Imax EA/MS User manual

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Entry Alert
Magnetic Sensor
User Manual
Model:EA/MS
This equipment has been tested andfoundtocomplywith the limits fora Class B
digital device, pursuant topart 15ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference ina residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses andcanradiate radio frequencyenergyand, ifnot
installedand used inaccordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference
toradio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not
occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe determined byturningthe equipmentoffand
on, the user is encouragedtotrytocorrect the interference byone ormore ofthe
following measures:
--Reorientor relocate the receivingantenna.
--Increase the separationbetweenthe equipment andreceiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that towhichthe
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealeror anexperienced radio/TV technician forhelp.
Modifications not authorizedbythe manufacturermayvoidusers authoritytooperate
this device.

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Introduction
Congratulation on buying this ENTRYALERT!With this ALERT center,you
can know the statusofthe doorsof your premise without going outside or leaving
yourroom. TheAlertis working on wirelessand microcomputertechnology.
Content
3.Door sensor (Magnetic) transmitter 1
4.Magnetstrip 1
6.Large double side tape (for transmitter) 2
7.Lithium battery(CR2032) 2
Description of keys and connectorsof theMagnetic sensor
transmitter.
Figure2. Transmitter u magnet strip nit and
Installation
1.Installing the batteryto the transmitter units
-Open the batteryonthetransmitter unit frontcabinetandinsert thebattery as
indicated on theinside of the batterydoor.
-Close the batterydoor
2.Connectingthe AC adapter to the main receiving unit.Theadapter
connector can befound on the rear of the unit. FourAAbatteries can be
used. This is recommendedfor backup purpose.
3.Testing the sensor transmitter and the receiving unit.
3.2 Magneticsensor transmitter
Place the transmitter close to the main unit.The default zone iszone 2 for
magnetic sensor transmitter. Place the magnet strip nearthe vertical side of the
transmitterunit meansthedoor is closed. The main unit will show a door close light
for zone 2. Move the magnetstrip awayfrom the sensor; this meansthe dooris open.
The mainunit will give dooropen light and beeping sound.
Figure4. Testing of themagnet sensor transmitter unit andthe main receiving unit
2.Mount the magnetic sensor unit to the door
Figure6. Mountingthe magnetic sensorunit
3.Thereispaperlabelonthe front of the ENTRYALERT covered by the
transparent lens.Writedowndescriptiontomatchwith the transmitterunits
for easyrecognition.
Also fill in the zone label forthe corresponding transmitter.
Setting of newtransmitter code with theTransmitter and the
Receiver
Unless the user finds that thetransmitterdoes notworkwith the main
receiving unit or there is interferencefrom other wirelessappliance, it is not
recommended to change the transmittercode bythe user.
1.At the rear panelofthe mainunit,there is a smalllearnkey. Upon pressingthe
key,the unit willbeinthelearncodemode. Both open andclose lightsfor thezone
flash in thismode. Press this keyto select the zone.
2.Underneath the transmitter cabinet,you will find ahole wheremaybe
covered with the adhesive tape.You can use somepointed objectto press the tiny
buttoninside.Uponpush thelittleswitch,thecodefor thetransmitter is emitted. When
the main unit receives a valid code, a long beep will be heard.Eachzone can accept
up to 4 different transmitters.
3.Repeat for all the zonesand matched transmitter.Make sure onlyone
transmitteris transmitting the code duringthe process.
Zone Lable
Battery door
Code setting
button
Magnet
Door Closed
Door Closed
Sensor
Strip
Door

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4.For thedoorbelltransmitter, press thedoorbelltransmitter sothatavalidcode
can be sent.
Figure 7.Position of the learn code switch ofthe main unit and the transmitter
Operation of the ENTRY ALERT
1.Operation of the magneticsensortransmitter
When the door is closed and the magnet strip isinproximityto thedoor
transmitterunit, thereis not signalto the main receiving unit. When the door is
opened, the main unit will give red door open light and light beeping sound.
2.Inhibit of allsound
There isa sound disable switch at therear panelofthe main unit.All
beeping isoffwhen the switchis at an OFF position. The factorydefault setting is
ON.
TroubleShooting
Specifications
1. Magnetic sensor transmitter
Battery Lithium CR2032
Current consumption 5mAin transmission
Transmittercode 28 bit random addresscode.
Range Up to 150 ft.
Copyright 2004
http://www.imax.com.hk
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Madein ChinaRev: 1.0
SYMTOM POSSIBLEREASON CORRECTION
1 No function Batteryis running out. Replace battery.
Batteryis inserted in the reverse direction. Re-insert the batteryin the right direction.
The AC adapter is not
connecting properlyto the
main receiving unit
Checkthe connection
to the
AC adapter.
The transmitter istoo far
awayfromthereceiving
unit.
Move the two units closer.
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Intermittent
operation The battery in the transmitter isgetting low
after prolonged use.
Replace with new battery.
CODE SETTING
BUTTON
Code setting Code setting button