PowerMax DE5450 User Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION

. INTRODUCTION

. INTRODUCTION

. INTRODUCTION

The PowerMax is a user and installer-friendly, 30-zone
fully-supervised wireless control panel. 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

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Plug-in terminal blocks can be wired while detached

from the unit.

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Quick attach-detach TELCO sockets for telephone line,

telephone set and X-10 controller.

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Special wall-mounted bracket permits installation without

having to open the unit’s cabinet.

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Optional plug-in RS-232 module for local computer.

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Status, alarm memory and trouble data displayed upon
request.

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Diagnostic test provides visual and audible indication of
the signal level of each detector.

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Remote control and status verification from distant
telephones.

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Event log stores and displays information on 100 past
events.

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Upload / download from distant computer via telephone
line and modem.

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Backup battery uses standard, easily obtained cells.

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Multiple-choice selection of options for each parameter.

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Unequivocal visual prompts and audible signals.

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The installer can gain 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.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

. SPECIFICATIONS

. SPECIFICATIONS

. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General Data

Number of Zones: 29 wireless, 1 hardwired (zone No. 30).
Hardwired Zone Requirements: 2.2 k

Ω E.O.L. resistance

(max. resistance of wires 220 

Ω).

Zone Types: Interior, perimeter, delay 1, delay 2, 24 hours -
audible, 24 hours - silent, fire, non-alarm and emergency.
User Codes: 8 codes, 4 digits each
Control Facilities:  

- Integral keypad,
- PowerCode / Code-Secure™ hand-held transmitters,
- 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.
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 Timeout: Programmable (4 minutes by default)
Internal Sounder Output: at least 85 dBA at 10 ft (3 m)
Supervision: Programmable time frame for inactivity alert
Special Functions:  

- Speech and sound control
- Powerline Carrier Device Control (up to seven 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:
UL1023: household burglar alarm system unit - Grade A
Meets FCC Part 15 and Part 68 requirements.
Compliance with European Standards:
EMC Emission: EN 50081-1 1992
RFI: EN55022 1998
EMC Immunity: EN 50082-1 1997
EMC Immunity to Conducted RF: EN6100-4-6 1996
Telephony: TBR21 1998
Safety: EN60950+ Am1(93), Am2(93), Am3(95), Am4(97)

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 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
Coding: PowerCode and/or CodeSecure™

2.3 Electrical Data

Power Supply: Plug-in transformer.
120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA  (in the U.S.A.)
230 VAC, 50 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA or 230 VAC, 50 Hz /
9 VAC, 1A (not for UL-listed systems).

Current Drain: Approx. 95 mA standby, 500 mA at full

load and in alarm.
PGM (auxiliary) Output Current: 100 mA max.
Sounder Output Current with 700 mA Transformer

Internal sounder: 50 mA max.
External sounder: 150 mA max.