WATCHMAN Installation Instructions
PID1244R6-6
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The Watchman's bidirectional shock sensors are designed to detect collisions to the front and back of the ABS tube
[Figure 9]. When a collision occurs, an audible alarm will sound and both red lights will flash for approximately (4)
seconds.
Operation
Fig. 9
Fig. 9
NOTE
The alarm duration can be set to 4 or 8 seconds. The factory default setting for alarm duration is 4 seconds.
Refer to the instructions in
Alarm Duration Setting
to change the alarm duration to 8 seconds.
To perform a functions check:
1. Strike the front face of the tube with a hard object such as a broom handle. The alarm should sound and both
lights should flash.
2. Repeat with the other side of the tube.
Functions Check
HIGH NOISE
LEVELS
Dry Contact Output Connection (Optional)
The dry contact output enables the Watchman to activate another device such as an external light, alarm, or counter,
during a collision event. The output provides a 100ms Normally Open, dry contact.
1. Connect the WHITE and GREEN wires to the N.O, dry contact terminals on your external device.
NOTE
The contacts have a maximum current rating of 500mA.
DC Power Connection
Low-voltage (+12VDC @ 1A) can be routed directly to the Watchman. Follow the instructions listed in AC Power
Connection to locate the positive and negative power terminals and run low-voltage wire to the Watchman.
1. Wire the DC power supply to the appropriate positive and negative terminals.
DC power supply not included.
NOTE
Collision Detection Zone
