PowerMaxExpress

Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control System

Installer Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 3 4.4.22 Back Light (Optional) .................................. 16
2. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 3 4.4.23 Duress......................................................... 16
2.1 General Data ...................................................... 3 4.4.24 Piezo Siren .................................................. 16
2.2 RF Section .......................................................... 3 4.4.25 Reset Option ............................................... 16
2.3 Electrical Data ..................................................... 3 4.4.26 Tamper Option ............................................ 16
2.4 Communication ................................................... 5 4.4.27 Siren On Line .............................................. 16
2.5 Physical Properties ............................................. 5 4.4.28 Memory Prompt .......................................... 16
3. INSTALLATION ......................................................... 5 4.4.30 Bell/Rep. Option .......................................... 16
3.1 Unpacking the Equipment ................................... 5 4.4.31 Low-Bat Ack ................................................ 16
3.2 Supplying Power to the Unit ............................... 5 4.4.32 Screen Saver .............................................. 16
3.3 System Planning & Programming ....................... 5 4.4.33 Confirm Alarm ............................................. 16
3.4 Mounting ............................................................. 5 4.4.34 AC FAIL REP .............................................. 17
3.5 Wiring.................................................................. 5 4.4.36 User Permission .......................................... 17
3.6 Backup Battery Insertion ..................................... 8 4.4.39 Key Zones Options (Optional) ..................... 17
3.7 Optional GSM Module Mounting ........................... 9 4.4.41 Cancel Announcement ................................ 17
3.8 Power Cable Connection .................................... 9 4.4.42 Abort Announcement .................................. 17
3.9 Control Panel Final Closure ................................ 9 4.4.43 CP-01 .......................................................... 17
4. PROGRAMMING .................................................... 10 4.5 DEFINING COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS... 19
4.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................. 10 Preliminary Guidance ............................................. 19
4.1.1 General Guidance.......................................... 10 4.5.1 PSTN / GSM (Fig. 4.5 Detail A) ...................... 19
4.1.2 Entering an Invalid Installer Code..................... 10 4.5.2 GPRS / BB [Fig. 4.5 Detail B]........................ 19
4.1.3 Installer’s Menu.............................................. 10 4.5.3 C.S. Reporting (Fig. 4.5 Detail C) ................. 20
4.1.4 Setting a New Installer Code ......................... 10 4.5.4 Private Report (Fig. 4.5) ................................ 22
4.1.5 Setting a New Installer Code in 4.6 GSM Auto Detection ............................................. 25
PowerMaxExpress that has 2 Installer Codes .......... 10 4.7 Broadband Module Auto Detection ....................... 25
4.2 ENROLLING WIRELESS DEVICES AND KEYFOB 4.8 DEFINE PGM PARAMETERS.............................. 25
TRANSMITTERS ........................................................ 11 4.8.1 Preliminary Guidance .................................... 25
4.2.1 General Guidance.......................................... 11 4.8.2 Define PGM .................................................. 25
4.2.2 Enrolling Type ................................................ 11 4.8.3 PGM General Definition ................................ 25
4.2.3 Enroll/Delete Sensors .................................... 11 4.9 DEFINE CUSTOM ................................................ 26
4.2.4 Enroll/Delete Keyfob Transmitters ....................... 11 4.10 DIAGNOSTIC TEST ........................................... 26
4.2.5 Enroll/Delete Wireless Commander ............... 11 4.10.1 GPRS Communication Test ........................ 27
4.2.6 Enroll/Delete 2-Way Keypad / Keyprox ........... 11 4.10.2 LAN Connection Test .................................. 27
4.2.7 Enroll/Delete Wireless Siren ........................... 11 4.11 USER FUNCTIONS ............................................ 28
4.2.8 Enroll/Delete Proximity Tags ........................... 11 4.12 RETRIEVING FACTORY DEFAULTS ................ 28
4.3 DEFINING ZONE TYPES, NAMES, CHIME ZONES 4.13 SERIAL NUMBER .............................................. 28
& PARTITION .............................................................. 13 4.14 CALLING UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD SERVER ....... 28
4.4 DEFINING CONTROL PANEL PARAMETERS .... 14 4.15 ENABLING/DISABLING PARTITIONS ............... 29
4.4.1 Preliminary Guidance .................................... 14 4.16 DEFINING THE ARMING STATION .................. 29
4.4.3 Exit Delay ....................................................... 14 4.16.1 Tamper Type............................................... 29
4.4.4 Bell Time ........................................................ 14 4.16.2 Screen Saver .............................................. 29
4.4.5 Abort Time ..................................................... 14 4.16.3 Show AC Failure ......................................... 29
4.4.6 Alarm Cancel ................................................. 14 4.16.4 Supervision ................................................. 30
4.4.7 Quick Arm ...................................................... 14 4.16.5 Exit-Entry Beeps ......................................... 30
4.4.8 Bypass ........................................................... 14 4.16.6 Sounder Volume ......................................... 30
4.4.9 Exit Mode ....................................................... 15 4.16.7 Show Mem/Trbl ........................................... 30
4.4.10 Piezo Beeps................................................. 15 4.17 OPERATION MODE ........................................... 30
4.4.11 Trouble Beeps ............................................. 15 4.17.1 Select Mode ................................................ 30
4.4.12 Panic Alarm ................................................. 15 4.17.2 BS8243 Setup ............................................. 30
4.4.13 Swinger Stop ............................................... 15 4.17.3 DD243 Setup .............................................. 31
4.4.14 Cross Zoning ............................................... 15 4.17.4 CP01 Setup ................................................. 31
4.4.15 Supervision .................................................. 15 4.18 WALK-TEST ....................................................... 34
4.4.16 NOT READY ................................................ 15 5. TESTING PROCEDURES ...................................... 34
4.4.17 AUX Button A ............................................... 15 5.1 Preparations ..................................................... 34
4.4.18 AUX Button B 2-W-KF ................................... 15 5.2 Diagnostic Test ................................................ 34
4.4.19 Jam Detect................................................... 15 5.3 Keyfob Transmitter Test ................................... 34
4.4.20 Latchkey ...................................................... 16 5.4 Emergency Transmitter Test ............................ 34
4.4.21 “Not Active” .................................................. 16 6. MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 34

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 6.1 Dismounting the Control Panel ......................... 34 APPENDIX E. Programmable Zone Types................. 42
6.2 Replacing the Backup Battery .......................... 34 E1. Delay Zones ..................................................... 42
6.3 Fuse Replacement............................................ 34 E2. Emergency Zones ............................................. 42
6.4 Replacing/Relocating Detectors ....................... 34 E3. Fire Zones ....................................................... 42
7. READING THE EVENT LOG .................................. 35 E4. Flood Zone ...................................................... 42
APPENDIX A. Partitioning ........................................... 36 E5. Gas Zone ......................................................... 42
A1. Programming Partitions .................................... 36 E6. Interior Zone .................................................... 42
A2. Defining Zones ................................................. 36 E7. Interior Follower Zones .................................... 42
A3. Enrolling Keyfobs and Keypads ....................... 36 E8. Home/Delay Zones .......................................... 42
A4. User Interface and Operation ........................... 37 E9. Non-Alarm Zones ............................................ 42
A5. Common Areas ................................................ 37 E10. Perimeter Zones ............................................ 42
APPENDIX B. Detector Deployment & Transmitter E11. Perimeter Follower Zones ............................. 42
Assignments ................................................................ 39 E12. Temperature Zone ......................................... 42
B1. Detector Deployment Plan ................................. 39 E13. 24-Hour Zones ............................................... 42
B2. Keyfob Transmitter List ...................................... 39 E14. Key Zones (Optional) ..................................... 43
B3. Emergency Transmitter List ............................... 40 E15. Guard Zones .................................................. 43
B4. Non-Alarm Transmitter List ................................ 40 E16. Outdoor Zones ............................................... 43
APPENDIX C. PGM Output Assignment ..................... 40 APPENDIX F. PowerMaxExpress Compatible Devices
APPENDIX D. Event Codes ........................................ 40 .................................................................................... 43
D1. Contact ID Event Codes ................................... 40 F1. PowerMaxExpress Compatible Detectors ......... 43
D2. SIA Event Codes .............................................. 40 F2. PowerMaxExpress Compatible Transmitters ... 43
D3. 4/2 Event Codes............................................... 41 F3. PowerMaxExpress Compatible WL Siren ........ 45
D4. Understanding the Scancom Reporting Protocol F4. PowerMaxExpress Compatible WL Repeater.. 45
Data Format ............................................................ 42

MESSAGE TO THE INSTALLER

The PowerMaxExpress control panel is supplied with 2 instruction manuals:
 Installer Guide (this manual - for your exclusive use)
 User’s Guide (for your use during installation only - Must be handed over to the master user after testing the system).
Appendices A.1 and A.2 will help you prepare an installation plan. Please take time to fill out the forms - your job will
become much easier and confusion will be prevented. Filling out the forms will also help you create a list of detectors and
transmitters that must be obtained for the particular application. Compatible detectors and transmitters are listed and
described briefly in APPENDIX F.
Remember - it is advisable to power up the control panel temporarily after unpacking and program it on the work bench, in
accordance with the installation plan.
The programming flow charts in the programming section show all options available for each parameter. Factory defaults
are marked with a dark box to their right, and other options (that can be selected instead) are marked by clear boxes. This
method allows you to put a checkmark in the appropriate clear box whenever you deviate from the factory defaults.
Most of the programming section paragraph numbers correlate with the programming menu numbers. For example,
paragraph 4.4.19 describes the "Jam detect", that exists in menu 4 (define panel), sub-menu 19 (Jam detect).
Although setting the correct time and date is one of the user tasks, we recommend that you set the time and date in the
course of programming. Access to the “User Settings” for the installer is possible through item 10 on the installer‘s menu or
through the user menu (see User’s manual section 7).
After programming, proceed to install the system as detailed in the Installation Instructions, from paragraph 3.4 onward.
The installer should verify line seizure. Be aware of other phone line services such as DSL. If DSL service is present
on the phone line, you must install a filter. It is suggested to use the DSL alarm filter model Z-A431PJ31X
manufactured by Excelsus Technologies, or equivalent. This filter simply plugs into the RJ-31X jack and allows
alarm reporting without breaking the internet connection. If the user has a Voice over IP phone system only, the
control panel will not be able to communicate with the central station via the PSTN telephone line. In this case, the
user will either need to install an additional telephone line, or connect a GSM module.

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 1. INTRODUCTION
Compatibility: This manual refers to PowerMaxExpress The system is designed to function in an appealing way to
v1.3.71 and above. the user and also offers features that make installers’ life
The PowerMaxExpress is a user and installer-friendly, 29- easier than ever before:
zone fully-supervised wireless control system. EASY TO MAINTAIN
IMPORTANT NOTE: Partitioning refers only to purchased  Alarm memory and trouble data are displayed upon
control panels that support the partitioning feature. request.
The PowerMaxExpress includes an optional partition  Diagnostic test provides visual and audible indication of
feature. Partitioning allows you to have up to three the signal level of each detector.
independently controllable areas with different user codes  Remote control from distant telephones.
assigned to each partition or one user code assigned to a  Event log stores and displays information.
combination of up to 3 partitions. Partitions can be armed  Upload / download from distant computer via telephone
or disarmed individually or altogether in one operation. For line or cellular modem.
example, you can define the garage as partition 1, the QUICK PROGRAMMING
basement as partition 2 and the house as partition 3.  Simple programming logic, fully menu driven.
Since each partition is independent of other partitions, you  Multiple-choice selection of options for each parameter.
can arm or disarm each partition as desired without  Unequivocal visual prompts.
altering the states of the other partitions.  Installer access to the user menu.

2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General Data Real Time Clock (RTC): The control panel keeps and
displays time and date. This feature is also used for the log
Zones Number: 28 wireless zones, 1 hardwired input. file by providing the date and time of each event.
Hardwired Zone Requirements: 2.2 kE.O.L. resistance Compliance with U.S. Standards:
(max. resistance of wires 220  USA: (FCC) CFR 47part 15 and part 68, UL 1023, UL 985,
Zone Types: Interior follower, interior, perimeter, UL 1635, UL 1637, SIA CP-01
perimeter follower, delay 1, delay 2, 24h silent, 24h Canada: RSS 210, ULC S545-02, ULC C1023,CSA
audible, fire, non-alarm, emergency, gas, flood, C22.2#205
temperature and home/delay. On the bottom (side) panel of this equipment is a label,
User Codes: 8 codes, 4 digits each (9999 different that contains among other information, a product identifier
combinations). Code 0000 is not allowed. in the format US:VSOAL03BPMEXPRESS. If requested,
Control Facilities: this number must be provided to the telephone company.
- Integral keypad Compliance with European CE Standards:
- PowerCode / Code-Secure™ hand-held transmitters. The Powermax Express has been certified to EN 50082-1,
- One way / two way keypads. EN301489-3,7, EN61000-4-6, EN60950, EN300220,
- SMS commands via optional GSM/GPRS module. EN50130-4, EN50130-5, EN50131-3, EN50131-6 tested by
the Dutch testing and certification body Telefication B.V.
- Remote control by telephone.
Compliance with UK Standards: This product is suitable
Note: For SIA CP-01 compliance, when using MCT-234 for use in systems installed to conform to PD6662:2010 at
an external siren must also be used. Grade 2 and environmental class 2. DD243 and BS8243
Display: Single line, backlit 16-character LCD.
The PowerMaxExpress is compatible with the RTTE
Arming Modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY-INSTANT, HOME- requirements - Directive 1999/5/EC of the European
INSTANT, LATCHKEY, FORCED, BYPASS. Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999.
Alarm inhibited during a single arming period (swinger
stop) after: 1, 2, 3, alarm/tamper/fault, or not inhibited According to the European standard EN50131-1, the
(programmable / selectable). PowerMaxExpress security grading is 2 – "low to medium
Note: To comply with EN requirements, the swinger stop risk" and environmental classification is II – "indoor general"
should be set to 3. and the power supply type is A.
Alarm Types: Silent alarm, siren alarm (future option) or GSM standards:
sounder (internal) alarm, in accordance with zone Europe: Complies with CE standards 3GPP TS 51.010-1,
attributes. EN 301 511, EN301489-7
Siren Signals: Continuous (intrusion / 24 hours / panic); USA: FCC 47 Part 22 (GSM850) and Part 24 (GSM
triple pulse - pause - triple pulse... (fire). 1900).
EMC standard: FCC 47 Part 15.
Siren (bell) Timeout: Programmable (4 min. by default).
Internal Sounder Output: At least 85 dBA at 10 ft (3 m). 2.2 RF Section
Supervision: Programmable time frame for inactivity alert Operating Frequencies (MHz): 315 (in USA & Canada),
433.92, 868.95 or other UHF channel per local
Special Functions:
requirement in the country of use.
- Chime zones Receiver Type: Super-heterodyne, fixed frequency
- Diagnostic test and event log. Receiver Range: 600 ft (180 m) in open space
- Local and Remote Programming over Telephone, GSM Antenna Type: Spatial diversity
/GPRS connections. Coding: PowerCode and/or CodeSecure™
- Calling for help by using an emergency transmitter.
- Tracking inactivity of elderly, physically handicapped and 2.3 Electrical Data
infirm people. External AC/AC adapter:
Data Retrieval: Alarm memory, trouble, event log.  Europe: 230VAC 50Hz input, 9VAC 700mA output.

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  USA: 120VAC 60Hz input, 9VAC 1000mA output.

