SAW Door/Window Sensors
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Testing Door/Window Sensors
used with the Simon Control Panel
The following steps describe the guidelines for test-
ing sensors.
1.
Open the Control Panel cover.
2.
Enter the Utility Access Code 1 or 2 using the
red-numbered buttons.
3.
Press the Test button once.
4.
Press DONE.
5.
Trip the sensor (move the magnet away from
the sensor) and do not replace the magnet until
the Control Panel indicates the number of RF
packets received.
6.
Note the number of siren beeps indicating how
many RF packets the Control Panel received
from the sensor. You should hear 7-8 beeps.
We recommend that you test the sensors after all
programming is completed and whenever a sensor-
related problem occurs.
Note: While the sensor test is a valuable installation
and service tool, it only tests sensor operation for
the current conditions. You should perform a
sensor test after any change in environment,
equipment, or programming.
If a Sensor Fails the Sensor Test
If sirens do not beep when a sensor is tripped, use
an ITI RF Sniffer (60-401) test tool to verify that
the sensor is transmitting. Constant beeps from the
RF Sniffer indicate a runaway (faulty) sensor. Re-
place the sensor.
To improve sensor communication, you
can:
•
reposition the sensor
•
relocate the sensor
•
if necessary, replace the sensor
To reposition a sensor:
1.
Rotate the sensor and test for improved sensor
communication at 90 and 180 degrees from the
original position.
2.
If poor communication persists, relocate the
sensor as described as follows.
To relocate a sensor:
1.
Test the sensor a few inches from the original
position.
2.
Increase the distance from the original position
and retest until an acceptable location is found.
3.
Mount the sensor in the new location.
4.
If no location is acceptable, replace the sensor.
To replace a sensor:
1.
Test a known good sensor at the same loca-
tion.
2.
If the transmission beeps remain below the
minimum level, avoid mounting a sensor at
that location.
3.
If the replacement sensor functions, contact ITI
for repair or replacement of the problem sen-
sor.
Specifications
Power source: 2 AAA Alkaline batteries
Typical battery life: 4-6 years (Not verified by UL)
Operating temperature range: 10° to 120° F
Dimensions: L = 4.5” X W = 1.2” H = .94”
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Interactive Technologies, Inc. can
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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