MCR-308, MCR-308T, MCR-308T RL
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1. WIRING KNOCKOUT DIVERSITY ANTENNAS RF RECEIVER CLEAR JUMPER 1 OF 4 PROGRAM s MING a 1 Visonic tid SWITCHES RIRN i ie pil EY Ss SE YELLOW Er z LED MOUNTING AS oe RED LED 1 OF 2 aS NI S EN FA aie a BUZZER Ter imei ray AEA nt st TAMPER SWITCH WIRING HOLES OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK Figure 3C MCR 308TRL with Cover Removed 2 SPECIFICATIONS RF SECTION Front End Module Superheterodyne UHF receiver Operating Frequency MHz 315 433 92 868 95 or other UHF channel per local requirements in country of use DATA PROCESSING SECTION ID codes Over 16 000 000 possible 24 bit combinations Total Message Length 36 bits 66 bits for code secure devices ID Learning Capacity 112 different ID codes Expander Bus 4 wires 12V DATA and COMMON ELECTRICAL DATA Zone Outputs 4 up to 100 mA each open collector type Status outputs 4 up to 100 mA each open collector type Output No 1 modes Pulsed 2 seconds or toggle selected with DIP switch 3 PROGRAMMING 3 1 Helpful Hints A learning session is required to let the MCR 308 learn the ID codes of individual wireless transmitters and link each transmitter to a specific output up to 4 transmitters per output In addition it is necessary to register in the receiver s memory the ID2. code of any MCX 8 expander used in the system If these codes are not learned the expanders will not function The quickest way to conduct a learning session is on a work bench with every transmitter you need within reach and where you may observe the receiver s indicator LEDs and listen to the buzzer 3 2 Initial Steps A Remove the screw that secures the cover to the base and remove the cover as shown in Figure 4 YELLOW LED RED LED Note A sticker with a copy of the Output Selection Chart is attached to the inner side of the cover Figure 4 Removing the Top Cover Some variants use a semi rigid vertical antenna that extends out of the housing Other variants use an internal wire antenna 1 6 LED Tasks in Normal Operation The MCR 308 has two LED indicators e SIGNAL indicator red e TROUBLE indicator yellow SIGNAL indicator This LED lights steadily for 2 seconds upon reception of a valid message If noise or unrecognizable RF signal are received the LED flickers TROUBLE indicator This LED is extinguished while all is well but lights steadily for as long as the TAMPER LOW BATTERY and INACTIVITY outputs are activated The trouble indicator will remain lighted until all trouble is cleared restore attendance messages arrive from all trouble sources To find out which zone is in trouble see Para 4 6 Note Both indicators have other functions during a learning session see Paragraphs
3. will revert to its original state only upon reception of a restoral message from the alarming sub zone or from all alarming sub zones in case of multiple alarms 5 2 The Effect of Transmitter Type on the Inactivity INACT Output The PowerCode system allows the MCR 308 to make a distinction between supervised and non supervised transmitters e The YELLOW trouble LED of the MCR 308 illuminates e The relevant trouble output of MCR 308 is activated identifying the type of trouble To find out which zone or zones are in trouble follow these three simple steps A Verify that the alarm atl mine ae SEs a system is disarmed O B Use a jumper wire to a O short the ARM terminal Ylva Nk Bo to ground to the 12 V MCR 308 terminal i C Check the zone outputs AOS of the MCR 308 and of bobodo bg the expanders if used JE EEA z i The output of any zone 7 i in which trouble exists JUMPER WIRE will be activated Figure 8 Trouble Locating Jumper Important Unlike tamper and low battery the inactivity events are memorized and can therefore be linked to a zone even after the detector renews its activity Inactivity events are cleared 10 seconds after disconnection of the jumper wire Note If a specific zone output is in the activated state at the time of the test a window or a door has been left open but there is no trouble in this zone the zone outp
4. 3 5 and 3 6 Output Polarities N O or N C selected with DIP switch Tamper Switch Ratings 0 1 A 30 VDC Input Voltage Range 10 5 16 VDC Max Current Drain 12 VDC 25 mA STBY PHYSICAL Operating Temperatures 0 C to 49 C 32 F to 120 F Dimensions H x W x D 108 x 165 x 38 mm 4 1 4 x 6 1 2 x 1 1 2 Weight including rigid antenna 214 g 7 5 oz Compliance with Standards Meets FCC part 15 ETS 300 220 ETS 300 683 MPT 1340 requirements and EN50131 5 3 EN 50131 1 Grade 1 Class II for MCR 308 EN 50131 1 Grade 2 Class II for MCR 308T and MCR 308T RL AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MCX 8 Eight output zone expander RL 8 Eight relay interface unit B The semi rigid antenna supplied with the MCR 308 is taped to the inner part of the cover Detach the antenna from its storage position insert its straight tip into the antenna terminal and tighten the screw well See Figure 3 for antenna terminal location C Gather up all transmitters used in the system and mark each one according to the desired deployment plan D Temporarily power up the MCR 308 by connecting a 12 V battery or a 12 VDC power supply across its 12 V input terminals Observe polarity 3 3 Selecting the Zone Output In order to enroll a transmitter to a specific zone output you must first select the desired output number by setting DIP switches SW1 through SW 5 as shown in Table 1 A sign indicates an off position of the switch Table 1
