INSTALLATION
Detector will not illuminate when the Detector is
triggered, (unless in test mode). However, under low-
battery conditions this LED will be illuminated for approx
1s when the detector is triggered. When this occurs the
batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
Any number of Magnetic Contact Detectors can be
used with the system, providing they are all coded
with the system House Code and are mounted within
effective radio range of the Solar Siren.
POSITIONING THE MAGNETIC
CONTACT DETECTORS
The Magnetic Contact Detector is suitable The
Magnetic Contact Detector is suitable for mounting in
dry interior locations only.
Decide which doors and windows are to be protected by
fitting Magnetic Contact Detectors, (usually the front and
back doors as a minimum will have Magnetic Contact
Detectors fitted). However additional detectors may be
fitted where required to other more vulnerable doors or
windows, (e.g. garage, patio/conservatory doors etc).
Ensure that the position selected for the Magnetic
Contact Detector is within effective range of the
Control Panel.
Note: Take care when fixing the Detector to a metal
frame, or mounting within 1m of metalwork (i.e.
radiators, water pipes, etc) as this could affect the
radio range of the device. If required, it may be
necessary to space the magnet and detector away
from the metal surface using a plastic or wooden
spacer to achieve the necessary radio range.
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE
MAGNETIC CONTACT DETECTORS
Ensure that the system is in Test mode (see page 20).
1. Remove the battery cover by sliding and lifting it
off. (DO NOT use a screwdriver to lever it off).
2. The detector and magnet should be mounted
together along the opening edge of the
Window/Door opposite the hinges. Ensure that the
parallel gap between the magnet and detector is
less than 10mm and that the arrow on the magnet
is aligned with the mark on the detector.
The detector should be mounted on the fixed part
of the frame and the magnet on the opening part.
The detector and magnet should be mounted
using the double sided adhesive pads or screws
provided.
3. If fixing the detector with screws first remove the
battery holder by carefully tilting up the end and
pulling away from the printed circuit board.
The top of the detector is secured with a keyhole
slot over the head of the smaller pan head screw
and the bottom of the detector is secured using
the 12mm counter-sunk head screw fitted within
the battery compartment. Carefully drill out the
centre of the fixing screw hole in the battery
compartment using a 3mm drill. Fit the magnet
using the two 15mm fixing screws. Do not over
tighten the fixing screws as this may distort or
damage the casing.
4. If an additional wired Magnetic Contact is
required, this should be wired to the terminal
block provided in the battery compartment. The
wired contact should be connected using two
core (24AWG) wire of maximum length 1.5m. A
cable entry cut-out is provided beside the terminal
block in the battery cover.
