are linked to perimeter and interior zones. These
zones trigger alarms while the system is in the armed
state and do not trigger alarms while the system is in
the disarmed state. Other sensors are linked to 24hour zones which trigger alarms irrespective of
arming/disarming.
Arming while perimeter zones are not
secured (doors and/or windows are open):
Your display will read “NOT READY” if a protected
door or window is open. You can find out which zone
is “not ready” by clicking the
OK
I
button. You can
eliminate the problem by closing the door/window or
by performing "Forced arming" (zone deactivation) if
this option was enabled by the system installer. In
case you intentionally choose to bypass a zone, leave
the door or window open and arm the system
Bypassed zones will not be protected during one
arming period.
Gaining access to 24-hour zones: If you wish
to access a sensor defined as a 24-hour zone without
causing an alarm:
Click - the display will read: NORMAL
MODE / WALK TEST.
Click again - the display will read: USER
SETTINGS.
Click
OK
I
- the display will read: ENTER
CODE ___.
Key your secret 4-digit <User Code> - the buzzer will
play the “happy Tune” (- - - ––––).
You have 4 minutes during which the 24-hour sensor
can be opened and accessed. When the 4 minutes
are up, the system will automatically revert to the
normal mode.
Canceling accidental alarms: Upon alarm, the
internal sounder is activated first for a limited period of
time (set by the installer). Then the external siren
starts and the event is reported to the central
monitoring station. If you accidentally cause an alarm,
you may simply disarm the system before the external
siren starts - the alarm will not be reported.
If you cause an alarm accidentally and the external
siren has already started - you can still disarm the
system within a time limit set by the installer (1 to 15
minutes, as desired). If you manage to disarm on time,
a CANCEL ALARM message will be automatically
sent to the central monitoring station.
Failing to exit before the exit delay expires:
If you exit the protected site after the exit delay expires
(the exit delay beeps stop), the system will interpret
this as if you just entered. The entry delay countdown
will begin and the entry delay beeps will sound. To
prevent an alarm, you must disarm the system before
the entry delay expires.
Unauthorized entry took place while you
were away: If you hear alarm sirens when you are
about to re-enter the premises, and lights which
should be off are on - an intruder may still be inside or
another event may have occurred. Do not confront the
intruder - remain outside and call the emergency
services.
* Supplementary use only.
Useful Hints For PowerMaxExpress Users
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INTRODUCTION
DISPLAY
CONTROL KEYS
KEYPAD
INDICATORS
INTERNAL SOUNDER
User type
Function
Master User
Arm/disarm
Zone bypass
Authorize 7 other user codes
Set user codes
Report to private
Enroll/delete keyfob
Automatic arming
Enable squawk
Set date and time format
Read event log
User
Arm/disarm
Zone bypass
1. Introduction
Overview
The PowerMaxExpress is a wireless alarm control
system that provides protection against burglary, fire
and tampering. In addition, it can be used to monitor
the activity of disabled or elderly people left at home.
Status information is presented visually.
The PowerMaxExpress includes an optional partition
feature. Partitioning allows you to have up to three
independently controllable areas with different user
codes assigned to each partition. A partition can be
armed or disarmed regardless of the status of the
other partitions within the system.
The PowerMaxExpress is governed by a control
panel (Fig. 1) designed to collect data from various
sensors that are strategically located within and
along the perimeter of the protected site (Figure 2).
In the disarmed state, the system provides you
with visual status information, and initiates an alarm
if smoke is detected or upon disturbance in a 24hour zone (a zone which is active 24-hours a day).
In the armed state, the system will initiate an alarm
upon detection of disturbance in any one of the
armed zones.
The system identifies a wide range of events alarms, attempts to tamper with sensors and several
types of trouble. Events are automatically reported
via PSTN or optional GSM and Broadband to central
monitoring stations (in digital form) and to private
telephones (in tones and/or SMS messages). The
person receiving such a message is expected to
investigate the event and act accordingly.
IMPORTANT! All you need to know to secure your
premises can be found in Chapter 2 of this manual.