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 Current Drain: Approx. 70 mA standby, 1600 mA peak at Data Transfer to Local Computer: Via RS232 serial port
full load. Report Destinations: 2 central stations, 4 private telephones.
Minimum battery voltage: 4.8V Reporting Format Options: SIA, Pulse 4/2 1900/1400 Hz,
Note: For CE compliance the battery backup period shall Pulse 4/2 1800/2300 Hz, Contact ID, Scancom.
exceed 12 hours. Pulse Rate: 10, 20, 33 and 40 pps - programmable
Backup Battery Pack: 4.8V 1300 mAh, rechargeable Message to Private Phones: Tone
NiMH battery pack, p/n GP130AAM4YMX, manufactured Ring Detection: The unit does not support ring detection
by GP or equivalent. without DC voltage present on the telephone lines.
Note: For compliance with UL standards the battery
backup period shall exceed 24 hours. 2.5 Physical Properties
Backup Battery Pack: 4.8V 2200 mAh, rechargeable Operating Temp. Range: 14°F to 120°F (-10°C to 49°C)
NiMH battery pack, p/n GP230AAHC4YMX, manufactured Storage Temp. Range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
by GP. Humidity: 85% relative humidity, @ 30°C (86°F)
Battery Test: Once every 10 seconds. Size: 193 x 178 x 50 mm (7-5/8 x 7 x 2 in.)
2.4 Communication Weight: 658g (23 Oz) (with battery)
Color: White
Built-in Modem: 300 baud, Bell 103 protocol

3. INSTALLATION
Note: This system must be checked by a qualified Note: The REN is used to determine the number of devices
technician at least once every three (3) years. that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in
network using RJ11 connector which complies with Part 68 response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the
rules and requirements adopted by ACTA and properly sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
installed RJ31X connector. See drawing below for details. the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as
In the case that RJ31X is not available (consult your determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone
telephone company or a qualified installer), the telephone company. The REN of alarm system is part of the product
line should be connected to the PowerMaxExpress unit identifier that has the format US:VSOAL03BPMEXPRESS.
first and then all other home equipment should be Connection to telephone company provided coin service is
connected to PowerMaxExpress "Phone" outlet. prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to
state tariffs.

3.1 Unpacking the Equipment 3.3 System Planning & Programming

Open the cardboard packing box and check whether all It pays to plan ahead - use the tables in appendices A and
items have been included. If you find out that an item is B at the end of this guide to register the intended location
missing, contact your vendor or dealer immediately. of each detector, the holder and assignment of each
transmitter.
3.2 Supplying Power to the Unit Gather up all transmitters and detectors used in the system
Connect power to the PowerMaxExpress temporarily (see and mark each one in accordance with your deployment
figure 3.8). Alternatively, you may power up from the plan.
backup battery, as shown in figure 3.3. Program the system now as instructed in the
Disregard any “trouble” indications pertaining to lack of programming section.
battery or lack of telephone line connection.
For Europe Safety Compliance: 3.4 Mounting
a. The model shall be installed according to the local Required tool: Philips screwdriver #2.
electrical code. PowerMaxExpress mounting process is shown in figure
b. The circuit breaker shall be readily accessible. 3.1 - 3.8.
c. The rating of the external circuit breaker shall be 16A
or less.
3.5 Wiring
d. The cables for the AC mains connection shall have an Required tools: Cutter and slotted screwdriver - 3 mm
overall diameter of 13mm and 16mm conduit. blade.
Please refer to Figure 3.6 "Power Cable Connection". PowerMaxExpress wiring is shown in figure 3.2.

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 Remove
front
cover

Back unit

3
1 Mark 4 drilling points on mounting surface
Release
screws

4 5
Drill 4 holes and insert wall anchors Fasten the back unit with 4 screws
Figure 3.1 – Back Unit Mounting

CABLES ROUTING GUIDE

Cables entry
possibilities
Cable clips (example)

1 2
Remove the left or right side Remove and use as
cables entry knockout(s) and cable clamp(s)
enter the required cable(s).

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 POWER CABLE ROUTING

PERFORM STEP 1, 2 & 3 ON A DESKTOP, BEFORE THE MOUNTING!

1 2 3
Extract either plastic Extract plastic segment Extract plastic segment
segments (will be used later) (will be used later) (left or right, according to
the power wiring direction)

4 5 6
Remove power supply terminals Insert power cable and connect it to Insert pastic cap to the power
cover the Power Supply Unit terminals. cable entry (extracted in step 1)
Verify that the wires are properly
fastened!

Power
supply
module

7 8
Fasten power cable by clamp (extracted in step 2). Close power
Note: The clamp direction depends on the cable thickness. supply terminals
cover

Power cable clamp options

for thin for thick cable
cable (reversed clamp)

Terminals
cover

Note: Do not use mains cable other than that supplied by the manufacturer (3 m long).

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 PHONE WIRING
Connect telephone cable to SET connector and telephone line cable to LINE connector (through the desired wiring cable entry).

PHONE WIRING IN NORTH AMERICA

8-POSITION RJ-31X JACK

RJ-31X PLUG GRAY
GRAY
1 2 3 4 RED
RED LINE HOUSE
RJ-31X FROM PHONES
GREEN STREET
7 6 5 GRN
BROWN
RJ-31X BROWN
CORD

PGM & ZONE WIRING

PGM output
Vmax=30v
Imax=100mA

Tamper
Relay
External
power supply
5 - 30VDC 2.2 k
Device

Alarm
Figure 3.2 - Wiring

WARNING! When plugging SIREN & ZONE terminals 3.6 Backup Battery Insertion
back into place, be sure to align them carefully with the Connect battery pack as shown in the next drawing.
pins on the PCB. Misaligned or reverse insertion of
terminals may damage internal PowerMaxExpress circuits!

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 3.8 Power Cable Connection
1 External power connections (Option)
Battery
insertion Connect the power cable and close the control panel as
shown below. Electrical socket-outlet shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
WARNING! DO NOT USE AN OUTLET CONTROLLED
BY A WALL SWITCH.
Note: This equipment should be installed in accordance with
Chapter 2 of the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72,
(National Fire Protection Association).

2
Battery connection Connect the power
adapter to the
Figure 3.3 - Battery Insertion power connector.

3.7 Optional GSM Module Mounting

Note: The GSM module is used with an internal antenna.
Optional external antenna can be used. Fig. 3.6a - Power Cable Connection
Caution: Do not install or remove the GSM module when
the system is powered by AC power or backup battery. Internal Power Connection (Option)
1. Plug in the
GSM Module
and fasten it
as follows:
Fig. 3.6b
Internal Power
Cable Connection
GSM
.
Front
unit

Figure 3.4 - Optional GSM Module Mounting

2. Insert the SIM card into the GSM module

3.9 Control Panel Final Closure

Control panel final closure is shown below.

SIM card insertion

1
Close
front
2 3 cover

1 Open
cover
Align SIM
card in cover
Slide top (note cover
cover orientation)

4 5 6
Slide SIM Rotate cover Lock cover IMPORTANT
card into to close Do not insert or remove Fasten
to close screws
cover SIM card when the
control panel is powered
by AC power or battery.

Figure 3.5 - SIM Card insertion Figure 3.7 - Final Closure

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 4. PROGRAMMING
4.1 INTRODUCTION 4.1.5 Setting a New Installer Code in
PowerMaxExpress that has 2 Installer
4.1.1 General Guidance Codes
We recommend to program the PowerMaxExpress on the For PowerMaxExpress with 2 installer codes, INSTALLER
work bench before actual installation. Operating power code (default 8888) and MASTER INSTALLER code
may be obtained from the backup battery or from the AC (default 9999), set new codes as shown in figure 4.1c.
power supply. For details regarding the different authorization levels when
The installer’s menu is accessible only to those who know logging in with installer code and master installer code, refer
the installer’s 4-digit code, which is 9999 by factory default. to the note inside figure 4.5C (DEFINE COMM).
Note: Access to the installer menu, in PowerMaxExpress By using the master installer code, the menu enables
that has "User Permission" enabled (for example in UK) is changing both master installer code and installer code.
accessible only at the end of the user menu. This option can By using the installer code, the menu enables changing
be changed if necessary (see par. 4.4.36). the installer code only.
For PowerMaxExpress that has 2 installer codes (not
applicable in UK), the default INSTALLER code is 8888
and the default MASTER INSTALLER code is 9999.
The following actions can be done only by using the
master installer code:
 Changing master installer code.
 Resetting the PowerMaxExpress parameters to the
default parameters,
 Defining specific communication parameters, as
detailed in a note in figure 4.5C.
Obviously, you are expected to use this code only once for
gaining initial access, and replace it with a secret code
known only to yourself.
You will mainly use 5 control pushbuttons during the entire
programming process:
- to move one step forward in a menu.

- to move one step backward in a menu.

I OK - to enter the relevant menu or confirm data.

- to move one level up in a menu.

- to return to the "OK TO EXIT" state.

The sounds you will hear while programming are:

- Single beep, heard whenever a key is pressed.

- Double beep, indicates automatic return to the
normal operating mode (by timeout).
 - Happy Melody (- - - –––), indicates successful
completion of an operation.
 - Sad Melody (–––––), indicates a wrong move
or rejection.

4.1.2 Entering an Invalid Installer

Code
If you enter an invalid installer code 5 times, the keypad
will be automatically disabled for 90 seconds and the
message WRONG PASSWORD will be displayed.
(*) Applicable only when "USER PERMIT" function is enabled
4.1.3 Installer’s Menu (see par. 4.4.36 - USER PERMIT)
Figure 4.1a - Installer’s Menu
The installer's menu is shown in figure 4.1a. The text in
(See fig. 4.1a)
rectangles represents the current PowerMaxExpress
1. NEW INSTL CODE
display.
4.1.4 Setting a New Installer Code NEW INST. CODE

To set an installer code, perform the actions that are INST. CODE xxxx
presented in figure 4.1b. When you are instructed to enter [code]
code, enter a 4-digit code.
Figure 4.1b - Setting a New Installer Code (see note)
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 By using By using Note: Installer Code should never be programmed as
INSTALLER CODE MASTER INSTALLER CODE “0000”. Doing so will lock the user out of the installer menu!
(see fig. 4.1a) (see fig. 4.1a)
1. NEW INSTL CODE 1. NEW INSTL CODE

NEW INST. CODE NEW MASTER CODE NEW INST. CODE

INST. CODE xxxx MASTER CODE xxxx INST. CODE xxxx

[code] [code] [code]

Figure 4.1c - Setting a New Installer Code

in System with Inst. & Master Inst. Codes (see note)

4.2 ENROLLING WIRELESS DEVICES AND KEYFOB TRANSMITTERS

4.2.1 General Guidance 4.2.4 Enroll/Delete Keyfob Transmitters
The ENROLLING mode has the following sub-modes: Keyfob transmitters are multi-button wireless CodeSecure™
 ENROLLING TYPE (wireless devices) transmitters. Eight system users use them for better,
 ENROLL SENSORS (including wireless repeater MCX-610). quicker and safer control over various system functions.
 ENROLL KEYFOB (multi-button CodeSecure transmitters) To enroll / delete 1-way or 2-way keyfob transmitters, refer
to figure 4.2.
 ENROLL WL 1WAY KP (wireless commander MCM-140+)
 ENROLL WL LCD KP (wireless 2-way keypad 4.2.5 Enroll/Delete Wireless
MKP-150/151/152 or wireless 2-way keyprox MKP-160) Commander
 ENROLL WL SIREN (wireless siren) The Wireless Commander (MCM-140+) is a remote control
Before beginning, gather all the devices that you intend to unit that enables the user to remotely control the system.
enroll and make sure they all have batteries installed. To enroll / delete up to 8 wireless commanders, refer to
Your control panel must recognize the unique identification figure 4.2 (Enroll WL 1-way KP).
4.2.6 Enroll/Delete 2-Way Keypad /
code (ID) of each such device in order to supervise them,
receive their signals and respond accordingly.
Attention! CodeSecure transmitters are mainly used for
Keyprox
The 2-way keypad, type MKP-150/MKP-151/MKP-152, or
arming/disarming and can not be enrolled to zones. In
2-way keyprox, type MKP-160 enables the user to
order to enroll to zones, use only non-CodeSecure
remotely control the system and also to receive data from
wireless devices.
the system (alarm and trouble data). To enroll up to two 2-
4.2.2 Enrolling Type way keypads, refer to figure 4.2.
Here you determine whether to enroll a wireless device by 4.2.7 Enroll/Delete Wireless Siren
normal transmission or by device Tamper function
The wireless siren is a remote siren that is activated upon
(opening its cover). Options: normal, or by tamper.
predefined events by the PowerMaxExpress system. To
4.2.3 Enroll/Delete Sensors enroll / delete up to 2 wireless sirens, refer to figure 4.2.
Wired detector can be enrolled in zone 29 and wireless
detectors can be enrolled in zones 01-28.
4.2.8 Enroll/Delete Proximity Tags
Proximity tags enable authorized people to enter restricted
 Before enrolling, the lens at the front of PIR areas. Presenting valid proximity tag, while the system is
STOP and dual-technology sensors should be armed, causes the system to disarm. Presenting valid
masked to prevent inadvertent transmission. proximity tag, while the system is disarmed, causes the
 Make sure that magnetic contact transmitter is
system to be armed in AWAY (optional HOME) mode. To
together with its magnet, to prevent it from sending
enroll / delete proximity tags, refer to figure 4.2.
alarm transmission.
Notes:
To enroll / delete wired / wireless sensors, refer to Fig. 4.2. Proximity tags are enrolled by presenting the prox tag to
the MKP-160 keyprox only, at the command.
Proximity tags are used on control panels with installed
Proximity readers (not standard on UK versions).

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 Figure 4.2 - Enrolling / Deleting Wireless Devices / Keyfobs / Wireless Commanders / Wireless Sirens
* Keyfob & proximity tags enrolling can be performed by *** Initiate either normal transmission or the device
the installer or by the user (via USER SETTINGS menu). tamper function (see ENROLLING TYPE, Par. 4.2.2).
** A black box in the display means that a device is **** Select "higher" sensitivity for far wireless device,
enrolled (the system has learned its ID). No black box "lower" for near devices.
indicates that the device is not enrolled. ***** MKP-150/151 is not compatible for use when
partition is enabled.

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 4.3 DEFINING ZONE TYPES, NAMES, CHIME ZONES & PARTITION
This mode allows you to assign one of 15 zone types to A list of factory defaults is printed in table 1. You may fill
each of the system's 29 (wireless & wired) zones. In out the blank columns even before you start and proceed
addition, it also allows you to assign a name and partition to program according to your own list.
number (up to three in a PowerMaxExpress Partition Remember!
system) to each zone and determine whether the zone will
A delay zone is also a perimeter zone by definition.
operate as a chime zone (only while the system is in the
Zone types are fully explained in APPENDIX E.
disarmed or Home arming state). When a chime zone is
triggered, chime melody or zone name is heard (there are 2
selectable chime modes - Melody chime or Chime Off).

Figure 4.3 - DEFINE ZONES Flow Chart

* The currently saved option is displayed with a dark box at the right side. To review the options, repeatedly click
or button, until the desired option is displayed, then click I OK (a dark box will be displayed at the right side).

** Key ON/OFF is an optional function that enables you to arm or disarm the system via zones 21-28, 29 or 21-29, provided
that "non-alarm" was pre-defined for these zones.
Before enabling Key Zones, the following procedures must be performed:
1. Go to the "2. ENROLLING" menu and enroll the transmitter (for further instructions, see section 4.2).
2. Go to the "4. DEFINE PANEL" menu and enter the "39. KEY ZONES OPT" sub-menu. Then, select the desired Key
Zone option. After making your selection, press the button on the keypad (for further instructions, see section
4.4).
*** Available and enabled only by customer request.

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 **** Zone Type Definitions:
Inter-follow – a zone that is located between entry/exit zone and the alarm system control panel
Perimeter – a zone that relies on detectors to protect doors, windows and walls
Perim-follow – a non-entry/exit zone
Delay 1/2 – a zone that has programmable exit and entry delays
24h silent – a zone that initiates a silent alarm (the sirens do not function)
24h audible – a zone that initiates a siren alarm
Fire – a zone that uses smoke detectors and is permanently active
Non-alarm – used mainly to perform auxiliary remote control tasks such as opening/closing a gate, activating/deactivating
courtesy light, etc.
Emergency – used to send an emergency call to the central station or to private telephones
Gas – a zone that detects a gas leak and is permanently active
Flood – a zone that detects a flooad leak and is permanently active
Interior – a zone that allows free movement within the protected area without initiating an alarm (when armed HOME)
Temperature – a zone used to detect both indoor and outdoor temperatures and is permanently active
Home/Delay – a zone type which functions as a delay zone when the system is armed HOME and as a perimeter-
follower zone when the system is armed AWAY
Guard – a zone that functions like a 24-hour audible zone, except that following a short time period after an alarm, the
alarm is disabled (to allow access to a metal safe by a Guard)
Outdoor – a zone for outdoor areas where an activated alarm does not indicate intrusion into the house
For a detailed explanation of the Zone Types, refer to Appendix E.

