Swann SW351-KCH User manual

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MKCH170510E
SW351-KCH
www.swannsecurity.com
Operating Instructions
Keypad PIR Alarm
SW351-KCH
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PIR Alarm Unit
Mounting bracket
Mounting Hardware
Table of Contents
Package Contents
IMPORTANT - Read Before Installing
Package Contents / IMPORTANT - Read Before Installing 2
Overview 3
Mounting the PIR Alarm Unit 4
Detection Area 5
Operating the Alarm Unit 6
Maintenance and Technical Specifications 7
Technical Support / Warranty Information Rear Cover
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Do not• expose any part of the alarm unit to any sudden shocks (such as being
dropped or struck).
Do not• install the passive infrared (PIR) alarm unit 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 the PIR alarm unit in direct sunlight.
Use only alkaline batteries.•
All components are for indoor use only.• Do not install outdoors.
Replace the batteries in the unit every six months.•
Test the alarm periodically• (every 1 - 2 months and each time you change
the batteries) to ensure it is working properly.
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 Keypad PIR Alarm 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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Congratulations on your purchase on this passive infrared motion alarm unit
from Swann! This stand-alone alarm unit will help you protect and safeguard
almost any indoor location you want. It’s easy to install and totally wireless.
Passive infrared technology is a popular in the security industry, and can
detect a person in motion at more than a dozen feet away. They’re great for
monitoring small to mid-sized rooms, and don’t suffer from the limitations
that some other sensors do (such as only being able to monitor a single
door or window).
We’d just like to stress that this device is a deterrent. Like all physical
systems, it can be circumvented, fooled or disabled (doing so is difficult,
but not impossible). Thus, we recommend that this alarm be used as part
of a larger and more comprehensive security solution, possibly involving
other alarm units, and perhaps a CCTV system.
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).
Lens for PIR Sensor
Siren
Indicator LED
Keypad
Overview

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Mounting the PIR Alarm Unit
Mounting
To mount the PIR alarm unit, you’ll need the following tools:
A screwdriver•
A drill (for hardwood or masonry)•
The alarm unit should be mounted between 5ft/1.8m and 7ft/2.6m high, and be
angled a few degrees towards the ground (see the coverage diagram, below). Of
course, your situation is unique, and you may need to alter the height and angle
of the sensor to meet your particular needs (such as looking up a flight of stairs).
To mount the alarm unit:
First, attach the mounting bracket to a wall or ceiling, using the supplied screws.1.
If mounting on hardwood, you may need to drill guide holes. If mounting onto
masonry (brick, concrete and so on) you’ll need a drill with a masonry drill bit,
and use the wall plugs included with the alarm unit.
Then, simply insert the locking tabs on the mounting bracket into the grooves2.
on the back of the sensor. Move the alarm unit down to lock it into place.
Angle the PIR sensor aiming slightly downwards (see the Detection Area3.
diagram on page 5 for more information).
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Detection Area
Detection Area:
The PIR sensor has a range of approximately 110 degrees horizontally, and
approximately 70 degrees vertically (see diagram).
You can test the functionality of the motion sensor as well as the detection area by
setting up the sensor, setting it to chime mode and then moving about in the area
you want to protect. It will chime each time it detects movement, allowing you to
obtain a very accurate impression of the field of view.
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.

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Operating the Alarm Unit
Alarm / Chime Mode
The switch to select the mode the sensor operates in can be found in the battery
compartment. You can access it by removing the sensor from its mounted position,
and opening the battery compartment.
Alarm Mode: When the sensor detects movement whilst the unit is in alarm
mode, it will not activate immediately. There is a thirty second delay, to allow you
(or other persons who know the passcode) to disarm the sensor before it goes off.
If the correct passcode isn’t entered in this thirty second delay, then the alarm will
sound at full volume. The alarm can still be disarmed whilst the alarm is sounding
by entering the correct disarm code.
Chime Mode: When the sensor detects movement when in chime mode, it will
sound a chime instantly. There is no arming required, nor is there an entry or exit
delay. After the chime sounds, there is a short (a few seconds) delay before it can
be sounded again to prevent is sounding constantly if, for example, someone were
to be standing in the detection range.
Arming and Disarming the System
To arm the system whilst it is in Alarm Mode, simply type your passcode.
Whilst in Chime Mode, the system is always armed and does not require any
further configuration.
Entry and Exit Delays
Once you’ve entered the code to arm the alarm unit, it will enter the arming delay.
This period consists of forty-five seconds, during which time the LED on the front
face of the alarm unit will flash. After the arming delay has elapsed, the LED will
stop flashing and the alarm unit will beep once, indicating that it is armed.
Should the alarm be tripped (that is, it detects something) it will not sound instantly.
Rather, there is a further thirty second delay, to give you time to disarm the system
before the siren sounds. If the wrong code is entered, the alarm unit will emit a
higher pitched beep.
Entering the wrong code has no effect on the unit - it will remain in the state it was
in previously, the alarm still sounding when the delay elapses.

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Maintenance and Technical Specifications
Passcode
Your passcode must be four digits long, and should be something that you will
remember. Try to avoid obvious combinations (such as 1234 or similar).
To set your passcode:
If you’ve already mounted the alarm unit, remove it from its mounting•
bracket.
Open the battery compartment on the rear of the alarm.•
Locate the button labeled LEARN.•
Press this button.•
Then, enter your four digit passcode. When entering the passcode, press•
buttons slowly and deliberately, waiting for the alarm unit to beep quickly to
confirm each button press.
A louder, longer beep will confirm that a new passcode has been set.•
Low Battery Indicator
When the batteries in the alarm unit are running out, the LED on the front of the
alarm unit will flash slowly (more slowly than during the arming delay). If the LED
starts flashing in this way, change the batteries immediately.
Replacing Batteries
The batteries in the alarm system should be replaced every six months. If you’re
using the sensor in chime mode and get a lot of visitors, you may need to change
them more often.
Remove the sensor from its mounting bracket.•
On the rear side of the sensor, locate the battery compartment.•
Technical Specifications: PIR Motion Sensor
Power Requirements 3 x Alkaline AAA Batteries (4.5V DC)
Modes 2 (Alarm and Chime)
PIR Detection Range > 7m (Typical – varies by environment)
Alarm Mode
Passcode Protected Yes (4-digit numerical code)
Passcode Learning Duration 15s
Siren Volume > 110dB
Siren Duration 30s
Entry Delay 30s
Exit Delay 45s
Re-Trigger Delay 3s
Chime Mode
Chime Volume > 90dB
Chime Duration Approx. 2s
Re-Trigger Delay 3s

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Warranty Information
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Swann Communications warrants this product against defects in workmanship and
material for a period of one (1) year from it’s original purchase date. You must pres-
ent your receipt as proof of date of purchase for warranty validation. Any unit which
proves defective during the stated period will be repaired without charge for parts or
labour or replaced at the sole discretion of Swann. The end user is responsible for all
freight charges incurred to send the product to Swann’s repair centres. The end user is
responsible for all shipping costs incurred when shipping from and to any country other
than the country of origin.
The warranty does not cover any incidental, accidental or consequential damages aris-
ing from the use of or the inability to use this product. Any costs associated with the
fitting or removal of this product by a tradesman or other person or any other costs
associated with its use are the responsibility of the end user. This warranty applies to
the original purchaser of the product only and is not transferable to any third party.
Unauthorized end user or third party modifications to any component or evidence of
misuse or abuse of the device will render all warranties void.
By law some countries do not allow limitations on certain exclusions in this warranty.
Where applicable by local laws, regulations and legal rights will take precedence.
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