If you are not familiar with some of the terms used
here, refer to Appendix B at the end of this guide.
Note: This system must be checked by a qualified
technician at least once every three (3) years.
System Features
Your PowerMaxExpress offers a large number of
unique features:
Master / User Settings:
There are two types of user settings, Master User
and User. See the table below for the functions of
each.
Figure 1. Control Panel
You will need a 4-digit security code to master the
system (code 0000 is not allowed), and you can
authorize 7 other persons to use the system by
providing them with their own security codes.
Moreover, you can obtain up to 8 multi-function
key-ring transmitters that will allow you and other
users to easily control major functions.
If the user has changed the state of the system from
a high security mode to a lower security mode i.e.
from ARM to DISARM, or from ARM to HOME, he
will be prompted to enter the user code thus
bypassing the QUICK ARM option.
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29 zones: Each protected zone is identified by
number and by name.
3 Partitions (optional): One of the advantages of
the PowerMaxExpress is its ability to divide the
system into a maximum of 3 partitions. Each
partition may be viewed as a separate security
system, each of which can be armed and disarmed
individually individually or altogether in one
operation.
INTRODUCTION
KEYFOB
TRANSMITTER
UP TO 8
WIRELESS
REMOTE
COMMANDERS
EMERGENCY
PENDANT
TRANSMITTERS
WIRELESS
DETECTORS
(UP TO 28 UNITS)
INSTALLED IN
THE PROTECTED
PREMISES
SMOKE
DETECTOR
UNIVERSAL
PERIMETER
PROTECTION
DETECTOR
DOOR OR
WINDOW
OPEN/CLOSE
DETECTOR
MOTION
DETECTOR
FLOOD
DETECTOR
LOCAL
COMPUTER
(OPTION)
HARD WIRED
DETECTOR
CO / GAS
DETECTOR
CENTRAL MONITORING
STATIONS
PUBLIC
TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
4 PRIVATE
TELE-
PHONES
TEL. LINE
USER
COMPUTER
WIRELESS
SIREN OR
EXTERNAL
SIREN
(future option)
2-WAY KEYFOB
TRANSMITTER
A COMBINATION OF UP TO 8
INTERNET
PAGER COMPANY
COMPUTER
PAGER
ROUTER
TEMPERATURE
DETECTOR
AWAY
UP TO 2
KEYPAD
DEVICES
GSM
TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
TEL
CENTRAL
MONITORING
STATION
SMS
INTERNET
GPRS
PGM OUTPUT FOR
CONTROLLING DEVICES
BY VARIOUS FACTORS
AS PROGRAMMED
BY THE INSTALLER
Multiple arming modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY-
INSTANT, HOME-INSTANT, LATCHKEY and
BYPASS.
Liquid crystal display (LCD): Plain-language
status information and prompts are displayed on
the front panel in large, clear letters.
Real-time clock: The present time is visible on the
display. This feature is also used for the log file by
providing the date and time of each event
Various reporting destinations: Events are
reported automatically to central monitoring
stations, private telephones of your choice, to a
pager and even by SMS if GSM is installed.
Selective reporting: Your installer can determine
what type of event will be reported to which
destination.
Latchkey mode: An automatic “Latchkey”
message is sent to chosen telephones if the
system is disarmed by a “latchkey” user (a junior
family member, for instance).
Access from remote telephones: You may
Numerical keys serve as function keys: In the
access the PowerMaxExpress from a remote
telephone and Arm/Disarm it or receive system
status information.
Note: Remote operation is performed per partition,
or per user code defined for a particular partition,
when partition is enabled.
disarmed state, numerical keys are used to control
Figure 2. Typical System Configuration
various system functions. A simple icon on each
key identifies the task of that key.
PGM remote control: Gate control mechanisms,
courtesy lights and various other devices can be
switched on and off via a special PGM
(programmable) output. Your installer will
determine the control means, in accordance with
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your needs.
Note for PowerMaxExpress with Partition
feature: The PGM output operates on the entire
alarm system and not per partition.
Data retrieval: You can obtain status information,
trouble information and review memorized alarm
events visually.