4.4 DEFINING CONTROL PANEL PARAMETERS

4.4.1 Preliminary Guidance interval, the buzzer sounds a warning but the siren remains
This mode allows you to customize the control panel and inactive and the alarm is not reported. If the user disarms the
adapt its characteristics and behavior to the requirements of system within the allowed abort interval, the alarm is aborted.
the particular user. An illustrated process is shown in Figure Available options are: 00s, 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s, 2m, 3m
4.4. In this illustration, each selected option is displayed with and 4m.
a dark box at the right side. To review the options, Note: To comply with CP-01 requirements, "60s", "3m" and
repeatedly click or button, until the desired "4m" options are not available.
Note: To comply with UL requirements, the abort time must
option is displayed, then click SHOW/OK button.
not exceed 45 sec.
4.4.3 Exit Delay 4.4.6 Alarm Cancel
(Fig. 4.4 location 03). An exit delay allows the user to arm (Fig. 4.4, location 06). Here you determine the ”cancel alarm”
the system and leave the protected site via specific routes period that starts upon reporting an alarm to the central
and doors without causing an alarm. Slow-rate warning station. If the user disarms the system within that time
beeps start sounding once the arming command has been period, a “cancel alarm” message is sent to the central
given, until the last 10 seconds of the delay, during which station.
the beeping rate increases. Location No. 3 allows
Available options are: 1, 5, 15, 60 minutes, 4 hours and
programming of the exit delay length. Available options
also cancel inactive.
are: 30s, 60s, 90s, 120s, 3m, and 4m.
Note: To comply with CP-01 requirements, "1 minute"
Note: To comply with CP-01 requirements, "30s" option is
option is not available.
not available.
Note: To comply with UL requirements, the exit delay must 4.4.7 Quick Arm
not exceed 120 sec. (Fig. 4.4, location 07). Here you determine whether the
4.4.4 Bell Time user will be allowed to perform quick arming or not. Once
quick arming is permitted, the control panel does not
(Fig. 4.4, location 04). Here you select the length of time request a user code before it arms the system.
the bell (or siren) is allowed to function upon alarm. The
The two options are: quick arm ON and quick arm OFF.
bell time starts upon activation of the siren. Once the bell
time expires, the siren is automatically shut down. 4.4.8 Bypass
Available options are: 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 15 and 20 minutes. (Fig. 4.4, location 08). Here you permit either manual
Note: Bell Time is defined for the entire alarm system and bypassing of individual zones (through the USER SETTINGS
not per partition. menu), or allow the system to "force arm" (perform automatic
bypassing) of open zones during the exit delay. If desired,
Note: To comply with EN requirements, the Bell Time
press the arming key again if you want to eliminate the
should be set to 15 min. max.
protest tone that sounds during forced arming. If a zone is
4.4.5 Abort Time open and forced arming is not permitted, “NOT READY” is
(Fig. 4.4 location 05). Here you select the length of time displayed and the system does not arm (the “Sad Melody”
allowed by the system to abort an alarm (not applicable to will sound). If "no bypass" is selected, neither manual
alarms from FIRE, 24H SILENT, EMERGENCY, GAS, bypassing nor force arming is allowed.
FLOOD and TEMPERATURE zones). The Options: manual bypass, force arm and no bypass.
PowerMaxExpress is programmed to provide an “abort Note: To comply with EN requirements, "manual bypass"
interval” that starts upon detection of an event. During this or "force arm" must be selected.

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 4.4.9 Exit Mode Note: Swinger Stop is defined for the entire alarm system
(Fig. 4.4, location 09). Here you determine exit mode and not per partition.
options. Three types of exit modes are available: 4.4.14 Cross Zoning
Restart Exit - Exit delay restarts when the door is (Fig. 4.4, location 14). Here you determine whether cross
reopened during exit delay. The restart occurs once only. zoning will be active or inactive. Cross zoning is a method
Restarting the exit delay is helpful if the user re-enters used to counteract false alarms - an alarm will not be
immediately after going out to retrieve an item that he left initiated unless two adjacent zones are violated within a
behind.
30-second time limit.
Off by door - When the door is closed, the exit delay is
automatically terminated (even if the defined exit delay This feature is active only when arming AWAY and only
was not completed). with zone couples from zone No. 18 to 27 (18 and 19, 20
Normal - The exit delay is exactly as defined, regardless and 21, etc.). You may use any one of these zone couples
of whether the door is open or closed. to create a “cross-zoned” area.
Restart + Arm Home - Exit delay restarts when the door Note: If one of two crossed zones is bypassed (see Para.
is reopened during exit delay. In the case that no door was 4.4.8), the remaining zone will function independently.
opened during exit delay "AWAY", the control panel will be Note: Every 2 crossed zones must be of the allowed zone
armed "HOME". type (Interior, Perimeter, Perimeter follower).
The options are: cross zone ON and cross zone OFF.
4.4.10 Piezo Beeps Note: A common zone should not be defined as a cross
Fig. 4.4, location 10). Here you determine whether warning zone.
beeps will sound or muted during exit and entry delays.
Cross zoning is not applicable in Entry/ Exit zones and
Additional options enable muting only the warning beeps 24h zones (Fire, Emergency, 24h audible, 24h silent).
when the system is armed “HOME” or "AWAY". In
addition, during arming home the system arms in silence, 4.4.15 Supervision
however, once armed, triggering a delay zone will activate (Fig. 4.4, location 15). Here you determine the time limit
the entry beps prompting the user to disarm the system. for reception of supervision reports from various
Options (Partition disabled): enable beeps, off when supervised wireless devices. If any device does not report
home, disable beeps, and off exit home. at least once within the selected time limit, an
Options (Partition enabled): (enable beeps), H (off when “INACTIVITY” alert is initiated.
home, d (disable beeps) and h (off exit home). The The options are: 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 hours and disable.
pushbuttons , , and provide selection of Note: To comply with EN requirements, 1 or 2 hours must
the corresponding partitions. Pressing each button be selected.
repeatedly will toggle between each option. 4.4.16 NOT READY
Note: When exit beeps are disabled toward the end of a (Fig. 4.4, location 16). Here you determine if the system
delay, the happy (success) melody will sound. will be in NOT READY status when there is a supervision
4.4.11 Trouble Beeps failure. In the "in supervision" mode, the system will be in
(Fig. 4.4, location 11). Under trouble conditions, the NOT READY status if during the last 20 minutes a
sounder emits a series of 3 short beeps once per minute. supervision message was not received. Options: normal
Here you determine whether this special beeping and in supervision.
sequence will be active, inactive, or just inactive at night Note: NOT READY operates only per partition (in a
(the range of “night” hours is defined in the factory). The 3 PowerMaxExpress Partition system).
options are: enable beeps, off at night (8 PM through 7 Note: To comply with EN requirements, "in supervision"
AM) and disable beeps. must be selected.
4.4.12 Panic Alarm 4.4.17 AUX Button A
(Fig. 4.4, location 12). Here you determine whether the (Fig. 4.4, location 17). Here you select the function of the
user will be allowed to initiate a panic alarm by AUX button/ button A on keyfob transmitters MCT-234,
simultaneous pressing either the two panic buttons (on the MCT-237 and wireless commanders MCM-140+. Two
keypad / wireless commander) or away + home (on a options are offered for each AUX button:
keyfob transmitter). Audible panic activates the siren and Instant: Pressing the AUX button while the exit delay is in
simultaneously transmits a message via telephone. Silent progress will cause the system to arm “instant” (the entry
panic only transmits a message via telephone. The options delay is canceled).
are: silent panic, audible panic and disable panic. Skip exit delay: Pressing the AUX button will immediately
4.4.13 Swinger Stop cause the system to arm immediately.
(Fig. 4.4, location 13). Here you determine the number of 4.4.18 AUX Button B 2-W-KF
times each zone is allowed to initiate an alarm within a (Fig. 4.4, loc. 18). Applicable only for 2-way keyfob
single arming/disarming period (including tamper & power MCT-237. Same as 4.4.17 but for AUX button B.
failure events of detectors, PowerMaxExpress, wireless 4.4.19 Jam Detect
siren, etc.). If the alarms number from a specific zone
(Fig. 4.4, location 19). Here you determine whether
exceeds the programmed number, the control panel
jamming (interfering transmissions, on the radio channel
automatically bypasses the zone to prevent recurrent siren
used by the system) will be detected and reported or not.
noise and nuisance reporting to the central station. The If a jam detection option is selected, the system does not
zone will be reactivated upon disarming, or 48 hours after allow arming under the relevant jamming conditions.
having been bypassed (if the system remains armed).
Available options are: shut after 1, shut after 2, shut
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 Jam Detection Options b. Wait for 2 beeps
Option Detection and Reporting when c.  [*], [1], [#]
UL (20/20) There is continuous 20 seconds of d.  [*], [99], [#]
(USA standard) jamming Note: This menu is not available when partition is enabled.
EN (30/60) There is an accumulated 30 seconds of
(Europe standard) jamming within 60 sec. 4.4.26 Tamper Option
class 6 (30/60) Like EN (30/60) but the event will be (Fig. 4.4, location 26). Here you determine whether zone
(British standard) reported only if the jamming duration tamper will be reported or ignored. Available options are:
exceeds 5 minutes. zone tamper ON and zone tamper OFF.
Disabled (No jamming detection and reporting). Note: To comply with EN requirements, "zone tamper ON"
must be selected.
4.4.20 Latchkey
(Fig. 4.4, location 20). Here you determine whether the 4.4.27 Siren On Line
system can be armed in the latchkey mode. If the system (Fig. 4.4, location 27). Here you determine whether the
is armed this way, a “latchkey” message will be sent to siren will be activated or not when the telephone line fails
specific telephones upon disarming by a “latchkey user” during system armed state. Available options are: enable
(users 5-8 or keyfob transmitters 5-8). This mode is useful on fail, disable on fail.
when parents at work want to be informed of a child’s 4.4.28 Memory Prompt
return from school. The options are: Latchkey ON and (Fig. 4.4, location 28). Here you determine whether the user
Latchkey OFF. will receive indication that an alarm has been activated.
4.4.21 “Not Active” Available options are: enable and disable.
(Fig. 4.4, location 21). Here you determine the time limit 4.4.30 Bell/Rep. Option
for reception of signals from sensors used to monitor the (Fig. 4.4, location 30). Here you determine whether an
activity of sick, elderly or disabled people. If no sensor alarm will be initiated (siren / report) when there is a
detects and reports movement at least once within the supervision / jamming failure during AWAY arming state.
defined time limit, a “not-active” alert is initiated. Available options are: EN standard and other. When "EN
Options: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours and no act disable. standard" is selected, if there is supervision / jamming
Note: The Not Active timer is defined for the entire alarm failure during AWAY arming, the siren is activated and the
events are reported as tamper events. When "Other" is
system for the above hour options and not per partition (in a
selected, there is no such activity during AWAY arming.
PowerMaxExpress Partition system). Subsequently, a
dedicated timer is assigned to each partition. 4.4.31 Low-Bat Ack
4.4.22 Back Light (Optional) (Fig. 4.4, location 31). Here you determine whether the user
(Fig. 4.4, location 22). Here you determine whether the will hear or will not hear low battery sound when he tries to
keypad back lighting will remain on at all times or will turn disarm the system with a keyfob whose battery voltage is
on when a key is pressed and turn off within 10 seconds if low. Available options are: keyfob L-B on (the user has to
no further keystrokes are sensed. acknowledge the keyfob low battery message) or keyfob
L-B off (the user does not have to acknowledge the
The two options are: always on and off after 10 s.
keyfob low battery message).
Note: Back Light can be used only if this option is
available on the purchased control panel. 4.4.32 Screen Saver
4.4.23 Duress (Fig. 4.4, location 32). Here you can determine that if no key
(Fig. 4.4, loc. 23). A duress alarm (ambush) message can be is pressed during more than 30 seconds, the display will
sent to the central station if the user is forced to disarm the read “PowerMax” (to prevent possible intruder of knowing
system under violence or menace. To initiate a duress the system status). You can determine that normal display
message, the user must disarm the system with the duress will return after pressing the button followed by
code (2580 by default). Here you can change the code digits entering user code (Refresh by Code/Text by Code) or
or enter "0000" to disable the duress feature. The system
after pressing any key (Refresh by Key/Text by Key).
does not allow the user to program the duress code
When partition is enabled, you can also determine that if
saved in this memory location as an existing user code.
no key is pressed during more than 30 seconds the date
4.4.24 Piezo Siren and time will appear on the display. You can determine
(Fig. 4.4, location 24). Here you determine whether the that normal display will return after pressing the
internal siren will sound or remain silent upon alarm button followed by entering user code (Clock by Code) or
(according to the user preference). Options: piezo siren after pressing any key (Clock by Key).
on, piezo siren off.
If Refresh by Key/Text by Key is selected, the first
4.4.25 Reset Option pressing of any key (except Fire and Emergency) will cause
(Fig. 4.4, location 25). (Not applicable in the USA) normal display return and the second press will perform the
Here you determine whether the system can be rearmed key function. Regarding the Fire and Emergency keys, the
(after an event) by the user or only by the installer. first key press will cause normal display return and also will
Options: user reset or engineer reset. perform the Fire/Emergency function.
If Engineer Reset is selected, the system can be rearmed Options (Partition Disabled): scrn saver OFF, refresh by
only by the installer; by entering and exiting the installer code, refresh by key.
menu, by entering and exiting the event log (see section 7), Options (Partition Enabled): scrn saver OFF, text by code,
or by remote telephone. To perform Engineer Reset via the text by key, clock by code, clock by key.
telephone, establish communication with the
PowerMaxExpress (see user guide, par. 6.3A, steps 1-5) 4.4.33 Confirm Alarm
and continue as follows: (Fig. 4.4, location 33). Here you determine that if 2
a.  [*], [installer code], [#] successive alarms will occur during a specific period, the
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 second alarm will be considered as a confirmed alarm IMPORTANT! Enrolment of the MCT-100 or MCT-102
(for confirmed alarm reporting, (see par. 4.5.3). transmitter must be performed via the right pushbutton on
Options: disable 30 min., 45 min., 60 min., or 90 min. the MCT-102 transmitter or input 2 of the MCT-100
4.4.34 AC FAIL REP transmitter (see section 4.3).
(Fig. 4.4, location 34). Here you determine the time Note: Key Zones do not comply with Belgium TO14A and
interval between AC power failure occurrence and the EN 50131-5-3.
failure reporting. Options: 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 Caution! Arming the system using a transmitter
minutes or 180 minutes. assigned to zones 21 and 28, or via wired zone 29
Note: To comply with EN requirements, set to 60 min. compromises security. This function is, therefore, only
max. available in specific PowerMaxExpress versions
4.4.36 User Permission according to the customer's request.
(Fig. 4.4, location 36). Here you determine whether the Options: disable option, z. 21-28 enable, z. 29 enable, or
access to the INSTALLER MODE requires user permission. z. 21-29 enable.
If you select ENABLE, the installer mode will be accessible 4.4.41 Cancel Announcement
only through the user menu after entering the user code. (Fig. 4.4, location 41). (Applicable in the USA only).
Options: Enable, Disable. Here you determine whether a special beep will sound
Note: This menu is not available when partition is enabled. when an alarm cancel event is sent to the central station.
Note: To comply with EN requirements, "Enable" must be Options: Enable, Disable.
selected.
4.4.42 Abort Announcement
4.4.39 Key Zones Options (Optional) (Fig. 4.4, location 42). (Applicable in the USA only)
(Fig. 4.4, location 39). Here you determine whether or not Here you determine that when the user disarms the
the system can be armed and disarmed by zones 21-28, 29 system within the allowed abort interval, a special beep will
or 21-29, provided that for these zones "non-alarm type" sound to indicate "no alarm transmission".
and "z-key enable" was predefined (see par. 4.3 and Options: Enable, Disable.
APPENDIX E14).
Key zones can be wireless or wired zones.
4.4.43 CP-01
When using wireless key zones, you can install and use (Fig. 4.4, location 43). (Applicable in the USA only)
Here you determine whether to enable or disable some of
the following transmitters: the CP-01 standard requirements.
 MCT-100 Options: Enable, Disable.
 MCT-102
 MCT-302
 MCT-320
The right pushbutton on the MCT-102 transmitter or input
2 of the MCT-100 transmitter is used for arming in AWAY
mode. The left pushbutton on the MCT-102 transmitter or
input 1 of the MCT-100 transmitter is used for disarming.
When using wired key zones an open circuit arms the
alarm system in AWAY mode and a closed circuit changes
the state of the alarm system from AWAY mode to Disarm.
(For information on how to connect to wired key zones,
see Fig. 3.1C Zones and Sirens Wiring.)

