Radio Shack Passive User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
Passive Infrared
Sensor Alarm
with Keychain Remote
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ˆ Contents
Features ................................................................. 3
Preparation ............................................................ 5
Installing Batteries ............................................... 5
Setting the Security Code ................................... 9
Resetting the Security Code ............................. 13
Installation ........................................................... 13
Choosing a Mounting Location ......................... 14
Temporarily Placing the Sensor Alarm .............. 15
Mounting the Sensor Alarm .............................. 17
Operation ............................................................. 19
Arming and Disarming the Sensor Alarm .......... 19
Using the Chime Alarm ..................................... 22
Using the Panic Alarm ...................................... 23
Care ...................................................................... 24
Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery ........... 25
FCC Statement ................................................. 26
Specifications ...................................................... 27
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Features
ˆ Features
Your RadioShack Passive Infrared Sensor Alarm is a
high-quality, battery-operated security device. It uses
a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor to detect in-
truders and activate a built-in alarm.
The sensor alarm’s features include:
Wireless RF (Radio Frequency) Operation — pro-
vides maximum reliability with no wiring required.
Built-In PIR Sensor — detects motion up to 30 feet
(9.1 m) away and from an angle of up to 110 degrees.
Built-In Alarm Siren — activates when the sensor
detects an intruder, then automatically shuts down
and resets after about 2 minutes.
User-Programmable Security Code — lets you set
your own disarm code.
Entry/Exit Delay — gives you 30 seconds to disarm
the sensor alarm after you enter the protected area,
and gives you 10 seconds to leave the protected area
after you arm the alarm.
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Chime — lets you select a more pleasant sounding
doorbell-type chime as the audible alarm.
Panic Alarm — sounds the alarm immediately if you
press PANIC on the main unit or if you press both ARM
and DISARM (at the same time) on the remote control.
RF Remote Control Keychain — gives you simple
handheld control of your sensor alarm up to 50 feet
(15.2 m).
Battery-Operated — works even when electrical
power is off.
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Preparation
ˆ Preparation
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The main unit of your sensor alarm requires four AA
batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best perfor-
mance and longest life, we recommend alkaline bat-
teries (available at your local RadioShack store).
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and prop-
erly. Do not burn or bury them.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Important: This alarm can use nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. At
the end of a nickel-cadmium battery’s
useful life, it must be recycled or dis-
posed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste
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management authorities for information on recycling
or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-822-
8837. Some options that might be available are: mu-
nicipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers
such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collec-
tion centers, and mail-back programs.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws
from the battery compartment cover, then lift off
the cover.
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Preparation
2. Place the batteries in the compartment and on
top of the attached ribbon, as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
Note: As soon as you press the last battery in
place, the alarm sounds a loud chirp and both the
red and the green indicators light briefly.
3. Replace the cover, then reinsert and tighten the
screws.
Notes:
• The alarm is disarmed after batteries are
installed.
• Replacing the main unit’s batteries automatically
resets the security code to 1234. Any time you
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replace these batteries, be sure to apply the cur-
rent security code to the remote control so the
sensor alarm will recognize the remote signals
(see “Remote Control” on Page 11).
When the main unit’s LOW BATT indicator flashes
about every 5 seconds, or if the sensor alarm stops
operating properly, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury them.
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
LOW BATT
PROG
INSTANT
DELAY
ARM
CHIME
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Preparation
SETTING THE SECURITY CODE
Main Unit
You can use a four-digit security code to disarm the
alarm. The default code is 1234. Follow these steps
to set a new security code at any time.
1. Set the slide switch to either of the ARM settings.
LOW BATT
PROG
INSTANT
DELAY
ARM
CHIME
PANIC ARM CODE LEARN PROG
1234
67890
5
Red Indicator
Green Indicator
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2. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red
indicator should not be flashing) by entering the
current security code.
3. Press PROG. The sensor alarm beeps once and
the green PROG indicator lights.
4. Press CODE. The sensor alarm beeps twice and
the PROG indicator flashes slowly.
5. Enter the current four-digit security code. The
sensor alarm beeps three times and the PROG
indicator flashes quickly.
6. Enter your new four-digit security code. The
PROG indicator lights steadily and the sensor
alarm chirps to show that it stored the new secu-
rity code.
7. Press PROG. The PROG indicator turns off.
Note: If you don’t press a button for about 30 sec-
onds, the sensor alarm beeps, the PROG indicator
turns off automatically, and (if you have not complet-
ed Step 5) the security code remains unchanged.
Try arming and disarming your sensor alarm from the
main unit to be sure the security code works (see
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