Arlec AM720 User manual
AM720
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wireless Alarm
System
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period of 12 months from the date of purchase provided that the product is used in
accordance with Arlec’s recommendations and within such voltage and current
limits as are specified by Arlec in relation to the product. Arlec will at its own
option make good, replace with the same or similar product, or provide credit for
any product manufactured or supplied by it, which proves to be defective within
the limits set out above provided that no repairs, alterations or modifications to the
product have been undertaken or attempted, other than by the company or its
authorised agents. Should the purchaser wish to make a claim under the
guarantee, the product should be returned pre-paid to the place of purchase.
This guarantee is in addition to and does not take away from any rights available
to the consumer under the Trade Practices Act and the State consumer protection
legislation.
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all warranty claims.
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PROGRAMMING cont.
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TROUBLESHOOTING cont.
PROGRAMMING cont.
sound for 1 minute and shut off automatically
unless turned off by entering the security
code followed by the ' # ' key.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Any problems after installation can be solved
by reading the following checklist.
• Check that all house code switches in the
Sensors and Control Panel are set the same
(slide and piano style switches).
• Doors and walls may reduce the wireless
range to less than 20 metres. Re-install the
Control Panel in a more central position to
the Sensors. Metal structures will reduce
wireless range.
• Control Panel
Check batteries are new, good quality
alkaline type and installed with the correct
polarity (2 x AA). Check that the AC
adaptor is correctly fitted and switched on.
Check that the personal security code has
been correctly programmed in. Four short
beeps indicates that the code is set
incorrectly or has reverted to the factory
default of ' 11 '. Check the Control Panel
for flat batteries.
• Movement Activated Sensor
Check that the 9V alkaline (good quality)
battery has been installed correctly.
Check that the Movement Activated Sensor
is not more than 20 metres from the
Control Panel. If the Movement Activated
Sensor is mounted near metal objects, it
may have to be relocated. Arm the Control
Panel and walk in front of the Movement
Activated Sensor. The green LED on the
Movement Activated Sensor and the
Control Panel should light momentarily.
After two minutes the unit will again be
ready to sense, reset alarm and test again.
Metal structures will reduce wireless range.
• Window/Door Sensor
Check that the 12V (A23) battery has been
installed correctly. Check that the gap
between parts is not more that 10mm.
Check that the Window/Door Sensor is not
more than 20 metres from the Control
Panel. If the Window/Door Sensor is
mounted near metal objects, it may have
to be relocated. Arm the Control Panel and
open the secured door. The red LED on the
Door sensor & Control Panel should light
momentarily. In case of non-operation, first
replace all batteries.
• External Siren
Check that each of the 4xAA batteries
have been installed correctly. Check the
connector is inserted fully into the Control
Panel marked “EXT. SIREN”. Check cable
for wear or breakage.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT drop any alarm components.
• DO NOT install the Movement Activated
Sensors close to an internal heating or
cooling source.
• DO NOT install the alarm in a position
where direct sunlight may occur.
• DO NOT use rechargeable batteries in any
alarm components.
• Use Alkaline type batteries only.
• DO NOT mix different types of batteries in
the Control Panel.
• The alarm components must be kept
indoors.
• We recommend alkaline batteries for best
performance and value for money.
• The Movement Activated Sensors will
detect small pets such as dogs or cats, it is
therefore essential that your pets are kept
out of the detection area when the alarm is
activated.
• This alarm system is designed to be a
deterrent, it does not in any way guarantee
protection. It is simply an alarm signal.
• Guarantee excludes any batteries supplied
with the unit.
• Keep these instructions in a secure place in
case further reference to them is required.
Secure-it Max
MAX
MAX
PLUS
STD
This security number can be selected by you
and is used to arm and disarm the unit. Enter
your security code as follows.
Enter the factory preset security code ‘11’
then press ‘ * ’. (A single beep will be heard
and the green LED will flash).
While the LED is flashing enter your own
security code (up to four digits) then press
‘ * ’ again. (A musical tune will be heard).
