User's Manual

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MCS-700
Wireless Siren
Installation Instructions
1. INTRODUCTION
The MCS-700 is an indoor or outdoor wireless siren designed for
installation in areas in which wiring action is difficult or
impossible.
The siren communicates with the PowerMax+ wireless alarm
control system. When an identified activation command is received
from the alarm system, the siren activates its sounder, activates its
flash light (strobe light, every 1.5 seconds) and acknowledges its
activation to the PowerMax+.
The MCS-700 and the alarm control system should be located in
the same house.
MCS-700 Features
• Designed for indoor or outdoor use
The siren has double plastic cover for extra protection against
rain and sun.
• Distinguishable siren fire and burglar alarms
Fire alarm: Alternating on/off alarm sound.
Burglary alarm: Continuous high/low tone sweep.
Note: The siren is activated for a predefined "Bell Time" (refer to
PowerMax+ programming guide, par. 4.4) according to local
authorities requirements. After this period, the siren sound stops.
• Squawk indications
High, mid or low siren squawk (beep) sounds can be used to
indicate PowerMax+ arming (1 squawk) and disarming (2
squawks) by a keyfob (see PowerMax+ user's guide par. 7.13).
• Strobe light
When an identified activation command is received from the
alarm system, the siren light flashes (every 1.5 seconds) until
the PowerMax+ is disarmed. When AC power fails (the siren
uses its backup battery) the strobe light is disabled. The siren
can be purchased with red, blue, amber or transparent lens,
according to the desired strobe light color.
• AC Power indication LED
When there is AC power supply, the red LED lights. When the
siren uses its backup battery, the LED does not light.
• Triple Tamper protection
3 tamper switches are included; one on side cover, second touching
the mounting surface and third attached to the closure screw.
• Rechargeable Ni-Mh backup battery
Enables backup period of 12 hours (standby) / 15 min. (alarm),
if small battery pack is used (supplied with the product), or 24
hours (standby) / 15 min. (alarm), if an optional large battery
pack is used (2 small battery packs in parallel).
Typical Initial charging time is 24 hours.
When the battery voltage is low, low battery message is sent
to the PowerMax+.
Figure 1 - External View
• 2-way full supervision
The siren is fully supervised, 2-way communication device. It
includes a receiver, to receive activation commands from the
alarm system, and a transmitter, to periodically transmit its
status signal to the alarm system.
The transmitted signal strength can be measured during the
installation (refer to PowerMax+ programming guide, section
9 – Diagnostic Test).
• Self-test feature
Upon pressing the MCS-700 self test switch for 3 seconds,
the siren functional check is performed (low level sounds and
strobe light indicate that that siren is serviceable).
Wireless
siren
Hard wired detector
Emergency pendant
transmitter
Smoke detector
Universal perimeter
protection detector
Door or window
open/close detector
Motion detector
Remote commander
POWERMAX+
CONTROL
PANEL
Figure 2- Integration with the Alarm System
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Siren Type: Piezo, 98dB SPL @ 1m, 1.8-2.3 kHz, sweep
frequency 7Hz
Power Supply: Indoor, limited power source, plug-in transformer
(supplied with the siren):
120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA (in the U.S.A.), or 230
VAC, 50 Hz / 9 VAC, 700 mA.
Backup Battery:
Ni-Metal, 7.2V, 250mAh (small battery pack, supplied with the
siren) or 500 mAh (optional large battery pack)
Current Consumption:
13 mA ± 10% (standby), 370 mA ± 10% (operation)
Compliance with Standards:
EN 50131-1 (class 2), ETSI EN 300 220, FCC Part 15, IP55
Operating Frequency (MHz): 315, 433.92, 868.95, or 869.2625.
Receiver and Transmitter ID Type: 24-bit
Strobe Output: Pulsed @ 1.5 sec.
Dimensions (LxWxD): 30 x 19 x 7 cm (11-13/16 x 7-1/2 x 2-3/4 in)
Color: White (with red, blue, amber or transparent lens)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)