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FREEDOM UNIVERSAL 2.0

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TROUBLESHOOTING

All MTI products are designed and manufactured to provide consistent, trouble-free service. If the display has a problem, refer 

to the troubleshooting table below. If the problem persists, contact MTI Customer Service at 1.800.426.6844 (toll-free) or 
503.648.6500 (international), from 8AM - 5PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Please send faxes to 503.648.7500 or e-mail  
[email protected].

Note: Before servicing the display, discharge any static electricity by placing your hand on any adjacent metal countertop or shelf 
unit and then shut down the system power.

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

Audible alarm and continuous 

flashing LED on sensor head

Product removed or missing

 

—

Turn keyswitch to 

DISABLE ALARM

 to 

silence all alarms. Flashing LED indicates 
alarm condition.  

 

—

Replace product; then turn keyswitch 
back to 

ALARM ON

.

Sensor head is not securely mounted to 
product, allowing alarm sensor to lift

Choose a better mounting surface (e.g., flatter, 
non-textured). Clean mounting surface and 
then reattach sensor to product. Ensure that 
the alarm plunger is fully depressed. Secure 
sensor with tie wraps for at least 24 hours.

Damaged sensor

Replace damage parts

Intermittent false alarms

Sensor head is not securely mounted to 
product, allowing alarm plunger to lift

Choose a better mounting surface (e.g., flatter, 
non-textured). Clean mounting surface and 
then reattach sensor to product. Ensure that 
the alarm plunger is fully depressed. Secure 
sensor with tie wraps for at least 24 hours. 

Damaged sensor

Replace damaged parts

Sensor’s LED is off even though 
product is present

Position was in alarm state when “learn” 
function was performed

Turn keyswitch to 

DISABLE ALARM

 and resolve 

alarm issue; then return switch to 

ALARM ON

Damaged sensor

Replace sensor

Sensor head is not securely mounted to 
product

Choose a better mounting surface (e.g., flatter, 
non-textured). Clean mounting surface and 
then reattach sensor to product. Ensure that 
the alarm plunger is fully depressed. Secure 
sensor with tie wraps for at least 24 hours.

FREEDOM CORE

Summary of Contents for FREEDOM CORE

Page 1: ... 2008 MTI All Rights Reserved FREEDOM CORE MTI P N 063 0493 00 Rev F Release Date April 2013 PRODUCT MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e Coupler 4 Alarm Module Details 5 Alarm Module Kits 6 Installation 7 Installing the Alarm Module 7 Attaching and Removing Sensor Cables 8 OPERATION 10 Using the Keyswitch Learn Function 10 Understanding the LED Indicators 10 Arming the Display 10 Silencing Troubleshooting Alarms 11 Troubleshooting 12 Limited Warranty 13 FREEDOM CORE ...

Page 3: ...edom Core can be installed as a stand alone system or integrated with certain other MTI Freedom system components This makes it easy to add the Core system to existing displays or create additional configuration options see Alarm Module Details for additional information System at a Glance Sensor cable attached to product Alarm sounder External alarm 12Vdc alarm siren is triggered if a sensor is r...

Page 4: ...trying to protect Optional Extension Cable Coupler You can extend the overall operating length of each cable by adding an extension cable and coupler to the system Small square sensor 0 50 x 0 50 Attach to objects that have a flat mounting surface Coupler Extension cable Available in 3 7 and 14 lengths Disc Sensor 1 5 Attach to objects that have a flat mounting surface Locking RJ 0 40 x 1 20 Use w...

Page 5: ...dom Core Core sensors will not work with any other system module Daisy chain alarm key connectors Use to connect other alarm modules in a daisy chain allowing them to share a remote alarm and keyswitch Alarm sensor connectors Cable conveys alarm signals between alarm module and sensor Daisy chain power connector out Use to connect other alarm modules in a daisy chain allowing them to share a commo...

Page 6: ...FREEDOM UNIVERSAL 2 0 6 FREEDOM CORE MEASUREMENTS 5 89in 149 50mm 6 14in 155 85mm 0 187in 4 75mm 4 89in 124 21mm 4 05in 102 87mm 1 16in 29 46mm ...

Page 7: ...eyswitch assembly Piezo buzzer Mounting screws Freedom Core 8 Position Expansion Kit MTI P N 185 1383 00 Includes 8 position alarm module Alarm keyswitch link cable Power share link cable A single power supply can power up to eight daisy chained alarm modules 4 or 8 position A single keyswitch or keypad and buzzer can support up to eight linked alarm modules A single power supply can power up to e...

Page 8: ...ALARM and KEYSWITCH terminal strips on each module You only need to connect one of the modules to the alarm and keyswitch 6 Plug a system power supply into the power input jack Note If you are daisy chaining several alarm modules to share a common power supply connect wires between the white power connectors on each module You only need to connect one of the modules to the power supply 7 Connect t...

Page 9: ...rence with product operations then tighten ties to secure 6 Repeat steps 2 5 for all products When finished reset the alarm keyswitch to ALARM ON 7 Verify that all sensor cables with products have a solid red LED The system is now armed and ready for use Note Leave zip ties on at least 24 hours so adhesive bond can gain full strength You can then remove the ties or leave them on recommended to pro...

Page 10: ...es with products have a solid red LED The system is now armed and ready for use Note Leave zip ties on at least 24 hours so adhesive bond can gain full strength You can then remove the ties or leave them on recommended to provide additional product security and help eliminate false alarms To Remove Attaching Removing the Locking RJ Sensor 1 Set keyswitch to DISABLE ALARM 2 Plug RJ sensor into side...

Page 11: ...the alarm However if you turn the keyswitch from DISARM ALARM to ALARM ON the system resets and now believes the missing product is a normal condition and no alarm sounds Once a product is added back to this puck you must again perform the learn function to re establish this as the new normal condition Arming the Display Turn on power to system Turn keyswitch from DISARM ALARM to ALARM ON This act...

Page 12: ...d replace it with a new one LED should return to solid red when the alarm condition is resolved 3 Turn keyswitch to ALARM ON LED should be solid red indicating position is again armed and active If the LED is off this indicates the cable is damaged and must be replace or that the cable is not properly mounted 4 Solid red Turn keyswitch to DISARM ALARM Audible alarm quits but LED continues to flash...

Page 13: ...ensor to lift Choose a better mounting surface e g flatter non textured Clean mounting surface and then reattach sensor to product Ensure that the alarm plunger is fully depressed Secure sensor with tie wraps for at least 24 hours Damaged sensor Replace damage parts Intermittent false alarms Sensor head is not securely mounted to product allowing alarm plunger to lift Choose a better mounting surf...

Page 14: ...ensors anti skid pads anti rotation brackets VHB adhesive pads X and L brackets CC and DC brackets cable clamps zip ties and installation retrieval and removal tools Unused SmartCables and Secondary Sensors that are demonstrated by Customer to have been faulty upon delivery to Customer will be replaced at Seller s expense provided however Customer shall be responsible for any and all related shipp...

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