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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Invisible Beam Entry Alert ...

Page 2: ...symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product 2001 RadioShack Corporation ...

Page 3: ...e Beam 10 Adjusting Sensitivity 11 Connecting Optional Components 12 Connecting an External Siren 12 Connecting Another External Device 14 Connecting a Backup DC Power Limited Source 15 Routing the Wires 15 Operation 16 Using the Alert 16 Testing the Backup DC Source 16 Power Failure Alarm 17 Troubleshooting 17 Care 18 Replacing the Fuse 18 Lightning 19 Specifications 20 ...

Page 4: ...other light sources If anything moves through the beam and interrupts its path the alert triggers its built in buzzer or activates a device connected to the Normally Open N O or Normally Closed N C termi nals The connected device can be an alarm sounding device telephone dialer or external alarm system TEST OFF Mode lets you easily test the alert ANNUNCIATE and ALARM Modes let you set the alert to...

Page 5: ...roblems we urge you to read this manual completely before you install or use the alert This alert is for indoor use only This product is UL listed to standard number UL639 for Intru sion Detection Units and should only be used with UL listed ac cessories You need the following additional items available at your local RadioShack store to install a complete Invisible Beam Entry Alert system External...

Page 6: ...indoor operation only The distance between the alert and the reflector should be between 2 7 50 feet Position the alert on a desk or counter top within 6 feet of an AC outlet The outlet should always be on not controlled by a wall switch so the alert will not be accidentally turned off Position the reflector so it correctly reflects the beam from the alert If you cannot mount the reflector directl...

Page 7: ...nt heights and then adjust the beam to compensate see Aligning the Beam on Page 10 Notes The alert and reflector should be high enough to keep someone from easily stepping over the beam Avoid locations that will expose either the alert or the reflector to direct sunlight which could cause false tripping or damage the alert CONNECTING AC POWER 1 Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert...

Page 8: ...n the door on the side of the alert then open the door Press down on the top of the cover and remove it to expose the screw holes Set the mode switch on the alert to TEST OFF Follow these steps to mount the alert on a wall 1 Using the alert as a template mark the positions of the four screw holes at the selected wall location 2 Drill four 3 32 inch holes in the marked positions 3 Thread one of the...

Page 9: ...e mounting sur face then tighten the screws 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet MOUNTING THE REFLECTOR Use the supplied mounting bracket screws and adhesive strips to mount the reflector vertically or horizontally 1 Using one half of the bracket as a template mark the posi tion of the two screw holes 2 Drill two 3 32 inch holes in the marked positions 3 Thread one of the supplied wood scr...

Page 10: ...ower you must make sure they are aligned correctly 1 Check the angle adjustment by looking into the hole on the side of the alert s mirror box above the lens head Note If you cannot look into the hole on the mirror box from one side slide the box out turn it upside down and reinstall it with the round hole facing toward the front Then look into the mirror box from the other side You can leave the ...

Page 11: ...VITY After you align the beam adjust SENSITIVITY to ensure reliable performance and minimize the chance of false alarms 1 Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert then open the door to expose the sensitivity and mode switches 2 Set the mode switch to TEST OFF 3 Turn SENSITIVITY counterclockwise to MIN The ALIGN MENT INDICATOR turns off 4 Turn SENSITIVITY clockwise until the ALIGNMENT ...

Page 12: ...or device which oper ates when the beam is inter rupted and an optional backup DC power limited source as an alternate pow er source to the alert s ter minals Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert and open the door Press down on the top of the cover near the tab and remove the cover to expose the termi nals Caution Set the mode switch to TEST OFF before making con nections Connecti...

Page 13: ...to the hole under the GND terminal and tighten the screw 4 Insert the other conductor into the hole under the alert s N O terminal then tighten the screw 5 Connect the other end of the wire to the external siren 6 Cut a 2 inch piece of wire and use a wire stripper to strip about 1 4 inch of insulation from both ends then twist the loose strands 7 Insert one of the wire ends into the hole under the...

Page 14: ...ower supply Do not connect a jumper wire to the OUTPUT 10 18 VDC 0 5A terminals Note You cannot connect both an external siren and a dialer or an alarm system to the alert 1 Separate about 2 inches of one end of the two conductor wire 2 Use a wire stripper to remove about 1 4 inch of insulation from the end of each conductor then twist the loose strands 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the N...

Page 15: ...o conductor wire 2 Use a wire stripper to remove about 1 4 inch of insulation from the end of each conductor then twist the loose strands 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the alert s STANDBY terminal Then insert one conductor into the hole under the terminal marked GND insert the other conductor into the hole under the terminal marked STANDBY and tighten the screws 4 Connect the...

Page 16: ...il the path of the beam is restored To silence the alarm sooner set the mode switch to TEST OFF When the beam is interrupted in the ANNUNCIATE mode the built in buzzer sounds and the external siren or other external device is activated until the path of the beam is restored 3 Close the door on the side of the alert and tighten the screw TESTING THE BACKUP DC SOURCE 1 Set the mode switch to ALARM o...

Page 17: ...r Invisible Beam Entry Alert but if you do refer to this table to find possi ble causes and remedies If your alert is still not operating prop erly take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance Problem Possible Cause Solution The external siren or another con nected device does not operate The in line fuse is blown Replace the fuse with one of the same size and type see Replacing the Fuse ...

Page 18: ...h a fuse of the same size and type rated at 0 5 A 250V available at your local RadioShack store 1 Unplug the AC adapter and disconnect the backup DC source if necessary 2 Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert and open the door The reflector surface is not set parallel to the front of the alert Readjust and or reposition the alert and or reflector The sensor lenses are obscured with...

Page 19: ... protection against fire replace only with the same type and rating of fuse LIGHTNING Lightning damage is not common but it can occur in electronic devices A lightning strike near or directly to the power line may cause an excessive surge of voltage that can damage the alert If you live in an area that has frequent or severe electrical storms we suggest that you purchase a surge protector to help ...

Page 20: ... OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack s...

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