GE 45131 User manual

45131
Choice
ALERT
Choice
ALERT
™
Control all Sensors
& accessories from
one location
™
Wireless Alarm System
Window/Door
Sensor
User’s Manual

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Important Safeguards 4
Introduction 5
Installation 6
Assigning a Sensor to a Zone 8
Erasing a Sensor from a Zone 9
Testing a Sensor or your system 10
Low battery indicator 10-11
Battery warnings 11
F.A.Q.'S 12-13
FCC Warning 14
Table of Contents

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Before connecting or operating the Window/Door
Sensor, please read these instructions carefully and
save this manual for future reference.
Congratulations
The GE Choice Alert™Wireless Alarm System is one
of the most affordable and expandable wireless
alarm systems available. You’ll discover the system
offers many features typically found in custom
installed Alarm systems.
The Choice Alert system is reliable and easy-to-use.
With Choice Alert you can select from a line of Sensors
and Accessories; start small and expand as you
need, or create a system that meets all your needs.
The Choice Alert System is protected by Priority
Code Selection technology which provides increased
security and trouble-free wireless connections. It
also guarantees the Control Center will only respond
to signals from your Sensor in and around your home,
and prevents anyone from tampering with your
system.
The user manual explains in simple steps how to
install, use and care for your new Choice Alert
Window/Door Sensor.

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Important safeguards
PreCautions
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the Window/Door
Sensor, unless described in the user’s manual. There
are no user serviceable parts.
2. Handle with Care – Avoid striking or shaking.
Improper use or storage could damage the Window/
Door Sensor. Modifying or tampering the device or its
internal components can cause a malfunction and
void the Window/Door Sensor’s warranty.
3. If you feel the Window/Door Sensor any part of
the Choice Alert system is not operating correctly or
as described, please contact Customer Service for
assistance (1-800-654-8483).

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Introduction
The Window/Door Sensor is designed to be used
indoors or out. When mounted properly it can monitor
doors, windows, gates, cabinets, etc. – any door or
window that opens. When the door or window is
opened, the Sensor will transmit a signal to the Control
Center. The settings on the Control Center determine if
an alarm, alert or chime sounds
Parts Check List
Identify all the parts before proceeding.
2 - Screws and 2 - Plastic anchors
2 - Double sided tape
2- Screw caps
Mounting plate
Window/Door Sensor
with magnetic contact

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Preparing the Sensor for Installation
The Window/Door Sensor consists of two parts – The
Sensor (Transmitter) and the Magnetic Contact. Before
installing, remove the yellow battery isolation tape from
the the Sensor. This activates the Lithium battery inside
the Sensor. The approximate battery life is up to two
years. When replacing batteries it is recommended to
replace all batteries at the same time in order ensure
proper operation of the entire system.
Note: When using doublesided tape apply to clean dry surface.
For Interior Mounting –
The Sensor & Magnetic
Contact can be mounted
vertically or horizontally
but note that the
Magnetic Contact must
be aligned (on the same
side) as the red marking
on the Sensor. The red marking indicates which side
the contact switch is
located inside the Sensor.
The gap between the
Magnetic Contact and
the Sensor must be no
greater than ½”. Select
a position on the door
frame or window frame
to mount the Sensor;
Sensor
Magnet
"Red Marking"
on the side
Red markings must be alligned.

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Depending on what side of the door the Sensors
mounted, the Sensor cover can be rotated, but the red
marks must always be aligned in order for the Sensor
to function correctly. Mount the Magnetic Contact
on the door or window (the part that moves). In most
applications you can use double sided tape (included).
It is strongly suggested to mount Sensor and Magnetic
Contract lightly to sure proper function/gap distance.
Once you are confident with the mounting position
apply pressure to secure
both pieces to surface.
Use the two screw caps to
cover the screw holes for
the Magnetic Contact, they
simply snap into the holes
for a clean appearance.
For exterior mounting –
The same mounting instructions (above) apply to
mounting the Sensor/Magnetic Contact outside.
However, when mounting outdoors, the mounting
surface is often porous or not smooth (the doubled
sided tape may not firmly attach to the surface). In
this instance you should use the separate mounting
plate/screws (included) for the Sensor and the
smaller screws for the Magnetic Contact. Attach the
Magnetic Contact to the door, gate, etc, nearest the
edge. Position and mount the plate for Sensor onto
the desired porous or non-stick surface with larges
screw – take special note to ensure the gap distance

