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DE3635 

 

K-940MCW  

Pet-Immune PowerCode Wireless PIR Detector 

 

Installation Instructions

 

1. INTRODUCTION 

The K-940MCW is a pet-immune, fully supervised ultra low- 
current wireless PIR that incorporates a PowerCode transmitter. 
Both transmitter and detector circuits are powered by an on-
board, long life 3.6 V Lithium battery. 
As a pet immune motion detector, the K-940MCW utilizes TSI™ 
(Target Specific Imaging) technology that ensures immunity to 
pets weighing up to 18 kg (40 lb).  
As a supervised wireless detector, the K-940MCW has a 24-bit ID 
code, randomly selected in the factory from over 16 million 
possible combinations. This code is therefore unique and virtually 
impossible to reproduce. Compatible PowerCode receivers, like 
P, are designed to "learn" specific IDs and respond 
only to them. 
Following detection of a human intruder, the K-940MCW 
triggers the on-board transmitter which transmits its specific 
PowerCode ID followed by an

 

alarm signal and status 

designators for

 

tampering and battery condition. Alarm and 

other data are thus forwarded to the alarm control panel or to a 
head-end computer, depending on the type of system in which 
the detector is used.  

 

Since messages transmitted by the K-940 

MCW might collide with messages transmitted 

by other PowerCode transmitters, an anti- 

collision transmission sequence is used.  

A periodic supervision message, distinguished by 
a specific marker, is transmitted automatically 
once in 60 min. (USA) or 15 min. (Europe) 

or 

according to the local standards. The receiver 

is thus informed that the particular detector is 

taking an active part in the wireless network. 
After triggering the transmitter, the K-

940MCW inhibits itself to save battery power. 

The detector rearms itself auto- matically 

(reverts to the ready state) 2 minutes after 

the last movement has been detected. An 

LED/ WALK-TEST jumper is used to override 

the 2-minute rearm timer during walk testing.  
A programmable pulse counter is included for 

maximum immunity against false alarms. 

 
 

 

Figure 1

.  

General View 

 

 

 

2. SPECIFICATIONS 

OPTICAL

  

Max. Coverage Range: 

9 x 9 m 

(30 x 30 ft) / 90°

 

Pet Immunity (not verified by 

UL):

 Immune to animals weighing 

up to 18 kg (40 lb)

 

Vertical Adjustment: 

3-position 

adjustment scale: 1.8 m (6 ft),  

2.1 m (7 ft) and 2.4 m (8 ft). 

ELECTRICAL

  

Battery Type:

 3.6 Volt lithium 

thionyl chloride (LiSOCl

2

) battery, 

size 1/2AA, Cat. No. 0-9913-0. 

Nominal Battery Capacity:

 1 Ah 

Standby Current:

 0.015 mA.

 

 

Figure 2. 

Coverage Pattern

 

Transmit Current:

 12 mA (including LED).

 

Battery Life Expectancy:

 3 years (for typical use) 

LED: 

Lights for 2 seconds upon transmission and upon motion 

detection in the walk test mode. 

Detector:

 Dual-element low-noise pyroelectric sensor.  

Pulse Counter:

 Programmable to 1, 3 or 5 pulses. 

Rearm Timer:

 2 minutes after the last alarm; timer disabled in the 

walk test mode. 

WIRELESS 

Frequencies (MHz):

 315, 433.92, 868.95, 869.2625 according to 

local requirements

 (UL approval for 315 MHz only).

 

Note:

 The K-940MCW is compatible with the UL-listed model 

PowerMax control unit.  

Transmission Sequence:

 3 data bursts at variable intervals within 

3 seconds. 

ID:

 24-bit factory-selected code, >16 million possible combinations. 

Total Message Length:

 36 bits 

Battery Supervision: 

Automatic reporting of low-battery status 

with each alarm and with periodic autotest. 

Tamper Alert:

 Reported at 3-minute intervals. 

ENVIRONMENTAL

 

Operating Temperature: 

-10

°

 to 49

°

C (14

°

 to 120

°

F).  

Note:

 For C-UL listed applications, the operating temperature 

range 0 to 49

°

C and 93%relative humidity, non-condensing.

 

Storage Temperature: 

-20

°

 to 60

°

C (-4

°

F to 140

°

F).  

RFI Protection:

 > 20 V/m up to 1000 MHz. 

PHYSICAL

  

Dimensions (H x W x D): 

104 x 60 x 32 mm (4.1 x 2.4 x 1.3 in.) 

Weight: 

71 g (2.5 oz); 

Color: 

White. 

Compliance with Standards:

 Meets FCC Part 15, MPT1349, 

Directive 1999/5/EC and EN 50131-1 Grade 1 Class II. 

OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

 

BR-1:

 Swivel bracket for wall mounting; 

BR-2:

 BR-1 + corner adapter; 

BR-3:

 BR-1 + ceiling adapter. 

PATENTS

: U.S. Patent No.: 6,211,522 

 

3. INSTALLATION 

Note:

 For C-UL listed applications, the unit shall be installed in 

accordance with Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code. 

Since this is a PowerCode type transmitter, it is recommended to 
power it up and let the target receiver “learn” the transmitter’s ID 
before actual installation.  

3.1 Battery Insertion

 

(see Figure 3)

 

A. 

Insert the battery into the battery clip - observe polarity. 

B.

  Press the tamper switch lever once and release it. This will 

perform the reset necessary for smooth power up. 

C.

  Put the cover on and watch the LED. It will flash once in 2 

seconds for at least 15 seconds until the sensor stabilizes. 

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