Chamberlain RWV400R User manual

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing Happens. The units Do Not Function
Check batteries in PIRV. Moving in front of it should cause the window to dimly blink. Make sure you have followed
the steps to TEACH the units to each other. Make sure the base unit has the power LED illuminated (or Blinking if
battery powered).
The system is not getting the expected transmission range
To assure best range; keep the antenna VERTICAL. Keep the PIRV Unit at least a foot away from trees and metal
objects. It can also help to locate the Base unit near a window with the clearest possible sight of the PIRV Unit.
I cannot hear the Base Unit when it signals
The VOLUME button can be used to increase the volume of speaker, though the motion alert buzzer is not made to
be overly loud. If you need to have a louder alarm, the receiver has a relay that can activate other electrical
devices, such as bells, buzzers, or lights. The relay is a switch that has no power of its own, but can handle up to
120 volts at 10 amps.
The PIRV Unit is picking up people, but not cars
The PIRV sensor is not seeing the car’s hot motor or exhaust. To detect cars, it is best to set the transmitter at
an angle to the road, between ten and twenty feet from the road, and it also helps to have the sensor mounted at
the height of the car’s motor.
The unit is signaling constantly, when there is nothing there
Check for tree branches or other objects that might be moving in a breeze or insects in the sensor window. The
sensor can also be fooled by light shining directly into the window, such as reflected sunlight, or motion in front of
a light source.
There is a short beep every ten minutes
The Base unit is indicating that the Battery is LOW. If PIRV’s batteries are low, the Base unit will emit three high-
pitch beeps, every ten minutes. If the Base Unit’s batteries are low, it will have two high-pitch beeps.
How do I clear the Base Unit’s memory
Press and hold the Learn button, on the Base unit, for 15 seconds. It will give a triple-beep when it has cleared its
memory and you can re-teach PIRV Units to it. If a PIRV Unit signals, while the Learn button is depressed, the
procedure will have to be repeated.
I hear Static and Feedback through the Base Unit
The PIRV is probably to close too the Base unit. Once the PIRV is installed in the desired location, it will operate
normally.
If you have installation or operation questions, please see above, or check out the manufacturer’s web
page at www.chamberlain-DIY.com. You can receive free technical assistance by calling 800.528.9131.
Warranty: This product is warranted to be free of defects for the period of One Year from the date of purchase. The warranty covers
parts, labor, and return shipping to you, but not all accessories. Chamberlain will repair or replace any defective product at our
discretion. Warranty does not cover misuse or damage other than due to normal operating conditions. If you need to send the system in for
repair, contact Chamberlain for a Return Goods Authorization. Packages without a Return Goods Authorization number will be
rejected.
Uses Include…
•Monitoring Gates
•Front Door / Back Door
•Driveways
•Deck & Patio
•Storefronts
•Barn or Shop
•RVs, while at home
•Pools or Area Security
•Home / Office Security
•Detecting Large Animals
THE Wireless Pedestrian &
Vehicle Alert with Voice can
be used to monitor motion
in up to EIGHT locations up
to 1000 feet from the base,
while still allowing small
animals to pass undetected.
The wireless transmitter has
a built-in microphone that
lets you hear what is going
on outside and speak with a
person on the other end.
You can also Remotely
Control an electrical device
near the transmitter, like
Gate Openers, Lights, or
Cameras.
Please read the instructions
carefully.
RWV 10/01/07 ©2007
Wireless Pedestrian & Vehicle
Alert with Voice
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with FCC part 15 rules. It may not cause harmful interference with other devices, and must accept interference from other devices.
FCC ID: JLFTRX

SETTING UP THE RECEIVER
1Assemble the Passive Infra-Red Sensor (PIRV) Unit Mounting Plate
Insert the 1” screw (The single larger screws provided in the kit) through the Swivel
Bushing (supplied in the plastic bag), then through the Plate and the back of the PIRV
body. Tighten just enough to allow the plate to be adjusted, but it should not hang
loosely.
2Install Batteries in the PIRV Unit
Pull the two halves of the PIRV apart and remove the black
battery pack from the back half of the PIRV. Place four AA
Alkaline batteries in the battery pack (Use only high quality
batteries for longest performance/Lithium batteries
recommended for colder environments), after five seconds,
the test LED will illuminate for ten seconds when it detects
motion. The batteries should last up to 2 years with average
use.
With the batteries installed, set the battery pack in the PIRV
Unit back, as shown below.
Fit the PIRV front on to the
back and place the 2 screws
provided into front holes and
tighten securely.
