MCX-610
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Wireless Repeater for PowerCode Communications - Installation Instructions
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Repetidor Inalámbrico para Comunicaciones PowerCode
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1. INTRODUCTION
The MCX-610 is a range extender designed to relay digital data
between wireless devices and a control panel. Repeater links are
required when the control panel is beyond the range of at least some
of the devices and is therefore incapable of receiving transmissions
directly (see Figure 1).
Devices whose message transmissions need to be repeated by the
repeater must be enrolled to the repeater and to the control panel.
Features
• Supports 1way and 2way ∗ keyfob and detector devices
• Mains powered
• 36 hours backup battery (rechargeable)
• Front and back tamper protected
• Enrolment and test buttons
• Diagnostic of installation performance
• AC power fail indication (green LED)
• Activity (RF) indication (blue LED)
• Compatible
with
PowerMaxExpress
PowerMaxPro, PowerMax+ and PowerMax1 versions
• Indoor environment
Note: MCX-610 does not support wireless sirens and repeater chains.
Smoke detector
Motion detector
Door or window
open/close detector
Keyfob
Two-way
Keyfob
Figure 1 - Repeater Configuration
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Band (MHz):
Europe: 868.95 and 433.92
USA & canada: 315
Antenna: Diversity antenna
Enrolled devices: Up to 50 devices may be enrolled to the repeater.
Communication Protocol: PowerCode
AC Power Supply: AC to AC adaptor.
120 VAC, 60 Hz / 9 VAC, 0.35 A min. (in the U.S.A.)
230 VAC, 50 Hz / 9 VAC, 0.35 A min.
For Europe: Unit shall be powered by 9VAC only by suitably rated
(min. 0.35A rated output, 49°C permitted ambient) SELV (safety
extra low voltage) Limited Power Source (LPS) AC/AC transformer.
Backup Battery: 4.8-Volt 1300 mAh NiMH rechargeable.
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Current drain at 5.7 VDC: 90 mA
Battery Backup Duration (with fully charged 1300 mA/h battery) 36
hours:
LED indicator: Green LED lights when AC power on. Blue LED lights
during transmission.
Supervision:
A
periodic
automatically once every 15 minutes at 433.92 and 868.95 MHz and
once every hour at 315 MHz.
∗
The
MCT-237 2way keyfob is supported by MCX-610 starting
from MCT-27 partition version and above.
D-302722
PowerMaxComplete
POWERMAX
MCX-610
CONTROL PANEL
supervision
message
is
transmitted
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Instrucciones de Instalación
Complies with Standards:
Europe CE: EN 300220, EN 301489, EN 50130-4, EN 60950
USA: CFR 47 part 15,
Canada: RSS 210
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F).
Dimensions (H x W x D): 161x161x50mm (6-7/16 x 6-7/16 x 1-3/4 in)
Weight: (with battery): 470g (16.5 oz.)
3. FUNCTION
3.1 Service Messages
In addition to repeating messages of enrolled devices, the MCX-610
generates the following event codes automatically:
•
•
•
Low Battery
Tamper
Supervision.
3.2 Indications
Green LED: lights when AC power is available
Blue LED: lights during transmission
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Repeater's Location Selection
A. Install the repeater where good communication is assured with the
PowerMax panel or alternative target receiver and with the
transmitters deployed in the repeater's coverage area
B. Make sure the repeater is mounted as high as possible above the
floor and well away from metal chimneys, large metal cabinets,
metal doors and reinforced concrete walls, all of which may
reduce the communication range.
C. Make sure that the location you have selected is near an electrical
outlet.
D. Mount the repeater in the selected location as shown in Figure 3.
4.2 Battery Pack Insertion
Note: The rechargeable backup battery must be connected before
connecting to AC mains power.
If the backup battery is not connected or if a low battery condition exists
when the cover is opened the repeater will beep every 10 seconds.
Note: Battery replacement should be done by a service man.
BATTERY PACK
CONNECTOR
TURN & PUSH
BATTERY
BATTERY CABLE
BATTERY
Figure 2 - Battery Pack Insertion
AC ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
CONNECT THE WIRES
OF THE AC ADAPTER
TO THE TERMINAL BLOCK
TEST BUTTON
ENROLL BUTTON
AC CONNECTOR
TERMINAL BLOCK
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