5. 5 and 3 6 1 5 Construction Details Figure 3 The MCR 308 is packaged in a two part plastic cabinet with vacant space for an MCX 8 expander module that adds 8 outputs to the receiver or the RL 8 dry contact interface unit that converts the open collector outputs into dry contact outputs x WIRING RE ANTENNA lt ANTENNA KNOCKOUT RECEIVER TERMINAL 1 OF 4 CLEAR JUMPER PROGRAM MING OPTIONAL SWITCHES BUS CONN OPTEN YELLOW LED MOUNTING Je TO s 0 RED LED Z HOLE ae 5 1 OF 2 SN i Fle uera S BUZZER EXPANSION camara a rma d EE i o BUS TAMPER TERMINALS SWITCH OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK WIRING HOLES Figure 3A MCR 308 with Cover Removed WIRING KNOCKOUT DIVERSITY ANTENNAS RF RECEIVER CLEAR JUMPER 1 OF 4 PROGRAM MING J SWITCHES OPTIONAL ff BUS CONN OPTION vwe LED MOUNTING MOLE e RED LED 1 OF 2 EXPANSION i BUS MODULE EDGE BUZZER TERMINALS SUPPORT 11 F fF L TAMPER S SWITCH WIRING HOLES OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK Figure 3B MCR 308T with Cover Removed
6. The buzzer will sound a single beep upon release of the tamper switch B Initiate a transmission from all transmitters one by one but allow at least 5 seconds between transmissions The buzzer will react as follows Reception Grade Victory melody ARALD 1 second beep Gd Low Battery in Transmitter 4 second beep gt Regardless of good or poor reception C When done remount the MCR 308 top cover This will cause the receiver to quit the test mode 4 6 Finding which Zone is in Trouble MCR 308 When PowerCode transmitters send tamper and low battery messages to the MCR 308 or a certain transmitter is found inactive the MCR 308 responds as follows 5 MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS 5 1 The Effect of Transmitter Type on Alarm Output Behavior The PowerCode system allows the MCR 308 to make a distinction between devices that report alarm only such as PIR detectors and pendant transmitters and detectors such as magnetic switches that report both alarm and restore The MCR 308 responds to an alarm transmitted by devices that report alarm only by changing the state of the associated output for 2 seconds and then restoring it to the previous state An alarm message transmitted by restoral reporting device tells the receiver to expect a restoral message after an alarm The MCR 308 will change the state of the associated output upon alarm from one sub zone or more and will maintain the output in alarm The output
7. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The digital circuit of this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause such interference which can be verified by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or re locate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the device and the receiver Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from the one which supplies power to the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician FCC Declaration of Conformity We the undersigned Company Visonic Ltd Address 24 Habarzel Street Tel Aviv 61220 Country Israel Telephone number 972 3 6456789 Fax number 972 3 6456788 are the Responsible Party for this Declaration certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following
8. IRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM PURCHASER S USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FOR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPERTY OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE EVEN IF MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE THE MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DEATH PERSONAL AND OR BODILY INJURY AND OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR OTHER LOSS WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE BASED ON A CLAIM THAT THE PRODUCT FAILED TO FUNCTION Transmitter Deployment Table Zone Transmitter Output Type Location Task Name of Holder However if the Manufacturer is held liable whether directly or indirectly for any loss or damage arising under this limited warranty THE MANUFACTURER S MAXIMUM LIABILITY IF ANY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT which shall be fixed as liquidated damages and not as a penalty and shall be the complete and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer When accepting the delivery of the Product the Purchaser agrees to the said conditions of sale and warranty and he recognizes having been informed of Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations may not apply under certain circumstances The Manufacturer shall be under no liability whatsoever arising out of the corruption and or malfunctioning of any telecommunication or electronic equipment or any programs The Manufacturers obl