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 Figure 4.4 - DEFINE PANEL Flow Chart

4.5 DEFINING COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS

Preliminary Guidance Dial Method [Fig 4.5.1(3)]
This mode allows you to adapt the telephone Here you determine the dialing method used by the
communication parameters to the local requirements. automatic dialer built into the PowerMaxExpress control
Compatible central station receivers are: panel.
Osborne-Hoffman model 2000, Ademco Model 685, The options are: Pulse and tone (dtmf).
FBII Model CP220, Radionics Model D6500, Sur-Gard GSM Keep Alive [Fig 4.5.1(4)]
Model SG-MLR2-DG and Silent Knight Model 9500. Here you prevent the GSM service provider from
IMPORTANT: In telephone / pager number locations and disconnecting the GSM line if the user has not initiated any
account number locations, you may be required to enter outgoing telephone calls during the last 28 days.
hexadecimal digits. In telephone number locations, these The options are: disable and every 28 days.
digits are used as codes to control the dialer:
Hex. Keying Code
4.5.2 GPRS / BB [Fig. 4.5 Detail B]
The GSM/GPRS module is capable of communicating with
Digit Sequence Significance
the Central Station receiver by GPRS, GSM Voice and
A <#>  <0> Applicable only at the beginning of a
number - the dialer waits 10 seconds SMS channels. Each of the channels can be separately
or waits for dial tone, whichever enabled or disabled in order to allow or prohibit the module
comes first and then dials. from using it for the event reporting. If all channels are
D <#>  <3> Applicable only at the beginning of a enabled, the GSM/GPRS module will always try GPRS
number - the dialer waits 5 seconds first. If fails, it will try GSM Voice. If fails, it will try any other
for dial tone and goes on hook if none possible method (PSTN, Broadband) and only then it will
is received. try SMS. This is due to the fact that SMS is the most
E <#>  <4> Applicable only in the middle of the unreliable option of communication. Disabling any of the
number - the dialer waits 5 seconds GSM Module channels will cause the module to use a
F <#>  <5> Not applicable in phone numbers different sequence than the one described above.
Note: A "+" can be entered at the beginning of the line by GPRS Report [Fig 4.5.2(1)]
Here you determine whether the alarm system will report
pressing and then . events to the central station via the GPRS channel.
To enter a series of digits, use the following keys: The options are: disable and enable.
<Numeric keypad> - to enter the number GSM Report [Fig 4.5.2(2)]
- moves the cursor from left to right Here you determine whether the alarm system will report
events to the central station via the GSM voice channel.
- moves the cursor from right to left
The options are: disable and enable.
- deletes everything after the cursor (to the right) SMS Report [Fig 4.5.2(3)]
Here you determine whether the alarm system will report
4.5.1 PSTN / GSM (Fig. 4.5 Detail A) events to the central station via the SMS channel.
Area Code [Fig 4.5.1(1)] The options are: disable and enable.
Here you enter the system tel. area code (up to 4 digits). GPRS APN [Fig 4.5.2(4)]
Line Prefix [Fig 4.5.1(2)] Here you enter the name of the APN (Access Point) used for
Here you enter the number that is used as a prefix to the internet settings for the GPRS (up to 40 digits).
access an outside telephone line (if exists).

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 GPRS Username [Fig 4.5.2(5)] Session Timeout [Fig 4.5.2(11)]
Here you enter the username of the APN used for GPRS Here you determine whether the control panel will stay
communications (up to 30 digits). continuously connected via GPRS communication, or,
GPRS Password [Fig 4.5.2(6)] temporarily connected to receive event reports only.
Here you enter the password of the APN used for GPRS The options are: off on timeout and always ON.
communications (up to 16 digits). 4.5.3 C.S. Reporting (Fig. 4.5 Detail C)
The following table provides a list of the keys used by the Report Events [Fig 4.5.3(1)] – see note in Fig. 4.5 Detail C
PowerMaxExpress editor for the GPRS APN, GPRS Here you determine which types of event will be reported
Username, GPRS Password menus and Custom Zone to central stations. Due to lack of space in the display,
Name option. abbreviations are used: alarm is “alrm”, alert is “alrt” and
Key Functionality open/close is “o/c”. The asterisk () is a separator between
Moves the cursor from left to right. events reported to central station 1 and events reported
Long press for speed. to central station 2.
Messages are divided by type into four groups:
Moves the cursor from right to left.
Long press for speed. No. Group Events Reported
Scrolls upward the sequence of inserted digits. 1 Alarms Fire, Burglary, Panic, Tamper
Long press for speed. 2 Open/close Arming AWAY, Arming HOME,
Scrolls downward the sequence of inserted digits. Disarming
Long press for speed. 3 Alerts No-activity, Emergency, Latchkey,
Places cursor to extreme right position of edit string Gas, Flood, Temperature
and shows the last 16 digits of edit string. 4 Maintenanc Low-battery AC failure
Reverts to previous or top menu without saving the e
edit string. "Alarm" group has the highest priority and "Alert" group
Reverts to "<OK> TO EXIT" without saving the edit has the lowest priority.
string. The selectable options are as follows:
I OK Saves and reverts to previous menu. Plan name Sent to center 1 Sent to center 2
all -o/c  backup All but open/close All but open/close if center 1
Clears all digits to the right of cursor. doesn’t respond
all  all All All
Clears one digit by cursor. all-o/c  all -o/c All but open/close All but open/close
all –o/c  o/c All but open/close Open/close
Selects between uppercase or lowercase digits.
all (–alrt)  alrt All but alerts Alerts
PIN Code [Fig 4.5.2(7)] Alrm  all (–alrm) Alarms All but alarms
Enter PIN code of the SIM card installed in the Disable report Nothing Nothing
PowerMaxExpress unit (up to 16 digits). all  backup All All if cent. 1 doesn’t respond
Force Home Network [Fig 4.5.2(8)] Note: “All” means that all 4 groups are reported and also
Here you determine whether to force the SIM card to use trouble messages - sensor / system low battery, sensor
the home network only and not to select another network in inactivity, power failure, jamming, communication failure etc.
case the home network cannot be found. 1st Report Method [Fig 4.5.3(2)]
The options are: disable and enable. Here you define the 1st priority of method used to report
LAN Settings [Fig 4.5.2(9)] events. The options are: disable, broadband, cellular
Note: The LAN Settings menu appears only if a and PSTN.
Broadband Module exists in the PowerMaxExpress alarm 2nd Report Method [Fig 4.5.3(3)]
system. Here you define the 2nd priority of method used to report
Enable DHCP [Fig 4.5.2(9a)] events. If the method defined to report events in the 1st
Here you determine whether to obtain an IP address priority fails, the control panel will attempt to report using
automatically using a DHCP server or to enter an IP the method defined in the 2nd priority (see notes in 1st
address manually. Report Method).
Toggles between DHCP enable and DHCP disable. The options are: disable, broadband, cellular and PSTN.
Note: When DHCP is enabled, the last IP number will be 3rd Report Method [Fig 4.5.3(4)]
changed to 200. In other words, it will take the form Here you define the 3rd priority of method used to report
xxx.xxx.xxx.200. events. If the method defined to report events in the 2nd
Manual IP [Fig 4.5.2(9b)] priority fails, the control panel will attempt to report using
Here you manually enter LAN parameters. the method defined in the 3rd priority (see notes in 1st
Report Method).
IP address – the IP address of the Broadband Module. The options are: disable, broadband, cellular and PSTN.
Subnet mask – the subnet mask used with the IP Dual Reporting [Fig 4.5.3(5)]
address. Here you determine whether to report events using PSTN
Default GW – the default gateway of the Broadband Module. and cellular at the same time instead of waiting for the 1st
Note: If DHCP is set to enabled the above entries will be method to fail before trying the 2nd method.
ignored. The options are: disable and PSTN & cellular, PSTN &
Transport Protocol (Applicable in the USA only) broadband and broadband & cellular.
[Fig 4.5.2(10)] Receiver 1 Account No. [Fig 4.5.3(6)] - see note in
Here you select the type of protocol used by the control Fig. 4.5 Detail C
panel to transfer data over the internet. Here you enter the number that will identify your specific
The options are: TCP and UDP. alarm control system to the 1st central station.
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 The number consists of 6 hexadecimal digits. Auto Test Cycle [Fig 4.5.3(20)]
Receiver 2 Account No. [Fig 4.5.3(7)] - see note in Fig. Here you determine the time interval between consecutive
4.5 Detail C telephone line test messages sent to the central station.
Here you enter the number that will identify your system to The control panel performs this at regular intervals to
the 2nd central station. The account number consists of 6 verify proper communications.
hexadecimal digits. The options are: test every 5 hours, test every 1, 2, 5, 7,
PSTN/GSM RCVR1 [Fig 4.5.3(8)] - see note in Fig. 4.5 14, 30 days and test OFF.
Detail C Line Fail Report [Fig 4.5.3(21)]
Here you program telephone number of the 1st central station PSTN [Fig 4.5.3(21a)]
(including area code, 16 digit max) to which the system will Here you determine if the PSTN telephone line
report the event groups defined in Report Events. disconnection will be reported or not and determine the
PSTN/GSM RCVR2 [Fig 4.5.3(9)] - see note in Fig. 4.5 delay between detection of line disconnection and the failure
Detail C reporting. If the telephone line is disconnected, the event "tel
Here you program telephone number of the 2nd central line fail" will be stored in the event log.
station (including area code, 16 digit max) to which the The options are: don't report, immediately, 5 minutes,
system will report the event groups defined in Report Events. 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 180 minutes.
IP RCVR 1 [Fig 4.5.3(10)] Note: To comply with EN requirements, "immediately"
Here you enter the IP address of the IP receiver that is must be selected.
located in the 1st central station. GSM/GPRS [Fig 4.5.3(21b)]
IP RCVR 2 [Fig 4.5.3(11)] Here you determine if the GSM/GPRS line disconnection
Here you enter the IP address of the IP receiver that is will be reported or not and determine the delay between
located in the 2nd central station. detection of line disconnection and report failure. If the
SMS RCVR 1 [Fig 4.5.3(12)] telephone line is disconnected, the event "GSM line fail"
Here you enter the telephone number of the SMS receiver will be stored in the event log.
that is located in the 1st central station. The options are: don't report, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 15
minutes, or 30 minutes.
SMS RCVR 2 [Fig 4.5.3(13)]
Here you enter the telephone number of the SMS receiver Broadband [Fig 4.5.3(21c)]
that is located in the 2nd central station. Here you determine if the Broadband Module line
disconnection will be reported or not and determine the
PSTN Report Format [Fig 4.5.3(14)] - see note in Fig. delay between detection of line disconnection and report
4.5 Detail C failure. If the telephone line is disconnected, the event
Here you select the reporting format used by the control "BBA line fail" will be stored in the event log.
panel to report events to central stations. The options are: don't report, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 15
The options are:  SIA text  Contact-ID  SIA  4/2 minutes, or 30 minutes
1900/1400  4/2 1800/2300  Scancom (see APPENDIX
D - code lists). PSTN Up / Down [Fig 4.5.3(22)]
Remote Access [Fig 4.5.3(22a)]
4/2 Pulse Rate [Fig 4.5.3(15)] - see note in Fig. 4.5 Detail Here you give or deny permission to access the system
C and exercise control from a remote telephone.
Here you select the pulse rate at which data will be sent to The options are: rem. access ON and rem. access OFF.
central stations if any one of the 4/2 formats has been Mast. Downl Code [Fig 4.5.3(22b)]
selected in PSTN Report Format. Here you determine the master installer 4-digit password for
The options are: 10, 20, 33 and 40 pps. downloading/uploading data into/from the PowerMaxExpress
PSTN Report Retry [Fig 4.5.3(16)] - see note in Fig. 4.5 memory.
Detail C Attention! If "0000" is used, it will not enable connection of
Here you determine the number of times the communicator the PowerMaxExpress to the PC for upload/download
will dial the central station’s number via PSTN. purpose.
The options are: 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 attempts. Inst. Downl Code [Fig 4.5.3(22c)]
Note: To comply with UL requirements, the unit shall make Here you determine the installer 4-digit password for
no less than five attempts and no more than ten attempts downloading data into the PowerMaxExpress memory.
to contact the central station. Attention! If "0000" is used, it will not enable
connection of the PowerMaxExpress to the PC for
GSM Report Retry [Fig 4.5.3(17)] - see note in Fig. 4.5
upload/download purpose.
Detail C
Here you determine the number of times the Upload Option [Fig 4.5.3(22d)]
communicator will try to report via a cellular group (GPRS, Here you determine whether the PowerMaxExpress data can
GSM and SMS) to the central station. be uploaded into a computer while the system is in disarm
The options are: 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 attempts. state or at any time (in HOME/AWAY arming & disarm state).
The options are: when system OFF and any time
Lan Report Retry [Fig 4.5.3(18)] - see note in Fig. 4.5
Detail C Up Download Tel# [Fig 4.5.3(22e)]
Here you determine the number of times the Here you enter the telephone number (up to 16 digits) of the
communicator will try to report via the Broadband Module UL/DL server.
communication to the central station. Note: Only for use with control panels monitored by
compatible central stations. Leave empty if not used.
The options are: 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 attempts.
Auto Test Time [Fig 4.5.3(19)]
Here you determine the time at which the telephone line will
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 GPRS Up / Down [Fig 4.5.3(23)] alarms+alerts Alarm and alert messages
My SIM Tel. # [Fig 4.5.3(23a)] alarms Alarm messages
Here you enter the PowerMax SIM card telephone number. alerts Alert messages
The central station dials this number when it needs to disable report No message will be reported (default).
connect to the PowerMaxExpress for uploading / 1st Private Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2b)]
downloading data. Here you program the 1st telephone number (including area
1st Caller ID# [Fig 4.5.3(23b)] code, if required) of the private subscriber to which the
Here you determine the 1st IPMP receiver telephone system will report the event groups defined in Report To
number. When the PowerMaxExpress responds to an Private.
incoming call from the telephone number defined here, it 2nd Private Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2c)]
creates a connection to the IPMP for uploading / Here you program the 2nd telephone number (including area
downloading data. code, if required) of the private subscriber to which the
Note: Caller ID#1 / ID#2 should be 6 or more digits for system will report the event groups defined in Report To
wake-up by IPMP to work. Private.
2nd Caller ID# [Fig 4.5.3(23c)] 3rd Private Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2d)]
Here you determine the 2nd IPMP receiver telephone Here you program the 3rd telephone number (including area
number. When the PowerMaxExpress responds to an code, if required) of the private subscriber to which the
incoming call from the telephone number defined here, it system will report the event groups defined in Report To
creates a connection to that IPMP for uploading / Private.
downloading data. 4th Private Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2e)]
Here you program the 4th telephone number (including area
Report Cnfrm Alarm [Fig 4.5.3(24)] - see note in Fig. 4.5 code, if required) of the private subscriber to which the
Detail C system will report the event groups defined in Report To
Here you determine whether the system will report Private.
whenever 2 or more events (confirmed alarm) occur Redial Attempts [Fig 4.5.4(2f)]
during a specific period (see par. 4.4.33). Here you determine the number of times the communicator
Available options are: enable report, disable report, will dial the called party’s number (private telephone).
enable + bypass (enabling report and bypassing the The options are: 1, 2, 3 and 4 attempts.
detector - applicable to PowerMaxExpress that is Attention! A maximum of 2 dialing attempts is permitted
compatible with DD243 standard). by the Australian Telecommunication Authority.
Report 24H Zones (Optional) [Fig 4.5.3(25)] Tel. acknowledge [Fig 4.5.4(2f)]
Here you determine whether 24 hour (silent and audible) zones Here you determine whether the system will use the single
will function as normal 24 hour zones or as panic zones. acknowledge or the all acknowledge mode when reporting to
The options are: both original, audible as panic, silent private telephones.
as panic, or both as panic. Note: In the single acknowledge mode, receiving an
acknowledge signal from a single telephone is sufficient to
Recent Close [Fig 4.5.3(26)]
consider the current event closed and call off the
Here you enable or disable the “recent closing” report, that is
communication session. The remaining telephones serve for
sent to the central station if an alarm occurs within 2 minutes
backup purposes only. In the all acknowledge mode, an
from the expiry of the exit delay.
acknowledge signal must be received from each telephone
The options are: recent close ON and recent close OFF.
before the current event is considered reported.
Zone restore [Fig 4.5.3(27)] The options are: single ack and all ack.
Here you determine whether a zone restore will be
reported or not. SMS Report Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2)]
The options are: report restore and don't report. Reported Events [Fig 4.5.4(2a)]
System Inactivity Report [Fig 4.5.3(28)] Here you configure reporting by SMS. The event groups
Here you determine whether the central station will receive are identical to those described in the Voice
a message if the system is inactive (not armed) during a Report>Reported Events section above.
defined period (days). 1st SMS Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2b)]
The options are: disable, rep. after 7d, rep. after 14d, Here you define the first SMS phone number (including
rep. after 30d, rep. after 90d. area code, 16 digits maximum) to which pre-selected
Call Waiting OFF (Optional) [Fig 4.5.3(29)] event types (see par. 4.6.3) will be reported.
Here you enter a code to cancel "call waiting" when calling 2nd SMS Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2c)]
the central station. Here you define the second SMS phone number (including
4.5.4 Private Report (Fig. 4.5)
area code, 16 digits maximum) to which pre-selected
event types (see par. 4.6.3) will be reported.
Voice Report [Fig 4.5.4(1)] 3rd SMS Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2d)]
Reported Events [Fig 4.5.4(1a)] Here you define the third SMS phone number (including
Here you configure reporting to private phone (voice). The area code, 16 digits maximum) to which pre-selected
event groups may vary depending on the inclusion of voice event types (see par. 4.6.3) will be reported.
control with your PowerMaxExpress panel. 4th SMS Tel# [Fig 4.5.4(2e)]
Here you define the fourth SMS phone number (including
area code, 16 digits maximum) to which pre-selected
event types (see par. 4.6.3) will be reported.
Term Description