To change your security code, repeat the
above instructions but use your old security
code instead of the factory preset number.
Arm & Disarm
Arm the unit by simply entering your
security code then press the ‘ # ’ button
and a single long beep will be heard. The
green LED will light for approximately 30
seconds (exit delay) to indicate the unit is
armed. While there is movement in front of
the Movement Activated Sensors during this
time, the green LED's on the sensors and red
LED on the Control Panel will light, indicating
the sensors are detecting movement or the
door is opening. Thirty seconds after you arm
the system, the green LED will extinguish and
the system will become fully armed.
As the secured area is entered, the LED's
on the sensors will flash and the Control
Panel will beep once to indicate that you
have 8 seconds in which to disarm the unit.
To disarm, simply re-enter your security
code and press the ‘ # ’ button. The unit
will emit a double beep to indicate that it
is now disarmed.
If the unit is not disarmed within the 8
seconds, the piezo siren will emit a loud
sound and the strobe light will flash to alert
the occupants of the house to an intruder. To
disarm the unit under these circumstances,
simply re-enter your security code and then
press the ‘ # ’ button.
Panic Button
The panic button can be pressed at anytime.
This will cause the unit to emit a siren sound
and activate the strobe light and the green
LED as if it has detected an intruder.
WARNING - once pressed, the alarm will
SPECIFICATIONS
Entrance delay time 8 seconds
Exit delay time 30 seconds after
no movement
at Sensors.
Low battery
indicator
Red LED flashes
approx. once per
second and single
beep every
20 seconds.
Alarm sound reset
time
1 minute
Intruder indication Green LED will light
after resetting of
alarm to indicate a
burglar was detected.
Alarm output approx. 110dB at
1 metre.
Wireless range of
transmitters
20 metres approx..
Movement Activated
Sensor range
7 metres approx.
and 90° scan angle.
The operating frequency of this unit
falls within the permissible frequency
range as prescribed by the relevant
government authority.
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Open the AM720 Alarm kit and determine
where each piece is to be located. The
Window/Door Sensor is usually placed on
front or rear doors but can also be used to
secure windows. The Movement Activated
Sensors are usually mounted high on a wall
and directed into the room requiring
protection such as a lounge room or hallway.
The Control Panel is usually located
somewhere near the main entrance door
and within 1 metre of a power point.
The external siren is to be placed in a
sheltered location outside, under the eave,
facing the street and within range of the cord
to the control panel
The Sensors must not be located more than
20 metres from the Control Panel. The
distance may be reduced by the number of
doors and walls through which the Sensors
transmit.
All transmitters and the Control Panel are
factory set to transmit on one of 16 House
Codes. During installation, ensure all Sensors
and the Control Panel have their House Code
switches set to the same code. See House
Code Selection.
Wireless Movement Activated Sensors
The AM720 uses a wireless passive infra-red
detector (PIR).
Wall bracket Movement Activated
Sensor
1. Screw the bracket to the wall.
2. Open the rear of the Movement Activated
Sensor and insert 1 x 9 volt alkaline battery
(not supplied). Replace the battery
compartment lid and screw then slide
the Sensor onto the bracket plate.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION cont.
The AM720 is a simple self-contained alarm
designed to give additional security to your
home. The AM720 protects the home by
sounding a siren if its Window/Door Sensor
or Movement Activated Sensors are activated.
The AM720 consists of 1 x Control Panel,
3 x Wireless Movement Activated Sensors,
3 x Wall Brackets, 1 x Wireless Window/Door
Sensor, 1 x External Siren, AC Adaptor and a
fastener pack.
Siren
Control Panel Wireless Window/Door
Sensor
External Siren AC Adaptor
3 x Wireless Movement Activated Sensors
Red “SENSING” and
LOW BATTERY indicator
PANIC Button
Strobe Light
Green “ARMED” LED
12 Button Keypad
It can be armed/disarmed with your own
selected security code. All Sensors are
wireless transmitters so there is no messy
cabling.