Looking after elderly, physically handicapped
and infirm individuals: The system can be
programmed to monitor activity within the
protected area and send out an alert message if
the person under surveillance remains still for a
predefined period of time (as set by your installer).
Distress calls: Miniature pushbutton transmitters
dealt out to specific individuals may be used for
sending emergency calls for help.
INTRODUCTION
Key
Task
Advance from item to item within a
given menu.
Move one step back within a given
menu
OK
I
Review status messages one by one
and also select a displayed option.
ARM TROUBLECHIMEPOWER
INDICATORS
DISPLAY
MOVE BACK
NEXT
ARMING “AWAY”
ARMING “HOME”
CHIME ON/OFF
DISARMING
PARTITION
SELECTION
EVENT LOG
CANCEL ENTRY
DELAY
EMERGENCY
(hold for 2 sec.)
FIRE (hold
for 2 sec.)
PRESS BOTH FOR PANIC ALARM
SHOW / OK
MCT-234
DISARM
AWAY
AUX
HOME
MCT-237
DISPLAY
DISARM
STATUS
AUX B
AUX A
HOME
AWAY
Disarming under duress: If a user is forcibly
compelled to disarm the system, he can use a
special code that disarms the system apparently
as usual, but sends a silent alarm to the central
station (see chapter 2).
System supervision: All wireless peripherals
within the protected site send periodic supervision
messages. If such a message is overdue, the
PowerMaxExpress displays an ‘inactivity’ trouble
message. Your installer can disable this feature if
so desired.
Battery supervision: You do not have to worry
about ‘dead’ batteries. The PowerMaxExpress
displays a ‘Low Battery’ message whenever a
battery in a wireless sensor is found to be near the
end of its useful life. When the battery voltage in
the wireless siren is low, a low battery message is
sent to the alarm system. After the low voltage
message delivery, at least 2 siren alarms are
possible before the siren is totally inactive.
Terms of the Trade
Better understanding of your system is assured if you
take time to read the definitions in APPENDIX B at
the end of this manual. However, if this is not your
first alarm system, then simply read on.
Control Pushbuttons
Multi-Function Transmitter
Your system responds to signals sent by a 4-button
(MCT- 234) or a 6-button two-way (MCT- 237)
‘keyfob’ transmitter, or by a two-way wireless keypad
(MKP-150/151) or keyprox (MKP-160) - see figure 4.
The MCT-234 keyfob transmitter is used to control
single or multiple predefined partition(s) only. The
MCT-237 keyfob transmitter and the two-way wireless
keypad can control a single or any combination up to 3
partitions.
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Figure 3. Controls and Indicators
MKP-150 /151
AWAY
MKP-160
Figure 4. Keyfob Transmitters and Keypad/Keyprox
Single beep, heard whenever a key is
pressed
Double beep, indicates automatic return
to the normal operating mode (by
timeout).
Three beeps, indicates a trouble event
Happy Tune (- - - –––), indicates
successful completion of an operation.
Sad Tune (–––––), indicates a wrong
move or rejection
A PANIC alarm can be initiated: through the MCT234 keyfob, by pressing AWAY and HOME together
for 2 sec.; through the MCT-237 keyfob, by pressing
the AUX1 and AUX2 buttons for 2 sec.; through the
MKP-150/151 keypad by pressing the # and *
buttons for 2 sec., and through the MKP-160 keypad
by pressing the and buttons for 2 sec.
Pressing AWAY twice within 2 seconds initiates
Latchkey arming, if enabled by the installer.
The devices can be used for:
A. Arming the system in the INSTANT mode:
Pressing the AUX button immediately after
arming, during exit delay, causes the system to
be armed without an entry delay. This means
that entering the protected premises via any
zone will trigger an immediate alarm. You and
other holders of keyfob transmitters will have no
problem, because you can disarm the system
before entering by pressing the DISARM ( )
button on your transmitter before entry.
B. Skip exit delay: Pressing the AUX button will
immediately cause the system to arm “instant”.
