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Powermax
If you need a class 5 system supporting up to 30 devices with a hardwired input, built - in auto dialler, X10 home remote control feature, message centre, voice prompts, audio verification, sequential verification, small neat devices with batteries lasting for years and Pet Friendly devices then you need this professional Visonic Powermax system. It is so new that our helpful hints is to be compiled based upon peoples experiences but since its introduction in March it is proving a big success. To find manuals and technical information on Powermax go to Download Here you will find pdf documents including external sounder wiring to Powermax system. If you are not concerned with the tamper wiring then only 4 wires are required or 6 if using the tamper circuit via dry contact loop relay inside the siren box. Please ensure you read the instructions supplied carefully as to installation as there is a link to cut to remove the sounder from Test Mode and a link to add to ensure battery back-up is utilised. As most by-laws permit an alarm to sound a maximum of 20 minutes then the option selected internally within the sounder will never allow the siren/strobe to alarm longer then 20 mins. regardless of settings in the Powermax set-up. This is probably a good idea to invoke as it will guarantee that in the event of catastrophic failure of the control panel or wiring your neighbours won't have to bear the deafening noise for your entire weekend trip away! (fortunately this has never had with any of our systems but we know it has happened to others) Powermax to Elmdene Starlight 2000 connections. Hint. Use our alarm wire or similar with same colours to make things easier. Sounder connections: Terminal 2
Positive Hold Off Supply + H Red
Note: Cut white engineers test link white wire inside wall siren after completing all installation and tests. Control Panel connections using inbuilt batteries and standard charger: Minimum wiring -ve Zone 30 input
Black
Add for extra tamper protection (should always be used when the wall siren is fitted at low level or other vulnerable locations) Zone 30 input +ve
Green
Note for this tamper protection to work you must take out the end of line 2K2 resistor inside Powermax normally strapped across the zone 30 terminals and connect it in series with either the green OR yellow wire using a piece of terminal block connector. The siren when closed up and secure on the wall will provide a short circuit or closed contact between these wires but the Powermax will "see" the 2K2 resistance because its wired in series. If the cover is forced open the tamper loop will open and the Powermax will treat this as a zone 30 alarm and the siren will activate. A few have commented on the Powermax only supplying 9.6 volts to the wall siren when it normally requires 12 volts. The internal regulator in the Powermax restrict the voltage due to the rechargeable AA cells employed (to reduce space) and of course during mains fail condition the system can't support more then this voltage derived from these batteries. The answer is the wall siren has two 6 volt batteries of its own inside which charge in parallel so anything more then 7.2 volts will work perfectly and charge the cells. When the siren receives an alarm command the batteries switch in series to provide the full 12 volt power required to run the siren. The strobe on the other hand derives its power direct from the control panel and recently we have noticed that there are individual differences between the Starlight 2000's which either works ok at 9.6 volts albeit fairly slow flashes to no flashes at all. The only answer here is to purchase the high capacity 12 volt battery backed supply which is now available from our online catalogue under the starlight 2000 sounder item. The new optional 12 volt power supply box which contains a mains operating charging circuit and a 2.1 Amp hour battery which will provide mains fail backup for at least 24 hours and will ensure that the Starlight strobe operates and charges correctly. When this high capacity backup power supply box is used the original PSU supplied in the powermax kit is not required as the system then operates from this instead. Simply mount this new power supply near or remotely from the Powermax control panel and wire into the power input connections on the rear of the Powermax. Finally, ensure the positive and negative constant charge feeds to the starlight 2000 sounder are connected to this new supply directly to ensure good 12 volt operation and the only remaining connection is the negative sounder/siren trigger wire which of course still comes from the Powermax controller. (plus tamper loop wiring if required) Control Panel connections using new
external mains battery backed up supply:
Minimum wiring -ve DC input (from
PSU)
Black
Add for extra tamper protection (should always be used when the wall siren is fitted at low level or other vulnerable locations) Zone 30 input +ve
Green
Recent feedback from customers
have shown that without this item the standby life in the event of
mains fail may only be some 5 or 6 hours and the Starlight 2000 strobes
may flash very slowly or not at all even under normal mains power conditions.
However, the sounder itself WILL always works as intended. If you are not
too concerned by these limitations then of course there is no need to purchase
this item.
Remember
the basic Powermax system package is a "get you going" package that is
still packed with great features but its range of options and features
are expandable with optional devices and modules to suit individuals requirements.
Go to Download
to get pdf diagram for sounder connections.
The Powermax X10 control interface and devices are now available in our catalogue. Due to different world-wide mains voltages, the UK revised transformer power pack in the Powermax kits may come with a moulded 3.5mm socket. It was a 12 volt AC transformer in first batch of systems but now is a slim line 12 V DC output and 90 to 250 volt AC input 45/55 Hz (switch mode). This is very nice as it means the system can work on world-wide supplies subject only to local frequency regulations from the wireless devices. The 12 volt plug needs to be cut off and the ends stripped back for connection to the power input on the rear terminal block of the Powermax control. Because its now DC there is a need to check the polarity. One wire has a indicator line on it. Just make sure you connect to the correct terminal block on rear of the Powermax. If you get this wrong way around on AC version then there is no problem at all but on DC version the power OK led won't light up on the front of the Powermax even though the system will function. (no damage will occur as there are diodes inside Powermax) Never attempt to connect the Powermax direct to the mains without using the supplied transformer power pack to reduce the voltage. If you do then there will be a very bright flash and bang and you may not survive to tell the tale. But if you're fortunate to survive, your Powermax system will be destroyed along with the warranty! For a professional installation the mains flex to the transformer power pack should be connected directly into an un-switched but fused spur with a 3 amp fuse. Don't leave the 13 Amp fuse in the spur. Alternatively you can add a regular plug (with a 3 amp fuse) and just plug it in but of course someone might inadvertently unplug it or switch it off. Hint Update! When installing the Powermax and you keep getting a line fault come up it is checking to listen for a dialling tone. This option seems to be set to active from factory settings. If you are not using a telephone connection make sure you disable this setting in control options. When the system has only been powered up for a while and you still get "memory batteries low" fault make sure you have set the internal link near internal AA batteries to the "rechargeable" setting when using the supplied nicads. Also some internal faults require the system to be briefly armed and disarmed before they will clear. Safety First! Always seek the help of an electrician if you are in any doubt. Check back here for useful tips soon. |
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