9. MCR 308 MCR 308T MCR 308T RL Wireless Interface for Hard Wire Control Panels al Visonic Installation Instructions 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Purpose and Use The MCR 308 is a wireless PowerCode receiver designed to convert a regular hard wired control panel into a hybrid wireless system as demonstrated in Figure 1 MCR 308T 868 95MHz is an MCR 308 that includes an under board tamper switch that opens if the unit is forcibly removed from the mounting place In this case a tamper message is transmitted MCR 308T RL is an MCR 308T with an 8 relay interface RL 8 for dry contact outputs MCR 308T amp MCR 308T RL include 2 diversity antennas allowing high performance reception overcoming in band interference The unit provides 8 open collector outputs 4 zone outputs and 4 status outputs see Para 1 3 for details With the MCR 308 serving as an interface between wireless transmitters and the control panel the control panel s zone inputs see regular wired loops as if they were directly connected to hard wired devices The states of the receiver outputs open circuit or closed circuit determine whether the control panel s zone inputs are in alarm or not HARD WIRED CONTROL PANEL MCR 308 RECEIVER ZONE 8 JAMMING OUT ZONE 7 LOW BATTERY OUT ZONE 6 INACTIVITY OUT ZONE 5 H TAMPER OUT ZONE 4 OUT 4 ZONE 3 OUT 3 ZONE 2 OUT 2 4 ZONE 1 our o
10. Output Selection Chart Wired Output Selected DE3191 Zone DIP Switches Wired Output EEEN 3 4 5 Output Selected pert om faouine 7 12 ON Output No 8 2 EXPANDER 13 ON ON ON Output No 1 14 ON ON ON Output No 2 15 ON ON ON ON Output No 3 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 20 ON ON Output No 8 3F EXPANDER 21 ON ON ON Output No 1 22 ON ON ON Output No 2 23 ON ON ON ON Output No 3 24 ON ON OutputNo 4 25 ON ON ON OutputNo 5 26 ON ON ON OutputNo 6 27 ON ON ON ON OutputNo 7 28 ON ON ON OutputNo8 3 4 Selecting Sub Zone Locations Each zone output is divided into 4 sub zones and each sub zone accepts one transmitter ID Sub zone locations may be selected in ascending order from 1 to 4 by clicking the MCR 308 s tamper switch a short beep will sound upon each click The yellow LED will indicate the ordinal number of the selected sub zone location by a flashing sequence as demonstrated in the following chart No of Clicks Flashing Sequence of the Yellow LED Fre 0 Flash Pause 3 5 Enrolling Transmitter IDs A single transmission is required to register a transmitter ID in the MCR 308 memory A Prep
11. P switches 1 through 5 to select the expander location in question see Table 2 above Click the expander s tamper switch once to send its ID to the MCR 308 If the programmed and transmitted IDs match the buzzer will sound the victory melody BAAL 3 7 Clearing Specific Transmitter or Expander IDs A Set DIP switch SW 8 to ON LEARN mode The yellow LED will flash at a constant rate throughout the learn period B Use DIP switches 1 5 to select the desired zone output see Table 1 or the expander module location see Table 2 Cc A B Cc D E Note If you are clearing a transmitter ID click the MCR 308 tamper switch 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 times to select the desired sub zone location see Para 3 4 If you are about to clear an expander s ID click the MCR 308 tamper switch only once The status of the selected sub zone location will be shown by the red LED Sub zone or expander location is free LED Flashes Sub zone or expander location already LED lights steadily contains an ID Mount a jumper across the two CLEAR pins on the MCR 308 circuit board and remove it immediately The response will be as follows Red LED flashes at a constant rate Success ID deleted Buzzer victory melody BAAL Red LED continues to light steadily Failure Buzzer silent 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Selecting the Location The location selected for the MCR 308 must constitute a compromise between maximum reception ab
