Home Sentinel WA110 User manual

HOME SECURITY
SYSTEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE SYSTEM,
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL,
MODELS : WA 110/ WA210/WA410/WA400
Distributed by:
Mansoor Electronics Ltd.
310 Alden Road, Markham
Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1
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•Read Instructions –All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
operating this equipment. These instructions should be retained for future reference
•Heed Warnings –All warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to. All instructions regarding care and operation of this equipment should be
followed.
•Power Sources –Equipment should only be connected to the power supply specified in
the operating instructions or as marked on the equipment.
•Grounding or Polarization –Take precautions that the equipment is properly grounded.
Take note that the power supply is fitted in the correct input jack ( marked DC 12V ), and
auxiliary units ( external siren and strobe light ) are fitted into the correct external jack
points.
•Power-Cord Protection –Keep cable cords and plugs clear of other objects, particularly at
the point where they exit the equipment.
•Cleaning –Clean the equipment by wiping with a soft cloth, ( do not use any abrasive
agents or water ).
•Non-use Periods –Power cords should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for
a long period of time.
•Object and Liquid Entry –Take care not to drop objects or liquids on any part of the
equipment.
•Damage Requiring Service –The alarm should be serviced by a qualified service
personnel when:
-The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
-Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the equipment; or
-The equipment has been exposed to rain; or
-The equipment does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
-The equipment has been dropped, and/or the enclosure has been damaged.
•Servicing –Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to a Qualified Distributor’s Service
Personnel.
•System Maintenance –Under normal use your system requires virtually no maintenance
other than regular testing. It is recommended that you test your system once a week, and
replace the batteries at least onceevery 6 months ( or as needed ).
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE OR POWER ADAPTER TO WATER OR MOISTURE
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU RETURN TO YOUR PREMISES AND FIND THAT THE ALARM
IS IN PROGRESS, DO NOT ENTER, AS A FIRE OR AN INTRUDER MAY BE PRESENT. GO
TO A NEIGHBOR AND CONTACT THE RELEVANT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FROM THERE.

Important Safety Instructions…………………………………………………1
Introduction………………………………………………………………3
About the Home Sentinel ® Security Alarm System..……………………………....3
Out of the Box…………………………………………………………….3
Planning for Installation…………………………………………………..…4
Choosing Locations………………………………………………..….4
System ID Codes…………………………………………………..…4
Setting & Changing System ID codes.………………………………..……4
Understanding Normal & Auto Modes……………………………………..5
24 Hour and Home-Away Functions……………………………………....6
Setting the Alarm Period.…………………………………………….…7
Alarm Delay Time………………………………..………………..….7
Installing the back-up battery………………………………………...….7
Setting the Alarm Zones……………………………………………..…8
Setting the Zone Switch...……………………………………………..10
About the main console.……………………………………………………..11
Installing the Main Console...…………………………………………..12
About the Motion Sensor…………………………………………………...13
Installing the Motion Sensor…………………………………………...14
About the Door/Window Sensor………………………………………….…..15
Installing the Door/Window Sensor……………………………………...16
About the External Siren.…………………………………………………...17
Installing the External Siren.…………………………………………...17
About the Key Chain Remote…...…………………………………………….17
Operating the System.……………………………………………………..18
About Passwords……………………………………………………18
Arming the System using the Main Console…..………….…………….….19
Arming the System using the Key Chain remote Control……………………...19
Disarming the system using the Main Console………………………….….19
Disarming the System using theKey Chain remote Control…………………...20
Setting the Telephone Numbers for the Auto-dialer……………………….…20
Recording an Emergency Message.……………………………………..22
Changing Your Emergency Message…………………………………….23
Special Functions…………………………………………………...23
Maintenance…………………………………………………………….25
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………….25
Power requirements.………………………………………………………26
Optional Accessories……………………………………………………...26
Warranty.……………………………………………………………….27
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Table of Contents

