Swann SW347-WAK User manual

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WAK250210E
SW347-WAK
www.swannsecurity.com
Operating Instructions
Wireless Alarm System
SW347-WAK
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Advanced security made easy

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FCC Verification:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
· Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prohibition against eavesdropping
Except for the operations of law enforcement officers conducted under lawful
authority, no person shall use, either directly or indirectly, a device operated pursu-
ant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the
private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties
engaging in the conversation.
WARNING: Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
· Make sure product is fixed correctly and stable if fastened in place
· Do not operate if wires and terminals are exposed
Before You Begin
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Wireless Control Panel x 1
Remote Control x 2
Passive Infrared (PIR) Sensor x2
Door Sensor x 1
Siren x 1
Power Adaptor x 1
Operating Instructions x 1
Security Stickers x 8
Mounting Screws & Plugs
Table of Contents
Package Contents
Before You Begin 2
Table of Contents 3
Package Contents 3
IMPORTANT - Read Before Installing 4
About the Wireless Alarm System 5
The Wireless Control Panel 6
The Door Sensor 7
The PIR Sensor 8 - 9
Remote Control 10
Your Passcode 11
Alarm Zones and Modes 12
Assigning Sensors to Zones 13
Arming and Disarming the System 14
Batteries 15
Troubleshooting 16 - 17
Technical Specifications 18
Warranty Information 19
Technical Support Rear Cover
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IMPORTANT - Read Before Installing
For your safety and the safety of others, and to ensure that you get the most out
of the Wireless Alarm Kit, please read and adhere to these guidelines.
Do not• expose any part of the Wireless Alarm System to any sudden shocks
(such as being dropped or struck).
Do not• install the PIR Motion Sensors near any device which emits heat or cold,
such as air conditioners, refrigerators, ovens, heaters, microwaves or other
electronic equipment which generates heat as a by-product of operation.
Do not• install any component of the Wireless Alarm Kit in direct sunlight.
Use only alkaline batteries.•
All components are for indoor use only.• Do not install outdoors.
Replace the batteries in the units every six months.• There are batteries in
the Door Sensors and in the PIR Motion Sensors.
Test the alarm periodically• (every 1 - 2 months and each time you change
the batteries) to ensure it is working properly.
For the best results,• ensure that all antennas on both types of sensors
and the Wireless Control Panel are extended to their maximum length.
The strength of the wireless signal is dramatically affected by the length and
placement of the antenna.
Keep this operating instruction booklet in a safe place.•
This alarm system is designed to be, and acts as, a theft deterrent. This•
system, like any other, cannot offer complete protection for your home
or business - it is simply an alarm system. Like all practical systems, it has
limitations and it could be disabled by a skilled intruder. We suggest that you
avoid relying solely on the Wireless Alarm System to protect your property, but
use it as part of a comprehensive security solution. You can increase your level
of protection through the use of high-quality locks, stronger doors, guards for
your windows and a CCTV system and recording devices.

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The Wireless Alarm System is a convenient, cost-effective and easy to install security
system for your home or small business. Combining multiple types of sensors, dual
alarm zones and the convenience of wireless technology, Swann’s Wireless Alarm
Kit offers flexible solutions for almost any kind of environment.
Throughout this instructional manual, we’ll be referring to the building in which
the alarm is installed as the “house” or “home”. This is not to say that the Wireless
Alarm System cannot be installed in a business, office, warehouse or wherever you
desire – however, we do anticipate that home security is the most practicable use
for the Wireless Alarm System, and this manual is written from that viewpoint.
The methodology for installing the alarm system in another type of environment
is practically identical.
Placement the Wireless Control Panel and Sensors:
Before attempting to install the Wireless Alarm Kit, it’s worth taking the time to
really think about and plan the best locations in your home to place your sensors
and Wireless Control Panel.
When it comes to placing the sensors, there are two conflicting needs to consider.
On the one hand, it’s important for the sensors to cover the areas most vulnerable
to intrusion, and it shouldn’t be too easy for an intruder to access the sensors and
physically damage them.
The Wireless Control Panel needs to be located somewhere close enough to an
entrance/exit that you can get to it relatively quickly – this is important when
arming the system before leaving the house, or disarming it when returning home
but you don’t have the remote control. You don’t want too many false alarms
caused by not disarming the system in time, and when they occur, you want either
the remote or Wireless Control Panel easily accessible to stop it before it wakes the
neighbourhood!
Installing the Wireless Control Panel:
Remember that, unlike the sensors, the Wireless Control Panel needs to be
connected to power using the supplied 9V power adaptor.
About the Wireless Alarm System