Disarming by a keyfob whose battery voltage is
low (if enabled by the installer)
If you try to disarm the system with a keyfob whose
battery voltage is low, a protest beep will be heard for
15 seconds. During this period you should press again
the disarm button of the keyfob or control panel (for the
control panel, user code is required) to disarm the
system. If you perform this action during the 15 seconds
period, the Low Bat acknowledge message will be
stored in the event log.
INTRODUCTION
If the disarm button is not pressed again during the
15 seconds period, perform either of the following
actions when you want to rearm the system:
A. Press AWAY twice to arm the system, otherwise the
system will not be armed and an acknowledgement
(from the user that he knows about the Low Bat) will
not be stored in the event log.
B. Press AWAY and then press disarm button, to
acknowledge, otherwise the acknowledgement
will not be stored in the event log.
The sounds you will hear while using the control panel
are:
Screen Saver Option
The purpose of the Screen Saver option (if enabled by
the installer) is that when no key is pressed during
more than 30 seconds, the display reads “PowerMax”
and the LEDs do not light (to prevent an intruder to
know the system status). The normal display returns
after pressing the button followed by entering
user code (Refresh by Code) or after pressing any
key (Refresh by Key), as selected by the installer.
If Refresh by Key was selected, the first pressing of
any key (except Fire and Emergency) causes normal
display return and the second press performs the key
function. Regarding the Fire and Emergency keys,
the first key press causes normal display return and
also performs the Fire/Emergency function.
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SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE
Key
Function
Arming when nobody is at home
Arming when people remain at home
Canceling the entry delay upon arming
(‘AWAY-INSTANT’ or ‘HOME-INSTANT’)
Disarming the system and stopping
alarms
Partition selection.
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
SELECT PARTITION
Enter partition No. (1 - 3)
PARTITION 1
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ARMING AWAY
PLEASE EXIT NOW
(Exit delay)
Vacate the premises
AWAY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ARMING HOME
Move to interior zone
(Exit delay)
AWAY HH:MM
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
[Enter code]
ARMING HOME
Move to interior zone
(Exit delay)
ARM HOME HH:MM
2. Securing the Protected Site
Security-Related Pushbuttons
Partition selection process
IMPORTANT NOTE: Partitioning refers only to
purchased control panels that support the partitioning
feature.
Access to any desired partition is achieved through
the use of an individual code. It is not possible to
access the INSTALLER MENU if one or more
partitions are in the AWAY or HOME modes.
Before attempting to perform any operation on any
given partition(s), it is necessary to perform the
operations below which enable you to select the
desired/allowed partition(s) using the individual code:
It is highly recommended to fix the open zone(s), thus
restoring the system to the state of “ready to arm”. If you
do not know how to do this, consult your installer.
IMPORTANT! All arming procedures below are
based on the assumption that quick arming has been
enabled by the installer. If quick arming is disabled,
the PowerMaxExpress will prompt you to enter your
security code before arming.
Arming ‘AWAY’
If the system is READY, proceed as shown:
ARM indicator lights steadily during the armed
state.
Arming ‘HOME'
If all perimeter zones are READY, and quick arming
is allowed, proceed as shown:
Note: The “Sad Tune” will be heard when attempting
to select a partition to which no sensors / peripherals
were enrolled.
Preparing to Arm
Before arming, make sure that READY (*) / P# RDY
(**) is displayed. This means that all zones (*) /
partitions (**) are secured and you may arm the
system (*) / partition (**) any way you choose.
* In non-partitioned system
** In partitioned system
When non partitioned system is not ready for
arming (at least one zone is open) the display is NOT
READY TRBL (trouble), NOT READY MEM
(memory), NOT READY MSG (message) or NOT
READY BYPASS.
When partitioned system is not ready for arming (at
least one partition zone is open), the display is N.
RDY TRBL (trouble), N. RDY MEM (memory), N.
RDY MSG (message) or N. RDY BYPASS.
If the system is not ready for arming, click
to review the numbers and names of all open zones /
partitions, one by one.
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ARM indicator flashes during the armed state.
