Versatile new control panel from COMSEC

May 2000 Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Visonic has launched the technologically advanced PowerMax wireless control panel. Available locally through COMSEC Technologies, PowerMax is a new type of wireless security system with the full range of features to suit any residential and many commercial applications.

PowerMax's elegant console design houses a sophisticated 30-zone integrated security/fire/ automation system with built-in control panel, keypad, graphic LCD display, 85 dB sounder, speaker and microphone, all in one package. The speaker enables a host of digital audio features including voice prompt operator instructions, message centre record and playback as well as two-way voice monitoring.

PowerMax also introduces a new level of communications performance with pager formats and the option to deliver audio messages to private telephone numbers (in addition to signals to the monitoring station). Upload/download programming is a snap through direct RS232 transfer or remotely via modem.

Key features include:

* Command first intuitive system operation.

* 29 PowerCode wireless zones, plus one wired zone.

* Complete built-in communications package.

* Complete built-in audio package.

* Large back-lit LCD display.

* Internal 85 dB sounder.

* X-10 powerline carrier control.

* One PGM output, two siren outputs.

* Rechargeable battery back-up.

* Eight user codes.

* Up to eight encrypted keyfobs.

* 100 event log.

* RS232 programming port.

For details contact COMSEC on tel: (011) 466 2300.





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