12. arations 1 Prepare all the transmitters and mark each one with the desired target zone output and sub zone location Note In case of PIR detectors in which batteries are already installed cover the detectors lens to prevent accidental transmission during the learning session 2 Remove the MCR 308 cover The buzzer will beep once upon release of the tamper switch B Transmitter Enrolling Procedure 1 Set DIP switch SW 8 to ON LEARN mode The yellow LED will flash at a constant rate throughout the learn period 2 Use DIP switches 1 through 5 to select the desired zone output see Table 1 3 Click the MCR 308 tamper switch 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 times to select the desired sub zone see Para 3 4 Each click advances to the next sub zone The status of the selected sub zone location will be shown by the red LED Red LED Response LED Flashes Location already contains an ID LED Lights steadil To clear a busy location refer to Para 3 7 4 If the sub zone location is free initiate a transmission from the transmitter you wish to enroll in the selected sub zone The red LED and the buzzer can respond as follows Red LED amp Buzzer Response Red LED lights steadily Transmitter ID enrolled Buzzer victory melody BAAL Red LED lights steadily Transmitter ID enrolled again the same ID is already Buzzer victory melody UBL twice saved in another location Red LED continues to flash Transmi
13. e Zz WIRELESS POWERCODE TRANSMITTERS AND DETECTORS UP TO 4 UNITS PER OUTPUT BUS TERMINAL BLOCK 12V _12V COM DATA 12 VDC OUT TERMINALS Figure 1 Typical Application of the MCR 308 A notable feature of the MCR 308 is its compatibility with both regular PowerCode and Code Secure transmitters Code secure transmitters are mainly used to arm disarm an alarm system or in other control applications to prevent code grabbing by people with malicious intents Three operating modes are available Normal the receiver stands by for regular reception Learn Enrolling transmitter and expander IDs to the MCR 308 memory see Para 1 4 E Test allows the installer to test the system 1 2 Expansion Option Although the MCR 308 provides only 4 zone outputs its span of control can be increased by adding up to three MCX 8 expander modules connected via a 4 wire expansion bus see Figure 2 Full data on the MCX 8 is given in Publication DE4050 4 WIRE EXPANSION BUS MCR 308 RECEIVER 1st 2nd 3rd EXPANDER EXPANDER EXPANDER 8 OUTPUTS 8 OUTPUTS bje 5 33 EE S gS TAMPER OUT JAMMING OUT 8 OUTPUTS t ZONES 5 12 ay 4 STATUS 32 ZONES CONTROL PANEL Figure 2 Expanded System Configuration Each expander provides 8 additional outputs and together with the 4 zone outputs of the MCR 308 the total number of zone outputs will amount to 28 Twenty eight zone outputs m
14. equipment Typ Product description MCR 308 Fully Supervised Wireless Alarm Control Panel complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Drawn up in Tel Aviv Israel company stamp on 15 March 2004 z YaScov Koticki Chairman note 1 This statement shali be supplied with the product at the time of marketing or importation note 2 This statement shali be included in the user s manual or as a separate sheet note 3 The responsible party for a Declaration of Conformity must be located within the United States note 4 The responsible party for a Declaration of Conformity United States or the importer DE3191 can be either manufacturer if located within the WARRANTY Visonic Limited the Manufacturer warrants this product only the Product to the original purchaser only the Purchaser against defective workmanship and materials under normal use of the Product for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of shipment by the Manufacturer This Warranty is absolutely conditional upon the Product having been properly installed maintained and operated under conditions of normal use in accordance with the Manufacturers recommended installation and operation instructions Products which
15. have become defective for any other reason according to the Manufacturers discretion such as improper installation failure to follow recommended installation and operational instructions neglect willful damage misuse or vandalism accidental damage alteration or tampering or repair by anyone other than the manufacturer are not covered by this Warranty The Manufacturer does not represent that this Product may not be compromised and or circumvented or that the Product will prevent any death and or personal injury and or damage to property resulting from burglary robbery fire or otherwise or that the Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection The Product properly installed and maintained only reduces the risk of such events without warning and it is not a guarantee or insurance that such events will not occur THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE IN NO CASE SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER AS AFORESAID THE MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR EXPENSE INCLUDING LOSS OF USE PROFITS REVENUE OR GOODWILL D
