Dahua Technology DHI-ARD323-W2 User manual

Wireless Door Detector
User's Manual
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD. V1.1.0

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Foreword
General
This manual introduces the installation, functions and operations of the Wireless Door Detector
(hereinafter referred to as the "door detector"). Read carefully before using the device, and keep the
manual safe for future reference.
Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or
unpredictable results.
TIPS Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.
NOTE Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.
Revision History
Version Revision Content Release Time
V1.1.0
●Added technical specifications, detection
performance, and battery replacing procedures.
●Updated descriptions of parameters.
●Updated images.
January 2022
V1.0.0 First release. January 2021
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy
protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by
implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification
to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
●The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.
●We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in

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the electronic version and the paper version.
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might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the door detector, hazard
prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the door detector, and
comply with the guidelines when using it.
Operation Requirements
●Make sure that the power supply of the device works properly before use.
●Do not pull out the power cable of the device while it is powered on.
●Only use the device within the rated power range.
●Transport, use and store the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
●Prevent liquids from splashing or dripping on the device. Make sure that there are no objects
filled with liquid on top of the device to avoid liquids flowing into it.
●Do not disassemble the device.
Installation Requirements
●Connect the device to the adapter before power on.
●Strictly abide by local electrical safety standards, and make sure that the voltage in the area is
steady and conforms to the power requirements of the device.
●Do not connect the device to more than one power supply. Otherwise, the device might become
damaged.
●Observe all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment provided for your use
while working at heights.
●Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or heat sources.
●Do not install the device in humid, dusty or smoky places.
●Install the device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilator of the device.
●Use the power adapter or case power supply provided by the device manufacturer.
●The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no
higher than PS2. Note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
●Connect class I electrical appliances to a power socket with protective earthing.

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Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................I
Important Safeguards and Warnings............................................................................................................................................ III
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Detection Performance........................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Checklist.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Design......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Adding the Door Detector to the Hub........................................................................................................................................ 7
5 Installation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Replacing the Battery.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Installing the Door Detector ................................................................................................................................................ 9
6 Wireless Door Detector Configuration ....................................................................................................................................11
6.1 Viewing Status ..........................................................................................................................................................................11
6.2 Configuring the Door Detector.........................................................................................................................................12

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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Door detector is a wireless detector consisting of a sensor and a magnet that can send a signal to the
hub and trigger an alarm when an armed door is opened. It can be set up via the DMSS app for iOS
and Android phones.
1.2 Technical Specifications
This section contains technical specifications of the door detector. Please refer to the ones that
correspond with your model.
Table 1-1 Technical specifications
Type Parameter Description
Port Indicator Light 1 × green alarm indicator
Button 1 × power button
Function
Tamper Alarm Yes
Remote Update Cloud update
Search Signal strength detection
Low Battery Alarm Yes
Wireless
Parameters
Carrier Frequency DHI-ARD323-W2 (868):
868.0 MHz–868.6 MHz
DHI-ARD323-W2:
433.1 MHz–434.6 MHz
Communication
Distance
DHI-ARD323-W2 (868):
Up to 1,200 m (3,937.01
ft) in an open space
DHI-ARD323-W2:
Up to 1,000 m
(3,280.84 ft) in an
open space
Communication
Mechanism Two-way
Encryption Mode AES128
Frequency Hopping Yes
Peripheral External Zone
1-channel external digital input
1-channel external digital input does not have any
certification standards.
Temperature
Measuring Range Indoor: –15 °C to +65 °C (+18.8 °F to +149 °F)
Measuring Precision ± 1 °C (± 33.8 °F)
Resolution 1 °C (33.8 °F)
Technical Sensor Reed switch

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Type Parameter Description
Parameter
Test Mode Yes
Scenario Non-metal doors
Movement Distance < 40 mm (1.57")
General
Power Supply CR123A battery
Battery Voltage 3 VDC
Min. Voltage 1.8 VDC
Battery Low Threshold 2.7 VDC
Battery Restore
Threshold 2.75 VDC
Typical Voltage 3 VDC
Low Voltage Value 2.7 VDC
Consumption Quiescent current 5 uA
Max current 60 mA
PS Type Type C
Battery Life 5 years
Power Consumption DHI-ARD323-W2 (868):
Max. 125 mW
DHI-ARD323-W2:
Max. 70 mW
Operating
Environment
Indoor: –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)
Certified temperature: –10°C to +40°C (+14°F to
104 °F)
Operating Humidity 10%–90% (RH)
Product Dimensions 100.2 mm × 20.8 mm × 20.3 mm (3.94" × 0.82" ×
0.80")
Packaging Dimensions 135.0 mm × 98.5 mm × 27.8 mm (5.31" × 3.88" ×
1.09")
Installation Bracket mount
Net Weight 70 g (0.15 lb)
Gross Weight 115 g (0.25 lb)
Casing PC + ABS
Certifications
DHI-ARD323-W2 (868):
EN 50131-1: 2006+A2:2017 + A3:2020
EN50131-2-6:2008
EN50131-6:2017
EN50131-5-3:2017
Security Grade 2
Environmental Class II
CE
DHI-ARD323-W2:
FCC
CE