3Set-up the Base unit
Plug the supplied 12VDC transformer into the power connection on the Base unit and a
wall outlet (the POWER light will illuminate) and then If desired, 4 AA batteries may be
installed in the Base unit, for uninterrupted operation in case of power failure or a
remote location. The Base Unit can operate for several months on battery power alone.
Before the Receiver will operate, you have to teach the PIRV Unit to the Base Unit (Each
PIRV Unit has its own unique ID, for a Secure Radio Link). For best results, raise the
Base Unit’s antenna, to stand straight up.
4Teach the Base Unit to respond to the PIRV / Sensor Unit
Press and release the LEARN button on the Base unit, causing the alert buzzer to sound.
Then, Within 5 seconds, wave your hand in front of the detection window of the PIRV,
causing the test light to illuminate. The Base Unit will activate with static and feedback,
due to the close proximity of the PIRV. Move the PIRV at least ten feet away for normal
operation. If it does not, repeat the learning process. After learning the transmitter’s
code, the Base Unit should respond to motion detected by the sensor, by beeping,
flashing its ALERT light, and letting you hear through the PIRV’s microphone.
Each Base Unit can learn the codes of up to eight PIRV transmitters, responding with
multiple buzzes, depending on how many transmitters it has learned. Just teach each
additional PIRV Unit to the Base unit, as with the first one. If you need to clear the Base
unit’s memory, simply press and hold the LEARN button, for 15 seconds. The Base unit
will give a triple beep, when it has cleared its memory.
5Mounting the PIRV / Sensor Unit
Mount the PIRV Unit onto a solid surface (it should not move
with wind) 2-4 feet above the ground so it can see the center
of the expected target, moving past the sensor. Swivel the
unit so it gets the best possible view across the path of
movement, angled slightly downwards if necessary.
•
Mount the plate to the
back using the swivel and
long screw provided.
•Tighten enough to
remove any slop in the
assembly and yet allow for
some movement of the
plate when installed.
•After installing the
batteries, insert the battery
pack with the batteries
facing the back.
Battery pack
5-20 feet
2-4 feet
from the ground
(Important:Set the battery
pack into the battery slot, so
the batteries are facing away
from the electronics
Remote activation button
Talk
LEARN button
Mute sw 1: mute
sw 2: tone AC Transformer
Volume
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Out
p
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(One
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)
(Power -
off)
(Power -
on)
Using the Intercom Feature
When the PIRV Sensor has detected
motion, the Base Unit will allow you to
listen through the wireless microphone
that is built in to the PIRV Unit, for 10
seconds. If you wish to talk with a person
on the other end, hold down the TALK
button and speak, releasing it to hear.
Patent Pending
Temporarily Muting the Base Unit
The Base Unit can be muted temporarily,
by holding the Volume and Talk buttons
down for three seconds. The unit will re-
activate automatically after one hour, or
by pressing the Talk button. Patent Pending
Using the Remote Button
If there is an accessory device (like a
gate opener, camera, or yard light)
connected to the relay on the PIRV unit, it
can be activated by pressing the Remote
button within 30 seconds of the signal of
the alert buzzer.
Turning the Base Unit on/off
If you wish to turn the Base Unit off for
a while, hold down the Volume button
for three seconds, until a beep is heard
and the power light goes out. The unit
can be turned back on, by pressing the
Talk button.
Adjusting the speaker volume
The volume of the Base Unit’s speaker
can be adjusted by pressing the Volume
button. Pressing the button repeatedly
will cycle through volume levels.
Mute and Tone switches
The alarm buzzer can be muted or set
to an alternate buzz tone by changing
the switch settings.
Switch #1 (closest to the LEARN
button) will mute the built-in alert
buzzer.
Switch #2 will set the buzzer to signal
with an alternate melodic tone.
Low Battery Alarms
A low battery warning will signal when it is time to change the batteries in the PIRV or
Base unit.
If PIRV’s batteries are low, the Base unit will emit three high-pitch beeps, every ten
minutes. If the Base Unit’s batteries are low, it will have two high-pitch beeps.
Battery Life: The AA batteries will last up to 2 years, depending on use.
Connecting Accessory devices
Both the PIRV and Base units have relays, which can activate other
electrical devices. The relays are switches that can handle up to 120
volts at 10 amps. Accessory devices will need their own power supply,
since the relay is just a switch and has no power of its own.
The Base Unit’s relay automatically closes when the alarm buzzer
sounds and can be used to activate louder alarm bells, lights,
cameras, or other accessories.
The two stainless steel screws on the back of the PIRV connect to its
relay, which will only activate when the Remote button is pressed (on
the base unit). If you wish, you can flush mount the unit so that the
access to these connections by visitors is prevented.
Relay
Contacts