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 (see fig. 4.5) Figure 4.5 - DETAIL “A”
4.5.3(1) Par. 4.5.3(2) Par. 4.5.3(3) Par. 4.5.3(4) Par. 4.5.3(5)
REPORT EVENTS 1st RPRT METHOD 2nd RPRT METHOD 3rd RPRT METHOD DUAL REPORTING

all - o/c * backup

all * all disable disable disable disable
all - o/c * all - o/c cellular cellular cellular PSTN & broadband
all - o/c * o/c broadband broadband broadband PSTN & cellular
all (-alrt) * alrt PSTN PSTN PSTN broadband & cell
alrm * all (-alrm)
disable report
all * backup

Par. 4.5.3(6) Par. 4.5.3(7) Par. 4.5.3(8) Par. 4.5.3(9) Par. 4.5.3(10)
RCVR 1 ACCOUNT# RCVR 2 ACCOUNT# PSTN/GSM RCVR1 PSTN/GSM RCVR2 IP RCVR 1

1st acc. no. 2nd acc. no. 000.000.000.000

(Enter RCVR 1 (Enter RCVR 2 (Enter Tel. No.) (Enter Tel. No.) (Enter IP address)
account No.) account No.)

Par. 4.5.3(11) Par. 4.5.3(12) Par. 4.5.3(13) Par. 4.5.3(14) Par. 4.5.3(15)
IP RCVR 2 SMS RCVR 1 SMS RCVR 2 PSTN RPRT FORMAT 4/2 PULSE RATE

000.000.000.000 SIA
4/2 1900/1400 20 pps
(Enter IP address) (Enter Tel. No.) (Enter Tel. No.) 33 pps
4/2 1800/2300
Scancom 40 pps
SIA text 10 pps
contact ID

Par. 4.5.3(16) Par. 4.5.3(17) Par. 4.5.3(18) Par. 4.5.3(19) Par. 4.5.3(20)
PSTN RPRT RETRY GSM RPRT RETRY LAN RPRT RETRY AUTO TEST TIME AUTO TEST CYCLE

2 attempts 2 attempts 2 attempts test time 12:00P test OFF

4 attempts 4 attempts 4 attempts (Enter time) test every 1 d
8 attempts 8 attempts 8 attempts test every 2 d
12 attempts 12 attempts 12 attempts test every 5d
16 attempts 16 attempts 16 attempts test every 7 d
test every 14 d
test every 30 d
test every 5 h

Par. 4.5.3(21) Par. 4.5.3(22)

LINE FAIL REPORT PSTN UP / DOWN

4.5.3(21a) Par. 4.5.3(21b) Par. 4.5.3(21c)

4.5.3(22a) Par. 4.5.3(22b)
PSTN GSM/GPRS Broadband
Remote access Mast. downl code
immediately 2 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes downl. code AAAA
30 minutes 5 minutes rem. access ON
15 minutes xxxx
60 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes rem. access OFF
180 minutes (Enter 4-digit code
don’t report 30 minutes “0000” is not valid)
don’t report don’t report

Par. 4.5.3(22c) Par. 4.5.3(22d) Par. 4.5.3(22e) Par. 4.5.3(23)

Inst. downl code Upload option Up download tel# GPRS UP/DOWN

downl. code BBBB any time 4.5.3.(23a) 4.5.3.(23b)

xxxx when system OFF (Enter Tel. No.) My SIM TEL. # 1st Caller ID#
(Enter 4-digit code
“0000” is not valid)
(Enter SIM card (Enter 1st IP receiver
Tel. No.) Tel. No.)

Par. 4.5.3(24) Par. 4.5.3(25) Par. 4.5.3(26) Par. 4.5.3(27)

RPRT CNFRM ALARM REPORT 24H ZONES RECENT CLOSE ZONE RESTORE
4.5.3.(23c)
2nd Caller ID#
disable report both original recent cl. OFF report restore
enable + bypass audibl as panic recent cl. ON don’t report
enable report silent as panic
(Enter 2nd IP receiver
Tel. No.) both as panic

Par. 4.5.3(28) Par. 4.5.3(29)

SYS INACT REPORT CALLWAIT.OFF COD

disable xxxx...(up to 4 digits)

rep. after 7d
rep. after 14d (Enter Call Waiting
rep. after 30d code)
rep. after 90d

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 4.6 GSM Auto Detection
The GSM modem auto detection feature enables In the event that the GSM modem auto detection fails and the
automatic enrollment of the GSM modem into the modem was previously enrolled in the PowerMaxExpress
PowerMaxExpress control panel memory. GSM modem control panel, the message "Cel Rmvd Cnfrm" will be
auto detection is activated in one of two ways: after tamper displayed. This message will disappear from the display only
restore and after reset (power-up or after exiting the after the user clicks I OK . The modem is then considered as
installer menu). This causes the PowerMaxExpress to not enrolled and no GSM trouble message will be displayed.
automatically scan GSM COM ports for the presence of Note: A message is displayed only when the
the GSM modem. PowerMaxExpress alarm system is disarmed.

4.7 Broadband Module Auto Detection

The Broadband Module modem auto detection feature In the event that the Broadband Module modem auto
enables automatic enrollment of the Broadband Module detection fails and the modem was previously enrolled in the
modem into the PowerMaxExpress control panel memory. PowerMaxExpress control panel, the message "BBA Remvd
Broadband Module modem auto detection is activated in Cnfrm" will be displayed. This message will disappear from
one of two ways: after tamper restore and after reset the display only after the user clicks I OK . The modem is
(power-up or after exiting the installer menu). This causes then considered as not enrolled and no Broadband Module
the PowerMaxExpress to automatically scan the trouble message will be displayed.
Broadband Module COM ports for the presence of the Notes:
Broadband Module modem. A message is displayed only when the PowerMaxExpress
alarm system is disarmed.
In the event of a power failure the Broadband Module will
not operate. Power (AC or battery) must be disconnected
from the circuit before connecting / disconnecting the
Broadband Module.

4.8 DEFINE PGM PARAMETERS

4.8.1 Preliminary Guidance
This mode enables you to determine PGM output.  BY ZONES (by disturbance in each of 3 selected
a. Events/conditions selection under which PGM zones, irrespective of arming / disarming). If you select
(programmable) output will function. toggle, the PGM output will be turned on upon event
b. Function type selection for PGM output. occurrence in these zones and will be turned off upon
next event occurrence, alternately.
The process is shown in Fig. 4.8. Each selected option is
 BY LINE FAIL: PGM output is ON if telephone line is
displayed with a dark box at the right side. To review the
disconnected.
options, repeatedly click or button, until the
 BY SIREN: this option triggers an external wired siren if
desired option is displayed, then click button. no fixed external siren output is installed.
Note: The PGM output operates on the entire alarm
system and not per partition (in a PowerMaxExpress 4.8.3 PGM General Definition
Partition system). Here you determine the PGM LOCKOUT TIME - daytime
limits between which PGM output (that is controlled by
4.8.2 Define PGM sensors) will be off even when the associated sensors are
For the PGM output, you can select disable, turn on, turn triggered. To disable the lockout time, the START and
off or pulse active (turn on for predefined period, selected STOP times should be identical (see figure 4.8).
by PULSE TIME), as follows:
 BY ARM AWAY (upon AWAY arming).
 BY ARM HOME (upon HOME arming).
 BY DISARM (upon disarming).
 BY MEMORY (activated upon registration of an alarm in
the memory, turned off upon memory clearing).
 BY DELAY (during exit / entry delays).
 BY KEYFOB (upon AUX button pressing in the keyfob
transmitter / MCM-140+, if “PGM” is selected in “Define
Panel” menu, locations 17 and 18).

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 * Upon selecting any one of the 3 options (zone a, b and c) you may enter a zone number and then select "disable", "turn on", "turn
off", "pulse active" or "toggle".
** The currently saved option is displayed with a dark box at the right side. To review the options, repeatedly click button
until the desired option is displayed, then click (a dark box will be displayed at the right side).
Figure 4.8 Define PGM
4.9 DEFINE CUSTOM
This mode allows you to define up to 5 zones names (in addition to the zone names that can be defined in the DEFINE ZONES
mode - see par. 4.3).
(see figure 4.1a)
9. DEFINE CUSTOM
I OK

CUST. ZONES NAME I OK EDIT USER TERM 1 EDIT USER TERM 2 EDIT USER TERM 3 EDIT USER TERM 4 EDIT USER TERM 5

To edit User Terms, use the following buttons on the control panel keypad:
<OK> TO EXIT press to scroll backward; press to scroll forward ;
press to change from small caps to big caps ; press for space
Figure 4.9 – Define Custom

4.10 DIAGNOSTIC TEST

This mode allows you to test the function of all protected The diagnostic test process is shown in figure 4.10.
area wireless sensors / wireless sirens / wireless keypads /
For WL Sensors / WL Sirens / WL Keypads:
GPRS / LAN connection / options for resetting the
Three reception levels are sensed and reported.
Broadband Module and to receive / review information
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 Received Signal Strength Indication: 4.10.2 LAN Connection Test
Reception Buzzer Response The LAN Connection diagnostic procedure tests
Strong Happy Tune twice ( - - - –––– ) ( - - - ––––) Broadband Module communication to the IPMP and
Good Happy Tune ( - - - –––– ) reports the diagnostic result. In case of communication
Poor Sad tune ( –––––––– ) failure, detailed information of the failure is reported.
If the Broadband Module is not registered to the
IMPORTANT! Reliable reception must be assured. PowerMaxExpress, the menu "LAN CONNECT.TEST" will
Therefore, a "poor" signal strength is not acceptable. If not be displayed.
you get a "poor" signal from a certain detector, re-locate it The following LAN messages are reported:
and re-test until a "good" or "strong" signal strength is
Message Description
received. This principle should be followed during the initial
testing and also throughout subsequent system Unit is ok Broadband Module is functioning
maintenance. correctly.
Test aborted The diagnostic test is aborted, as
4.10.1 GPRS Communication Test follows:
The GPRS Communication diagnostic procedure tests  AC failure – Broadband Module is
GSM/GPRS communication and reports the diagnostic set to OFF mode.
result. In case of communication failure, detailed  Broadband Module has not
information of the failure is reported. completed the power-up procedure.
The following GSM/ GPRS messages are reported: In this case, the installer should wait
Message Description a maximum of 30 seconds before
re-testing.
Unit is OK GSM / GPRS is functioning correctly.
Comm. loss The RS-232 serial interface between
GSM comm. The GSM/GPRS module does not
the Broadband Module and the
loss communicate with the Panel
PowerMaxExpress failed.
Pin code fail Missing or wrong PIN code.
(Only if SIM card PIN code is enabled.) Rcvr Ip Receivers IP 1 and 2 settings are
GSM net. fail Unit failed with registration to local missing missing in the PowerMaxExpress.
GSM network. Cable The Ethernet cable is not connected
SIM card fail SIM not installed or SIM card failure. unplugged to the Broadband Module.
GSM not GSM auto enroll failed to detect Check lan This message appears in any of the
detected GSM/GPRS module. config following cases:
No GPRS The SIM card does not have the GPRS  Incorrect Broadband Module IP has
service service enabled. been entered.
 Incorrect subnet mask has been
GPRS conn. Local GPRS network is not available
entered.
fail or, wrong setting to GPRS APN, user
 Incorrect default gateway has been
and/or password.
entered.
Srvr IPMP Receiver cannot be reached –
 DHCP server failure.
unavailable Check the Server IP
Rcvr#1 Receiver 1 or 2 is inaccessible, as
IP not defined Server IP #1 and #2 are not configured.
UnReach. follows:
APN not APN is not configured.
Rcvr#2  Wrong receiver IP has been entered.
defined
UnReach.  Receiver failure.
SIM card After entering a wrong PIN code 3  WAN Network failure.
locked consecutive times the SIM is locked.
To unlock it enter a PUK number. The Rcvr#1 UnReg. The PowerMaxExpress unit is not
PUK number cannot be entered by Rcvr#2 UnReg. registered to IP receiver 1 or 2.
the PowerMaxExpress. Broadband Broadband Module does not respond
Denied by The IPMP denies the connection Module to test result within 70 sec.
server request. Check that the Panel is timeout err.
registered to the IPMP Receiver. Invalid result Broadband Module responds with a
result code that is not recognized by the
PowerMaxExpress.

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 (see fgure 4.1a)
10. DIAGNOSTICS

NON-PARTITIONING ONLY
WL SENSORS TEST WL SIRENS TEST WL KEY PADS TEST

DIAG. TESTING S1 CPU K1 CPU

(Perform walk test)
BATHROOM
Example WAIT WAIT
of test
Z19 STRONG result S1 CPU=STRONG K1 CPU=STRONG
display
DIA G. TESTING S2 CPU K2 CPU

FRONT DOOR Example

of test PLEASE WAIT... PLEASE WAIT...
(alternating for 5 sec.) result S2 CPU=STRONG K2 CPU=STRONG
Z1 POOR display Note Note
STRONG/GOOD/POOR/ STRONG/GOOD/POOR/
LIVING ROOM Example “NOT OK” (with siren “NOT OK” (with keypad
of test No., S1 or S2 before) is No., K1 or K2 before) is
(alternating for 5 sec.) result displayed according to displayed according to
Z2 OK display the wireless siren signal the wireless siren signal
strength). strength).
S1=siren 1. S2 = siren 2. K1=keypad1 K2=keypad2
(Each time the OK button is pressed, CPU = Control Panel Unit CPU = Control Panel Unit
the next test result is displayed) = 2 way comm. = 2 way comm.

GPRS CONN. TEST LAN CONNEC T. TEST LAN RESET OPTION

(*) (*)
PLEASE WAIT... PLEASE WAIT... REBOOT
UNIT IS OK UNIT IS OK
FACTORY DEFIN.
(*) When the OK button is pressed, the test result
takes
between 15 sec. to 4 mins. before it is displayed, REBOOT: Resets the Broadband Module
depending on the severity of the failure. FACTORY DEFIN:
See par. 4.10.1 for a complete list of possible Resets all LAN setting defnitions (does not
GSM/GPRS messages andpar. 4.10.2 for a reset CentralStation IP defnitions).
complete list of possible Broadband Module messages.
Figure 4.10 - Diagnostic Test Flow Chart
4.11 USER FUNCTIONS
This mode provides you with a gateway to the user functions Refer to the User Guide for detailed procedures.
through the regular user programming menu. You may: Note: User functions are not available from the Installer
 Program the 4 (private) telephone numbers Mode in UK control panels.
 Program user codes Caution! If after having programmed the user codes the
 Enroll keyfobs system does not recognize your installer code, this
 Set the auto arm option indicates you must have programmed a user code that is
 Set arming time identical with your installer code. If so, access the user
 Set the squawk option menu and change the code that is identical with your
 Set the system time and time format installer code. This will re-validate your installer code.
 Set the date and date format

4.12 RETRIEVING FACTORY DEFAULTS

If you want to reset the PowerMaxExpress parameters to the Entering to/exit from the FACTORY 12. FACTORY DEFLT
factory default parameters, you should enter the installer DEFLT menu is shown in figure 4.1a
menu and perform the "FACTORY DEFLT" function, as <OK> to restore
described in the right side illustration. To get the relevant
parameters defaults, contact the PowerMaxExpress dealer. ENTER CODE:
Note: For PowerMaxExpress with 2 installer codes, [installer code]
This is a brief display after which all
INSTALLER code and MASTER INSTALLER code, only the the factory defaults are retrieved. PLEASE WAIT ...
master installer code enables to perform factory default
function.

