6  DE5465 
3.6 Connecting the AC Transformer 
CAUTION! Do not plug the transformer into the AC 
outlet before completing all other wiring. 
A. U.S.A. only: Remove the center screw from the AC 
wall outlet. 
B. Plug the transformer directly in - the Power LED of the 
control panel should illuminate. 
C. U.S.A. only: Use the screw removed in Step A above 
to secure the transformer to the AC outlet. Tighten the 
screw well. 
D. The distance of the transformer from the system should 
not exceed 150 ft using 18 AWG conductors. 
For UL installations, do not connect to a receptacle 
controlled by a switch. 
3.7 PowerMax+ Compatible Detectors 
Each detector compatible with the PowerMax+ system is 
packed with its own installation instructions. Read them 
carefully and install as indicated. 
A. PIR Motion Detectors 
The wireless passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors used 
in the system are of the PowerCode type. The PowerMax+ 
is capable of “learning” each detector’s identification code 
and linking it to a specific zone (see Section 3 in the 
Programming Guide). Some units are shown below:  
 
Figure 4 
NEXT
®
 K9-
85 MCW 
 
 
Figure 5 
 MCPIR-3000 
or K-940 MCW 
 
Figure 6 
DISCOVERY 
K9-80/MCW 
MCPIR-3000 is not UL-listed! 
Note: K-940 MCW, Discovery K9-80/MCW and NEXT
®
 
K9-85 MCW are pet immune units. 
In addition to its unique 24-bit identification code, each 
detector transmits a message, containing status information: 
•  The detector is in alarm (or not). 
•  The detector is being tampered with (or not).  
•  The battery voltage is low (or normal). 
•  “This is a supervisory message”. 
If any of these detectors detects motion, it sends out a 
message to the alarm control panel. If the system is in the 
armed state, an alarm will be triggered. 
B. Magnetic Contact Transmitter 
MCT-302 (figure 7) is a PowerCode 
magnetic-contact transmitter used to detect 
the opening of a door or a window.
  The 
alarm contacts are closed as
  long as the 
door or window remains
 closed. 
 
Figure 7 
MCT-302 
The unit has an extra alarm input that acts as if it were a 
separate wireless transmitter. It sends (or does not send) 
a “restored to normal“ message to the alarm system, 
depending on the setting of an on-board “DIP” switch. The 
“restore” message informs you, through the control panel’s 
display, whether the door or window is open or closed. 
C. MCT-100 Wireless Adapter for Wired Detectors 
(not UL-Listed) MCT-100 (fig. 8) is a 
PowerCode device used mainly as a 
wireless adapter for 2 regular magnetic 
switches installed on 2 windows in the same 
room. It has two inputs, behaving as 
separate wireless transmitters with 
different PowerCode IDs. Each input 
sends (or does not send) a “restored“ 
message to the alarm system, depending 
on the setting of an on-board “DIP” switch.  
 
Figure 8 
MCT-100 
D. Wireless Smoke Detector 
MCT-430 (UL-listed). A 
photoelectric smoke detector 
equipped with a PowerCode-type 
transmitter. If enrolled to a fire zone, 
it initiates a fire alarm upon 
detection of smoke. 
 
Figure 9. MCT-430 
E. Glass Break Detector MCT-501 
(not UL-Listed).  An acoustic detector (fig. 
10) equipped with a PowerCode-type 
transmitter. Since it restores automatically 
after detection, this unit does not send a 
restoral message to the control panel. 
 
Figure 10 
MCT-501 
3.8 PowerMax+ Compatible Transmitters 
Note: Each transmitter is packed with its own instructions 
for battery installation and use. Be sure to pass these 
documents on to the “Master User“ of the alarm system. 
The PowerMax+ system is compatible with multi-button 
and single button key-ring and hand-held transmitters that 
use PowerCode and CodeSecure coding methods.  
Multi-button PowerCode transmitters transmit the same 
code each time the same button is pressed. They can be 
used for emergency signaling, for activating the PGM 
output or for controlling appliances via X-10 units. They 
can not be used for arming / disarming. 
CodeSecure transmitters are of the rolling code type - they 
transmit a new code each time the same button is 
pressed. This provides a higher security level, especially in 
arming / disarming applications, because the code can not 
be copied (“grabbed”) by unauthorized people. 
Following are the basic details of several compatible 
transmitters. The possible applications for each push- 
button are indicated in each drawing. 
A. MCT-234  (Fig 11): 
‘Keyfob’  transmitter - one 
unit is supplied with 
PowerMax+. You can 
program the AUX (auxiliary) 
button to perform various 
tasks, in accordance with 
the user’s needs. 
 
Figure 11. MCT-234 
B. MCT-231 / 201* (Fig. 12): 
(N.A. in North America) 
Single-button pendant units. 
The MCT-231 (Code- 
Secure) and the MCT-201 
(PowerCode) can be enrolled 
to perform functions as 
shown. Both units look alike. 
Figure 12. MCT-231 / 201
* Not UL listed.