Skyhawk Kiwi IR Instruction Manual
Skyhawk Kiwi IR
Installation & User Manual
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Index:
Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................................
Layout Summary.............................................................................................................
Installation .......................................................................................................................
Unit Operation ..........................................................................................................
Battery Replacement .........................................................................................................
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................
Safety, FCC and Warranty............................................................................................... .
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4 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 11
12 - 13
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16 - 18
Unpacking and Inspection:
Before you begin installation, unpack and verify you have received all the correct parts.
(1) Kiwi IR
(3) AAA Lithium batteries (pre-installed in Kiwi IR)
(2) Set of 3M dual-lock strips
(1) Set of PIR sensor sleeves (FULL and HALF)
(2) Mounting magnets
(1) Lanyard
(1) Quickstart guide
(1) Warranty card
If you are missing any of these parts STOP, make sure you have your unit's serial number and request a replacement
on sky-hawk.com/warranty.
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Kiwi IR Layout Summary:
Front of Unit
LED Indicator - This multicolored LED indicator will indicate when the Skyhawk Kiwi IR is booting, has a low
battery or is transmitting an alert. More details on the indicator colors can be found on page 13.
Mounting Cutout - This can be used with the supplied lanyard to mount on a peg or hook.
Function Button - This multi-use button can be used for various functions. See pages 9 and 10 for more details.
PIR Sensor - This Passive Infrared Sensor detects the motion of warm bodies and will trigger your Kiwi IR
device.
Mounting CutoutLED Indicator
Function Button
PIR Sensor
Unit Dimensions : 4.00" (L) x 2.25" (W) x .70" (H)
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Rear of Unit (with rear cover removed)
Battery Holder
Battery Holder - The battery holder accommodates 3 x AAA batteries. It is required that 1.5 volt lithium batteries
are used for expected life.
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Kiwi IR Installation:
The Kiwi IR can be installed using four main methods that include using the supplied 3M dual-lock strips, hang-
ing the unit using the supplied lanyard (or using your own nail or hook) or by placing the unit on or in the object
to be protected. It is recommended to install the Kiwi IR roughly 4 feet to 5 feet from the ground for the most
optimal detection eld. See pages 14 & 15 for more details on the detection eld of the Kiwi IR.
Method 1 : 3M Dual-Lock Strips
Step 1: In the accessory kit locate the two sets of 3M dual-lock strips. Keep each set of these strips together and
do not separate them at this time!
Step 2: Clean the rear surface of the Kiwi IR with 70% isopropyl alcohol for proper bonding of the strips.
Step 3: Peel one side only of each set of strips to expose the adhesive and ax to the rear of the unit.
Step 4: Make sure the area of where the Kiwi IR will be attached has a clean surface for proper bonding of the
strips. Do not separate the strips from the back of the unit at this time!
Step 5: Peel the remaining side of each of the strips to expose the adhesive and position it on the object and press
down on the whole Kiwi IR unit. Do not remove the Kiwi IR at this time - give the 3M dual-lock adhesive about
30-minutes to bond.
Attach
to
Object
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Kiwi IR Installation:
Method 2 : Self-Stick Mounting Magnets
Step 1: In the accessory kit locate the two self-stick mounting magnets.
Step 2: Clean the rear surface of the Kiwi IR with 70% isopropyl alcohol for proper bonding of the magnets.
Step 3: Peel o the paper to expose the adhesive and ax magnets to the rear of the unit.
Step 4: The Kiwi IR is ready to be mounted. Make sure the area where the Kiwi IR will be attached is a ferrous
iron or steel.
Attach
to
Object
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Method 3 : Lanyard, Nail or Hook
Step 1: In the accessory kit locate the lanyard.
Step 2: Attach the lanyard through the mounting cutout on the top of the unit.
Step 3: Hang the Kiwi IR o of the lanyard on a hook or nail. If the hook or nail is small enough to t through the
mounting cutout then the use of the lanyard might not be needed.
Kiwi IR Installation (continued):
Method 4 : On or in the object to be protected
The Kiwi IR can be placed on or in the object that is being monitored.
Prevent Falling Hazard Prevent Unit Fall Damage
Installation - Safety Guidelines:
Make sure when placing the Kiwi IR on an object that it is securely attached and cannot fall o and injure some-
one or fall onto a hard surface and damage the unit.
Make sure that when placing the Kiwi IR it will not interfere with other equipment.
Kiwi IR Operation Additional Notes:
Mounting Considerations:
When using the Kiwi IR as a motion detection device, ensure that it is oriented in such a way that its detection
eld covers the entire area that you wish to monitor.
Movement detection works best if the direction of motion is across the detection eld rather than towards the
device. For example, if being used in a storage unit, it is recommended that the device be mounted on a side wall,
as opposed to the back wall such that motion will be perpendicular to the "vision" of the device.
This device uses a passive infrared sensor, which detects motion of objects with heat signatures, such as people,
animals etc. This device will NOT detect objects that are equal to ambient temperature or do not give o heat.
Avoid mounting the Kiwi IR near objects or devices that may aect air temperature (air conditioners, heaters,
stoves) as these devices may cause false triggers.
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Kiwi IR Start-Up Operation:
Before moving forward with the unit operation you must download the app onto your smart device and sign up
for an account.
Step 1: Download and install the Skyhawk CE app from the Apple or Google Play store onto your compatible
smart device. Go to sky-hawk.com for more detailed information on which devices are supported.
Step 2: Make sure the unit is powered ON by pressing the Kiwi IR button once; during this power up cycle the
LED indicator will blink GREEN. After unit is powered up it will automatically send a turn ON alert to the smart
device app.
Step 3: After the initial power up the unit is now ready to accept a trigger from any of the activated on board
sensors. When sending a trigger there are two stages of LED indicators. The rst stage checks the battery and will
indicate a good battery with two GREEN blinks or for a low battery two RED blinks. The second stage makes the
cellular connection to the application server which normally occurs about 30 seconds after the initial trigger. If the
trigger information is sent successfully to the network then the LED indicator will go solid GREEN for about 6
seconds or for a failed connection go solid RED for about 6 seconds. Failed connections have an automatic retry
interval.
Press Once
Blinking GREEN
Solid GREEN
for 6 seconds
Solid RED
for 6 seconds
Transmission
SUCCESS
Transmission
FAILED
Step 4: After the trigger the unit will return to power savings mode. It will not be ready for the next trigger until
after the specied times set in the Alert Interval Options in the app.
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Kiwi IR Operation:
Top View
Side View
Once the Kiwi IR has been properly mounted (as outlined in pages 4 & 5), and has been connected via your
Skyhawk CE app (page 9), you are ready to start monitoring. See gure below for information on the eld-of-view
of your Kiwi IR device. Placing the Kiwi IR close to walls, ceilings, oors or other objects can aect the eld of
view of the sensor.
The Kiwi IR will detect the motion of warm bodies within the detection eld shown above. The device will then
send an alert to your connected device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) to inform you that movement has been detected
In some challenging environmental applications where there could be a draft then the optional PIR sensor
sleeves can be used to reduce false triggering. Two sleeves are included: A FULL sleeve which when used
reduces the eld of view to 70 degrees; and a HALF sleeve which splits the eld in half.
16 feet
Field of View
110° without sleeve
70° with sleeve
Field of View
16 feet
110° without sleeve
70° with sleeve
Kiwi IR Operation (Optional PIR Sensor Sleeve):
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