4.13 SERIAL NUMBER

The menu "13. SERIAL NUMBER" enables reading the Panel ID is a unique number of the control panel that is used
system serial number and panel ID for support purposes for registering the PowerMaxExpress to IPMP when using
only. GPRS.

4.14 CALLING UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD SERVER

Note: This option allows the installer to initiate a call to the
This option is only used during the installation of panels upload/download server. The server uploads the
monitored by compatible central stations. PowerMaxExpress configuration to its data base and can
unload predefined parameters to the PowerMaxExpress.
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 (First display)
READY

WALK TEST
If UL/DL server If UL/DL server
tel. # is already tel. # was not
USER SETTING
defined (see defined before
par. 4.5.34) (see par. 4.5.34)
INSTALLER MODE
Displayed for half
Displayed during a minute approx.
ENTER CODE dialing process COMMUNICATING TEL # NOT DEFINED
[installer code] accompanied by sad
(failure) melody
1. NEW INSTL CODE

2. ENROLLING

3. DEFINE ZONES

4. DEFINE PANEL Dialing Dialing

OK failed Displayed for half
5. DEFINE COMM Displayed during a minute approx.
DOWNLOADING DIAL ATTEMPT FAIL
download process accompanied by sad
(failure) melody

9. DEFINE CUSTOM
Download Download
Displayed for half OK failed Displayed for half
10. DIAGNOSTICS a minute approx. a minute approx.
accompanied by happy DOWNLOAD OK DOWNLOAD FAILED accompanied by sad
11. USER SETTINGS (success) melody (failure) melody
Non-Partition Partition
12. FACTORY DEFLT mode mode
READY 00:00 P1 RDY 00:00
13. SERIAL NUMBER

14. START UL/DL

<OK> TO EXIT

Figure 4.14 – Start UL/DL

4.15 ENABLING/DISABLING PARTITIONS

This menu allows you to enable/disable Partition Mode. (First display)
Partitioning allows you to divide the system into a READY
maximum of three independently controllable areas. Each
area can be armed / disarmed separately. WALK TEST

When the partition feature is disabled, zones, user codes USER SETTING
and features will operate the same as in a regular
PowerMaxExpress unit. When partition is enabled, menu INSTALLER MODE
displays are changed to incorporate the partition feature.
ENTER CODE
[inst. code]
1. NEW INSTL CODE

enable
15. PARTITIONING disable

<OK> TO EXIT
Note: Partitioning is an optional feature
Figure 4.15 – Partitioning

4.16 DEFINING THE ARMING STATION

This mode allows you to customize the MKP-160 2way 4.16.2 Screen Saver
keyprox device through the control panel and adapt the Enabling the function will turn off the display if no key is
device characteristics and behavior to the requirements of pressed for more than several seconds.
the particular user. Available options are: disable (ac) and enable.
4.16.1 Tamper Type 4.16.3 Show AC Failure
Enabling the function will enable a tamper open / close Enable/disable AC failure indication on the keyprox device.
message. Available options are: disable and enable.
Available options are: disable and enable.
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 4.16.4 Supervision Note: Only AC versions of the MKP-160 keyprox provide
Define whether or not the control panel will monitor Piezo beeps.
supervision messages sent by the keyprox. 4.16.6 Sounder Volume
Available options are: enable and disable.
Define the volume level of the sounder.
4.16.5 Exit-Entry Beeps Available options are: low, mid and high.
Define whether or not the keyprox will sound the exit and
4.16.7 Show Mem/Trbl
entry beeps or whether the keyprox will sound the beeps
Define if Trouble or Memory events in the control panel will
only when the system is armed AWAY and not when it is
be indicated on the LCD keyprox.
armed HOME.
Available options are: enable and disable.
Available options are: off, off when home and on.

Figure 4.16 – MKP-160 Configurations Flow Chart

4.17 OPERATION MODE

This mode allows you to select an operation mode for the BS8243 no cnfrm - The panel will not send any confirmed
control panel according to compliance standards BS8243, alarm once a delay zone has been activated, until the
DD243 and CP01. Pertinent menus are tailored for each control panel is disarmed.
compliance standard. DD243 - An alarm initiated by another detector during the
4.17.1 Select Mode entry delay is not regarded as a confirmed alarm.
normal mode - The control panel will report a confirmed
[Fig 4.17.1]. Define the desired compliance standard alarm for the second alarm that is triggered from a
operation mode. different zone within the confirmation time. There are no
The options are: NORMAL, DD243, BS8243 and CP01. alarm restrictions during entry delay or for the delay zone.
4.17.2 BS8243 Setup END EXIT MODE [Fig 4.17.2(3)]
Define how the exit delay is terminated or restarted.
[Fig 4.17.2)] – British standard
fob/timer - By pressing the aux button on the keyfob*, or
DISARM OPTION [Fig 4.17.2(1)] when the exit delay has expired, whichever first.
Define when it is possible to disarm the system: door/fob only - When the door is closed, or by pressing
anytime/all dev – At any time and by all devices. the aux button on the keyfob*, whichever first.
entry/DD devs - During entry delay, when the system is restart>reentry - Exit delay restarts when the door is
armed AWAY, by using the keyfob or keyprox. Keypads reopened during exit delay. The restart occurs once only.
cannot disarm at all. Restarting the exit delay is helpful if the user re-enters
entry all devs - During entry delay, when the system is immediately after going out to retrieve an item that was left
armed AWAY, by all devices. When not in entry delay by behind.
keyfob or keyprox only. door/fob/timer - When the door is closed, by pressing the
entry/BS devs – By keypad after the entry delay has aux button on the keyfob*, or when the exit delay has
expired and if an alarm occurred in the system. By keyfob expired, whichever first.
or keyprox at all times. * Only when defined as "skip exit delay" (see section
ENTRY ALARM [Fig 4.17.2(2)] 4.4.17).
Define whether the system will report a confirmed alarm KEYFOB/KEYPAD PANIC [Fig 4.17.2(4)]
during an entry delay (see CONFIRM ALARM below). Define the devices that cannot trigger a panic alarm.
BS8243 – An alarm initiated by another detector during BS8243 – MCT-234 and MCT-237.
the entry delay is regarded as a confirmed alarm. An DD243 – MCT-234.
additional 30 seconds delay is added to the entry delay for all - All devices can trigger a panic alarm
reporting the event (does not affect the Abort Time, see
section 4.4.5).
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 CONFIRM ALARM [Fig 4.17.2(5)] door/fob/timer - When the door is closed, by pressing the
Define a specific time period that if 2 successive alarms aux button on the keyfob*, or when the exit delay has
occur, the second alarm will be considered as a expired, whichever first.
confirmed alarm, (see REPORT CNFRM ALARM below). * Only when defined as "skip exit delay" (see section
The options are: in 30 minutes, in 45 minutes, in 60 4.4.17).
minutes and in 90 minutes.
KEYFOB/KEYPAD PANIC [Fig 4.17.3(4)]
CONFIRM PANIC [Fig 4.17.2(6)]
Define the devices that cannot trigger a panic alarm.
A confirmed panic alarm is reported if one of the following DD243 – MCT-234.
occurs within the confirmation time: all - All devices can trigger a panic alarm
a) A second panic device is activated.
b) A second panic alarm on the same device is activated. CONFIRM ALARM [Fig 4.17.3(5)]
c) A tamper event is activated (not from the zone / device Define a specific time period that if 2 successive alarms
that initiated the panic alarm). occur, the second alarm will be considered as a
The options are: in 4 hours, in 8 hours, in 12 hours, confirmed alarm, (see REPORT CNFRM ALARM below).
in 20 hours, in 24 hours and disabled. The options are: in 30 minutes, in 45 minutes, in 60
RPT CNFM ALRM [Fig 4.17.2(7)] minutes and in 90 minutes.
Define whether the system will report a confirmed alarm. CONFIRM PANIC [Fig 4.17.3(6)]
disable - The system will not report a confirmed alarm. A confirmed panic alarm is reported if one of the following
enable - The system will report a confirmed alarm. occurs within the confirmation time:
enable + bypass - The system will report a confirmed a) A second panic device is activated.
alarm and will bypass all alarmed open zones when the b) A second panic alarm on the same device is activated.
siren ends or when the confirmation timer expires. c) A tamper event is activated (not from the zone / device
ENTRY DELAY 1&2 [Fig 4.17.2(8)&(9)] that initiated the panic alarm). When tamper is the
Two different entry delays allow the user to enter the cause of the confirmed panic alarm, the tamper event
protected site (while the system is in the armed state) via 2 and the confirmed panic alarm must be reported.
specific doors and routes without causing an alarm. The options are: in 4 hours, in 8 hours, in 12 hours, in
Following entry, the user must disarm the control panel 20 hours, in 24 hours and disabled.
before the entry delay expires. Slow-rate warning beeps RPT CNFM ALRM [Fig 4.17.3(7)]
start sounding once the door is opened, until the last 10 Define whether the system will report a confirmed alarm.
seconds of the delay, during which the beeping rate Disable - The system will not report a confirmed alarm.
increases. Locations No. 1 (entry delay 1) and 2 (entry Enable - The system will report a confirmed alarm.
delay 2) allow you to program the length of these delays. Enable+bypass - The system will report a confirmed
The options are: 10s, 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s , 3m and 4m. alarm and will bypass all alarmed open zones when the
4.17.3 DD243 Setup siren ends or when the confirmation timer expires.
[Fig 4.17.3)] - British standard ENTRY DELAY 1&2 [Fig 4.17.3(8)&(9)]
DISARM OPTION [Fig 4.17.3(1)] Two different entry delays allow the user to enter the
Define when it is possible to disarm the system: protected site (while the system is in the armed state) via 2
anytime/all dev – At any time and by all devices. specific doors and routes without causing an alarm.
entry/DD devs - During entry delay, when the system is Following entry, the user must disarm the control panel
armed AWAY, by using the keyfob or keyprox. Keypads before the entry delay expires. Slow-rate warning beeps
cannot disarm at all. start sounding once the door is opened, until the last 10
entry all devs - During entry delay, when the system is seconds of the delay, during which the beeping rate
armed AWAY, by all devices. When not in entry delay by increases. Locations No. 1 (entry delay 1) and 2 (entry
keyfob or keyprox only. delay 2) allow you to program the length of these delays.
entry/wl+awy kp – By the control panel when the system The options are: 10s, 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s , 3m and 4m.
is armed AWAY. By keyfob or keyprox during entry delay
only. 4.17.4 CP01 Setup
[Fig 4.17.4)] – USA standard
ENTRY ALARM [Fig 4.17.3(2)]
Define whether the system will report a confirmed alarm CANCEL ANNOUNCEMENT [Fig 4.17.4(1)]
during an entry delay (see CONFIRM ALARM below). Define whether a special beep will sound when an alarm
DD243 - An alarm initiated by another detector during the cancel event is sent to the central station.
entry delay is not regarded as a confirmed alarm. The options are: enable and disable.
normal mode - The control panel will report a confirmed ABORT ANNOUNCEMENT [Fig 4.17.4(2)]
alarm for the second alarm that is triggered from a Define that when the user disarms the system within the
different zone within the confirmation time. There are no allowed abort interval, a special beep will sound to indicate
alarm restrictions during entry delay or for the delay zone. "no alarm transmission".
END EXIT MODE [Fig 4.17.3(3)] The options are: enable and disable.
Define how the exit delay is terminated or restarted. END EXIT MODE [Fig 4.17.4(3)]
fob/timer - By pressing the aux button on the keyfob*, or Define how the exit delay is terminated or restarted.
when the exit delay has expired, whichever first. fob/timer - By pressing the aux button on the keyfob*, or
door/fob only - When the door is closed, or by pressing when the exit delay has expired, whichever first.
the aux button on the keyfob*, whichever first. door/fob only - When the door is closed, or by pressing
restart>reentry - Exit delay restarts when the door is the aux button on the keyfob*, whichever first.
reopened during exit delay. The restart occurs once only. Restart+arm home – During exit delay if the door was not
Restarting the exit delay is helpful if the user re-enters opened, the alarm system will be armed Home instead of
immediately after going out to retrieve an item that was armed Away .
left behind.

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 restart>reentry - Exit delay restarts when the door is ABORT TIME [Fig 4.17.4(6)]
reopened during exit delay. The restart occurs once only. Select the length of time allowed by the system to abort an
Restarting the exit delay is helpful if the user re-enters alarm (not applicable to alarms from FIRE, 24H SILENT,
immediately after going out to retrieve an item that was left EMERGENCY, GAS FLOOD and TEMPERATURE zones).
behind. The PowerMaxExpress is programmed to provide an “abort
door/fob/timer - When the door is closed, by pressing the interval” that starts upon detection of an event. During this
aux button on the keyfob*, or when the exit delay has interval, the buzzer sounds a warning but the siren remains
expired, whichever first. inactive and the alarm is not reported. If the user disarms
* Only when defined as "skip exit delay" (see section the system within the allowed abort interval, the alarm is
4.4.17). aborted.
The options are: abort time 15s, abort time 30s and abort
ENTRY DELAY 1&2 [Fig 4.17.4(4)&(5)] time 45s
Two different entry delays allow the user to enter the
ALARM CANCEL [Fig 4.17.4(7)]
protected site (while the system is in the armed state) via 2
Define the ”cancel alarm” period that starts upon reporting
specific doors and routes without causing an alarm.
an alarm to the central station. If the user disarms the
Following entry, the user must disarm the control panel
system within that time period, a “cancel alarm” message
before the entry delay expires. Slow-rate warning beeps
is sent to the central station.
start sounding once the door is opened, until the last 10
The options are: in 5 minutes, in 15 minutes, in 60
seconds of the delay, during which the beeping rate
minutes and in 4 hours.
increases. Locations No. 1 (entry delay 1) and 2 (entry
delay 2) allow you to program the length of these delays.
The options are: 30s, 45s, 60s , 3m and 4m.

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 4.18 WALK-TEST
This mode (see Figure 4.1a) provides you with the means to conduct a periodic test, via the walk-test menu, at least once
a week and after an alarm event.

5. TESTING PROCEDURES
5.1 Preparations Test the AUX button in each keyfob in accordance with the
Make sure all windows and doors are closed. If all zones information noted in Table B2, APPENDIX B. Verify that
are secured (undisturbed), the display should read: the AUX button performs its duty as programmed.
 If the AUX () button is defined as “INSTANT”, press
READY HH:MM the AWAY button and then the AUX button. The
If the display is “NOT READY”, query the control panel by response should be:
pressing the I OK button repeatedly. The source(s) of the
ARMING INSTANT
problem(s) will be displayed and read aloud. Take the
(alternating)
necessary measures to eliminate the problem(s) before
testing the system (see next paragraph). PLEASE EXIT NOW
5.2 Diagnostic Test
and the exit delay beeps will start. Press the DISARM
( ) key immediately to disarm.
To verify proper function of all detectors in the system, a
 If the AUX (*) button is defined as "skip exit delay",
comprehensive diagnostic test is required. To perform this press the AWAY button and while you hear the exit
test, refer to figure 4.10. beeps press the AUX button – the exit beeps will be
5.3 Keyfob Transmitter Test stopped immediately and the system will be armed
Initiate transmission from each transmitter enrolled as a AWAY. Press the DISARM key ( ) immediately to
keyfob unit (according to the list in Table B2, APPENDIX disarm the system.
B). Use each transmitter to arm the control panel AWAY 5.4 Emergency Transmitter Test
and immediately disarm it. Upon pressing the keyfob unit’s Initiate transmission from each transmitter enrolled to an
AWAY key, the ARM indicator should light. emergency zone (according to the list in Table B3,
The display should respond as follows: APPENDIX B). For example, upon pressing the transmit
ARMING AWAY button of an emergency transmitter enrolled to zone 22,
the display should read:

PLEASE EXIT NOW Z22 EMERGENCY
The exit delay beeps will begin. (alternating)
Press the keyfob unit’s DISARM ( ) key. The ARM indicator VIOLATED
should extinguish, the announcement “Disarm, ready to arm" It is advisable to let the central station know that you are
should be heard and the display should revert to: conducting this test, or just disconnect the telephone line from
READY HH:MM the PowerMaxExpress during the test, to prevent false alarms.

