Inovonics EN1266 Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 1

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EN1266 360° Ceiling Mount Motion Detector 

Installation and Operation Manual

1 Overview

The EN1266 360° ceiling mount motion detector is a four-element passive 

infrared intrusion detector for use in electronic security systems in ceiling 

mount applications. The EN1266 reduces false alarms to a minimal level 

due to its elimination of background noises and nuisance stimuli, employs 

automatic pulse count to make it adaptable to various environments, and 

uses sophisticated signal processing to make it virtually free of false 

alarms. The lens provides wide coverage patterns, even at low mounting 

heights, and is especially immune to sunlight, as well as halogen and 

fluorescent lights.

1.1 Inovonics Contact Information

If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics technical 

support:

• E-mail: [email protected].
• Phone: (800) 782-2709; (303) 939-9336.

2 Installation and Startup

2.1 Installation Notes

• These products are designed to be installed and maintained by 

professional security technicians.

• Products are tested for indoor use.
• All products should be manually tested weekly.

2.2 Install the Batteries

The EN1266 can accommodate two batteries for extra battery life, but only 

one is required for operation.

Note: 

When installing batteries, it is recommended that batteries are 

replaced in new pairs from the same manufacturer. 

To install batteries:

1.

Remove the housing cover from the base.

 Figure 1  

Remove the housing cover.

2.

Install the batteries included with the unit.

 Figure 2  

Install the batteries

2.3 Select Pulse Count

The pulse count options provides control for difficult operating 

environments. Automatic pulse count is recommended for reliable 

operation in environments subject to temperature fluctuation that can cause 

false alarms. The single pulse count mode is more sensitive to minor 

temperature variations, and should be used in sites where variant heat 

sources will not cause alarms. Automatic pulse count is the factory default 

because it allows more reliable operation in environments subject to 

temperature fluctuation. To select pulse count:

1.

Press the tamper button five times within three seconds.

 Figure 3  

Press the tamper button

2.

Wait for the green LED to blink five times, then:

• Press the tamper button one time within three seconds to select single 

pulse count.

• Press the tamper button two times within three seconds to select 

automatic pulse count.

3.

Confirm your selection. 

• The green LED will blink once to indicate single pulse count has been 

selected; twice to confirm automatic pulse count has been selected.

2.4 Select Fixed/Variable Sleep Time

The sleep time jumper setting provides control for normal or high-traffic 

operating environments. When set to fixed, if the EN1266 senses motion, it 

will transmit an alarm, then enter sleep mode for 180 seconds; if motion is 

sensed when the sleep time has expired, the EN1266 will transmit another 

alarm. Fixed sleep time is recommended for normal operating 

environments. When set to variable, if the EN1266 senses motion, it will 

transmit an alarm, then enter sleep mode for 180 seconds; if motion is 

sensed before the sleep time has expired, the EN1266 will restart the 180 

second interval. Variable sleep time is recommended for high-traffic 

operating environments, and is the default setting as shipped from the 

factory. To select sleep time:

1.

Press the tamper button four times within three seconds.

2.

Wait for the green LED to blink four times, then:

• Press the tamper button one time within three seconds to select 

variable sleep time.

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