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Visonic POWERMAX Wireless Security System

Visonic POWERMAX Wireless Security System
Manufacturer:  Visonic  SKU:  POWERMAX
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  Visonic POWERMAX+ Powermax Plus Wireless Home Security System
Price:  $195.95
 
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A full-featured wireless home security system that combines the most popular security features in one convenient and affordable package! This system offers all the bells and whistles you need to effectively protect your home from burglars. Plus, because it uses advanced wireless transmission technology, the Powermax system can be installed with minimum effort, without strewing cables throughout your home!

PowerMax(R) is designed to integrate all the systems in today's smart home or smart office into a single easily managed solution. Sophisticated proprietary technology makes PowerMax(R) the management solution of choice for a wide variety of environments - including areas where the elderly, children and pets are normally present.

PowerMax(R) users can control their entire home or office environment - security, air-conditioning, appliances, lighting - through an easy-to-use keypad or any remote touch-tone or cellular phone. The commands are intuitively learned and easily recalled, thanks to a unique graphic user interface with audible prompts in a choice of 22 languages.

This wireless security, control and home automation system protects as many as 30 zones, with virtually any combination of Visonic equipment. It supports an exceptionally wide range of detection devices, including wireless passive infrared (PIR) and pet-immune motion detectors, glass-break, gas, smoke and flood detectors, and door/window magnetic contacts.

In case an event is detected, PowerMax(R) automatically issues a report to the monitoring station, simultaneously transmitting digital and voice alerts to pre-programmed private telephones and/or pagers. Two-way voice communication can be initiated, enabling remote homeowners to assist any child or elderly resident.

All this functionality is packed into a single wireless solution, which is as easy to deploy as it is to operate. A PowerMax(R) wireless system is installed in just a few hours, requiring no cumbersome installation.

Unique high performance features, simple installation within less than one hour and ultimate intuitive ease-of-use make PowerMax(R) the industry's outstanding home management solution.

PowerMax(R) Features

  • 30 individually-named zones: Each protected zone is identified not only by number but also by name (ask your installer to assign appropriate names to your zones).
  • Multiple arming modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAYINSTANT, HOME-INSTANT and LATCHKEY.
  • Liquid crystal display (LCD): Plain-language status information and prompts are displayed on the front panel in large, clear letters.
  • Real-time clock: The present time is visible on the right side of the display.
  • Various reporting destinations: Events are reported automatically to central monitoring stations, private telephones of your choice and even to a pager.
  • Selective reporting: Your installer can determine what type of event will be reported to which destination.
  • Latchkey mode: An automatic "Latchkey" message is sent to chosen telephones if the system is disarmed by a "latchkey" user (a junior family member, for instance).
  • Spoken announcements and instructions: Statusdependent, pre-recorded verbal messages are heard over the built-in loudspeaker.
  • Message exchange: Before leaving the premises, you may record a short verbal message for other users of the system who may arrive later. Upon arrival, you can listen to verbal messages left by others for you.
  • Keypad and wireless control: Full control from the keypad; major functions can be carried out by pressing buttons on hand-held miniature transmitters.
  • Access from remote telephones: You may access the PowerMax from a remote telephone and Arm/Disarm it or receive system status information.
  • Numerical keys serve as function keys: In the disarmed state, numerical keys are used to control various system functions. A simple icon on each key identifies the task of that key.
  • Electrical device control: Lights and electrical appliances can be controlled if optional X-10 modules are used. The electrical cabling network of the building carries the control signals. Your installer will determine the control means in accordance with your needs.
  • PGM remote control: Gate control mechanisms, courtesy lights and various other devices can be switched on and off via a special PGM (programmable) output. Your installer will determine the control means, in accordance with your needs.
  • Data Retrieval: You can get status information, trouble information and review memorized alarm events - visually and verbally.
  • Looking after elderly, physically handicapped and inform individuals: The system can be programmed to monitor activity within the protected area and send out an alert message if the person under surveillance remains still for too long.
  • Distress calls: Miniature pushbutton transmitters dealt out to specific individuals may be used for sending emergency calls for help.
  • Disarming under duress: If a user is forcibly compelled to disarm the system, he can use a special code that disarms the system apparently as usual, but sends a silent alarm to the central station.
  • System supervision: All wireless detectors within the protected site send periodic supervision messages. If such a message is overdue, the PowerMax displays an ‘inactivity' trouble message. Your installer can disable this feature if so desired.
  • Battery supervision: You do not have to worry about ‘dead' batteries. The PowerMax displays a ‘Low Battery' message whenever a battery in a wireless device is found to be near the end of its useful life.
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1. Anonymous User on 7/15/2010, said:

First and foremost the tech support from these guys are second to none. I needed help on some minor issues and these guys were never too busy to help, and I never felt like they were in a hurry to get me off the phone. As far as the unit itself, wonderful! Simple to use. Please read and understand what you are about to do. Walk through your home, list the sensors you will be installing and what their function will be. This was something I didn`t really think about before I began my install. This was the only difficult part. After you understand what it is your doing, its really quite simple. #1 Great product. #2 Great price. #3 The best tech support you could ask for. Best to all these guy, keep up the great work. Regards, B Olsen

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2. Bill on 1/9/2009, said:

I have had this system for about 4 years. This is a great system. It works great and is easy to operate and fairly easy to install. I called tech support with a couple of questions about the system and they were very helpful. They know the system inside and out. I love the fact that you don't have to run wires to each sensor and the system has a great range and picks up the sensors flawlessly at long distances. The price is great. I would highly recommend this system to anyone.

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3. Charlene on 10/22/2007, said:

I've had the PowerMax wireless system and the monitoring over 3 years--I love both and recommend them to all my friends and family!! I purchased the system and the monitoring while I lived in an apartment complex--after clearing it with management. I installed using the manuals--not a problem, even for a single gal. I moved this system when I purchased a house and added sensors without a problem. I've replaced 3 batteries--they can be found anywhere large displays of batteries are sold. The only false alarms were caused by my forgetting to turn it off before walking onto the patio and by the apartment management staff entering without notice. If you don't turn it off quick enough, alarm company calls immediately, they've even made courtesy calls to let me know the system was relaying power-failure alerts when the power to the neighborhood was turned off for repair.

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Zones 29 wireless, 1 hardwired (zone 30).
Zone Types Interior, perimeter, delay 1, delay 2, follower-perimeter, 24 hours - audible, 24 hours - silent, fire, non-alarm and emergency.
User Codes 8 codes, 4 digits each.
Control Facilities - Integral keypad
- PowerCode™/Code-Secure™ handheld transmitters
- Remote telephone
- Local or remote computer.
Display Single line, back-lit 16-character LCD and 4 LED indicators. Arming Modes: AWAY, HOME, AWAY-INSTANT HOME-INSTANT, LATCHKEY, FORCED
Alarm Types Silent alarm, siren alarm or sounder (internal) alarm, in accordance with zone attributes.
Siren Timeout Programmable (4 minutes by default)
Internal Sounder at least 85 dBA at 3 m (10 ft )
Supervision Programmable time frame for inactivity alert
Data Retrieval Status, alarm memory, trouble, event log
Operating Frequencies 315 MHz, or other UHF channels per local requirement
Receiver Type Superheterodyne, fixed frequency
Receiver Range 150 m (500 ft ) in open space
Coding PowerCode™ and/or Code-Secure™
Power Supply Plug-in transformer. 120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA (12 VA)
Current Drain Approx. 95 mA standby, 500 mA at full load and in alarm sounder
Output Current Supply Internal 30 mA max. External: 130 mA max. PGM (auxiliary) Outputs
Current Sinking 100 mA max
Fuse Ratings 1A for battery protection; 0.5 A for siren/sounder.Backup Battery (provides power for at least 4 hours) Option 1 - 9 V, six alkaline AA cells, 1.8 Ah Option 2 - 7.2 V, six nickel-cadmium rechargeable AA cells, 650 mA/h
Battery Test Once every 24 hours, and once per hour during AC power loss
Communication Report Destinations 2 central stations, 4 private telephones, 1 pager
Built-in Modem 300 baud, Bell 203 protocol Data Transfer to Local Computer: Via RS-232 serial port
Operating Temperature 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Storage Temp -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) :
Humidity 90% relative humidity @ 30°C ( 86°F)
Size 250 x 190 x 44 mm (9-13/16 x 7-1/2 x 1-3/4 in.) Weight: 907 g (2 lbs ) less batteries
Color Ivory and charcoal gray
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