4 INSTALLATION OF THE COMPONENTS
4.1 SIGNALS AND RANGE
Your security system is using various communication techniques. For a good understanding of these, it is recommended to read through the short explanation given below.
Wireless:
The sensors (DS10 Door/Window Sensor, MS10 Motion Sensor, etc.) and remote controllers, are communicating wirelessly via radio signals with the base station. This has the great advantage that no wires need to be installed between sensors and base station. Moreover, you simply can take the Marmitek system with you in case you’re going to move.
The range (maximum distance between transmitters and base station) depends on local circumstances. I.e. a brick wall will give more attention of the signal than a dry wall. Building materials with metal foil can greatly influence the range. Another reason for reduced range is that other transmitters are in use in the building, operating on the same frequency. Especially wireless (radio) headsets and speakers can influence the range of the sensors and remotes. Cordless phones do not influence the range of the system. Switching power supplies (e.g. used for halogen lamps, CFL lamps, PC’s) can influence the range of the system also. The base station is equipped with a system to detect strong interfering signals (refer to chapter 5.7 Set anti jamming detection on/off).
You do not have to worry that these frequencies will influence the alarm functions of the system or initiate an alarm. The signals from the sensors are encrypted in such a way that, after installation, the base station only will recognise these as valid
messages and ignore interfering signal from mobile phones, wireless headsets, other security systems, etc.
Over existing mains wiring:
Controlling lamp modules and other Home Automation modules is done over existing mains wiring. The PS500 Mains Adapter transmits so- called Marmitek
These signals are transmitted over all mains wiring, regardless of the fuse circuit, as long as these are connected to the same phase. In case you want to transmit the signals over multiple phases, you’ll have to install a
Via telephone line:
When an alarm is triggered by one of the sensors or a technical malfunction occurs, an alarm or system message will be transmitted over the phone line connected the Marmitek system, to the persons (friends or family) of which you have programmed the telephone number into the system. For this reason, the base station will be connected to the telephone line with the supplied cable and plug/adapter (this may be country specific).
In case of a single analog telephone connection: Insert the plug/adapter/cable combination, coming from the SC2800 base station, into the telephone outlet and insert the plug of your regular phone into this plug/adapter combination.
During an alarm situation, an eventual telephone call will be disconnected.
In case of a analog PABX with multiple telephones: Connect the SC2800 base station directly to the incoming phone line (i.e. before the PABX).
In general you’ll need to dial a “0” or a “9” to get an outside line. You need to program this number together with the rest of the phone number you want the base station to dial when an alarm occurs (refer to 5.4).
In case of and ISDN or other digital telephone connection:
The SC2800 can never be connected directly to an ISDN or other digital phone line. You have to connect the SC2800 base station to an analog adapter with the supplied ISDN cable. In case no analog input is available, you have to purchase an adapter (ask you telecom supplier). In general you’ll need to dial a “0” or a “9” to get an outside line. You need to program this number together with the rest of the phone number you want the base station to dial when an alarm occurs (refer to 5.4). Please keep in mind that in case of loss of mains power, an ISDN PABX will not allow the SC2800 to dial out. This can only be guaranteed when using an analog telephone line.
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