GE TX-6211-03-1 Installation Instructions Download Page 2

Smoke Sensor 868 GEN2

Installation Instructions

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4.

Attach the smoke sensor to the mounting base by lining up 
the alignment tab on the smoke sensor with the alignment 
arrow on the mounting base (

Figure 2

), then put the smoke 

sensor on the base and turn it clockwise about 15 degrees. 
The smoke sensor should snap into place.

Figure 2. Alignment tab and arrow

5.

Make sure the system is disarmed, then put the panel into 
program mode (refer to your panel documentation).

6.

Proceed to the 

Learn/add sensors

 menu (refer to your panel 

documentation).

7.

When prompted by the panel to trip the sensor, activate the 
smoke sensor tamper switch by separating the smoke sensor 
from the mounting base.

8.

Reattach the smoke sensor to the mounting base and exit 
program mode.

Verify panel communication

Before you mount the smoke sensor, you need to verify the 
smoke sensor location provides good RF communication to the 
panel.

To verify panel communication, refer to your panel documenta-
tion and do the following:

1.

Put the panel into sensor test mode.

2.

Take the smoke sensor to the mounting location and press 
and hold the smoke sensor test button for four seconds. The 
smoke sensor transmits a test signal.

3.

Listen for the appropriate response from system sirens.

4.

Exit sensor test mode.

Mounting

Mounting hardware (screws and anchors) is included with the 
smoke sensor, however you may need different hardware 
depending on the installation.

To mount the smoke sensor, do the following:

1.

Separate the smoke sensor from the mounting base.

2.

Place the mounting base on the mounting location surface 
and mark the mounting holes.

3.

Secure the mounting base to the surface using appropriate 
hardware.

4.

Attach the smoke sensor to the mounting base.

Testing

Test the smoke sensor using the following tests:

• Sensor  test
• Smoke test
• Sensitivity test

Sensor test

The sensor test verifies good communication between the panel 
and the smoke sensor.

To do a sensor test, refer to your panel documentation and do the 
following:

1.

Put the panel into sensor test mode.

2.

Press and hold the smoke sensor test button for four 
seconds. The smoke sensor transmits a test signal.

3.

Listen for appropriate response from system sirens.

4.

Close the panel cover, if applicable.

Smoke test

The smoke test verifies that the smoke sensor activates when 
detecting smoke, that the transmitted signal is received by the 
panel, and that the panel reports the alarm to the central moni-
toring station.

To test the smoke sensor, do the following:

1.

Contact the central monitoring station and inform them that 
you are testing the system and they should not dispatch 
authorities.

2.

Use 

Smoke! in a can

 (part SC008) to activate the smoke 

sensor. Follow the directions on the can.

3.

Once activated, the transmitter LED turns on, the built-in 
sounder emits a temporal 3 pattern, and the smoke sensor 
transmits an alarm signal. The panel then processes the 
alarm signal and reports the alarm condition to the central 
monitoring station.

4.

Press the smoke sensor test button to stop the built-in 
sounder. The smoke sensor automatically resets when 
smoke is no longer present and the LED should turn off and 
return to normal operation (one flash every eight seconds).

5.

Contact the central monitoring station to verify they 
received the alarm report.

Be sure to alert the central monitoring station when you are 
finished testing.

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Summary of Contents for TX-6211-03-1

Page 1: ...mounted smoke sensors in the center of the room or hallway at least 4 in 10 cm away from any walls or partitions When mounting to suspended ceiling tile the tile must be secured with the appropriate fastener to prevent removal Do not mount the smoke sensor to the metal runners of suspended ceiling grids The metal runners can draw the magnet s field away from the smoke sensor s reed switch causing ...

Page 2: ...d mark the mounting holes 3 Secure the mounting base to the surface using appropriate hardware 4 Attach the smoke sensor to the mounting base Testing Test the smoke sensor using the following tests Sensor test Smoke test Sensitivity test Sensor test The sensor test verifies good communication between the panel and the smoke sensor To do a sensor test refer to your panel documentation and do the fo...

Page 3: ...e instructions and or instructions from local government authorities 4 Observing correct polarity insert two new batteries into the battery compartment and replace the battery cover 5 Attach the smoke sensor to the mounting base and test the system Maintenance Clean the smoke sensor cover with a dry or damp water cloth as needed to keep it free from dust and dirt When necessary clean the smoke sen...

Page 4: ...roofs or smoke blocked by a closed door Smoke sensors may not detect smoke on other levels of the building Smoke sensors may not warn in time when fires are caused by smoking in bed explosions improper storage of flamma bles overloaded electrical circuits or other hazardous conditions Specifications Model number TX 6211 03 1 RF6211 03 1 RF frequency 868 MHz Compatibility GE Security 868 GEN2 contr...

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