2GIG part number: 2GIG-IMAGE1 Alarm.com part number: ADC-IS-100-GC
Alarm.com Image Sensor for 2GIG Go!Control Installation Guide
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
The Image Sensor is a pet immune PIR (passive infrared) motion detector with a built-in
camera. The sensor is designed to capture images during alarm or non-alarm events.
Users can also initiate image capture on-demand to
Peek-In
on their property. Images are
stored locally and uploaded either automatically when motion is captured during alarm
events or manually when requested by the user. Once uploaded, images are available for
viewing on the Alarm.com Website or an Alarm.com Smart phone app. The sensor is
battery powered, all wireless and simple to install and operate. A system with a 2GIG Cell
Radio Module connected to an Alarm.com account with service plan subscription is
required. For additional information on product features, functionality and service plan
options, visit the Alarm.com Dealer Site (www.alarm.com/dealer).
Highlighted Features
Battery operated
Communicates wirelessly to the security control panel
35 feet by 40 feet detection coverage area
Configurable PIR sensitivity and pet immunity settings
Image: QVGA 320x240 pixels
Color Images (except in night vision)
Night vision image capture with infrared flash (black & white)
Tamper detection, walk test mode, supervision
HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Security Control Panel:
2GIG Go!Control with software 1.10 & up
Communication Module:
2GIG Cell Radio Module
Required Radio:
2GIG-XCVR2-345
Available Zones:
One zone per Image Sensor installed (Up to 3 Image Sensors per
system)
HARDWARE INSTALLA
TION
IMPORTANT:
For smoothest installation, learn in one Image Sensor at a time. Insert
batteries only after initiating learn mode at the panel. (See 4-f)
1. Create Alarm.com Customer Account
-
Using the 2GIG Cell Radio Module serial
number, create an Alarm.com customer account on the Alarm.com Dealer Site
(www.alarm.com/dealer) with an Image Sensor capable service plan.
2.
Verify module & XCVR2 radio installation-
Ensure that the communication module
and XCVR2 radio are connected and installed properly inside the control panel.
3. Register Module and Test-
Power up the panel and initiate a cell phone test to ensure
the communication module is properly installed and communicating with Alarm.com.
4. Enroll Sensor in Panel-
a.
Enter the “system configuration” menu in the “installer toolbox”.
b.
Under Q1, select the RF sensor #. (Unused zone 01 to 48)
c.
Select the RF sensor type. (Recommended: 04- Interior Follower, 10-
Interior w/ Delay, 23- No Response Type)
d.
Select RF sensor equipment type. ((2) Motion)
e.
Select RF sensor equipment code. (9999 ADC Image Sensor)
f.
Register the RF Sensor Serial Number. Click “learn” to initiate learn
mode on the panel and XCVR2 radio. Power up the Image Sensor by
inserting the batteries or using a paper clip to hold the sensor’s reset
button for 3 seconds.
g.
Select RF sensor equipment age.
h.
Select RF sensor loop number. (Recommended: Loop 1)
i.
Select RF sensor dialer delay.
j.
Construct RF sensor voice descriptor. (Recommended shortcuts: 147-
Motion Detector, 120- IS)
k.
Select RF sensor reports. (Recommended: (1) Enabled)
l.
Select RF sensor supervised. (Recommended: (1) Enabled)
m.
Select RF sensor chime.
n.
Continue to edit next sensor or select skip, end and exit to save
changes.
o.
Perform a cell phone test to ensure that the updated equipment list is
sent to Alarm.com.
The sensor is now learned into the panel. After enrollment, be sure to keep the sensor
and panel powered so the sensor can complete an initialization process with the
Alarm.com Network Operations Center. This process will take several minutes. Images
cannot be captured until initialization is complete. To verify that this process is
complete, enter the “Image Sensors” menu in the “installer toolbox”. Select the Image
Sensor of interest and verify “rules status: complete”.
5. Choose Sensor Location and Mount
a. Determine sensor mounting location
based on installation scenario and criteria
noted in the “Installation Guidelines.” For best image capture, the target capture
areas should be centered in the frame. (e.g. If customer wants to capture people
coming through door, the doorway should be centered in camera/PIR view.)
b. Verify RF communication prior to mounting
- To verify that the Image Sensor
communicates with the control panel in its mounting location, enter “system test”
through the “installer toolbox” and trigger the Image Sensor.
c.
Determine desired mounting angle
for customer scenario; attach mounting arm to
sensor-back and re-attach sensor to sensor-back. The mounting arm attaches to the
back of the sensor enabling the sensor angle to vary based on the application. To
obtain the full 35’ x 40’ coverage area, mount the sensor at a 6
˚
downward angle. This corresponds to a “teeth up” orientation of the mounting arm.
For most smaller areas in residential installations, mount the arm with the “teeth
down” for a deeper angle (18
˚
). Secure the back of the sensor to the mounting arm
with the provided screw. If the camera will be mounted perpendicular to the wall, the
mount the sensor without the mounting arm/bracket directly on the wall, at a 12°
angle.
Mounting Arm Orientation Attach Mounting Arm to Sensor-Back Attach Sensor to
(Top: Teeth Up, Bottom: Teeth Down) Sensor-Back
d.
Choose applicable mounting bracket
for customer scenario. The sensor
hardware packet contains 2 mounting brackets for different mounting scenarios.
Use the provided large screws and anchors to attach the bracket to the wall.
Flat Wall Mount
Corner Wall Mount
Mark location of bracket holes on mounting surface at a height of 8 feet for maximum
coverage area. (Leave at least 3 inches of clearance above the sensor to allow for
battery replacement without uninstalling the mounting bracket.)
e.
Place sensor with arm on mounting bracket.
Adjust the horizontal positioning of
the sensor to point towards the desired coverage area. To adjust positioning, lift the
mounting arm at least 1/3 of the way off the bracket and rotate the arm.
f.
Secure the mounting arm location
by sliding lock pin into the hole. Use the washer
and remaining small screw to secure the lock pin by screwing upwards through the
bottom of the hole in the mounting bracket.
(Note: To make it easier to adjust
PIR/camera field of view in step 10, complete this step after horizontal sensor
positioning is finalized.)
6. Complete PIR Testing
Verify that PIR coverage adequately covers area by performing a walk test. (See “Pro-
gramming” section for more details.)
7. Test Image Capture
To conserve the customer’s monthly image upload quota, automatic alarm uploads are
disabled for the first four hours after any new sensor (Image Sensor or other) is installed
into the system. Installers can verify sensor positioning and test image captures on
installed sensors on Alarm.com’s Mobile Tech website (www.alarm.com/MobileTech)
without accessing the customer’s account or deducting from the customer’s monthly
upload quota. If possible, installers should also test night vision captures to ensure
sensor infrared flash is not reflecting off surfaces and washing out images.
