DSC Part Number: IS214
Alarm.com part number: ADC-IS-221-LP
Alarm.com Image Sensor for DSC Impassa/PowerSeries Neo
Installation Guide
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Rev 3.3
WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding
product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability
of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
PRODUCT SUMMARY
The Alarm.com Image Sensor is a pet immune PIR (passive infrared) motion detector with
a built-in camera. The sensor is designed to capture images during alarm or non-alarm
events when motion is detected. Users can also initiate image capture on-demand to
Peek-In
on their property. Images are stored locally and uploaded either automatically
when motion is captured during alarm events or manually when requested by the user.
Once uploaded, images are available for viewing on the Alarm.com Website or an
Alarm.com Smart phone app. The sensor is battery powered, all wireless and simple to
install and operate. Both an Alarm.com module and a subscription to an Alarm.com
service plan are required.
Highlighted Features
Battery operated
Communicates wirelessly to the security control panel
35 feet by 40 feet detection coverage area
Configurable PIR sensitivity and pet immunity settings
Image: QVGA 320x240 pixels
Color Images (except in night vision)
Night vision image capture with infrared flash (black & white)
Tamper detection, walk test mode, supervision
Service Plan Options
Image capture features require either an Alarm.com Basic or Advanced
Interactive Service
Plan and one of the following Image Sensor add-ons:
Image Sensor Alarms
- Includes upload of images from alarm events only.
Image Sensor Plus
- Includes upload of images from alarm events
and
non-alarm
events. Users can configure
Daily View
schedules to receive images automatically each
day or
Peek-In
to initiate an on-demand image capture immediately, or when the next
motion occurs. Users can also request images that are captured automatically while the
system is
Armed Away
or following a
Disarm
from an
Armed Away
state. Up to 40
captured events can be uploaded per month. Additional image uploads may be added
in increments of 20 at an additional charge.
HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY
Security Control Panels:
DSC Impassa v1.30+, DSC PowerSeries Neo v1.1+
Keypads:
DSC WTK5504A 1.1+ or DSC WT5500A 1.5+
Communicator
: 3G8055(I), CD8055(I), 3G8080(I), or CD8080(I).
Compatible
communicators
are identified with an “I” as part of the model number. Compatible kits
will also have a green label indicating IMAGE SENSOR: YES.
Required Daughterboard:
Image Sensor daughterboard (attached to compatible
Alarm.com communicator). The above compatible communicators come with an Image
Sensor daughterboard pre-installed.
Available Zones:
One zone per Image Sensor installed. Up to three Image Sensors
may be added per system.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1.
Create Alarm.com Customer Accoun
t-
Select service plan (including Image Sensor
add-on) and register the Alarm.com module serial number on the Alarm.com Dealer
Website (www.alarm.com/dealer).
2. Register Module and Test
-
Power up the panel and initiate a comm-test to ensure the
Alarm.com module is properly installed and communicating with the Alarm.com NOC.
3. Enroll Sensor in Panel
-
F
ollow these steps at the control panel:
a.
Exit out of installer programming if the panel is currently in this menu.
b.
Ensure the batteries are removed from the sensor.
c.
On the panel, enter the Interactive Services menu. Interactive Services can be
accessed via section [851] of Installer Programming. To enter the menu press [*] [8]
[Installer Code] [851].
d.
Scroll right
to “Image Sensor Setup,” press [*].
e.
Scroll to “Learn Image Sensor,” press [*]. The screen should display “Power up or
reset I.S. now.
”
f.
Insert the batteries into the sensor. Wait (approximately 20 seconds) for the control
panel screen to display: “I.S. [x] Added as Sensor [y].” The LED on the sensor will
turn solid for ~5 seconds once the sensor has enrolled.
g.
Exit installer programming and perform another panel comm-test by holding down [3]
for 2 seconds. This will ensure that Alarm.com receives the updated device
equipment list and speed up the sensor initialization process.
The sensor is now learned into the panel. Sensors are enrolled in group 5 by default.
To change the sensor group, use the Zone Definitions menu via sections [001] through
[004] in Installer Programming. Sensor groups can also be changed through the
Alarm.com Dealer Website. 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.
4. 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 a 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. At the panel,
check signal strength report via Installer Programming. S
croll to “Image Sensor
Settings” in the “Image Sensor Setup” menu. Enter “Image Sensor Settings” and
scroll to the sensor to test, press [*]. Scroll to view “Signal: [x]%”.
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 of the sensor enabling the sensor angle to vary based on the application. To
obtain the full 35’ x 40’ coverage area, the sensor should be mount the sensor at a
6
˚
down
ward angle. This corresponds to a “teeth up” orientation of the mounting
arm. For most smaller areas in residential installations, mount the arm 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, mount the sensor 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.)
Screw
s