1
4
7
*
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
PANIC
3 x Wall Brackets
1
4
7
*
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
#
PANIC
3. Adjust the Movement Activated Sensor so
that it is directed toward the centre of the
room. Do not aim towards windows.
Once movement has activated the sensor,
the green LED will flash momentarily and then
extinguish for approximately two minutes.
After this time, the unit will again be ready
to sense. The LED will flash red when battery
requires replacement.
Wireless Window/Door Sensor
Open the rear of the Wireless Window/Door
Sensor and insert 1 x 12 volt battery (A23)
supplied, screw the reed switch to the wall
using the screws provided and then replace
battery compartment lid.
Magnet
WALL DOOR
Wireless Reed
Switch Sensor
Proper positioning of the Window/Door
Sensor is important. Ensure that the wireless
reed switch sensor and magnet are parallel
and the arrows are pointing directly at one
another. Separation between the pieces
must not exceed 10mm.
When the door or window is opened, the
red LED will flash momentarily.
Control Panel
Prepare the installation of the Control Panel
by putting two screws (screw heads less than
7mm dia.) in the wall 90mm horizontally
apart, at a convenient height above the floor
and within 1 metre of a power point.
House Code
Switches
Tamper Switch
Mounting Holes
Battery
Compartment
1
ON DIP
234
DC 6.9V
300mA
Rear of Control Panel
AC Adaptor
Connector
External Siren
Socket
Tamper Switch
If any attempt is made to remove the control
unit (to disable it), the tamper switch activates
the alarm. Therefore, when installing the
control unit, ensure it is held firmly against
the wall to avoid any false alarms due to
vibration or expansion/contraction. The alarm
is only activated in this manner if it is armed.
House Code Selection
There are two types of switches found in the
rear or battery compartment of the devices,
slide style - used in the control panel & the
window/door sensor and piano style - used
in the movement activated sensor. Selecting
the ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’ for these switches works
differently in each case. See the following
figure.
PIANO STYLE
House Code
Selection Switches
ON is DOWN
1
ON
234
1
ON
234
1
ON OFF ON OFF
234
1
ON OFF ON OFF
234
SLIDE STYLE
House Code
Selection Switches
ON is UP
1
ON
234
1
ON
234
1
ON OFF ON OFF
234
1
ON OFF ON OFF
234
SLIDE STYLE - Code 10
shown
PIANO STYLE - Code 10
shown
By selecting each House Code switch ‘OFF’
or ‘ON’, up to 16 different Codes can be
selected. Each Sensor has a similar set of
switches in the battery compartment of the
device. Ensure all units have their House
Code set to the same House Code.
Insert the barrel plug from the AC Adaptor
into the socket on the right hand side of the
control panel.
Open the Control Panel battery compartment
by removing the screw. Insert 2 x new ‘AA’
size alkaline batteries (not supplied).
(The piezo siren will emit a double beep).
Replace the battery cover and screw.
Mount the Control Panel on the mounting
screws prepared earlier.
Switch the AC adaptor on.
Your Alarm System is now ready to be
programmed.
External Siren
The external siren can be mounted vertically
or horizontally in a sheltered location.
Prepare the installation of the external siren
by putting two screws (screw heads less than
6mm dia.) high in the wall or ceiling 34mm
apart. You may be required to drill
subsequent holes greater than 9mm dia.
to route the cable to the control unit.
Battery
Compartment
Mounting
Holes
External Siren
Open battery compartment and remove
battery pack. Insert 4 x AA Alkaline batteries
in the orientation indicated. Reinsert battery
pack, and close the compartment. Insert the
connector into the control panel port labelled
“EXT. SIREN”.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The external alarm will sound with the control
panel alarm, but will also sound if unplugged
from control panel. In the instance this occurs
by accident, plug the connector back into the
control panel or enter the disarm code.
PROGRAMMING
A security code should first be entered using
the Control Panel keypad.
Tamper Switch
(Rear side)
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