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Zone LEDs
Arming Buttons
Mode Indicator LEDs
Numerical Keypad
Zone Set &
Setup Buttons
Siren Connection
Antenna
The Wireless Control Panel
The Wireless Control Panel is the heart of the Wireless Alarm System. It is responsible
for monitoring the various sensors throughout your home, and for triggering the
alarm signal when one of them reports a disturbance. As such, it is the single most
important part of the Wireless Alarm System, and (with the possible exception of
the remote control) the part of the system that you will use most often.
Here’s a quick rundown of the various buttons on the Wireless Control Panel and
what they do. We’ll cover the more advanced operations later in this manual.
Out Button: Used when arming the Wireless Alarm System for “Out Mode”.
Home Button: Used when arming the Wireless Alarm System for “Home Mode”.
Disarm Button: Used to disarm the Wireless Alarm System.
Alarm Button: Used to trigger the alarm manually. Essentially, this is a panic
button, and can also be used to test the functionality of the siren.
Home LED: When constantly lit, this indicates that the Wireless Alarm System is
armed in “Home Mode”. When flashing, it means that the Wireless Alarm System
is currently counting down the 30 second delay before arming “Home Mode”.
Out LED: When constantly lit, this indicates that the Wireless Alarm System is
armed in “Out Mode”. When flashing, it means that the Wireless Alarm System is
currently counting down the 30 second delay before arming “Out Mode”.
Alarm LED: Indicates that the alarm has been tripped.

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The Door Sensor
The included door sensors are extremely reliable, and will be triggered every time
the door on which they are mounted is opened. Of course, they can be used on
windows, too, but we’ll keep calling them door sensors for ease of expression!
When the two parts of the sensor are extremely close to one another (ideally
touching) the sensor is deactivated. As soon as the two parts are moved apart by
about 1/2 of an inch (about 10-15mm), this will cause the transmitter to send the
alarm signal.
We suggest using the door sensors as your primary alarm triggers. They are extremely
reliable and, if installed correctly, will totally safeguard doors and windows from
being opened without your knowledge. However, they can be avoided if a window
or glass door is broken rather than opened. Thus, we suggest using the infrared
sensors as a backup to the door sensors.
How it works:
The sensor is composed of two separate, equally
important parts: the transmitter and the trigger.
The transmitter is the larger of the two parts,
and is responsible for sending the alarm signal
to the main unit (hence the antenna). Inside the
transmitter is a magnetically sensitive switch,
which is held in the OFF position by the magnetic
trigger.
When the trigger is moved farther than
approximately 1/2” (10-15mm) away from the
door sensor, the switch closes to the ON position
and the alarm is triggered.
IMPORTANT: The door sensor only works correctly
when the trigger is aligned to the right-hand side
of the transmitter (that is, the side the LEDs are
closest to, the opposite side from the antenna).
Environments with extreme fluctuating magnetic
fields (such as around devices like microwaves)
can interfere with the proper functioning of the
door sensor. We suggest avoiding placing the
door sensor near these devices.
The Transmitter The Trigger

