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SMARTLINK LUX–TWR RADIO PIR MANUAL

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INSTALLATION

1. OPENING THE HOUSING 

 - Remove the locking 

screw along the bottom (if installed).  Push in the 

retainer tab and lift the front away from the backplate.  

2. MOUNTING

 - To mount directly onto a wall WITHOUT 

the swivel bracket, start by inserting the supplied 

blanking plug into bracket mounting hole.  This is 

very important!  See Figure 3.  Next, locate the 9 

dimple marks on the inside of the backplate.  Choose 

2 (or more) of these for use as the screw mounting 

holes.  Drill out the necessary holes using 1/8" bit.  

To prevent air or contaminants from getting into the 

sensor, DO NOT leave any exposed or unused holes!

  To mount with the standard Swivel Bracket, start 

by attaching the bracket's base to the wall in the 

chosen location.  Next, fit the backplate over the 

bracket and install the locking disc with bracket 

screw provided.  Do not tighten this screw until the 

angle and direction have been adjusted as required.

GUIDELINES FOR USE

The LUX–TWR Sensor is for indoor use only.  It may 

be mounted directly on a wall or in a corner, with or 

without the supplied swivel bracket.  

It is recommended that the LUX–TWR be located 

within 30m of the control/transceiver.  While an open-

air range of 100m or more is possible, adverse indoor 

and environmental conditions can significantly reduce 

the actual transmission range.  Small changes to the 

sensor's mounting can often make a big difference in 

transmission range.

Always locate the sensor where a person is most likely 

to walk across the coverage pattern.  

Aim the sensor 

so that it faces inward toward a solid reference point 

such as a wall.  

Corner mounting often provides the 

best detection coverage.  See Figure 1.

Choose the location and mounting height carefully.  

For optimum performance the 

recommended mounting 

height should be 2.1m ~ 2.4m.  The surface must be 

solid and free of any noticeable vibrations.  

As with all 

PIR sensors, select a location that avoids direct sunlight, 

glass windows, fireplaces, heating or cooling sources, 

and areas of high humidity.  Always ensure the sensor 

has a clear line of sight of the area to be protected.  

Note that infrared energy does not pass through solid 

objects, including glass.

DO NOT mount a wireless sensor near metal duct 

work or other large metallic surfaces that might shield 

or adversely affect the RF signals.  Prior to permanent 

mounting, we recommended a 

walk test be performed 

with the control/transceiver to verify acceptable opera-

tion of the wireless sensor at its intended location.

Installation in areas where animals can roam is not 

recommended unless the sensor is a Smartlink Pet 

Aware model.

Windows should be kept closed in any area which has 

an armed motion sensor.

PROGRAMMING TO A CONTROLLER

For Two Way Radio programming to your controller 

refer to the controller/control panel's manual.

  NOTE:  The optional Deluxe Swivel Bracket (106-

169)  may  be  purchased  separately.  The  deluxe 

bracket provides wall or ceiling mounting with a 

wider range of vertical and horizontal adjustment.   

Refer to page 4.

Figure 2.  Opening the Housing

Figure 3. Prep for Wall Mounting (No Bracket)

Blanking Plug

Bracket mounting hole

Backplate

Figure 4.  Standard Swivel Mounting

Swivel Bracket

Locking 

Disc

Backplate

Tamper Switch

2 x CR123A Lithium 

Batteries

Option Switches

Figure 5. Back View of Sensor

Battery #2

Battery #1

1

 Remove lock screw if fitted

2

 Push locking tab

3

 Pull to separate

BATTERIES

The LUX–TWR holds 2 x CR123A Lithium batteries.  

The estimated service life is 5 to 7 years in a typical 

residential installation with the Sleep Cycle set to Lg 

(Long), 

Battery #1 (lower) is supervised for low voltage.  When 

the sensor detects the voltage has reached 2.6 VDC or 

less (under load), a Sensor Low Battery trouble will be 

transmitted to the control/transceiver.  This trouble will 

be attached to all future transmissions until fresh new 

batteries are installed.  Battery #1 is the primary power 

source for all critical functions (motion detect and radio 

transmission) of the LUX–TWR sensor.   

Battery #2 (upper) is not-supervised for low voltage.  This 

battery is a secondary (reserve) power source for the 

LUX–TWR critical functions, but it is the primary (sole) 

power source for the White Security/Convenience LeD.  

The White Security/Convenience LeD will not operate 

without a good battery installed in Battery #2 location.

We strongly recommend installing a battery in both 

locations.  These 2 batteries are electrically isolated 

in such a way that critical functions of the LUX–TWR 

can draw power from either battery, but the White 

Convenience LED can only draw power from Battery #2.

To clear a sensor low battery trouble condition, remove 

old batteries and 

WAIT AT LEAST 20 seconds before 

installing new batteries.  Once the new batteries are 

installed, trip the sensor a couple of times.  This should 

send an "all good" and clear the low battery trouble.

Caution: Excessive use of the White Security/

Convenience LED will reduce the life of Battery #2.  

More importantly, because the LUX–TWR sensor is 

able to tap into Battery #2 for secondary power, any 

reduction of its life naturally reduces the overall 

operational life of the sensor.  If maximum sensor 

operational life is the top priority, the Security/

Convenience LED may be disabled by turning DIP 

Switch #3 OFF

.

 

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Use only approved 3V Lithium batteries.  Replace both 

batteries at the same time and with same date code if 

possible.  Replacements can be obtained from Smartlink 

Corporation or distributors.

1.  Remove sensor from back housing.

2.  Remove both old batteries from sensor.

3. 

WAIT AT LEAST 20 SECONDS 

before installing 

new batteries.  

 

Note that LUX is supplied with both batteries fitted 

in reverse for safe transportation. 

  Note the correct polarity when inserting the batteries. 

Installing the batteries in reverse will not harm the 

unit but it will not operate correctly

  Do not bend or damage the metal battery holder 

contacts.  Approved 3.0 Lithium Batteries are Ultralife 

C&17335, Panasonic CR123A, Duracell DL123A, 

Sanyo CR123A, 

4.  Re-test sensor operation with the control.

BATTERY WARNING:  Risk of fire, explosion and 

burns.  Do not attempt to recharge or disassemble.  

Do not incinerate or expose to heat above 100°C.  

Dispose of used batteries properly.  Keep away 

from children.

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