TROUBLE SHOOTING
Siren gives full alarm condition when arming.
1. Siren anti-tamper switch activated - adjust tamper
plunger and ensure that switch fully closes when
Siren is mounted. If the wall is excessively uneven,
the siren may need relocated to a more suitable
position.
Siren gives full alarm condition when system
has not been activated by an intruder or
is disarmed.
1. Tamper switch activation - check all detector battery
covers for security and Solar Siren for adequate
fixing against external wall.
2. Personal Attack Alarm operated from a Remote
Control or Keypad.
3. Jamming detection circuit operation (see page 5).
Siren not responding to detector.
1. Detector battery low - Replace detector battery.
2. System in Service Mode - Turn to Operating mode
using Remote Control (see ‘System Operating Mode’
page 14).
3. Ensure that the detector ‘House Code’ is the same
as that set on the Siren.
4. Ensure detector is within effective radio range of
Solar Siren and equipment is not mounted close to
metal objects.
Siren not responding to Remote Control
or Keypad.
1. Ensure that the ‘House Code’ is the same as that set
on the Siren.
2. System in Service Mode - Turn to Operating mode
using Remote Control (see ‘System Operating Mode’
page 14).
3. Incorrect User Access code being entered at Keypad.
4. Remote Control/Keypad battery flat - replace battery.
5. Reset system:
a. Disconnect Siren rechargeable and initial power-
up batteries.
b. Cover Solar panel with light proof material and
leave system for 1 minute.
c. Reconnect batteries and then remove Solar panel
cover and take out of Service Mode.
6. Siren rechargeable battery discharged:
a. Clean Solar Panel.
b. Check age of rechargeable battery – replace if at
end of useful life.
c. Fit new initial power-up battery and re-power
up siren.
LED on Remote Control not illuminating,
or is dim when unit is operated.
1. Ensure battery is connected with correct polarity.
2. Ensure battery connections are good.
3. Replace battery with Alkaline type.
Keypad not operating (‘On-Air’ light does not
illuminate).
1. Incorrect Access Code being entered.
2. Battery low - replace battery.
PIR Movement Detector false alarming.
1. Ensure that the detector is not pointing at a source
of heat or a moving object.
2. Ensure that the detector is not mounted above a
radiator or heater.
3. Ensure that the detector is not facing a window or in
direct sunlight.
4. Ensure that the detector is not in a draughty area.
5. Pulse count set too low – reset to two pulse
detection.
PIR Movement Detector not detecting a
person’s movement.
1. Check battery connections are good.
2. Pulse count set too high - reset to one pulse
detection.
3. Check that the detector is correctly set up.
(See setting the PIR Movement Detectors page 7).
4. Ensure DIP switches 1-4 of SW3 are correctly set.
5. Ensure that detector is mounted the correct way up,
(i.e. with detection window at the bottom).
6. Ensure that the detector is mounted at the correct
height, (i.e. 2-2.5m).
7. Allow up to three minutes for detector to stabilise.
PIR Movement Detector LED flashes on
detection of movement, (device in normal
operation mode).
1. Low battery - replace battery.
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