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1.3 Detection Performance
An alarm will be triggered when the gap between the door detector and the magnetic stick is wider
than the distances shown in the table below.
Figure 1-1 Detection performance
Table 1-2 Detection performance description
Axes of
Operation Event Gap between the Door Detector and Magnetic Stick (mm) Signal Message
Y Far 33 I
Close 28 S
X+ Far 20 I
Close 18 S
X- Far 20 I
Close 18 S
Z+ Far 38 I
Close 26 S
Z- Far 28 I
Close 26 S
●Ihere means intrusion signal; Shere means stand by signal.
●Far means that the door detector is not close to the magnetic stick; Close means that the door
detector is very close to the magnetic stick.

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2 Checklist
Check the package according to the following checklist. If you find device damage or any loss,
contact the after-sales service.
Figure 2-1 Checklist
Table 2-1 Checklist
No. Item Name Quantity No. Item Name Quantity
1 Door detector 1 4 Quick start guide 1
2 Double-sided
adhesive tape 2 5 Legal and regulatory
information 1
3 Cable 1 6 Screw package 2

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3 Design
3.1 Appearance
Figure 3-1 Appearance
Table 3-1 Structure
No. Name Description
1 Indicator
●Flashes green quickly: Pairing mode or reduced
sensitivity mode.
●Solid green: Alarm event was triggered.
●Solid green for 2 seconds: Pairing successful.
●Slowly flashes green for 3 seconds: Pairing failed.
2 Peripheral port Connect the peripheral with the alarm cable.
3 On/Off switch Turn on or turn off the door detector.
4 Tamper switch When the tamper switch is released, the tamper alarm will be
triggered.
5 Back cover If the back cover is opened, the tamper alarm will be
triggered.

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3.2 Dimensions
Figure 3-2 Dimensions (mm [inch])

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4 Adding the Door Detector to the Hub
Prerequisites
Device configurations are performed on the DMSS app. Make sure that you have installed the DMSS
app, created an account, and added the hub to the app. For details on adding the hub, see the user's
manual of the corresponding hub.
●Make sure that the hub has a stable internet connection.
●Make sure that the hub is disarmed.
Background Information
You can add the door detector to the hub. This user's manual uses the operations on iOS as an
example.
Procedure
Step 1 Go to the hub screen, and then tap Accessory to add the door detector.
Step 2 Tap to scan the QR code at the bottom of the door detector, and then tap Next.
Step 3 Tap Next after the door detector has been found.
Step 4 Follow the on-screen instructions and switch the door detector to on, and then tap Next.
Step 5 Wait for the pairing.
Step 6 Customize the name of the door detector, and select the area, and then tap Completed.

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5 Installation
5.1 Replacing the Battery
The battery has been installed when leaving the factory, and the door detector can be used directly.
If the battery is dead, you need to replace the battery.
Step 1 Open the back cover of the door detector.
Figure 5-1 Open the back cover
Step 2 Replace the battery.
When replacing the battery, make sure that the side marked with "＋" faces the back cover
of the devices.
Figure 5-2 Replace the battery
Step 3 Close the back cover of the door detector.

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Figure 5-3 Close the back cover
5.2 Installing the Door Detector
Prior to installation, add the door detector to the hub and check the signal strength of the
installation location. We recommend installing the door detector in a place with a signal strength of
at least 2 bars.
We recommend using expansion screws when installing the door detector.
Figure 5-4 Installation
Table 5-1 Installation items
No. Item name No. Item name
1 Door 1 4 Expansion bolt
2 Door 2 5 Attachment panel
3 ST3 × 18 mm self-tapping
screw 6 Door detector
Step 1 Drill 4 holes in door 1 and door 2 according to the hole positions of the attachment panel.

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Step 2 Put the expansion bolts into the holes.
Step 3 Align the screw holes on the plate with the expansion bolts.
Step 4 Secure the attachment panels with ST3 × 18 mm self-tapping screws.
Step 5 Put the door detector into the attachment panel.