Switching from ‘HOME’ to ‘AWAY’
Do not disarm the system - just press
response will be the same as in ARMING AWAY above.
Vacate the premises before the exit delay expires.
. The
Switching from ‘AWAY’ to ‘HOME’
Do not disarm the system - simply press
Since this operation reduces the security level, the
PowerMaxExpress will ask you to key in your master
user code or user code, thus making sure that you
are an authorized user.
.
SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
[Enter code]
ARMING HOME
Move to interior zone
(Exit delay)
HOME HH:MM
(alternating)
ARM HOME MEMORY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
ARMING AWAY
ARMING INSTANT
(alternating)
PLEASE EXIT NOW
(Exit delay)
Vacate the premises
AWAY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
ARMING HOME
ARMING HOME
(alternating)
ARM HOME INSTANT
Move to interior zone
(Exit delay)
HOME HH:MM
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
ARMING AWAY
PLEASE EXIT NOW
(to mute the buzzer)
(Exit delay)
AWAY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ENTER CODE _ _ _ _
ARMING HOME
(To mute the buzzer)
Go to interior zone
(Exit delay)
HOME HH:MM
ARM indicator flashes during the armed state.
If an alarm occurred while the system was armed in
the AWAY mode, the display will respond differently:
ARM indicator flashes during the armed state.
Arming AWAY ‘Instant’
You may arm AWAY or HOME without an entry
delay - any detection in any zone will trigger an
immediate alarm.
If you wish to arm AWAY-INSTANT, proceed as
follows.
Forced Arming AWAY
Forced arming allows you to arm the system /
partition even though one zone or several zones are
disturbed, and the NOT READY message is
displayed.
Automatic forced arming only works if the installer
allowed this option while programming your system.
Disturbed zones will be bypassed - they will not be
armed. The protected site will not have maximum
protection.
Note: When forced arming is carried out, the buzzer
“protests” by emitting a continuous tone during the exit
delay until the last 10 seconds of the delay. You can
silence this signal by pressing the arming button again.
When NOT READY is displayed, Forced arming
“AWAY” is performed as follows:
ARM indicator lights during the armed state.
Forced Arming HOME
When NOT READY is displayed, Forced arming
“HOME” is performed as follows:
ARM indicator lights during the armed state.
Arming HOME ‘Instant’
If you wish to arm HOME-INSTANT, proceed as follows:
ARM indicator flashes during the armed state.
Arming in the Latchkey Mode
This mode is useful for a parent at work who wants
to be sure that his children have returned from
school and have disarmed the system. Arming in the
“latchkey” mode means that a special “latchkey”
message will be sent out when the system is
ARM indicator flashes during the armed state.
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disarmed by a “latchkey user”.
Latchkey users are holders of user codes 5 through 8 or
users of Keyfob transmitters 5 through 8. The latchkey
message is considered an alert and not an alarm, and
is therefore sent to the private telephones programmed
by the user as targets for alert messages.
SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
ARMING AWAY
ARMING LATCHKEY
(Within 2 seconds)
(alternating)
PLEASE EXIT NOW
Vacate the premises
(Exit delay)
AWAY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
PANIC ALARM
READY HH:MM
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
FIRE
Then, if or when the system
is in the disarmed state:
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
EMERGENCY
Then, if or when the system
is in the disarmed state:
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
CODE _ _ _ _
READY HH:MM
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
CODE _ _ _ _
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
CODE _ _ _ _
NOT READY HH:MM
(alternating)
NOT READY MEMORY
Latchkey arming is possible only when you arm
“AWAY”. To arm in the Latchkey mode, proceed as
follows with the appropriate Keyfob:
Disarming and Stopping Alarms
(This function is disabled in ACPO compliant version).
Disarming the system stops the siren before it stops
Note: Latchkey must be enabled by your installer.
ARM indicator lights during the armed state.
Initiating a Panic Alarm
You can generate a panic alarm manually in the
disarmed and armed states alike. The sequence will
be as shown:
Note: If you are using a key-ring transmitter, press
both AWAY and HOME buttons (MCT-234) or AUX1
and AUX2 (MCT-237) simultaneously for 2 seconds.