16. igations under this Warranty are limited solely to repair and or replace at the Manufacturer s discretion any Product or part thereof that may prove defective Any repair and or replacement shall not extend the original Warranty period The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for dismantling and or reinstallation costs To exercise this Warranty the Product must be returned to the Manufacturer freight pre paid and insured All freight and insurance costs are the responsibility of the Purchaser and are not included in this Warranty This warranty shall not be modified varied or extended and the Manufacturer does not authorize any person to act on its behalf in the modification variation or extension of this warranty This warranty shall apply to the Product only All products accessories or attachments of others used in conjunction with the Product including batteries shall be covered solely by their own warranty if any The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or loss whatsoever whether directly indirectly incidentally consequentially or otherwise caused by the malfunction of the Product due to products accessories or attachments of others including batteries used in conjunction with the Products This Warranty is exclusive to the original Purchaser and is not assignable This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect your legal rights Any provision in this warranty which is contrary to the Law in the state or country were
17. ility and minimum distance from the control panel The expanders may be located within the control panel s cabinet if there is enough room or near it It is very important to maintain the antenna vertical the receiver should be installed with the antenna on top as shown in Figure 3 Avoid installing the MCR 308 on or near large metallic objects such as closets circuit breaker cabinets air conditioner ducts and fine mesh window screens Do not locate the unit in close proximity to dense electrical wiring 4 2 Mounting the Cabinet in Place To install the cabinet proceed as follows A B c Hold the base against the mounting surface and mark the points for drilling see mounting holes in Figure 3 Drill the mounting holes and insert wall anchors if necessary Enter the wires into the base through the wiring holes or wiring knockouts Attach the base to the mounting surface with two long screws Attention MCR 308T a includes an additional tamper switch under the board that is actuated by a leaf spring A screw that fastens the tamper switch actuator to the mounting surface must be used as shown If the actuator is Back tamper secured and the unit is switch fixing screw forcibly removed from its mounting place the actuator breaks away from the base causing the tamper switch opening a tamper alarm is consequently transmitted Complete the wiring as described in Para 4 3 4 3 Wir
18. ing Figures 5 and 6 Note The wiring length should be less than 30m 98 ft A Connect the 4 zone outputs 1 2 3 and 4 of the MCR 308 to the desired zone inputs of the control panel in use FLAT CABLE CONNECTOR TO AN ADJACENT EXPANDER UNIT ul ts lo O rely Be O Siig DATA PAIR O 52 l i 12A ANS MCR 308 Sse I I Loe z3 eT BUS FOR OOO ODDDDD 0 lG zit Seo z s E s Z lo ol NOTE THE EXTERNAL TAMPER TERMINALS ALLOW ANTI TAMPER PROTECTION WHEN THE MCR 308 INCLUDING THE ANTENNA IS MOUNTED WITHIN A LARGER PLASTIC HOUSING S s L Bat S ZONE INPUTS TERMINALS Ne D 12VDC OUT ALARM CONTROL PANEL Figure 5 Wiring Diagram D When done quit the LEARN mode by setting SW 8 to OFF 3 8 Global Clearing of the ID Memory Global clearing provides you with a quick fresh start if your MCR 308 has been used in another system or has been played with as part of an experiment A Remove the cover from the MCR 308 Disconnect the power wait a few seconds and reconnect the power This will cause the buzzer to beep 10 times 1 beep per second Within the limit of the 10 seconds and while the buzzer is still beeping mount a jumper across the two CLEAR pins remove it immediately and then mount and remove quickly again When done the buzzer will start a se
19. nnect the expander or expanders to the expansion bus 2 Remove the MCR 308 cover The buzzer will beep once upon release of the tamper switch B Expander Enrolling Procedure 1 Set DIP switch SW 8 to ON LEARN mode The yellow LED will flash at a constant rate throughout the learn period 2 Use DIP switches 1 through 5 to select the desired expander memory location as shown in Table 2 below Table 2 Expander Location Selection Chart Module 1 2 3 4 5 Outputs iF ON JONJONTON Zones5 12 2 ONT ONTONTON Zones 13 20 iss T ONT ONJONJONION Zones 21 28 3 Click the MCR 308 tamper switch once The status of the selected expander memory location will be shown by the red LED Status Red LED Response LED Flashes Location already contains an ID LED Lights steadily To clear a busy location refer to Para 3 7 below 4 Click the expander s tamper switch once The red LED and the buzzer will respond as follows Red LED amp Buzzer Response Red LED lights steadily Expander ID enrolled Buzzer victory melody BAAL Red LED flashes at a constant rate Expander ID not Buzzer remains silent enrolled Note If not enrolled check the connections to the bus 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above for all other expanders When done quit the LEARN mode by setting SW 8 to OFF C Expander ID Verification To check whether a specific expander s ID is properly programmed use DI