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between the Magnetic Contact and the Sensor must
be no greater than ½”. Once the plate is mounted,
use the doubled sided tape to attach Sensor to the
smooth surface of mounting plate. Be sure to position
the Sensor so that the side with the red marking is on
the same side as the Magnetic Contact.
Once the Sensor and Magnetic Contact are mounted,
you’ll need to assign the Sensor to a Zone on the
Control Center.
Assigning the Sensor to a Zone
Assigning the Sensor into a Zone is an easy four step
process, however there are a few points to remember
- Only one Sensor can be assigned at a time.
-A Sensor cannot be assigned to two different Zones.
-Up to four Sensors can be added per Zone (if a fifth
Sensor is added then the first Sensor will be replaced.)
-Batteries must be active in the Sensor before it can
be assigned to a Zone.
-Sensors can be assigned to a Zone and then
mounted, or can be mounted and then assign to
a Zone.
Follow these steps to assign a Sensor to a Zone.
Step 1 – Press and hold the Learn button on the
Control Center for three seconds. When the
Control Center sounds a long beep, release the
Learn button.
Step 2 – Press the Zone button (1, 2, 3 or 4) for the
Zone you want to assign to the Window/Door
Sensor. The LED indicator for that Zone will
begin to flash.

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Step 3 – Release all buttons.
Note: Zone 4 is for dedicated alerts only. Sensors in this Zone
will not trigger an alarm or chime.
Step 4 – Activate the Window/Door Sensor
- For the Window/Door Sensor, separate the two
pieces or if mounted, open the door or window.
Erasing the Sensor from a Zone
Note: If you need to remove the Sensor from a Zone, the
system will erase the entire Zone, so any other Sensors will
need to be put back into that particular Zone.
Step 1 - To erase a Zone, press and hold the
Learn button on the Control Center. The unit will
beep once.
Step 2 - While holding the Learn button, press and
hold the Zone button to be erased. After five
seconds the Control Center will sound two beeps
and the Zone LED indicator will flash twice.
Step 3 - Release all buttons.
1 2 3 4 Arm
Zone
Armed Power
1 2 3 4
Alert
Chime
Off
Mute
Learn
Input DC 12V
-+
Step 1
Press and hold
the Learn button
for three seconds
Step 3
Activate the Sensor
Step 2
Select the Zone number

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Note: The Zone/Sensor cannot be erased if:
-The Zone has been triggered for an Alert or alarm. The
Sensor/Zone must be reset.
-There is loss of signal from the Sensor to the Control
Center (such as low battery, or Sensor is out of range).
-The system is armed.
The Control Center will sound three beeps to indicate it could
not erase the Zone.
Testing a Sensor or your system
Once all the Sensors have been assigned to Zones
in the Control Center you can now test your system.
Ensure the Control Center can receive the signal
from the intended location of the Sensor before
permanently mounting a Sensor.
Step 1 - Unplug AC adapter and remove batteries
from the Control Center.
Step 2 - Press and hold the ‘Mute’ button and plug
the AC adapter back into the Control Center. When
all the LED indicators turn on, release the Mute
button. The Control Center is now in Test Mode and
any Sensor can now be tested in any Zone.
Step 3 - Set the Notification Mode to ‘Alert’ position
and begin activating Sensors one at a time.
Note: The sensor has a LED that flashes to show when the
sensor has triggered and transmitted to the Control Center.
Step 4 - When testing is complete, unplug the AC
adapter, then plug the AC adapter back in and
reinstall batteries. This returns the Control Center
to standard operation mode.
Note: The Control Center will automatically return to standard
operation mode after 5 hours.