To stop the alarm, press
your valid user code.
and then key in
automatically, irrespective of whether the alarm was
initiated in the armed or the disarmed state.
After disarming, different displays may appear,
depending on the current status of the system:
A. Disarming - no events: After an uneventful
B. Disarming after alarm, with all zones ready: If
armed term the disarming operation will progress
as shown:
ARM indicator extinguishes
the zone that alarmed in the armed state is back
to normal the disarming operation will progress
as shown:
Initiating Fire Alarm
(This function is disabled in ACPO compliant version).
You can generate a fire alarm in disarmed & armed
states, as follows:
To stop the alarm, press and then key in
your valid user code.
Initiating Emergency Alarm
You can generate an emergency alarm manually in
the disarmed and armed states, as follows:
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ARM indicator extinguishes.
To read the alarm memory, refer to Chapter 3.
The "MEMORY" message will disappear only
upon re-arming the system.
C. Disarming after an alarm, with one zone still
disturbed: If the zone that alarmed in the armed
state is still disturbed the disarming operation will
progress as shown:
ARM indicator extinguishes
SECURING THE PROTECTED SITE
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
CODE _ _ _ _
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY TROUBLE
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
CODE _ _ _ _
READY HH:MM
(alternating)
READY TRBL
(alternating)
READY MEMORY
OK
I
OK
I
OK
I
PRESS
RESULTANT DISPLAY
CHIME ON
CHIME OFF
READY HH:MM
To read the alarm memory, refer to Chapter 3.
The "MEMORY" message will disappear only
when you rearm the system.
If you do not know how to return the disturbed
zone to normal, consult your installer.
D. Disarming with the system in a state of
trouble: If trouble is detected in the armed
state, the TROUBLE indicator on the front panel
will light and the disarming operation will
progress as shown:
ARM indicator extinguishes and
sounds once per minute,
To find out what kind of trouble is being sensed,
see Chapter 3. The TRBL display will disappear,
the TROUBLE indicator will extinguish and the
trouble beeps will stop upon eliminating the cause
for trouble.
E. Disarming after an alarm, with the system in a
state of trouble: The TROUBLE indicator on the
front panel will light. If the zone that alarmed while
the system was in the armed state reverts to
normal mode the disarming operation will progress
as shown:
F. Disarming under Duress. If you are forcibly
compelled to disarm the system, enter the duress
code (2580 by default) or another code set by the
installer. Disarming will take place normally but a
silent alarm will be transmitted to the central
station.
Siren Behavior
The total siren time does not exceed the maximum
time as configured by the installer.
Continuously ON when initiated by a burglar zone
or a 24-hour zone, and when a user initiates a “panic
alarm”.
When initiated by a fire zone (smoke is detected) ON -
ON - ON - pause - ON - ON - ON - pause - ........
and so on.
If there is nobody around to disarm the system upon
alarm, the siren will sound for the time duration set
by the installer - then will stop. The strobe light will
keep flashing until the system is disarmed.
When the system is disarmed, the message "<OK>
for AWAY" is displayed. Now you can press the
button to immediately arm the control panel,
or wait for 3 second for system automatic AWAY
arming (the message "Please exit now" will be
displayed).
Instead of pressing the
you can press the
message "<OK> for HOME" / "<OK> for disarm" is
displayed, accordingly) and then press the press
button for HOME arming / disarming.
button (see above),
button once / twice (the
Chime ON/OFF
You can disable / enable the chime zones by
alternate clicking of the <8> key, as shown below:
ARM indicator extinguishes and
sounds once per minute.
To find out which zone alarmed and what kind of
trouble is being sensed, see Chapter 3. The
TRBL display will disappear, the TROUBLE
indicator will extinguish and the trouble beeps will
stop upon eliminating the cause for trouble. The
MEMORY message will disappear only upon
rearming the system.
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CHIME indicator lights steadily when “chime on”
is selected.
On panels with partitions enabled, the chime may be
assigned to single partitions. Further details can be
found in Appendix A – Partitioning.
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