20. ries of rapid beeps at the end of which the victory melody QQ4L23 will sound All transmitter and expander IDs will thus be cleared from the memory 3 9 What if the ID is Not Enrolled If the transmitted ID has not been accepted the buzzer remains silent although the memory location is free try transmitting again If the second attempt is unsuccessful the transmitter in question may be faulty Try enrolling another transmitter Connect the four status outputs of the MCR 308 TAMP INACT L BAT and JAM to the desired zone inputs of the control panel in use Note If the control panel zone inputs are defined as E O L you must use appropriate E O L resistors see Figure 6 C Connect the control panel s 12 VDC and terminals to their counterparts on the left edge of the MCR 308 module D If an expander is mounted within the MCR 308 case connect it to B the MCR 308 using the flat cable supplied with the expander between the flat cable receptacles on both units If an expander is mounted away from the MCR 308 in a separate enclosure use the four bus terminals on both units connecting each terminal to its counterpart in the other unit Make sure the antenna is firmly held in place near the top edge of the PCB CONTROL PANEL MCR 308U RECEIVER E O LL RESISTOR Figure 6 Wiring E O L Zones 4 4 Customizing Your Receiver After wiring it is necessary to set DIP switches 6 7 and 8 as req
21. the Product is supplied shall not apply Warning The user must follow the Manufacturer s installation and operational instructions including testing the Product and its whole system at least once a week and to take all necessary precautions for his her safety and the protection of his her property 1 08 Zone Transmitter Output Type Location Task Name of Holder 2o Too T C a C ee C a ai W E E E Product Recycling Declaration Directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment For information regarding the recycling of this product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it If you are discarding this product and not returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste al Visonic VISONIC LTD ISRAEL P O B 22020 TEL AVIV 61220 ISRAEL PHONE 972 3 645 6789 FAX 972 3 645 6788 VISONIC INC U S A 65 WEST DUDLEY TOWN ROAD BLOOMFIELD CT 06002 1376 PHONE 860 243 0833 800 223 0020 FAX 860 242 8094 FE CE VISONIC LTD UK 7 COPPERHOUSE COURT CALDECOTTE MILTON KEYNES MK7 8NL PHONE 0870 7300800 FAX 0870 7300801 INTERNET www visonic com VISONIC LTD 2008 MCR 308 MCR 308T MCR 308T RL DE3191 REV 8 08 08 6 MADE IN ISRAEL DE3191
22. tter ID not enrolled Buzzer remains silent DE3191 Note You can not enroll a transmitter in a busy location However if you try to enroll a transmitter into a busy location and the same ID is already enrolled in another location the buzzer will sound a long beep 5 Repeat Steps 2 through 4 above for all the remaining transmitters 6 When done quit the LEARN mode by setting SW 8 to OFF Notes 1 If the transmitter used is a wireless detector remove its battery to prevent accidental transmissions at a later stage of the learning session 2 If you leave SW 8 in the ON position and no further learning activity takes place for 5 minutes the LEARN mode will be automatically abandoned C Memory Content Verification To check whether a specific transmitter s ID is programmed in a certain zone select the zone output and then the sub zone in question and initiate a transmission If the ae ein ng transmitted IDs match the buzzer will sound the victory melody amp If there is no match but the same ID is already ae in another sub zone location the buzzer will sound a long beep If the ID is not recognized by the MCR 308 the buzzer will remain silent 3 6 Enrolling Expander IDs It is necessary to teach the MCR 308 which expander is related to which group of zone outputs The expander s specific ID must therefore be programmed into a special expander location in the MCR 308 memory A Preparations 1 Co
