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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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This guide should help you in quickly setting up X10 Door/Window Sensors. | This guide should help you in quickly setting up X10 Door/Window Sensors. | ||
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==Setup== | ==Setup== | ||
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===Installing the Door/Window Sensor=== | ===Installing the Door/Window Sensor=== | ||
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*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 they separate cleanly when the door or window is opened. | *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. | ||
| − | * | + | *The DELAY slide switch set to MIN always triggers the alarm instantly (for windows). Set to MAX, it triggers the console after a preset entry delay when the system is armed in DELAY mode (for doors). <b>Note:</b> The console must be armed in DELAY mode for the door/window sensor delay to function successfully. |
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===Registering the Door/Window Sensor with the Security Console=== | ===Registering the Door/Window Sensor with the Security Console=== | ||
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*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 release it. This confirms it has generated a new security code. | *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. | ||
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*Press the TEST button on the Door/Window sensor or open the Door/Window it is attached to. The console chimes once to confirm and the next available zone LED lights. | *Press the TEST button on the Door/Window sensor or open the Door/Window 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. | *Return the slider switch on the console to the RUN1 or RUN2 position. | ||
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===Testing the Door/Window sensor=== | ===Testing the Door/Window sensor=== | ||
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*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 and the zone LED lights. | *Open the door or window with the sensor attached. The console chimes to acknowledge the sensor is tripped and the zone LED lights. | ||
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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. | ||
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==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
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[[Extending the Range of Security System Sensors and Remotes]] | [[Extending the Range of Security System Sensors and Remotes]] | ||
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[[Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings]] | [[Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings]] | ||
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[[Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators]] | [[Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators]] | ||
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| − | + | [[Experiment With Magnet Placement]] | |
[[Category:frequently asked questions]] | [[Category:frequently asked questions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:12, 21 May 2014
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.
- The DELAY slide switch set to MIN always triggers the alarm instantly (for windows). Set to MAX, it triggers the console after a preset entry delay when the system is armed in DELAY mode (for doors). Note: The console must be armed in DELAY mode for the door/window sensor delay to function successfully.
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 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
Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings