Wireless Alarm System Tips

1/ Installing the Wireless Control Panel:

# Choose a secure location close to a phone and power point that is centrally located in the property.

# If you can't install the panel close to a phone socket, we also sell extension cords (see accessories).

# Peel off the protective cover on the adhesive velcro strips that are fitted on the back of the panel and carefully locate the panel over the spot it is to be installed. Don't let the strips contact the wall until you are satisfied it is level and straight. Hold your fingers behind the panel as a buffer and then slowly lower the panel on to the wall. Push firmly all round. Do not attempt to remove the panel from the wall for 24hrs, until the adhesive has had time to set.

The Visonic wireless panels are equipped with the most up to date “Spatial Diversity” receiver available in a wireless security system, but for maximum performance try to mount it at least 200mm away from electrical interferences such as fridges, switchboards, telephone systems etc.

The PowerMax Pro is just as at home in a commercial environment too. It has the ability to cover even the largest of factories, with a clear line-of-sight range of around 500m. With the addition of repeaters, the system can easly be extended up to 5 – 8 kilometres!

2/ Installing Wireless PIR Detectors:

# Always install PIR movement detectors in the corner of a room or hall, at approximately 2.4m

# Always aim detectors into the room (away from windows).

# Never aim a detector at an open fire place or heater.

# Always Try to aim the detector so that the anticipated direction of movement is across the detectors field of view.

PIR stands for “Passive Infrared Receiver” and it is designed to detect rapid infrared changes within its field of view, like that normally associated with “body heat”. Quality detectors offer a 90° angle of view, and are best mounted in the corner of a room at approximately 2.4m. PIR detectors can’t actually “see” through windows, but they can see the glass heating up and cooling down, so if possible mount the detector so that it is looking into the room being protected with its back in the corner. Avoid the temptation of mounting it in the middle of a wall or room, as this will leave large unprotected areas on either side. The Next K9-85 MCW detector is pet friendly to about 28kg. The 3.6v Lithium battery should last for 3-5 years before needing replacement.

3/ Installing Wireless Door / Window Transmitters:

The MCT-302 door/window transmitter is designed to detect the separation of two objects. Mount the main transmitter on the inside of the door frame , and the magnet on the door itself. Try to get the magnet as close as possible to the transmitter. There is a small triangular mark on one side of the transmitter, this is where the middle of the magnet should be located. The same goes for a window. Wherever possible mount the transmitter on the non-moving part of the opening.

It can just as easily be used on a cupboard, a gun case, a shed door, a boat, or even a car (within the panels range). Worried about your prized motorbike being stolen? Easy, just mount the transmitter on an adjacent wall and run a wire through the frame. Bingo! Any attempt to move your bike and the alarm is raised. Every unit is actually two transmitters in one. The external magnet and an internal hard wired contact. The 3.6v Lithium battery should last for 3-5 years before needing replacement.

4/ Installing Wireless Smoke Detectors:

A wise addition to any alarm system is one or two MCT-425 wireless smoke detectors. Although you may already have some stand alone smoke detectors in the house (or rather you should), adding wireless smoke detectors connected to an alarm system not only provides an additional level of fire protection when you are home, but also when you’re not. If connected to the phone line or with the addition of a Cell Phone GSM module, the system will report a fire to you no matter where you are. Locate the smoke detector on the ceiling at least 200mm away from walls and outside bedrooms and living areas. The 9v Battery should last for 1-2 years before needing replacement.

5/ Installing Wireless Glass Break Detectors:

Glass Break detectors do just that. Detect breaking glass. They are usually used in locations where the only way to enter a selected area, is by breaking glass. Typically, the front of a shop. They can be used in addition to other forms of detection.The MCT-501 detector can be ceiling or wall mounted, but try to point the inbuilt microphone towards the glassed area if possible. The 3.6v Lithium battery should last for 3-5 years before needing replacement.

6/ Installing Wireless Repeaters:

The WRP-600 is a wireless repeater that extends the communication range of wireless devices. It is designed for applications where the distance between the transmitters and the target receiver is beyond the transmission range. If the distance is too large to be covered with one wireless repeater, several repeaters (up to 16 maximum) may be added along the communication path between the transmitters and the receiver. This is an “intelligent” device in that each wireless repeater will only listen for transmitters and higher numbered repeaters within its range. Therefore avoiding transmission loops occurring. Perfect, for large factories with multiple adjacent buildings needing protection, or farming applications for monitoring gates and sheds. Mounting height is not critical to the repeaters operation, but the higher the better. Because the wireless repeater is doing so much work constantly listening and relaying messages between detectors and the panel, it will require a 12vdc plug pack to run. However, in the event of a complete power failure, each wireless repeater has a 9v backup battery to keep it operating. Battery replacement is only required if there have been mutipule blackouts over a prolonged period. The panel advises you when a bettery needs replacing.

7/ Installing Internal Wireless Sirens:

Wherever possible mount the internal wireless siren as centrally and as high as possible. With an expected battery life of around 3 years, you won’t be needing to get to it too often. Internal sirens, although not critical to the effect operation of an alarm system, give that extra feeling of urgency to the intruder vacating the premises immediately. The 3.6v Lithium battery should last for 3-5 years before needing replacement.

8/ Installing the External Wireless Siren: