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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.
 
*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]]
:Key Topics: security,remote,sensor,range,control,extendsion,extend,repeater,rf,radio,frequency
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:Relates to: DS700,DC8700,PA5800,PA9200
 
 
[[Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings]]
 
[[Identifying and Fixing Low Battery Warnings]]
:Key Topics: security,console,beep,zone,light,flash,battery,low
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:Relates to: DS7000,PS561
 
 
[[Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators]]
 
[[Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators]]
:Key Topics: zone,sensor,battery,led,light,beep,flash,problem
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:Relates to: DS700,DC8700
 
 
[[Experiment With Magnet Placement]]
 
[[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

Troubleshooting Zone Lights Indicators

Experiment With Magnet Placement