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6 Wireless Door Detector Configuration
You can view and edit general information of the door detector.
6.1 Viewing Status
On the hub screen, select a door detector from the accessory list, and then you can view the status of
the door detector.
Table 6-1 Status
Parameter Value
Temporary Deactivate
The status for whether the functions of the repeater are enabled or
disabled.
●: Enable.
●: Only disable tamper alarm.
●: Disable.
The function is only available when the version of the DMSS app is
1.96 or later, the hub is V1.001.0000000.6.R.211215 or later, and
the door detector is V1.000.0000001.0.R.20211203 or later.
Temperature The temperature of the environment.
Signal Strength
The signal strength between the hub and the door detector.
●: Low.
●: Weak.
●: Good.
●: Excellent.
●: No.
Battery Level
The battery level of the detector.
●: Fully charged.
●: Sufficient.
●: Moderate.
●: Insufficient.
●: Low.
Anti-tampering Status Anti-tampering status of the door detector.
Online Status
Online and offline status of the door detector.
●: Online.
●: Offline.
Entrance Delay Time Entrance and exit delay time.
Exit Delay Time

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Parameter Value
Door Status
Open or close status of the door.
●: Open.
●: Closed.
24 H Protection Zone
Status
Active status of the 24 h protection zone.
●: Enabled.
●: Disabled.
Relay Status
The status of whether the door detector forwards accessory
messages to the hub through the repeater.
The function is only available when the version of the DMSS app is
1.96 or later, the hub is V1.001.0000000.6.R.211215 or later, and
the door detector is V1.000.0000001.0.R.20211203 or later.
Program Version The program version of the door detector.
6.2 Configuring the Door Detector
On the hub screen, select a door detector from the accessory list, and then tap to configure the
parameters of the door detector.
Table 6-2 Door detector parameter description
Parameter Description
Device Configuration
●View device name, type, SN and device model.
●Edit device name, and then tap Save to save configuration.
Area Select the area to which the door detector is assigned.
Temporary Deactivate
●Tap Enable, and then the function of the door detector will be
enabled. Enable is set by default.
●Tap Only Disable Tamper Alarm, and then the system will
only ignore tamper alarm messages.
●Tap Disable, and then the function of the door detector will
be disabled.
LED Indicator
LED Indicator is enabled by default. For details on indicator
behavior, see "3.1 Appearance".
●If LED Indicator is disabled, the LED indicator will remain off
regardless of whether the door detector is functioning
normally or not.
●The function is only available when the version of the DMSS
app is 1.96 or later, the hub is V1.001.0000000.4.R.211014 or
later, and the door detector is V1.000.0000001.0.R.20210818 or
later.

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Parameter Description
24 H Protection Zone
The accessory located in the 24 h protection zone is always active
whether the security system is configured in the armed mode or
not.
Home Mode Enable the home mode, and then the selected accessories under
the hub will be armed.
Delay Mode under Home
Mode
Enable the Delay Mode under Home Mode, the selected
accessory under the hub will be armed and the alarm will not be
triggered until the end of customized delay time.
Only enable Home Mode first can Delay Mode under Home
Mode take effect.
Delay Time
●The system provides you with time to leave or enter the armed
zone without alarm.
◇Delay Time for Entering Arming Mode: When you enter
the zone, if you do not disarm the system before the delay
ends, an alarm will be triggered.
Make sure that the delay time for entering arming mode is
no longer than 45 seconds in order to comply with
EN50131-1.
◇Delay Time for Exiting Arming Mode: When you are in
the zone and arm the system, if you do not leave the zone
before the delay ends, an alarm will be triggered.
●Select from 0 s to 120 s.
The arming mode will be effective after the delay time.
External Detector Access Connect the wired peripheral with the cable.
Siren Linkage When an alarm is triggered, the accessories will report the alarm
events to the hub and alert with siren.
Alarm-video Linkage When an alarm is triggered, the accessories will report the alarm
events to the hub and then will link events.
Video Channel Select the video channel as needed.
Signal Strength Detection Test the current signal strength.
Detector Test Detect whether the accessory works.

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Parameter Description
Transmit Power
●Select from high, low, and automatic.
●The higher the transmission power, the farther the signal can
travel, but the greater the power consumption.
●If you select Low, and then the door detector will enter
reduced sensitivity mode until you select another option.
●The reduced sensitivity mode is only available when the
version of the DMSS app is 1.97 or later, the hub is
V1.001.0000000.6.R.211228 or later, and the door detector is
V1.000.0000001.0.R.20211203 or later.
Cloud Update Update online.
Delete
Delete the online accessory.
Go to the hub screen, select the accessory from the list, and then
swipe left to delete it.

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