Installation manual
3) (Optional) Connect the Powermax to the telephone 
line
 via terminals 2 & 5 on the BT socket, and the “Line” terminals 
on Powermax. Alternatively, if you have a standard plug-in phone 
lead remove the clear plastic (RJ11) plug and use the centre two 
cores of the cable to connect to the line terminals (there is no 
difference which way around these are connected). 
If  Broadband  (ADSL)  is  enabled on  the premises  phone  L
line then you will need to t a lter. Available from most 
wholesalers.
4) Power-up the PowerMax by connecting the battery rst, 
which ts in to the compartment on the main panel, then connect 
the lead from the transformer to the 9VAC terminals.
The backup battery may take an hour to reach full capacity,  L
during this period the panel will report “CPU Low Battery”.
Depending the status of the panel and  accessories the  L
display will  show  [READY –  MEMORY]  or [NOT READY  – 
MEMORY]. At any time you can press the status button on 
the keyfob, or repeatedly press
to nd out the faults/
memory conditions that are outstanding.
5) Before you Install the Accessories we recommend that you 
carry out a diagnostic check which is in section 7 of this guide. 
Each device is labelled with its zone number. Make sure you note 
this before installing.
Additionally each sensor supplied in this kit is pre- programmed 
for the following:
Zone 1 - Front Door Contact. ‘Delay 1’ to start the Entry timer
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Zone 2  -  Hall  PIR.  ‘Perimeter Follow’  to  allow user  to  walk 
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through during entry time to disarm
Zone 3 - Living Room PIR ‘Perimeter’ which will trigger the 
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alarm once armed
Zone 4 - Upstairs PIR ‘Interior’ which will only trigger when 
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armed in the Away mode
PIR motion sensors should be sited to ensure that they do not 
face into direct sunlight, windows, strong sources of heat and cold 
(i.e. heaters, radiators, cold drafts or ventilators). They should also 
be mounted at the correct 
height  (between  1.8  – 
2.4m) in a position, for 
PET  sensors,  away  from 
stairs  and  that  does  not 
allow  animals  to  move 
within 1m of the device.
To  install,  remove  the  cover,  unclip  the PCB,  drill  and  t  in  to 
position being careful not to over tighten the screw and distort 
the backplate. Then ret the PCB in to the back plate ensuring the 
back tamper switch sits on to the metal spring.
Wireless  PIR’s have a two minute sleep  timer to save  L
battery life – On initial power up the unit will go through a 
self test (LED ashing) then enter a walk test mode. If the 
PIR has gone into sleep mode make each room vacant for 
two minutes or open and close the lid before carrying out 
the walk test.
MCT-320 Door Contact has a built in reed switch, for use with the 
magnet supplied.
To  install  the  main  transmitter  to  the  door  or  window  frame, 
ensuring that the curved edge is facing the opening section. The 
magnet should be installed on the opening section no more than 
5mm from the transmitter. 
If the gap between the MCT-320 and magnet is to great use  L
the 7mm plastic spacer, provided within the kit, to increase 
the height of the magnet.
MCS-730 Wireless Siren is installed using the four xing screws 
provided.  Note  the  fth 
screw  should  be  tted  for 
the back tamper (EN50131 
Grade 2 installations) using  
the xing point in the centre 
below the peizo siren. The 
MCS-730 can be tted with 
a second battery for extended life and  also has a  comfort LED 
which can be enabled/disabled via the jumper link in the battery 
compartment. See MCS-730 manual for more information.
Important – The panel selector link inside the MCS battery  L
compartment must be in the PM+ position.
Note up to two MCS sirens can be tted to the PowerMax.  L
Enrol additional devices by rstly removing from their packaging 
and opening  the cases  near the Powermax. Then, whilst in 
installer mode (see section 1 Accessing the Installer mode) press
until ‘Enrolling’ is shown, press
then:-
For PIR Movement sensors, Door Contact, Glassbreaks, hand held 
panic buttons etc :-
Press
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until [Enrol Sensors] is show on the screen. Press 
. At [Set Sensitivity] press
, then
again. 
Press
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until you get to the next available zone (as default 
this will be zone 5) which will be indicated by having no black 
marker on the right of the screen.
Press
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. ‘Transmit now’ will be on screen.
Add the battery supplied to the sensor you wish to enrol to 
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this zone.
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