6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 Dismounting the Control Panel 6.3 Fuse Replacement
A. Remove the screw that fastens the front unit to the The PowerMaxExpress has an internal fuse that has
back unit (see figure 3.1H). automatic reset. Therefore, there is no need to replace fuse.
B. Remove the 3 screws that fasten the back unit to the When over current condition occurs, the fuse cuts off the
mounting surface (see figure 3.1A) and remove the circuit current. Upon fault current being removed for
control panel. several seconds, the fuse is automatically reset and allows
6.2 Replacing the Backup Battery current flow through the circuit again.
Replacement and first-time insertion of battery pack is 6.4 Replacing/Relocating Detectors
similar (see figure 3.1C). Whenever maintenance work involves replacement or re-
With fresh battery pack, correct insertion and tightened location of detectors, always perform a full diagnostic test
battery compartment lid, the TROUBLE indicator should according to par. 4.10.
extinguish. However, the “MEMORY” message will now Remember! A "poor" signal is not acceptable, as stated at
blink in the display (caused by the “tamper” alarm you the end of the test procedure.
triggered when opening the battery compartment lid).
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 7. READING THE EVENT LOG
Events are stored in the event log. You can access this log When reading the event log, events are shown in
and review the events, one by one. If the event log fills up chronological order - from the newest to the oldest. Access
completely, the oldest event is deleted upon registration of to the event log is provided by clicking the key and
each new event. not through the installer’s menu. Reading and erasing
The date and time of occurrence are memorized for each event. process of the event log is shown in the next drawing.
(***)
CODE _ _ _ _ LIST OF EVENTS CLEAR EVENT LOG <OK TO EXIT
(*) (Enter 4-digit I OK I OK I OK
installer code)
Latest Event <OFF> TO DELETE
I OK (**) (Return to normal
operation)
Oldest Event

Figure 7 - Reading / Erasing the Event Log

* While the system is in normal operation mode, click to review the event log.
** Event is displayed in 2 parts, for example, "Z13 alarm" then "09/02/00 3:37 P". The two displays will be shown
alternately until clicking I OK again to move to the next event or until the end of the event log (4 minutes).
*** Applicable only if installer code is entered.

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 APPENDIX A. Partitioning
Your system is equipped with an integrated partitioning Z05:P1 P2 P3
feature that can divide your alarm system into three distinct
areas identified as Partition 1 through 3. Partitioning can be G. Press , and to select the desired
used in installations where shared security systems are corresponding partitions. If a zone is assigned to two or
more practical, such as a home office or warehouse more partitions, this indicates that the zone is located
building. When partitioned, each zone, each user code and
many of your system's features can be assigned to Partition
in a common area and will behave according to the
1 to 3. state of both partitions. (For a detailed description on
Note: When Partition Mode is disabled, all zones, user
common areas, refer to the "Common Areas" section
codes, and features of the PowerMaxExpress will operate below.)
as in a regular unit. When partition mode is enabled, all H. Press twice to confirm the settings.
zones, user codes, and features of the PowerMaxExpress
are automatically assigned to Partition 1. A3. Enrolling Keyfobs and Keypads
This section provides instructions for enrolling keyfobs and
A1. Programming Partitions keypads into the PowerMaxExpress system.
Your system arrives with partitioning disabled. To Enroll a Keyfob
To Enable Partitioning Keyfob transmitter enrolling involves the following steps:
A. Enter PowerMaxExpress installer Mode (see par. 4.1.5). A. Having entered your Installer Code successfully (see
The PowerMaxExpress display will read "1. NEW INSTL section 4.1.5), Click the button
CODE". (repeatedly, if necessary) until the display will read:
B. Click the button repeatedly until the 2. ENROLLING
PowerMaxExpress display will read:
B. Click . The display will read:
15. PARTITIONING
ENROLLING TYPE
C. Click . The PowerMaxExpress display will C. Click the button repeatedly until the
read:
display will read:
Disable
ENROLL KEYFOB
D. Click the button. The PowerMaxExpress D. Click . The display will read:
display will read:
KEYFOB No: _
Enable
E. Suppose that the Keyfob you are about to enroll is to be
E. Click the button. The PowerMaxExpress designated as Keyfob No. 5. Assuming that memory
display will change to: location No. 5 is free - no keyfob has yet been enrolled
Enable to it - click the <5> key. The display will change to:
KEYFOB No: 5
F. Click the button again to confirm the new
setting. The clear space at the far right tells you that the
memory location is free.
A2. Defining Zones F. Click . The display will prompt you to
Partitioning is defined by zones that are assigned to each initiate a transmission from the chosen keyfob:
partition. During programming each zone should be TRANSMIT NOW
assigned to one or more partitions.
G. Initiate a transmission from the chosen keyfob by
To Define Zones
pressing any one of its pushbuttons. In response, the
A. Enter PowerMaxExpress installer Mode (see par. 4.1.5). “Happy Tune” (- - - –––) will sound. When partition is
The PowerMaxExpress display will read"1. NEW INSTL disabled, the display will read:
CODE".
KEYFOB No: 5
B. Click the button twice. The PowerMaxExpress
Proceed to step "K" below.
display will read: When partition is enabled, the display will read:
3 DEFINE ZONES ACCESS TO PART
C. Click the button. The PowerMaxExpress H. Click . The display will read
display will read:
F01: P1 P2 P3
ZONE No:-- I. Select the desired partitions that will be associated and
D. Enter a zone number, for example, 05. The can be controlled by this keyfob via pushbuttons 1, 2
PowerMaxExpress display will read: and 3 on the control panel keypad.
Z05: TYPE -- J. Click . The display will read:
E. Proceed by setting the zone type, name and chime option KEYFOB No: 5
(see par. 4.3). A dark box will appear at the far right, indicating that
F. After setting the chime option select PARTITION. If zone the chosen Keyfob has been enrolled as Keyfob No. 5.
number was set to 05 the PowerMaxExpress display will
read:

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 K. From this point on, you may continue in several Proceed to step "K" below.
different directions: When partition is enabled, the display will read:
 If you wish to enroll another keyfob, select the ACCESS TO PART
desired number by:
H. Click . The display will read
- Clicking to go up (678.....)
C01: P1 P2 P3
- Clicking to go down (432.....)
I. Select the desired partitions that will be associated and
- Clicking  <keyfob #>. can be controlled by this keypad via pushbuttons 1, 2
 To return to the main menu, click . This will and 3 on the control panel keypad.
bring back the display: J. Click . The display will read:
<OK> TO EXIT
1way kp No: 5
You may now review and select any other mode on the
A dark box will appear at the far right, indicating that
User menu (by clicking or ). the chosen keypad has been enrolled as Keypad No. 5.
To Enroll a Keypad K. From this point on, you may continue in several
Keypad enrolling involves the following steps: different directions:
A. Having entered your Installer Code successfully (see  If you wish to enroll another keypad, select the
desired number by:
section 4.1.5), Click the button
- Clicking to go up (678.....)
(repeatedly, if necessary) until the display will read:
- Clicking to go down (432.....)
2. ENROLLING
B. Click . The display will read: - Clicking  <keypad #>.
 To return to the main menu, click . This will
ENROLLING TYPE bring back the display:
C. Click the button repeatedly until the <OK> TO EXIT
display will read: You may now review and select any other mode on the
ENROLL WL 1WAY KP User menu (by clicking or ).
D. Click . The display will read:
1way kp No: A4. User Interface and Operation
E. Suppose that the Keypad you are about to enroll is to
Refer to the PowerMaxExpress User Guide APPENDIX A
be designated as Keypad No. 5. Assuming that
PARTITIONING for a detailed description of the user
memory location No. 5 is free - no keypad has yet been
interface (Arming/Disarming, siren behavior, show function,
enrolled to it - click the <5> key. The display will change
keyfobs operation, etc.), in Partition Mode.
to:
1way kp No: 5
The clear space at the far right tells you that the A5. Common Areas
memory location is free.
Common areas are areas used as walkthrough zones to
F. Click . The display will prompt you to areas of 2 or more partitions. There may be more than one
initiate a transmission from the chosen keypad: common area in an installation depending on the layout of
TRANSMIT NOW the property. A common area is not the same as a
partition; it cannot be armed / disarmed directly. Common
G. Initiate a transmission from the chosen keypad by areas are created when you assign a zone or zones to 2
pressing any one of its pushbuttons. In response, the or 3 partitions. Table A1 summarizes the behavior of the
“Happy Tune” (- - - –––) will sound. When partition is different zone types in a common area.
disabled, the display will read:
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 Table A1 – Common Area Definitions
Common area zone Definition
types
Perimeter  Acts as defined only after the last assigned partition is armed AWAY or HOME.
 In case that one of the partitions is disarmed, an alarm initiated from this zone is
ignored for all assigned partitions.
Delay zones  Delay zones will not trigger an entry delay unless all assigned partitions are armed. It
is, therefore, not recommended to define delay zones as common areas.
Perimeter follower  Act as defined only after the last assigned partition is armed AWAY or HOME.
 In case that one of the partitions is disarmed, an alarm initiated from this zone is
ignored for all assigned partitions.
 In case that one of the common area assigned partitions is in a delay state (and the
other partitions are armed), the alarm will behave as a perimeter follower for this
partition only. The event will be ignored for other assigned armed partitions.
Interior  Acts as defined only after the last assigned partition is armed AWAY.
 In case that one of the partitions is disarmed or armed HOME, an alarm initiated from
this zone is ignored for all assigned partitions.
Interior follower  Acts as defined only after the last assigned partition is armed AWAY.
 In case that one of the partitions is disarmed or armed HOME, an alarm initiated from
this zone is ignored for all assigned partitions.
 In case that one of the common area assigned partitions is in a delay state (and the
other partitions are armed), the alarm will behave as an interior follower for this
partition only. The event will be ignored for other assigned armed partitions.
Home / Delay  Acts as a Perimeter-Follower type when all assigned partitions are armed AWAY.
 Acts as a Delay type when at least one of the assigned partitions is armed HOME.
 Will be ignored when at least one of the assigned partitions is disarmed.
Guard A Guard-box is a metal safe (usually) containing the physical keys needed to enter the
building. Following an alarm, the safe becomes available to a trusted Guard who can
open the Guard-box, obtain the keys and enter the secured premises. The Guard-box
zone functions like a 24-hour audible zone, except that following a short time period after
an alarm, the alarm is disabled (to allow access to the safe by a Guard).
Note: Opening or closing the Guard-box causes the PowerMaxExpress to send
notification to the monitoring station.
Outdoor  In UK, this zone is named Monitored Zone.
(Monitored Zone)
 Upon detection of possible zone violation, the alarms are intended for the home
owner's action instead of the Central Monitoriing Station, since this zone is outside the
home, and does not signal an intrusion into the house. The alarms are sent only to
private phones (voice or SMS).
Note: The Outdoor Zone alarm is not considered a confirmed alarm by UK DDE243
Standard.
Emergency  Always armed.
Fire
Flood
Gas
Temperature
24-hour silent
24-hour audible
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 APPENDIX B. Detector Deployment & Transmitter Assignments
B1. Detector Deployment Plan
Zone Zone Type Sensor Location or Transmitter Assignment Chime
No. (in non-alarm or emergency zones) (Yes / No)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29 (*)
30 (*)
Zone Types: 1 = Interior follower  2 = Perimeter  3 = Perimeter follower  4 = Delay 1  5 = Delay 2  6 = 24 h
silent  7 = 24 h audible  8 = Fire  9 = Non-alarm  10 = Emergency  11 = Gas  12 = Flood  13 = Interior
 14= Temperature  15= Home/Delay  16= Guard  18= Outdoor
Zone Locations: Note down the intended location for each detector. When programming, you may select one of 26
available zone names (plus 5 custom zone names that you can add - see Figure 4.3 - Define Zones).
* Zones 29 only is hardwired zones.
B2. Keyfob Transmitter List
Transmitter Data AUX button Assignments
No. Type Holder Skip exit delay or Arming
“instant”
1 Indicate the desired function
2 (if any) – see par. 4.4.17
3 (Aux button).
4
5
6 Skip exit delay 
7 Arming “instant” 
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 B3. Emergency Transmitter List
Tx # Transmitter Type Enrolled to Zone Name of holder
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
B4. Non-Alarm Transmitter List
Tx # Transmitter Type Enrolled to Zone Name of holder Assignment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

APPENDIX C. PGM Output Assignment

Controlled ON ON ON ON ON ON ON by Timer ON by Zone No. ON
Appliance by arm by arm by by by by ON OFF a b c by line
HOME AWAY disarm Memory Delay Keyfob Time Time fail

APPENDIX D. Event Codes

D1. Contact ID Event Codes D2. SIA Event Codes
Code Definition Code Definition Code Definition Code Definition
101 Emergency 351 Telco fault AR AC Restore GJ Gas trouble restore
110 Fire 373 Fire detector trouble AT AC Trouble HA Holdup Alarm (duress)
120 Panic 380 Gas trouble BA Burglary Alarm HV Confirmed panic
121 Duress 381 Loss of supervision BB Burglary Bypass LR Phone Line Restore
RF BC Burglary Cancel LT Phone Line Trouble
122 Silent 383 Sensor tamper
BR Burglary Restore OP Opening Report
123 Audible 384 RF low battery
BT Burglary Trouble / OT Fail to Arm
129 Confirmed panic 393 Fire detector clean me Jamming
131 Perimeter 401 O/C by user BV Burglary Verified PA Panic Alarm
132 Interior 403 Auto arm BZ Missing Supervision QA Emergency Alarm
134 Entry/Exit 406 Cancel CF Forced Closing RN Engineer Reset
137 Tamper/CP 408 Quick arm CI Fail to Close RP Automatic Test
139 Burglary verified 426 Door open event CL Closing Report RX Manual Test
151 Gas alarm 441 Armed home CP Auto Arm RY Exit from Manual Test
154 Flood alarm 454 Fail to close CR Recent Close TA Tamper Alarm
301 AC loss 455 Fail to arm EA Door Open TR Tamper Restore
302 Low system battery 456 Partial arm FA Fire Alarm WA Flood alarm
311 Battery disconnect 459 Recent close event FT Fire Detector Clean WR Flood alarm restore
313 Engineer reset 570 Bypass FJ Fire detector trouble XR Sensor Battery Restore
321 Bell 602 Periodic test report FR Fire Restore XT Sensor Battery
344 RF receiver jam detect 607 Walk test mode Trouble
350 Communication trouble 641 Senior watch trouble GA Gas alarm YR System Battery
Restore
GR Gas alarm restore YT System Battery
Trouble/Disconnection
GT Gas trouble YX Service Required

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 D3. 4/2 Event Codes
Note: The report to central station is on the following zones: First wireless siren - zone 31, second wireless siren - zone
32, GSM - zone 33, first 2-way keypad (MKP-150/151/152/160) - zone 35, second 2-way keypad (MKP-150/151/152/160) -
zone 36.
Alarms
Zone # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1st digit 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E
Restorals
Zone # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1st digit C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E
Supervisory trouble
Zone # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
st
1 digit 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D
Low Battery
Zone # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
st
1 digit 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D
Forced Arming – 8 users
User No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1st digit A A A A A A A A
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Zone Bypass
Zone # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1st digit A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E
Panic / 24 Hours - 8 users
User No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Panic CP Duress
1st digit 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A
Arm HOME and AWAY (Closing)
User No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cancel alarm Recent Close
1st digit E E E E E E E E E E
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C
Disarm (Opening)
User No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1st digit F F F F F F F F
2nd digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Trouble
Event Fuse Fuse Jamming Jamming AC AC CPU Low CPU Low CP
Fail Restore Restore Failure Restore Battery Battery Restore Tamper
1st digit 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
2nd digit C D E F 1 2 3 4 6
Event CP Tamper No Active COMM. & Enter Test Exit Test Auto Test
Restore LINE Restore
1st digit 1 1 1 1 1 1
2nd digit 7 8 A D E F

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 D4. Understanding the Scancom Reporting Protocol Data Format
The SCANCOM data format consists of 13 decimal digits divided Account Channels Channels
into 4 groups, from left to right, as shown at the right side. Code 1-4 5-8
System Status:
Each channel is associated with a specific event as follows: aaaa cccc cccc s no trouble,
1st "C": Fire 5th "C": Alarm cancel test, low battery
2 "C": Personal attack 6th "C": Emergency
nd

