Menvier M-Series - intruder alarm system

M-Series alarm systems use state-of-the-art electronics to provide comprehensive but flexible protection for large domestic and commercial premises. Each system comprises components linked to a central control panel that is concealed but accessible for maintenance.

Zones

The alarm system has a number of 'zones'. Each zone is a detection device, such as a movement sensor or magnetic contact, which is monitored by the alarm system. Each zone has a unique 4-digit number and an optional description of up to 16 characters to identify it.

PEL's engineers will configure each zone to respond in a certain way when it is activated, depending whether the system is set or unset. For example, a zone that uses a Passive Infra-Red (PIR) detector may cause a full alarm when triggered when the alarm system is set.

Wards

Zones are grouped into wards, which can be set and unset independently. Each ward can consist of one or more zones. Users may be given access to all wards or to selected wards. You can set and unset only the wards to which you have access.

LCD Keypads

The keypad can be used to set and unset the alarm system, and also to program and test it. The information shown on the alpahnumeric display gives system status and description of zones activated.

The keypad may include a proximity tag reader.

Remote Signalling

Some models in the M-Series range are fitted with an on-board modem, which can be connected to a telephone line to signal alarms and other events to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). Other advanced communicators can be connected to the alarm system for enhanced communications security, such as the ETHER800 series.

If your system has been fitted with a remote signalling device, it is important that you fully understand how to operate your alarm system. Misuse may result in a police response to a false alarm.

Downloading

If your alarm system has an on-board modem, a personal computer (PC) running the Downloader software can connect to your alarm system through a telephone line. This enables the system to be programmed and tested remotely.

This feature is known as downloading and is normally performed with your authorisation by either PEL or your Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).