Alarm.com Image Sensor
Installation Guide
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Rev 3.2
Simon XTi-
To enroll the sensor on a Simon XTi, follow these steps at the control panel:
a.
Begin with the batteries removed from the sensor.
b
.
On the panel, scroll until the screen
shows “Programming” and press “Enter”.
c.
Enter the installer code (default 4-3-2-1), and press OK.
d.
Press
“Interactive Services”.
e.
Press
“Image Sensor”.
f.
Press
“Add”. The screen will display “Reset or power-up sensor to enroll…”
g.
Insert the batteries into the sensor.
Wait (approximately 20 seconds) for the control
panel screen to display: “IS[x] successfully added as sensor [y]” The LED on the sensor
will turn solid for ~5 seconds once the sensor has enrolled.
h.
Perform another panel comm-test to be sure that Alarm.com receives the updated
device equipment list. This will speed up the sensor initialization process.
The sensor is now learned into the panel. Sensors are enrolled in group 17 by default. To
change the sensor group, use the
Sensors
menu in Programming. Image Sensors may be
enrolled in groups 15, 17, 20, or 25. (No chime issued for group 25.) After enrollment, be
sure to keep the sensor and panel powered so the sensor can complete an initialization
process with the Alarm.com Network Operations Center. This process will take several
minutes. Images cannot be captured until initialization is complete.
8. Choose Sensor Location and Mount
a. Determine sensor mounting location
based on installation scenario and criteria
noted
in the “Installation Guidelines.” For best image capture, the target capture
areas should be centered in the frame. (e.g. If customer wants to capture people
coming through door, the doorway should be centered in camera/PIR view.)
b. Verify RF communication prior to mounting
-To verify RF signal strength, tamper
sensor and place near mounting location. Activate PIR for 2 minutes. On a Simon
XT, c
heck signal strength report at panel under “System Programming”
“Interactive Services”
“Image Sensor Setup”
“Image Sensor Settings”
“Image Sensor #[X]”
[signal information]. On the XTi, check signal strength
under “Programming”
” Interactive Services”
“Image Sensor”
“Image Sensor
Status”
“[X][Sensor Name]” Signal Strength.
The sensor performs best when the signal strength is above 40%. The signal
strength must be greater than 30% for sensor to function properly.
Signal
strength can fluctuate depending on environmental conditions and interference, so
be
sure that the signal is consistently in range.
c.
Determine desired mounting angle
for customer scenario; attach mounting arm to
sensor-back and re-attach sensor to sensor-back. The mounting arm attaches to the
back on the sensor and allows the sensor angle to vary based on the application. To
obtain the full 35’ x 40’ coverage area, the sensor should be mounted at a 6
˚
downward angle.
This corresponds to a “teeth up” orientation of the mounting arm.
For most smaller areas in residential installations, the arm can be mounted with the
“teeth down” for a deeper angle (18
˚
). Secure the back of the sensor to the mounting
arm with the provided screw. If the camera will be mounted
perpendicular to the wall, the sensor can be mounted without the mounting
arm/bracket directly on the wall, at a 12° angle.
Mounting Arm Orientation Attach Mounting Arm to Sensor-Back Attach Sensor to
(Top: Teeth Up, Bottom: Teeth Down) Sensor-Back
d.
Choose applicable mounting bracket
for customer scenario. The sensor
hardware packet contains 2 mounting brackets for different mounting scenarios.
Use the provided large screws and anchors to attach the bracket to the wall.
Flat Wall Mount
Corner Wall Mount
Mark location of bracket holes on mounting surface at a height of 8 feet for maximum
coverage area. (Leave at least 3 inches of clearance above the sensor to allow for
battery replacement without uninstalling the mounting bracket.)
e.
Place sensor with arm on mounting bracket.
Adjust the horizontal positioning of
the sensor to point towards the desired coverage area. To adjust positioning, lift the
mounting arm at least 1/3 of the way off the bracket and rotate the arm.
f.
Secure the mounting arm location
by sliding lock pin into the hole. Use the washer
and remaining small screw to secure the lock pin by screwing upwards through the
bottom of the hole in the mounting bracket.
(Note: To make it easier to adjust
PIR/camera field of view in step 10, complete this step after horizontal sensor
positioning is finalized.)
9. Complete PIR Testing & Verify RF Coverage
Verify that PIR coverage adequately covers area by performing a walk test. (See
“Pro-
gramming
” section for more details.) Verify that the sensor signal strength is strong
while mounted.
The signal strength must be above 30% for the sensor to function
properly.
10. Test Image Capture
To conserve the customer’s monthly image upload quota, automatic alarm uploads are
disabled for the first four hours after any new sensor (Image Sensor or other) is installed
into the system. Installers can verify sensor positioning and test image captures on
installed sensors via a dedicated installer test mobile site, without having to access the
customer’s account or deducting from the customer’s monthly upload quota. If possible,
installers should also test night vision captures to ensure sensor infrared flash will not
be reflecting off surfaces and washing out images. While on-site, visit:
www.alarm.com/imagesetup
In order to request images from the sensors, confirm the module serial number and
enter a one-time use test authorization code. On the Simon XT, request a test
authorization code at the control panel through “System Programming”
“Interactive
Services”
“Test Auth Code.” Hit “OK” to retrieve a code. On the XTi, request a code
through “Programming”
“Interactive Services”
“Advanced”
“Auth Code”. The
panel will beep and display the code once it has been retrieved. The images requested
via the test site can be viewed from the test site and will also be displayed in the
customer’s
Image Gallery
on the Customer Website.
On the Simon XTi panel, test images can also be requested and viewed directly on the
panel. To request test images,
go to “Programming”
“Interactive Services”
“Image
Sensor”
“Test”
press “Peek-In” next to the Image Sensor to test. An image will be
requested from the sensor and sent to the control panel for viewing and will also be
displayed in the customer’s
Image Gallery
on the Customer Website. On the Simon
XTi panel, any image captured by the images sensors may be manually requested and
displayed at the control panel
via the ‘Image List’ menu under ‘Interactive Services’
‘Image Sensor’. Installers can use this menu to request alarm image captures or any
other captures that occurred during the install. Images requested from this menu are
displayed at the control panel only and are not shown in the customer
’s online
Image
Gallery
or counted against the customer’s monthly upload quota unless the customer
also requests that these images be uploaded to Alarm.com.
(Note: If the installer needs to continue testing beyond the 4 hour window, disable alarm
auto-uploads first from the Alarm.com Dealer Website or the image uploads will be
deducted from the customer’s monthly quota.)
PIR Lens and Camera Coverage Diagrams
Figure 1.Side View: PIR Lens Coverage
8 ft.
(2.4m)
5.9 ft.
(1.6 m)
16.5 ft.
(4.7 m)
40 ft.
(12 m)
Camera
Angle
Washer & Screw
Back Pin
Screw
s
