Visonic Inc. PWRMAXPLUS Manual De Usuario

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1.2 System Features  

Your PowerMax+ offers a large number of unique features: 

•  30 zones: Each protected zone is identified by number and 

by name (ask your installer to assign names to your zones). 

•  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 right 

side of the display. 

•  Various reporting destinations: Events are reported 

automatically to central monitoring stations, private 

telephones of your choice and even to a pager. 

•  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). 

•  Spoken announcements and instructions: Status- 

dependent, pre-recorded verbal messages are heard 

over the built-in loudspeaker (if the voice prompts are 

enabled - see Para. 7.10).  

•  Message exchange: Before leaving the premises, you 

may record a short verbal message for other users of the 

system who may arrive later. Upon arrival, you can listen 

to verbal messages left by others for you.   

•  Keypad and wireless control: Full control from the 

keypad; major functions can be carried out by pressing 

buttons on hand-held miniature transmitters. 

•  Access from remote telephones: You may access the 

PowerMax+ from a remote telephone and Arm/Disarm it 

or receive system status information.  

•  Numerical keys serve as function keys: In the 

disarmed state, numerical keys are used to control 

various system functions. A simple icon on each key 

identifies the task of that key. 

•  Electrical device control: Lights and electrical 

appliances can be controlled if optional X-10 modules 

are used. The electrical cabling network of the building 

carries the control signals. Your installer will determine 

the control means in accordance with your needs. 

•  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 your needs. 

•  Data retrieval: You can obtain status information, 

trouble information and review memorized alarm events 

- visually and verbally. 

•  Looking after elderly, physically handicapped and 

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 too long.  

•  Distress calls: Miniature pushbutton transmitters dealt 

out to specific individuals may be used for sending 

emergency calls for help. 

•  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 Para. 2.13F). 

•  System supervision: All wireless detectors and wireless 

commanders within the protected site send periodic 

supervision messages. If such a message is overdue, the 

PowerMax+ 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 PowerMax+ displays a ‘Low 

Battery’ message whenever a battery in a wireless 

device is found to be near the end of its useful life.  

1.3 Terms of the Trade 

Better understanding of your system is assured if you take 
time to read the definitions in APPENDIX A at the end of 
this manual. However, if this is not your first alarm system, 
then simply read on.  

1.4 Symbols Used in This Manual 

 

 

Press key: Press the key indicated by the 

finger or enter the digits indicated by the finger. 

   

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Security code: 1 

1 by default. 

 

 

Failure: “Sad Melody” (––––––––). 

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Success: “Happy Melody” ( - - - –––––). 

 

Single beep ( - ): Occurs upon pressing any 

key  

 

Double beep(- -): Indicates automatic time-out.

Triple beep (- - -): Once per minute, indicates 
a state of trouble.   

Buzzer alarm: Buzzer sounds continuously. 

 

Exit/Entry delay warning: Slow beeping at 

first (-  -  -  -  -  -) and faster beeping throughout 

the last 10 seconds (- - - - - - - - ).

 

  

 

Flashing cursor. 

 

Indicator is ON: The indicator named near this 

symbol illuminates. 

 

Indicator is flashing: The indicator named 

near this symbol flashes. 

    

 

Indicator is extinguished: The indicator 

named near this symbol extinguishes. 

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Spoken announcement over the loudspeaker.

1.5 Control Pushbuttons  

When the keypad cover is closed, as shown in Figure 1, 
only two pushbuttons are visible - the top panel controls: 

 

Task 

 

Advance from item to item within a given menu. 

  Review status messages one by one and also 

select a displayed option. 

With the keypad uncovered (see Figure 4),  the special-
function keys are visible. The tasks of these keys are 
explained in the relevant sections of this guide.  

1.6 Multi-Function Transmitter 

Your system responds to 

signals sent by a 4-button 

miniature ‘keyfob’  trans- 

mitter (MCT- 234) that you 

and other users can carry. 

The function of each key is 

indicated in Figure 3 on the 

right. Your installer can 

program the AUX (auxiliary) 

button to perform various 

tasks, as required. 

DISARM

AWAY

AUX

HOME

 

Pressing AWAY and HOME 

together for 2 sec. initiates 

PANIC alarm. Pressing AWAY 

twice within 2 sec. initiates 

Latchkey arming. 

programmed to activate any output. 
A.  Controlling a gate or another electrical device:  

Pressing the AUX button opens/closes an electrically- 
controlled gate, or controls a chosen electrical device.