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| − | + | ==Introduction== | |
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| − | + | This guide should help you in quickly setting up X10 Door/Window Sensors. | |
| − | Installing the Door/Window Sensor | + | |
| + | ==Setup== | ||
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| + | ===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 | + | *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. | + | *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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| − | the | + | |
| − | mode ( | + | ===Registering the Door/Window Sensor with the Security Console=== |
| − | 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 | + | *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. |
| − | 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 | + | |
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| + | ===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 | + | *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 | + | |
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| − | + | ==Related Articles== | |
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| − | [ | + | [[Extending the Range of Security System Sensors and Remotes]] |
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| − | + | [[Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings]] | |
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| − | [ | + | [[Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators]] |
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| − | + | [[Experiment With Magnet Placement]] | |
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| − | [ | + | [[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