The L/MAC (Low power/Marine Alarm Control) system will discourage vandals from spending time on your power or sail boat, at home or foreign ports, by sounding the horns and flashing the lights to attract attention. A 12VDC, very low power standby ensures that shore power is not required.
Alarms are timed, then the Control Unit shuts off the horns and lights automatically, to prevent excessive battery discharge, and resets for another alarm. The system provides a safe exit and entry period, as well as an instant sleep alarm, and verification test each time you use it. The memory function indicates if an alarm occurred while you were away. You can used the system at the dock, while anchored or off-season by leaving a fully charged battery on board with the system switched ON.
The Control and Detector are each contained in cream white plastic enclosures, L85xW55xT38mm (3.3x2.2x1.5in) and L88xW70xT55mm (3.5x2.75x2.2in), which mount and wire easily with 4 power wires and 2 wire speaker cable; the Detector senses the sudden temperature difference (infrared) and its motion when an intruder enters the coverage area, so that alarms can occur before the damage that would result by breaking contact sensors. Additional infrared detectors, step mats, contacts, and sirens may also be used. See the features list following. The L/MAC system includes: Control unit, Detector Unit, Keyless Security Switch, Fuse and Holder, Connectors, Wire, 3 Alarm Warning Stickers, and instructions. Consider adding a PIX-LITE Automatic Boarding Light.

1.) Designed for marine environments: The basic L/MAC2 has been carefully designed to keep operation and installation simple, yet provide features that boaters appreciate. We believe that many complications associated with the installation and operation of security systems have been removed without compromising the protection. Easy installation is important whether you "do it yourself" or have someone else install the unit. Portable units are easily attacked or thrown overboard. Limited space and power, wide operating temperature, corrosion, strong marine radio interference from adjacent boats, and efficient area coverage are some considerations that make boating security unique.

2.) No keys or codes to remember: The system uses a unique small, stainless steel, "locking toggle" security switch which avoids having to carry keys or find a mounting location for a keypad. Key switches and "power hungry" keypads are usually obvious to burglars in the limited space on a boat and can lead them to defeat the system.

3.) Self testing: This unique feature ensures that you know your system is working each time you use it. Other systems are turned ON and OFF without ever knowing whether they work or not, so you must perform a functional test regularly to verify their operation; this is a nuisance task that is soon forgotten. The L/MAC is self testing if the Detector is mounted such that it must be passed to turn the system OFF.

4.) Exit and entry delays: Exit delay causes the Control to ignore signals for a period after the system is turned ON, to allow the user to temporarily activate contacts or Detectors while leaving the boat or retiring for the night. Entry delay causes the Control to wait for a period before alarming, to allow the user time to turn the system OFF after activating contacts or Detectors while boarding.

5.) Alarm pulsed and time limited: Pulsing the horns and lights and automatically turning the alarm OFF after about 3 minutes conserves battery power so that many subsequent alarms can occur without fear of damaging the battery. For example, 10 alarms would only require the same capacity as a light left ON for about 2 hours. Pulsing, rather than steady noise and lights, usually attracts more attention too. Automatic shut OFF is also an important consideration for your slip neighbours.

6.) Resets after each alarm to allow subsequent alarms: This is very important in order to deter one who might leave when the alarm starts but returns later for another try. Both the Control and Detectors reset in the L/MAC. Other systems with door contacts may not alarm more than once unless the contacts are re-closed when the intruder leaves; L/MAC will reset then re-alarm until turned OFF. Avoid contacts if subsequent alarms are required or you wish to leave hatches open.

7.) Both horns and lights operate: Activation of navigation or other lights is an additional deterrent: the more attention the burglar thinks he is causing, the more likely he is to leave. It can be difficult to locate a sound at night but not flashing lights; this can sometimes be the difference between and observer calling the police, investigating or ignoring the alarm. Horns/Sirens and lights must be 12 volts DC or you will need a slave relay.

8.) Alarm memory: This feature provides an indication if an alarm occurred while you were away and also warns you that someone may still be on the boat. It can also be used to identify the occurrence of possibly false alarms.

9.) Instant sleep warning: If you have your system ON while sleeping, the alarm will sound a warning immediately when someone enters the coverage area, then allows a short interval to turn it OFF.

10.) No battery worries, even during storage: A system that requires less than 3 milliamps in stand-by can operate for about a year without severely discharging a 12 volt, 52 amp-hour battery. L/MAC2 requires only 1.5 milliamp, even if you add Detectors. In cold climates a battery will not be in danger of freezing until it is less than 1/2 capacity and the temperature is below about -23 degrees Celsius (-10F). The Control unit will reset if the standby supply voltage drops drastically under alarm load.

11.) Can be expanded: Detectors - TANTYME infrared (max 4). Sirens - TANTYME 15 watt makes a good unit for sail boats or power boats with inadequate horns (max 4). Contacts - normally open type (closed can be used), magnetic or step mat.

12.) Plastic cases: Light weight. No rust. Easily sealed with silicon rubber if necessary.

13.) Cost less than most deductibles and may reduce insurance rate.

14.) One year warranty.