Congratulations on choosing the Home Sentinel® Home Security Alarm System. This alarm
system is high-quality, reliable and versatile. To ensure the best performance of your system,
please read this manual carefully and follow the precautions and instructions presented. Home
Sentinel® security systems are industry leaders in quality, service, and affordability.
About the Home Sentinel® Security Alarm System
The Home Sentinel® alarm security system continues the tradition of other Home Sentinel®
products. This alarm system is a complete security system that is designed to be simple and
easy to install and maintain. Some of the clear benefits of the alarm system include:
•Wireless, easy to use–No messy or expensive wiring is required to install the system
•Expandability –you can add different kinds of accessories to the system to create a more
complex system as your future needs may require
•Flexibility –you can choose the kinds of sensors and response action devices for the
system.
•Personalized –program the system to notify whoever you choose in case of alarm
activation
Out of the Box
Before proceeding, unpack your Home Security Alarm System and check that all of the
following components are present, and appear undamaged:
(1) Main Console Unit with mounting hardware
(1) Motion detector with battery and mounting hardware (if incl.)
(1) Magnetic Window/Door Detector with battery and mounting hardware
(1) Key Chain remote with battery ( if incl.)
(1) External Siren and 65 ft cable
(1) Backup Battery ( if incl.)
(1) Phone Cable
(1) AC Power Adapter
Note: Please remove the clear plastic overlay covering the LCD display, as it will be difficult
to see the display when a sensor is triggered 3
Introduction

The Home Sentinel® security system is designed to be as flexible as possible in order to
meet your present needs, and also to adapt as your needs change. For this reason, we
recommend that you read and consider the following information and plan your system
before installing devices
Choosing Locations
It is important to try and place the Main Console in an area central to the alarm sensors.
This way, all of the devices can transmit signals with maximum efficiency. The Main
Console must also be positioned near a power outlet and a telephone jack for the auto-
dialer. The aerial antenna on the main console should also be up for maximum reception to
the sensors
System ID Codes
A unique system ID code is used to avoid any interference caused by other radio frequency
sources, including neighbors using their own security systems. This allows the Main
Console to communicate clearly with other devices designed specifically for this system.
The 8 key, 3 level switch can be set to 6,000 possible combinations, ensuring a unique ID
code for your system.
Important –In order for the Main Console to pick up signals from other devices, such as a
door/window contact, motion sensor, detector, etc, you must have the same System ID
code as the main console.
Setting and Changing System ID Codes
All devices connected to the Main Console have a DIP switch panel with eight switches and
three levels each. The levels are marked as (+) (0) and (-). The factory default is ++++++++
(all in the up position).
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Planning for Installation

To set or change the system ID code follow these steps:
1. Locate the DIP switch panel on the device. It is normally near the battery housing inside
the device. Remove the screw that is holding the battery cover.
2. Use a ball point pen, small screwdriver, or any fine object to move one or more switches.
3. Locate the DIP switch panels on other devices, including the Main Console and all
sensors. Make sure that all the codes are identical.
4. Once set, the Main Console is able to receive the correct frequency transmission from
each sensor.
Understanding Normal and Auto Modes
In the normal mode, the auto-dialer and external siren are disabled and only the internal siren on the
main console will sound when the system is triggered. This mode is used to “TEST” the communication
between the main console all the sensors.
Once the entire system has been installed and tested, the system should be kept in the AUTO mode at all
times, since this is the operating mode for the alarm system. Once the system is in the AUTO mode it
will activate the external siren and dial the preset telephone numbers when any sensor (s) is triggered
Setting the System to the Normal Mode
To set the system from Auto Mode to Normal Mode, follow these steps:
1. Enter your password
2. Press and hold the MODE (ALERT) key together with the AUTO (CLEAR) key
3. Release both keys
4. The LCD display will show NORMAL and blank off immediately
Setting the System to Auto Mode
To set the system from Normal Mode to Auto Mode, follow these steps:
1. Enter your password
2. Press and hold the MODE (ALERT) key together with the AUTO (CLEAR) key
3. Release both keys
4. The LCD display will show AUTO and blank off immediately
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24 Hour and Home-Away Functions
The Home Sentinel® security system can work for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It features a 24
hour status capability which is important for use with some accessory sensors. If a smoke alarm, or gas
detector are part of the system, those sensors can be kept active, even if the motion and contact sensors
are disarmed.
Home Status
The Home Status feature circumvents Zone 9/10/11, which is recommended for use when using your
motion sensors so that you and your family can move freely around your home without activating the
alarm, even when the system is armed. This means you have perimeter protection, where the entry
sensors, including magnetic contact sensors on doors and windows are active but the motion sensors are
inactive. ( THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE IN THE AUTO MODE )
To set the system to Home Status, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the system is not armed
2. Press and hold the MODE (ALERT) key together with the HOME (#1 ) key
3. Release both keys
4. The LCD display flashes ALERT
Away Status
When the system is on Away Status, all sensors are active and can trigger an alarm ( system must be in
the AUTO mode )
To set the system to Away Status, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the MODE (ALERT) key
2. Press and hold the MODE (ALERT) key together with the HOME (#1 ) key
3. Release both keys
4. The LCD displays ALERT as steady
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Operating the System

