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| − | + | ==Introduction== | |
| − | + | This guide should help you in quickly setting up X10 Door/Window Sensors. | |
| − | + | ==Setup== | |
| − | Installing the Door/Window Sensor | + | ===Installing the Door/Window Sensor=== |
*Attach the Door/Window sensor to the wall using the mounting screws provided. | *Attach the Door/Window sensor to the wall using the mounting screws provided. | ||
*Fit the Door/Window sensor as high as possible at the top of the door/window. | *Fit the Door/Window sensor as high as possible at the top of the door/window. | ||
| − | *Make sure the arrows on the magnetic switch halves are facing each other and that | + | *Make sure the arrows on the magnetic switch halves are facing each other and that they separate cleanly when the door or window is opened. |
| − | they separate cleanly when the door or window is opened. | + | *Set the DELAY slider switch to MIN to always trigger the alarm instantly, or to MAX to trigger the alarm after a preset entry delay when the system is armed in DELAY mode (see the alarm manual for Delay Mode instructions). |
| − | *Set the DELAY slider switch to MIN to always trigger the alarm instantly, or to MAX to trigger | + | ===Registering the Door/Window Sensor with the Security Console=== |
| − | the alarm after a preset entry delay when the system is armed in DELAY | ||
| − | mode (see the alarm manual for Delay Mode instructions). | ||
| − | Registering the Door/Window Sensor with the Security Console | ||
*Fit two AA Alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. | *Fit two AA Alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. | ||
| − | *Press and hold the TEST button for about a second. The LED indicator light flashes twice when you | + | *Press and hold the TEST button for about a second. The LED indicator light flashes twice when you release it. This confirms it has generated a new security code. |
| − | release it. This confirms it has generated a new security code. | ||
*Set the slider switch on the console to INSTALL. | *Set the slider switch on the console to INSTALL. | ||
| − | *Press the TEST button on the Door/Window sensor or open the Door/Window that it is | + | *Press the TEST button on the Door/Window sensor or open the Door/Window that it is attached to. The console chimes once to confirm and the next available zone LED lights. |
| − | attached to. The console chimes once to confirm and the next available zone LED lights. | ||
*Return the slider switch on the console to the RUN1 or RUN2 position. | *Return the slider switch on the console to the RUN1 or RUN2 position. | ||
| − | Testing the Door/Window sensor | + | ===Testing the Door/Window sensor=== |
*Set the slider switch on the security console to RUN2. | *Set the slider switch on the security console to RUN2. | ||
| − | *Open the door or window with the sensor attached. The console chimes to acknowledge the sensor is tripped | + | *Open the door or window with the sensor attached. The console chimes to acknowledge the sensor is tripped and the zone LED lights. |
| − | and the zone LED lights. | ||
Note: As with all radio frequency transmitter devices, electrical fields, metal doors or door/window | Note: As with all radio frequency transmitter devices, electrical fields, metal doors or door/window | ||
frames, and appliances can cause interference that decreases the strength of a transmitted | frames, and appliances can cause interference that decreases the strength of a transmitted | ||
signal. Re-orienting the sensor or putting the console in a higher location may increase your ability to send and | signal. Re-orienting the sensor or putting the console in a higher location may increase your ability to send and | ||
receive the necessary signals. | receive the necessary signals. | ||
| − | Related Articles | + | ==Related Articles== |
| − | [ | + | [[Extending the Range of Security System Sensors and Remotes]] |
| − | Key Topics: security,remote,sensor,range,control,extendsion,extend,repeater,rf,radio,frequency | + | :Key Topics: security,remote,sensor,range,control,extendsion,extend,repeater,rf,radio,frequency |
| − | Relates to: | + | :Relates to: DS700,DC8700,PA5800,PA9200 |
| − | DS700,DC8700,PA5800,PA9200 | + | [[Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings]] |
| − | [ | + | :Key Topics: security,console,beep,zone,light,flash,battery,low |
| − | Key Topics: security,console,beep,zone,light,flash,battery,low | + | :Relates to: DS7000,PS561 |
| − | Relates to: | + | [[Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators]] |
| − | DS7000,PS561 | + | :Key Topics: zone,sensor,battery,led,light,beep,flash,problem |
| − | [ | + | :Relates to: DS700,DC8700 |
| − | Key Topics: zone,sensor,battery,led,light,beep,flash,problem | + | |
| − | Relates to: | + | [[Category:frequently asked questions]] |
| − | DS700,DC8700 | ||
| − | [ | ||
Revision as of 23:52, 20 March 2006
Introduction
This guide should help you in quickly setting up X10 Door/Window Sensors.
Setup
Installing the Door/Window Sensor
- Attach the Door/Window sensor to the wall using the mounting screws provided.
- Fit the Door/Window sensor as high as possible at the top of the door/window.
- Make sure the arrows on the magnetic switch halves are facing each other and that they separate cleanly when the door or window is opened.
- Set the DELAY slider switch to MIN to always trigger the alarm instantly, or to MAX to trigger the alarm after a preset entry delay when the system is armed in DELAY mode (see the alarm manual for Delay Mode instructions).
Registering the Door/Window Sensor with the Security Console
- Fit two AA Alkaline batteries in the battery compartment.
- Press and hold the TEST button for about a second. The LED indicator light flashes twice when you release it. This confirms it has generated a new security code.
- Set the slider switch on the console to INSTALL.
- Press the TEST button on the Door/Window sensor or open the Door/Window that it is attached to. The console chimes once to confirm and the next available zone LED lights.
- Return the slider switch on the console to the RUN1 or RUN2 position.
Testing the Door/Window sensor
- Set the slider switch on the security console to RUN2.
- Open the door or window with the sensor attached. The console chimes to acknowledge the sensor is tripped and the zone LED lights.
Note: As with all radio frequency transmitter devices, electrical fields, metal doors or door/window frames, and appliances can cause interference that decreases the strength of a transmitted signal. Re-orienting the sensor or putting the console in a higher location may increase your ability to send and receive the necessary signals.
Related Articles
Extending the Range of Security System Sensors and Remotes
- Key Topics: security,remote,sensor,range,control,extendsion,extend,repeater,rf,radio,frequency
- Relates to: DS700,DC8700,PA5800,PA9200
Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings
- Key Topics: security,console,beep,zone,light,flash,battery,low
- Relates to: DS7000,PS561
Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators
- Key Topics: zone,sensor,battery,led,light,beep,flash,problem
- Relates to: DS700,DC8700