Visonic POWERMAX PRO User Manual

DE5468U 1
POWERMAX PRO 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 PowerMax Pro Users............3
1. Introduction ......................................................4
Overview..............................................................4
System Features ................................................5
Terms of the Trade.............................................6
Control Pushbuttons...........................................6
Multi-Function Transmitter.................................6
Proximity Tag ......................................................7
Voice Announcements.......................................7
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’...................9
Arming AWAY ‘Instant’ ......................................9
Arming HOME ‘Instant’ ......................................9
Forced Arming AWAY........................................9
Forced Arming HOME........................................9
Arming in the Latchkey Mode .........................10
Initiating a Panic Alarm....................................10
Initiating Fire Alarm ..........................................10
Initiating Emergency Alarm .............................10
Disarming and Stopping Alarms.....................10
Siren Behavior ..................................................11
Proximity Tags ..................................................11
Display when Partitioning is enabled.............12
3. Speech And Sound Control..........................13
Speech & Sound Cont. Push-buttons............13
Adjusting the Speech Volume.........................13
Voice ON/OFF ..................................................13
Message Exchange..........................................13
Message Playback ...........................................14
Chime ON/OFF.................................................14
4. Electrical Appliance Control.........................15
Control Options and Pushbuttons ..................15
Manual Switch-On ............................................15
Manual Switch-Off ............................................15
Light DIM/BRIGHT ...........................................15
Automatic ON/OFF Control.............................15
5. Reading Alarm Memory And Trouble Data .17
Reviewing Alarm/Tamper Memory ................ 17
Reviewing Trouble Information ...................... 17
Reviewing Memory & Troubles at the Same
Time................................................................... 18
Correcting Trouble Situations ....................... 18
6. Special Functions ......................................... 19
Looking after People Left at Home................ 19
Emergency Calls for Help............................... 19
Remote Control by Telephone ....................... 19
Reporting to Private Telephone ..................... 21
Remote Control by SMS ................................. 21
Reporting by SMS............................................ 22
Reporting Messages to a Pager .................... 22
Conducting a Walk-Test.................................. 23
7. User Settings ................................................. 24
What are the Settings You Need?................. 24
Entering the User Settings Menu................... 24
Bypassing Zones ............................................. 24
Reviewing the Bypassed Zone List ............... 25
Recalling the Last Bypass Scheme............... 25
Programming 4 Telephone Numbers............ 26
Setting the User Codes................................... 26
Enrolling Keyfob Transmitters........................ 27
Deleting Keyfob................................................ 27
Enrolling Proximity Tags ................................. 27
Deleting Proximity Tags.................................. 30
Setting the Voice Options ............................... 30
Automatic Arming Option................................ 31
Setting Arming Time........................................ 31
Enabling the Squawk Option.......................... 31
Setting Time and Time Format ...................... 31
Setting the Date and Date Format................. 32
Defining PWRLNK (PowerLink) ..................... 32
Scheduler Function.......................................... 33
8. Reading The Event Log ................................ 34
Event Log Description ..................................... 34
Reading Procedure.......................................... 34
9. Maintenance .................................................. 35
Replacing the Backup Battery........................ 35
Replacing Wireless Sensors Batteries............. 35
Periodic Testing ............................................... 35
Cleaning the Control Panel ............................ 35
10. Performance Limits .................................... 36
APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY................................ 37
APPENDIX B. HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING
......................................................................... 38
FCC STATEMENT.............................................. 39

Visonic POWERMAX PRO Specifications

General

Wireless Frequency	868 MHz
Communication	PSTN
Siren Output	12V DC, 500mA
Remote Control	Yes
Wireless Range	Up to 200 meters in open space
Operating Temperature	0°C to 49°C
Humidity	85% non-condensing

Summary

1. Introduction to PowerMax Pro System

System Overview and Features

General introduction to the PowerMax Pro system, its capabilities, and key features.

2. Securing the Protected Site

Keypad Operations and Partitioning

Explains security pushbuttons and the process of selecting partitions for system operations.

Preparing to Arm and Basic Arming

Covers preparing to arm, AWAY, HOME, and switching between armed states.

Advanced Arming Modes

Details Instant, Forced, and Latchkey arming modes and their procedures.

Alarm Initiation and Disarming

Covers initiating Panic, Fire, Emergency alarms, and disarming the system.

Siren Behavior and Proximity Tag Usage

Explains siren operation and how proximity tags can be used for system functions.

Display When Partitioning is Enabled

Shows how display messages differ when the system is configured with partitioning.

3. Speech And Sound Control

Keypad Controls and Volume Adjustment

Lists controls for speech, sound, and how to adjust speaker volume.

Voice and Chime Functions

Covers enabling/disabling voice prompts, message exchange, and chime zones.

4. Electrical Appliance Control

Manual Appliance Control

How to manually switch appliances ON/OFF and adjust light brightness.

Automatic Appliance Control

Explains automatic ON/OFF control based on timers or sensors.

5. Reading Alarm Memory And Trouble Data

Reviewing Alarm and Trouble Events

How to access alarm memory, review trouble information, and understand combined states.

Correcting Trouble Situations

Guidance on clearing trouble indications by resolving the underlying issues.

6. Special Functions

Remote Monitoring and Assistance

Covers looking after people at home, emergency calls, and remote telephone access.

Remote System Control and Reporting

Details commands for remote operation, voice communication, and SMS/pager reporting.

Conducting a Walk-Test

Provides instructions for conducting a walk-test to verify detector functionality.

7. User Settings

Overview of User Settings

Lists available user settings and how to access the settings menu.

Zone Management (Bypassing)

Procedures for bypassing zones, reviewing bypass lists, and recalling bypass schemes.

User Codes and Contact Numbers

How to set user codes and program up to four telephone numbers for event reporting.

Device Enrollment (Keyfobs/Tags)

Steps to enroll keyfobs and proximity tags into the system.

System Behavior Settings

Configuration for voice options, auto-arming, squawk, and time/date settings.

Scheduler and PowerLink Configuration

How to set schedules for sensors and configure PowerLink remote system settings.

8. Reading The Event Log

Event Log Description and Procedure

Explains the event log content, storage, and the step-by-step procedure for reading it.

9. Maintenance

Battery Replacement and Cleaning

Instructions for replacing backup and sensor batteries, and cleaning the control panel.

Periodic Testing

Emphasizes the need for regular walk-tests to ensure system functionality.

10. Performance Limits

APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY

APPENDIX B. HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING

FCC STATEMENT