23. tters detectors The output is reset by replacing the battery in the transmitter that sent the low battery message and transmitting once again E Jamming This output is activated if an interference channel jamming is detected on the RF channel for more than 30 seconds It is reset a few seconds after the jamming stops C Optional Dry Contact Interface An 8 relay interface unit the RL 8 complements the MCR 308 where dry contact outputs are required For such applications we recommend the MCR 308 RL a combined product in which one MCR 308 and one RL 8 are interconnected in the factory and mounted within a common housing The RL 8 can also be used in conjunction with the MCX 8 expander to convert the expander s open collector outputs into dry contact outputs For such applications we recommend the MCX 8 RL a combined product in which one MCX 8 and one RL 8 are inter connected in the factory and mounted within a common housing Full data on the RL 8 interface unit is given in Publication DE5712 1 4 Enrolling Capability For proper operation the MCR 308 must recognize the ID code of each wireless transmitter used in the system and of each MCX 8 expander added to the system Each transmitter must be enrolled to the actual zone output it is meant to trigger up to 4 transmitters per zone output and each expander if used must be also be enrolled to the MCR 308 Transmitter and expander enrolling procedures are given in Paragraphs 3
24. uired for the specific application see Figure 7 A Make sure that SW 8 is OFF the regular operation mode is selected Switch SW 6 determines the zone output polarit ON The MCR 308 zone outputs are N O N O or N C OFF The MCR 308 zone outputs are N C Set the switch as required for your particular application Switch SW 7 determines the operating mode of zone output No 1 Momentary or Toggle ON o OE Zone output 1 operates in the toggle mode OFF Zone 1 operates in the momentary mode Note Zone No 1 can be used for Arming Disarming purposes or for other remote control tasks such as switching lights ON and OFF Figure 7 can serve as a quick reference to DIP switch tasks OFF ALL OUTPUTS ARE N C ON ALL OUTPUTS ARE N O ZONE OUTPUT AND EXPANDER SELECTORS OUTPUT NO 1 OPERATING MODE OFF SINGLE PULSE MODE ON TOGGLE MODE LEARN SWITCH OFF REGULAR OPERATION ON LEARN MODE Figure 7 DIP Switch Tasks and Positions DE3191 4 5 Testing the Wireless System Testing the system is the best way to find out Which transmission is received properly good reception Which transmission is received marginally poor reception Which transmitter has a low battery status The system should be tested at least once in 6 months to assure proper operation of the wireless communication links A Remove the MCR 308 cover The test mode is selected automatically when the tamper contacts open
25. ultiplied by four wireless devices per output produce a total of 112 differently coded wireless devices that can be used in a single system 1 3 Available Outputs A Zone Outputs The MCR 308 features 4 open collector zone outputs expandable to 28 outputs see Figure 2 Up to 4 transmitters detectors can be enrolled to each zone output see Para 1 4 DE3191 For MCR 308 T only when the alarm system is disarmed the zone output of the transmitted message is activated if a supervised transmitter fails to send its attendance message within 8 min In addition the zone output of the transmitter detector with low battery condition will be activated within the first two minutes after the armed system is disarmed B Status Outputs In addition to the 4 zone outputs the MCR 308 provides 4 open collector status outputs that function as follows E Tamper This output is activated once a TAMPER state is detected in a transmitter in an expander unit or in the MCR 308 receiver itself In addition MCR 308 T only when the alarm system is armed this output is activated once a supervised transmitter fails to send its attendance message within 4 8 hours E Inactivity This output is activated if a supervised transmitter fails to send its attendance message within 4 8 hours and also upon sensing expander inactivity for 10 seconds E Low Battery This output is activated whenever a low battery message is received from one of the transmi
26. ut will be deactivated for as long as the ARM terminal is grounded Upon disconnecting the ARM terminal from the 12 V terminal all zone outputs will revert to their previous states Supervised transmitters transmit an attendance message at regular intervals If a supervised transmitter fails to send this message on time the MCR 308 will trigger the INACT output On the other hand failure to receive an attendance message from a transmitter identified as a non supervised device will be ignored by the MCR 308 5 3 Product Limitations Visonic Ltd wireless systems are very reliable and are tested to high standards However due to their low transmitting power and limited range required by FCC and other regulatory authorities there are some limitations to be considered A Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near their operating frequencies B A receiver can only receive one transmitted signal at a time C Wireless equipment should be tested regularly to determine whether there are sources of interference and to protect against faults The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Visonic Ltd could void the user s FCC authority to operate the equipment The 315 MHz version of this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2
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