Installation Instructions

2 DE5465
1. INTRODUCTION
The PowerMax+ is a user and installer-friendly, 30-zone
fully-supervised wireless control system. The system is
designed to function in a way that appeals to the user but
also offers features that make installers’ life easier than
ever before:
EASY TO INSTALL
• Plug-in terminal blocks can be wired while detached
from the unit.
• Quick attach-detach TELCO sockets for telephone line
and X-10 controller. Terminal block for telephone line &
set.
• Special wall-mounted bracket permits installation without
having to open the unit’s cabinet.
• Optional plug-in RS-232 module for local computer.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
• Status, alarm memory and trouble data are displayed
upon request.
• Diagnostic test provides visual and audible indication of
the signal level of each detector.
• Remote control and status verification from distant
telephones.
• Event log stores and displays information on 100 past
events.
• Upload / download from distant computer via telephone
line and modem.
QUICK PROGRAMMING
• Multiple-choice selection of options for each parameter.
• Unequivocal visual prompts and audible signals.
• Installer access to the user menu.
A fully equipped alarm system based on the PowerMax+
consists of the units shown in Figure 2 of the user’s guide.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General Data
Zones Number: 28 wireless, 2 hardwired (zones 29 & 30).
Hardwired Zone Requirements: 2.2 kΩ E.O.L. resistance
(max. resistance of wires 220 Ω).
Zone Types: Interior follower, perimeter, perimeter follower,
delay 1, delay 2, 24h silent, 24h audible, fire, non-alarm,
emergency, gas and flood.
User Codes: 8 codes, 4 digits each
Control Facilities:
- Integral keypad
- PowerCode / Code-Secure™ hand-held transmitters
- Wireless commander, MCM-140+
- Remote telephone
- Local or remote computer
Display: Single line, back lighted 16-character LCD and 4
LED indicators.
Arming Modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY-INSTANT, HOME-
INSTANT, LATCHKEY, FORCED, BYPASS.
Alarm Types: Silent alarm, siren alarm or sounder
(internal) alarm, in accordance with zone attributes.
Siren Signals: Continuous
(intrusion / 24 hours / panic);
triple pulse - pause - triple pulse...
(fire).
Siren (bell) Timeout: Programmable (4 min. by default)
Internal Sounder Output: At least 85 dBA at 10 ft (3 m)
Supervision: Signaling at 60 minutes interval (U.S.
version), 15 minute interval (UK version) or according to
local standards
Special Functions:
- Speech and sound control
- Powerline Carrier Device Control (up to fifteen X-10
brand units) by various factors, as programmed
- Chime zones
- Diagnostic test and event log
- Remote control by telephone
- Computer control and data download/upload
- Calling for help by using an emergency transmitter
- Tracing inactivity of elderly, physically handicapped and
infirm people
- Message center (recording and playback)
- Two-way voice communication
Data Retrieval: Status, alarm memory, trouble, event log.
Real Time Clock: The control panel keeps and displays
time and date.
Compliance with U.S. Standards:
Meets FCC Part 15 and Part 68 requirements.
UL1023 - Household Burglar Alarm System Unit - Grade A.
UL985 - Household fire warning System.
UL1635 – Digital Alarm Communicator System Units.
Compliance with European Standards:
EMC Emission: EN 50081-1 1992, EN300220-3
RFI: EN55022 1998
EMC Immunity: EN 50082-1 1997, EN301489-3
EMC Immunity to Conducted RF: EN6100-4-6 1996
Telephony: TBR21 1998
Safety: EN60950+ Am1(93), Am2(93), Am3(95), Am4(97)
According to the European standard EN5013-1, the
PowerMax+ security grading is 2 – "low to medium risk" and
environmental classification is II – "indoor general".
The PowerMax+ is compatible with the RTTE requirements -
Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 9 March 1999.
2.2 RF Section
Operating Frequencies: 315 MHz (in USA & Canada) or
other UHF channels per local requirement in the country of
use.
Receiver Type: Super-heterodyne, fixed frequency
Receiver Range: 600 ft (180 m) in open space
Antenna Type: Spatial diversity
Coding: PowerCode and/or CodeSecure™
2.3 Electrical Data
Power Supply: Plug-in transformer.
120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 1A (in the U.S.A.)
230 VAC, 50 Hz / 9 VAC, 1A
Note: It is possible to use 700 mA transformer if the used
siren current consumption is less than 300 mA.
UL installation: Use transformer type OH-41111AT,
manufactured by Oriental Hero Electrical Factory.
In Europe and elsewhere: Use only Safety National
Approved AC adapter, mains-to-9 VAC, 0.7A or 1A.
Current Drain: Approx. 65 mA standby, 800 mA at full
load and in alarm.
Site External Siren Current (EXT): 550* mA max.
Site Internal Siren Current (INT): 550* mA max.
PGM Output Current: 100* mA max.