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PIR Motion Sensor
The Passive InfraRed (PIR) sensor will, under typical conditions,
detect a human being moving around within approximately thirty
feet (about 10m) from the sensor. This is an average value, as the
actual detection range is between 16ft/5m and 50ft/15m.
As the performance of the sensor is determined primarily by
environmental conditions, no guarantees can be offered regarding
the detection range. However, the range is typically sufficient for
the majority of interior spaces (excluding the obviously absurd,
such as basketball courts or aircraft hangars). Some garages may
be large enough that one sensor cannot cover the whole area –
we suggest testing this in the actual environment if there’s any
doubt.
The sensor has a 110º field of view horizontally, and a slightly
narrower view vertically. This means that most of what you could
see if you closed one eye and put your head where you’d mount
the sensor is pretty close to the area the sensor will cover. The
main blind spots, of course, are above, below or behind the sensor
itself.
Typically, the ideal placement in an environment is in the upper
corner of a room, facing slightly towards the ground (perhaps 20-
25º, depending on the height of the sensor). Try to cover typical
paths through the room, focussing particularly on likely entry and
exit paths. If the room has several entry points, try to cover as
many of these as practicable.
A visible PIR sensor can be a great deterrent to intruders – but
on the other hand, skilled intruders can avoid obviously placed
sensors. Try to mix it up a bit.
How it works:
The PIR sensor is a passive infrared motion sensor, meaning it detects infrared
radiation rather than projecting it (unlike a security camera with infrared night
vision, which is active infrared). All objects emit this “black-body” radiation (we
commonly call it “heat”) and the infrared sensor looks for any of this radiation
which moves.
The passive sensor is not infallible – in particular, it cannot detect objects/people
which are the same temperature as their background. So a human being moving
about on an extremely hot day might go unnoticed. Also, a security camera with
active infrared night vision in the same vicinity as the infrared sensor may give false
alarms (particularly if it is a moving PTZ system).
The PIR Sensor
A PIR Sensor

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15m (Typical)
110º
30ft/10m
80ft/25m
Mutliple PIR sensors
being used together to
monitor a larger room.
In this example, the
room is approximately
30ft (10m) by 80ft
(25m)
The range and detection
arc of the PIR sensor under
typical conditions.
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Important:
Any obstructions in the environment will reduce the sensors effectiveness. It•
can’t see through walls! Even a thin sheet of glass will significantly impair the
range of the sensor, as glass blocks more infrared radiation than visible light.
Small animals (such as a cat or similar) can, under some circumstances, trigger•
the PIR sensors. Therefore, we suggest that the PIR sensors are not suited to
areas where pets are routinely kept.
Placing the PIR Sensors
The PIR sensors have an effective range of between 16ft/5m and 50ft/15m
depending on the specific conditions of the environment. Typically, the sensor will
have a longer range in colder conditions, or in evenly heated environments. The
opposite is also true - environments with uneven temperatures (such as part of the
area in sunlight and other areas in shade) or consistently high temperatures will
lower the effective range of the sensor.
Under typical circumstances, the effective range of the PIR sensor is approximately
50ft/15m. Multiple sensors can be used in conjunction with one another if placed
carefully - see the following diagram.

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The Remote Control
Your Wireless Alarm system comes with a keychain-sized remote control. In many
ways, the remote control is the most powerful and important device in your
security system – essentially, the electronic key. Treat it like you would any other
key - keeping it on your keychain typically helps.
Using the remote control, you can arm and disarm the system (in either Home
Mode or Out Mode) from anywhere in range of the wireless signal.
Disarm: Used to disarm the Wireless Alarm System, whichever mode it is in.
Arm Out Mode: Selects and arms Out Mode.
Arm Home Mode: Selects and arms Home Mode.
Alarm Button: Trigger the alarm immediately - this can be used as a panic button or
to test the siren is in working order. Alternately, when arming the system, pressing this
button will bypass the thirty second arming delay (as indicated by the applicable Mode
LED on the Wireless Control Panel flashing) and arm the system immediately.
Keyguard: A small sliding tab which can be placed to prevent accidental arming
or disarming of your alarm system when being carried in a pocket or bag.
Pairing the Remote Controls
The remote controls which came with your Wireless Alarm Kit should already be
paired with your Wireless Control Panel. If they don’t seem to work right away, or
you accidentally unpair them (this can happen whilst assigning sensors to zones)
then follow this quick procedure to re-pair the remote controls:
Press the Zone Set button once briefly, then press and hold it until a long beep•
is heard.
Press any key on the remote control you want to pair. The Wireless Control•
Panel will beep to confirm that it has detected the signal from the remote.
Press the Zone Button briefly to exit pairing mode.•
The remote
control with the
keyguard closed.
Alarm Button
Disarm
Arm Out Mode
Arm Home Mode