3rd "C": Intruder 7th "C": Second alarm The digit in this position conveys
the status of channel 1
The digit in this position conveys
the status of channel 8
th th
4 "C": Open/close 8 "C": Trouble messages Scancom Data Format

APPENDIX E. Programmable Zone Types

E1. Delay Zones the system is armed in the "HOME" mode. People can
therefore stay at home and move about freely, as long as
A delay zone has exit and entry delays set by you in the they do not disturb a PERIMETER zone.
course of programming the system. Warning beeps will Once the system is armed in the AWAY mode (all zones are
sound throughout these delays, unless you choose to protected), interior zones will initiate an alarm if violated.
mute them.
 Exit Delay - The exit delay begins once the user arms the E7. Interior Follower Zones
system. It allows him to leave via interior zones and a "Interior Follower" zone is a zone that is located between
doorway before arming actually takes effect. When the entry/exit zone and the alarm system control panel. This zone
exit delay starts, the buzzer beeps slowly and maintains a is temporarily ignored by the alarm system during entry/exit
slow beeping rate until the last 10 seconds, during which it delay periods, to enable you to walk (without causing an alarm)
beeps rapidly. The PowerMaxExpress has two types of in front of a motion detector that is associated with the Interior
delay zones, for which different delay times may be set. Follower zone, after you enter through an entry zone on the
 Entry Delay - The entry delay begins once the user way to the control panel, or when leaving the protected
enters the protected area via a specific doorway (his premises after system arming.
entry is sensed by a delay zone detector). To avoid an E8. Home/Delay Zones
alarm, he must reach the keypad via interior zones A zone type which functions as a delay zone when the
(which become "follower zones" during the entry delay) system is armed HOME and as a perimeter-follower zone
and disarm the system before the delay expires. When when the system is armed AWAY.
the entry delay starts, the buzzer beeps slowly until the
last 10 seconds, during which it beeps rapidly.
E9. Non-Alarm Zones
A non-alarm zone does not directly participate in the alarm
E2. Emergency Zones system. It can be used for chime or for optional KEY ON-
You can provide incapacitated, sick or elderly people with OFF feature (when enabled).
a miniature single-button transmitter to be carried on the You can define the desired number of non-alarm zones and
neck like a pendant or to be worn on the wrist like a watch. enroll a portable transmitter or a wireless device (detector)
In distress situations, they can press the button on their to this type of zone.
transmitter, causing the PowerMaxExpress to send an E10. Perimeter Zones
emergency call to the central monitoring station or to Perimeter zones rely on detectors designed to protect
private telephones designated by the installer. doors, windows and walls. An immediate alarm is initiated
To make this possible, define the required number of when such a zone is violated by opening the door/window
zones as emergency zones and enroll a portable or by trying to break the wall.
transmitter to each one of these zones. When completed,
ask the master user to distribute these transmitters to their E11. Perimeter Follower Zones
potential users. A non-entry/exit zone, typically a perimeter zone located
on an entry/exit path, that is treated as an entry/exit zone
E3. Fire Zones during an entry/exit time.
E12. Temperature Zone
A fire zone uses smoke detectors and is permanently
active (a fire alarm is triggered regardless of whether the
system is armed or disarmed). Upon detection of smoke, a A temperature zone uses a wireless temperature detector to
pulsating siren sounds immediately and the event is detect both indoor and outdoor temperatures and is
reported via the telephone line. permanently active. The detector monitors room temperature
using an internal sensor. For outdoor or refrigerator
E4. Flood Zone installations, a waterproof temperature probe (optional) is
A flood zone is permanently active (a flood alarm is used. There are a total of four fixed temperature points and
triggered regardless of whether the system is armed or the user can enable one or more temperature points.
disarmed). Upon detection of flood leak, the event is Upon detection of change in temperature a digital
reported via the telephone line. message is transmitted and the event is reported.
E5. Gas Zone E13. 24-Hour Zones
A gas zone is permanently active (a gas alarm is triggered 24 hour zones are mainly used for PANIC buttons, perimeter
regardless of whether the system is armed or disarmed). detectors and anti-tamper protection. They therefore trigger
Upon detection of gas leak, the event is reported via the an alarm in both armed and disarmed states.
telephone line.  24 Hour Zone - Silent. - Upon detection, this zone
E6. Interior Zone initiates a silent alarm, meaning that the sirens do not
function. Instead the PowerMaxExpress dials telephone
Interior zones are zones within the protected premises that numbers and reports the event to central stations and/or
have nothing to do with perimeter protection. Their most to private telephones, as programmed.
important feature is that they allow free movement within
the protected area without initiating an alarm, provided that
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  24 Hour Zone - Audible. - Upon detection, this zone Note: Opening or closing the Guard-box causes the
initiates a siren alarm. The PowerMaxExpress also dials PowerMaxExpress to send notification to the monitoring
telephone numbers and reports the event to central station.
stations and/or to private telephones, as programmed.
E14. Key Zones (Optional) E16. Outdoor Zones
Key zones are zones that can be used for arming and An Outdoor Zone is used mainly for outdoor areas where
disarming the system by MCT-100 and MCT-102 an activated alarm does not indicate intrusion into the
PowerCode transmitters that are enrolled to a zone. In house. When the detector that is assigned to the Outdoor
addition, the alarm system may be armed / disarmed by a Zone detects a disturbance, it triggers an alarm and
keyswitch when connected to wired zones 29 and 30. reports it to private phones, but does not report the alarm
Defining a zone as a KEY ZONE includes the following actions: to the Central Station.
a. The zone should be defined as non-alarm type zone Note: Outdoor / Monitored zones are not part of the
(see par. 4.3). confirmed alarm sequence on UK panels.
b. "Z-KEY ENABLE" should be selected for such a zone Note: If a Tower-20 MCW is installed and the Masking Event
(see par. 4.3). Reported as Tamper option is enabled (DIP switch 4 = ON),
c. According to the zone number, "z. 21-28 enable", "z.29- the PowerMaxExpress identifies the masking event as a
30 enable", or "z. 21-30 enable" should be selected in tamper in all instances.
the DEFINE PANEL menu (see par. 4.4.39).
E15. Guard Zones
A Guard-box is a metal safe (usually) containing the
physical keys needed to enter the building. Following an
alarm, the safe becomes available to a trusted Guard who
can open the Guard-box, obtain the keys and enter the
secured premises. The Guard zone functions like a 24-
hour audible zone, except that following a short time
period after an alarm, the alarm is disabled (to allow
access to the safe by a Guard).

APPENDIX F. PowerMaxExpress Compatible Devices

F1. PowerMaxExpress Compatible separate wireless transmitter. It sends (or does not send)
Detectors a “restored to normal“ message to the alarm system,
Each detector compatible with the PowerMaxExpress depending on the setting of an on-board “DIP” switch. The
system is packed with its own installation instructions. “restore” message informs you, through the control panel’s
Read them carefully and install as indicated. display, whether the door or window is open or closed.
A. PIR Motion Detectors C. MCT-100 Wireless Adapter for Wired Detectors
The wireless passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors used MCT-100 is a PowerCode device used
in the system are of the PowerCode type. The mainly as a wireless adapter for 2 regular
PowerMaxExpress is capable of “learning” each detector’s magnetic switches installed on 2 windows in
identification code and linking it to a specific zone (see the same room. It has two inputs, behaving
par. 4.3 in this Guide). Some units are shown below: 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. MCT-100
D. Wireless Smoke Detector
® MCT-425. A photoelectric smoke
NEXT MCPIR-3000 DISCOVERY
detector equipped with a
K9-85 MCW or K-940 MCW K9-80/MCW PowerCode-type transmitter. If
®
Note: K-940 MCW, Discovery K9-80/MCW and NEXT enrolled to a fire zone, it initiates a
K9-85 MCW are pet immune units. fire alarm upon detection of smoke. MCT-425
In addition to its unique 24-bit identification code, each E. Glass Break Detector MCT-
detector transmits a message, containing status information: 501 An acoustic detector equipped
 The detector is in alarm (or not). with a PowerCode-type transmitter.
 The detector is being tampered with (or not). Since it restores automatically after
 The battery voltage is low (or normal). detection, this unit does not send a
 “This is a supervisory message”. restoral message to the control MCT-501
panel.
If any of these detectors detects motion, it sends out a
message to the alarm control panel. If the system is in the F2. PowerMaxExpress Compatible
armed state, an alarm will be triggered. Transmitters
B. Magnetic Contact Transmitter The PowerMaxExpress system is compatible with multi-
MCT-302 is a PowerCode magnetic- button and single button key-ring and hand-held transmitters
contact transmitter used to detect the that use PowerCode and CodeSecure coding methods.
opening of a door or a window. The alarm
contacts are closed as long as the door or MCT-302
window remains closed.
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 Multi-button PowerCode transmitters transmit the same F. MCT-131 / 101*
code each time the same button is pressed. They can be (N.A. in North America)
used for emergency signaling. They can not be used for Single-button units. The
arming / disarming. MCT-131 (CodeSecure)
CodeSecure transmitters are of the rolling code type - they and the MCT-101
transmit a new code each time the same button is (PowerCode) can be
pressed. This provides a higher security level, especially in enrolled to perform MCT-131 / 101
arming / disarming applications, because the code can not functions as shown. Both
be copied (“grabbed”) by unauthorized people. units look alike.
Following are the basic details of several compatible
G. MCT-211*
transmitters. The possible applications for each push-
button are indicated in each drawing. Water-proof, wrist-worn
Power-Code transmitter.
A. MCT-234 Can be enrolled to perform
‘Keyfob’ transmitter. You emergency or non-alarm
can program the AUX MCT-211
functions.
(auxiliary) button to perform
H. MKP-150/151/152
various tasks, in AWAY DISARM
The MKP-150/151/152
accordance with the user’s
HOME operates using two-way
needs.
encrypted coded
Pressing AWAY and AUX transmission and provides
HOME together for 2 sec.
aural and visual indications.
initiates PANIC alarm.
MCT-234 For each control panel, a
Pressing AWAY for 2 sec.
maximum of two MKP-
initiates Latchkey arming.
150/151/152 keypad
B. MCT-237 devices may be enrolled. AWAY

Two-way CodeSecure 6- DISPLAY The device enables the user

button ‘Keyfob’ transmitter. to arm/disarm the alarm
You can program the AUX DISARM
system, to initiate
(auxiliary) buttons to emergency / fire / panic
STATUS /
perform various tasks, in PARTITION alarms and to turn lighting MKP-150/151/152
AWAY
accordance with the user’s AUX 2 devices on and off.
needs. I. MKP-160
HOME
AUX 1
Pressing AWAY and A 2-way wireless
HOME together for 2 sec. PowerCode touch screen
initiates PANIC alarm. keyprox. Enables most
Pressing AWAY twice MCT-237
common everyday user
within 2 sec. initiates functions and is compatible
Latchkey arming. for use with partitions.
C. MCT-231 / 201* MKP-160
(N.A. in North America)
Single-button pendant J. Contact transmitter
units. The MCT-231 (Code- MCT-320. MCT-320 is a fully
Secure) and the MCT-201 supervised, PowerCode
(PowerCode) can be magnetic contact transmitter, for
enrolled to perform use with PowerCode products.
functions as shown. Both MCT-231 / 201 The transmitter includes a built-
units look alike. in reed switch (that opens upon
removal of a magnet placed
D. MCT-134 / 104* near it). The MCT-320 tamper
(N.A. in North America) switch is activated when the
4-button hand-held units. cover is removed or when the
MCT-134 (CodeSecure) detector is removed from the MCT-320
can replace the MCT-234 wall. A periodic supervision
keyfob. MCT-104 message is transmitted
(PowerCode) can perform automatically. The target
emergency and non- alarm MCT-134 / 104 receiver is thus informed, at
functions. Both units look regular intervals, of the unit’s
alike. active participation in the
E. MCT-132 / 102* system.
(N.A. in North America) 2-
* Not UL listed.
button units. MCT-132
(CodeSecure) can perform
functions as shown. MCT-
102 (PowerCode) can
perform emergency and
non-alarm tasks. Both units MCT-132 / 102
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 F3. PowerMaxExpress Compatible F4. PowerMaxExpress Compatible
WL Siren WL Repeater
The MCS-710 / MCS-720 / The MCX-610 repeater is a mains
MCS-730 / MCS-730 AC (*) powered range extender designed
wireless siren can be to relay digital data between
integrated with the wireless devices and a control
PowerMaxExpress in areas in panel.
MCX-610
which wiring action is difficult
or impossible. The MCS-710 / Industry Canada Declaration
MCS-720 / MCS-730 is a fully This product meets the applicable Industry Canada
supervised, 2-way technical specifications/Le présent materiel est conforme
communication device (it aux specifications techniques appliables d’Industrie
includes a receiver, to receive Canada.
activation commands from the MCS-710 The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the
alarm system, and a maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a
transmitter to periodically telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
transmit its status signal to the consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
alarm system). The MCS-730 requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices
AC is powered by an External does not exceed five/L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
9VAC adaptor and non- (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
rechargeable backup battery. peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La
When an identifiable activation MCS-720 terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une
command is received from the combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule
PowerMaxExpress, the siren condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la
activates its sounder and the sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
flash light (strobe light every The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal
1.5 seconds). equipment is 0.3B.

* Not UL listed.

MCS-730

WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants this product only (the "Product") to the original purchaser only (the “Purchaser”) against However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage arising under this
defective workmanship and materials under normal use of the Product for a period of twelve (12) months from the limited warranty, THE MANUFACTURER'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY (IF ANY) SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE
date of shipment by the Manufacturer. EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, which shall be fixed as liquidated damages and not as a
This Warranty is absolutely conditional upon the Product having been properly installed, maintained and operated penalty, and shall be the complete and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer.
under conditions of normal use in accordance with the Manufacturers recommended installation and operation When accepting the delivery of the Product, the Purchaser agrees to the said conditions of sale and warranty and
instructions. Products which have become defective for any other reason, according to the Manufacturers he recognizes having been informed of.
discretion, such as improper installation, failure to follow recommended installation and operational instructions, Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these
neglect, willful damage, misuse or vandalism, accidental damage, alteration or tampering, or repair by anyone other limitations may not apply under certain circumstances.
than the manufacturer, are not covered by this Warranty. The Manufacturer shall be under no liability whatsoever arising out of the corruption and/or malfunctioning of any
The Manufacturer does not represent that this Product may not be compromised and/or circumvented or that the telecommunication or electronic equipment or any programs.
Product will prevent any death and/or personal injury and/or damage to property resulting from burglary, robbery, The Manufacturers obligations under this Warranty are limited solely to repair and/or replace at the
fire or otherwise, or that the Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection. The Product, properly Manufacturer’s discretion any Product or part thereof that may prove defective. Any repair and/or replacement
installed and maintained, only reduces the risk of such events without warning and it is not a guarantee or insurance shall not extend the original Warranty period. The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for dismantling and/or
that such events will not occur. reinstallation costs. To exercise this Warranty the Product must be returned to the Manufacturer freight pre-paid
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS and insured. All freight and insurance costs are the responsibility of the Purchaser and are not included in this
OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF Warranty.
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO CASE SHALL This warranty shall not be modified, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not authorize any person to
THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES act on its behalf in the modification, variation or extension of this warranty. This warranty shall apply to the
FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, AS AFORESAID. Product only. All products, accessories or attachments of others used in conjunction with the Product, including
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, batteries, shall be covered solely by their own warranty, if any. The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE, INCLUDING LOSS OF damage or loss whatsoever, whether directly, indirectly, incidentally, consequentially or otherwise, caused by the
malfunction of the Product due to products, accessories, or attachments of others, including batteries, used in
USE, PROFITS, REVENUE, OR GOODWILL, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM PURCHASER’S USE
conjunction with the Products. This Warranty is exclusive to the original Purchaser and is not assignable.
OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR FOR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPERTY OR FROM This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect your legal rights. Any provision in this warranty which is
ANY OTHER CAUSE, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH contrary to the Law in the state or country were the Product is supplied shall not apply.
DAMAGE. Warning: The user must follow the Manufacturer’s installation and operational instructions including testing the
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DEATH, PERSONAL AND/OR BODILY INJURY Product and its whole system at least once a week and to take all necessary precautions for his/her safety and
AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR OTHER LOSS WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, the protection of his/her property.
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, BASED ON A CLAIM THAT THE PRODUCT FAILED TO FUNCTION. 1/08

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VISONIC LTD. 2012 POWERMAXEXPRESS PARTITION II v17 Installer Guide D-303973 Rev. 0 (5/12)

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