Setting the Alarm Period
Located at the back of the Main Console, inside the battery compartment and beside the 8 ID
dip switches is a separate switch which can be set at 30 seconds ( top) or 3 minutes ( bottom).
This switchsets the length of time that the siren will sound when the alarm is activated in the
AUTO mode. To change the alarm time, follow these steps:
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the Main Console
2. Slide the alarm period switch to desired position (top position 30 sec, bottom
position 3 min ).
Alarm Delay Time
The Home Sentinel® security system provides two kinds of delay times.
1. The 60 second exit delay when you arm the system allows you to leave the premises
without activating the alarm or auto-dialer. This is the time between when the system is
activated, and when it becomes armed
2. The 30 second entry delay allows you to enter your premises and disarm the system
before it triggers an alarm. This entry delay time is applied to zones 6 –8,
recommended for the door sensors.
Both the entry and exit delay times are factory set and can not be changed. Once the delay has been
activated, you will hear a long beep. After the long beep the system becomes fully active
Installing the Back-up Battery ( if incl.)
While the battery cover on the bottom of the Main Console is removed to set the System ID
code and Alarm Period switches, the rechargeable Back-up Battery should be installed. To do
this;
1. Locate the plug inside the battery compartment of the Main Console, and connect the Back-
Up battery to this plug noting the correct polarity of the wires. ( 9.6 V battery pack )
2. Re-install the battery cover.
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This back-up battery will supply an 8 hour emergency back-up if there was a power failure, and
will supply the memory required to save all programming.
Please note: If you forget your password, disconnect the back-
up battery from the main unit
as well as the AC adapter. Re-connect the back-up battery and re-plug unit. This
will default the password back to 1251.
Setting Alarm Zones
The Home Sentinel® security system lets you designate particular areas within your home for
protection by separate “zones” of the system. If zones are set and an alarm is triggered, the
system will identify the area or zone that has been activated
Alarm sensors installed with the system all have a four-key, two level DIP switch. The system
can be programmed with up to 14 different zones to identify the location of an activated alarm
sensor.
Planning for Zones
The Home Sentinel® security system comes with a door/window sensor, pre-
set to DOOR 1
zone. Additional door/window sensors are available as accessories ( model DT 4) and are
preset to WINDOW 1 zone. A motion sensor may also be included, and if so, is preset to
ROOM 1 zone. Additional motion sensors are available as accessories ( model MD 4) and are
Preset to ROOM 2 zone. If you wish to change zone settings, or add more sensors to the
system, please read the following section carefully.
We recommend that you plan for setting zones before installing the system. To evaluate your
need in setting or changing zone settings, follow these steps:
1. Use the sample illustration below to note the typical locations for different kinds of alarm
sensors.
2. Compare the illustration with you own home to determine where your sensors should be
installed and how your home can be sectioned into zones. (Any sensor installed should be
no more than 100 ft away from the main console )
3. Use the blank zone chart at the back of this manual to document the alarm sensors and
associated zones that you wish to set.
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Zone Construction Chart
Use the following chart to help you understand and set zone areas. For example, Door 1 would have a
dip switch setting of 1 (up) for #1 switch, 0 (down) for #2 switch, 0 (down) for #3 switch and 1 (up) for
#4 switch. This chart has designated each alarm sensor as its own zone, however it is possible to use an
unlimited number of sensors, all set to operate within the same zone.
Switch Position
or Zone #1 #2 #3 #4 Zone No.
Window –1 ( Instantaneous ) 0 1 1 1 Zone 1
Window –2 ( Instantaneous ) 1 0 1 1 Zone 2
Window –3 ( Instantaneous ) 0 0 1 1 Zone 3
Window –4 ( Instantaneous ) 1 1 0 1 Zone 4
Window –5( Instantaneous ) 0 1 0 1 Zone 5
Door –1 (delay) 1 0 0 1 Zone 6
Door –2 (delay) 0 0 0 1 Zone 7
Door –3 (delay) 1 1 1 0 Zone 8
Room –1 ( Instantaneous ) 0 1 1 0 Zone 9
Room –2 ( Instantaneous ) 1 0 1 0 Zone 10
Room –3 ( Instantaneous ) 0 0 1 0 Zone 11
Gas –2 ( 24 hour mode) Preset in factory Zone 12
Smoke & Fire (24 hour mode) Preset in factory Zone 13
Gas –1 ( 24 hour mode ) Preset in Factory Zone 14
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Planning for Installation
Legend
A –Main Console Unit E –Smoke Detector
B -Motion Sensor F -Gas/Propane Detector
C -Door/Window Sensor G -CO Detector
D -External Siren/Strobe Light H -Key Chain Remote Control