Imax EA/PS User manual

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Entry Alert
Positional Sensor
UserManual
Model:EA/PS
This equipment has been tested andfoundtocomplywith the limits fora Class B
digital device, pursuant topart 15ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference ina residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses andcanradiate radio frequencyenergyand, ifnot
installedand used inaccordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference
toradio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not
occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe determined byturningthe equipmentoffand
on, the user is encouragedtotrytocorrect the interference byone ormore ofthe
following measures:
--Reorientor relocate the receivingantenna.
--Increase the separationbetweenthe equipment andreceiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that towhichthe
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealeror anexperienced radio/TV technician forhelp.
Modifications not authorizedbythe manufacturermayvoidusers authoritytooperate
this device.

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Introduction
Congratulation on buying this ENTRYALERT!With this ALERT center,you
can know the statusofthe doorsof your premise without going outside or leaving
yourroom. TheAlertis working on wirelessand microcomputertechnology.
Content
2.Door sensor (position)transmitter 1
6.Large double side tape (for transmitter) 2
7.Lithium battery(CR2032) 2
Installation
1.Installing the batteryto the transmitter units
-Open the batteryonthetransmitter unit frontcabinetandinsert thebattery as
indicated on theinside of the batterydoor.
-Close the batterydoor
2.Connectingthe AC adapter to the main receiving unit.The adapter
connector can befound on the rear of the unit. FourAAbatteries can be
used. This is recommendedfor backup purpose.
3.Testing the sensor transmitter and the receiving unit.
3.1 Positional sensor transmitter
Place the transmitter close to the main unit.The default zone iszone 1 for
positional sensor transmitter. Verticalposition of the sensormeans that the door is
closed andthe doorstatus light is showingcloseon the main unit. Horizontal position
of thesensormeans thatthedooris openand the main unit will give dooropen light
and beeping sound.
Figure 3. Testingof the positional sensortransmitter unit andthemainreceivingunit
1.Mount the positional sensor unit to the garage door
Figure 5. Mounting thepositional sensor unit
3.Thereispaperlabelonthe front of the ENTRYALERT covered by the
transparent lens.Writedowndescriptiontomatchwith the transmitterunits
for easyrecognition.
Also fill in the zone label forthe corresponding transmitter.
Setting of newtransmitter code with theTransmitter and the
Receiver
Unless the user finds that thetransmitterdoes notworkwith the main
receiving unit or there is interferencefrom other wireless appliance, it is not
recommended to change the transmittercode bythe user.
1.At the rear panelofthe mainunit,there is a smalllearnkey. Upon pressingthe
key, the unit will beinthelearncodemode. Both open andclose lightsfor thezone
flash in thismode. Press this keyto select the zone.
2.Underneath the transmitter cabinet,you will find ahole wheremaybe
covered with the adhesive tape.You can use somepointed objectto press the tiny
buttoninside.Uponpush thelittleswitch,thecode for thetransmitteris emitted.When
the main unit receives a valid code, a long beep will be heard.Eachzone can accept
up to 4 different transmitters.
3.Repeat for all the zonesand matched transmitter.Make sure onlyone
transmitteris transmitting the code duringthe process.
4.Forthe doorbelltransmitter,pressthe doorbell transmitterso that avalidcode
can be sent.
Door Closed Door open
Twoside
adherivetape

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Figure 7.Position of the learn codeswitch ofthe main unit andthe transmitter
Operation of the ENTRY ALERT
1.Operation of the garage doorsensor transmitter
The garage door sensor isusing a tilt senor forsensing the position of the
garage door. It will not operate when the sensor is ata vertical position. I.e.the
garagedoor is closed.When the door is open,the sensor is at a horizontalpositionand
signal will be sentthemainunit.Themainunitwill give green dooropen lightwhen
the door is closed. Whenthe door is opened, the mainunitwill give out red door
open light and light beeping sound.
3.Inhibit of allsound
There isa sound disable switch at therear panelofthe main unit.All
beeping isoffwhen the switchis at an OFF position. The factorydefault setting is
ON.
TroubleShooting
Specifications
1.Positonal sensor transmitter
Battery Lithium CR2032
Current consumption 5mAin transmission
Transmittercode 28 bit random addresscode.
Range Up to 150 ft.
Copyright 2004
http://www.imax.com.hk
E-mail:sales@imax.com.hk
Madein ChinaRev: 1.0
SYMTOM POSSIBLE REASON CORRECTION
1 No function Batteryisrunning out. Replace battery.
Batteryisinserted in the
reverse direction. Re-insert the batteryin the
right direction.
TheAC adapter isnot
connecting
properlyto the
main receiving unit
Checkthe connection tothe
AC adapter.
The transmitteris too far
awayfrom the receiving
unit.
Move the two unitscloser.
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Intermittent
operation The battery in the
transmitteris getting low
after prolonged use.
Replace with newbattery.
CODE SETTING
BUTTON
Code setting Code setting button
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