Visonic TOWER 20 AM - INSTALLER GUIDE User manual

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TOWER 20 AM
Outdoor Octa-Quad™Mirror Detector with Anti-Mask
[Grade 3]
Installation Instructions
1. INTRODUCTION
Detector's Features
•Patented 8 independent quad PIR detectors (Octa-QUAD™) operating in
true Quad configuration with true motion recognition (TMR) processing
for each of the 8 PIR detectors and central motion processing - can
distinguish between a moving intruder and moving trees and bushes.
•Advance Obsidian Black MirrorTM optics (patent pending).
•High protection against snow, rain, dust, wind and direct sunlight.
•Tamper protection against opening and removal from wall.
•Alarm LED is visible in sunlight.
•Low voltage detection
•Self test
•Day & night or night only setting.
•Robust housing with recessed window.
•Smart anti masking can distinguish
between masking spray and rain.
•Immunity to pets weighing up to 18 Kg
(40lb), not pet alley.
•Built in swivel bracket.
LEDS
Figure 1 -
TOWER 20 AM
2. SPECIFICATIONS
OPTICAL
Black Mirror Max. Coverage: At
least 12 meters (40 ft)/90º.
Detector Technology: 8
independent quad PIR detectors
operating in true Quad
configuration.
Pet- immune: Up to 18Kg (40lb.)
ELECTRICAL
Input Power: 8-16VDC
Standby Current:
15mA@12VDC.
Supply Current: 70 mA max.
(red and yellow LEDs light
steadily)
Low Voltage Detection: If
input voltage is below 7.5 VDC
Outputs:
Alarm output: Solid State
Relay. NC, 100 mA / 30 V, 35
ohm maximum internal
resistance. (see Table 4).
SIDE VIEW OF
EACH DETECTOR
36912m0
2.4 m
(8 ft)
10 20 30 40 ft
TOP VIEW
90°
0
3m (10ft)
6m (20ft)
9m (30ft) 36912m0
10 20 30 40 ft
3m (10ft)
6m (20ft)
9m (30ft)
Fig. 2 - Coverage pattern
Trouble output: Solid State Relay. NC, 100 mA / 30 VDC, 35 ohm
maximum internal resistance. (see Table 4).
Tamper output: NC switch, 50mA / 30 VDC. "Open" by opening
detector’s cover or removing it from mounting surface.
Masking detection delay: 120 sec.
Remote LED enable input (TST): High impedance input. Affects
LEDs operation only if internal LEDs selector is set to OFF.
MOUNTING
Mounting type: Wall mounting
Mounting height: 1.5 - 3.0 meters (5 – 10 ft)
Vertical adjustment: 0º to -10º, in 2.5º steps.
Horizontal adjustment: -45º to +45º, in 5º steps.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)
Humidity: 95% max.
White light immunity: Above 25000 lux
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (height x length x width:157x147x124mm (6-3/16 x 5-13/16
x 4-7/8").
Weight: 600g (21 oz)
Color: White or gray
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
(FCC) CFR 47 Part 15, EN 50130-4, EN 60950, EN 50130-5
Environmental class IV. IP 55.
US Patents: 7250605, 6818881, 5693943. Other patents pending.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 DIP Switches Setup
Remove the 2 detector's bottom covers (see Figure 3, steps 4-8) to gain
access to the DIP switches. Set the DIP switches, according to Table 1:
Table 1 – DIP Switch Setup
DIP SW # Function Description Default
1 LEDs
OFF/ON
OFF: Motion and masking alarm LEDs
is disabled (OFF). Can be enabled by
TST input (Active "low")
ON: Motion and masking alarm LEDs
is enabled (ON).
ON
2 24H / night
only
OFF: Motion alarms are always
enabled (24 hours).
ON: Motion alarms are enabled only
at dark (night).
OFF
3 AM ON /
OFF
ON: AM on
OFF: AM off
* ON
OFF: masking event reported to panel
as TROUBLE (Trouble relay opens).
4
Masking
event opens
Alarm relay
(EN
standard)
ON: masking event reported to panel
as TROUBLE and ALARM (EN
standard). Trouble and Alarm relay
opens at the same time.
**
OFF
* Switching from OFF to ON resets the detector for a stabilization
period of 60 sec. and causes the detector to re-adapt to its
current surroundings. Remain at a distance of at least 0.5 m (1.5
ft.) from the detector to prevent disruption of this process.
** Use ON for EN approved control panels / installations. However,
many installers prefer not to have the ALARM relay opened on a
masking event.
3.2 Installation
Bracket installation (see figure 3) – firmly fix the bracket on a stable
wall or pillar. The orientation of the fixed bracket should be as parallel
as possible to the surveyed ground surface.
3.3 Wiring
Perform wiring (see figure 3, step 8 - 10)
3.4 Adjustments
Adjust detector's horizontal and vertical angles (see Fig. 4, steps 1 - 6),
according to the surveyed ground surface and close the detector, as
shown in Fig. 3, steps 7 - 12.
The vertical angle indicator position for various installation height and
coverage distance combinations is detailed in Table 2 (the
information refers to a relatively flat surveyed area. however, in any
case the vertical adjustment should be verified by walk-test).
Table 2 - Vertical Adjustment Reference
Coverage Distance
Mounting
Height 2m / 6.7ft 4m / 13ft 6m / 20ft 8m / 26ft 10m / 33 ft 12m / 39 ft
3.0m / 9,8 ft - 1 2 2 3 3
2.5m / 8,2 ft 1 1 2 3 4 4
2.0m / 6.7 ft 1 2 3 4 5 5
1.5m / 4.9 ft 2 3 4 5 - -
3.5 Test
A. Set the detector in Walk-Test mode, by setting DIP switch 1 (LEDs
ON/OFF) to ON position (see Fig. 3, steps 10 and 11), or activate
the remote TST input by connecting it to GND.
B. Walk into the detector's field of view at the expected far edge of the
coverage area. Verify that each time your motion is detected the red
LED lights for 2 seconds and the control panel receives the alarm. If
required, perform detector's horizontal / vertical readjustments.

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Important! Instruct the user to perform walk test at least once a
week, to verify proper operation of the detector.
C. Place a piece of cardboard on the detector’s front side, to
deliberately mask the optical window. After 2 minutes, the yellow
LED should light (see Table 3) and the alarm control panel should
receive the masking alarm.
D. Remove the masking from the detector’s front side. The LED
should extinguish (after about 30 seconds).
Table 3 – LED Operation
Event / status Indication
Low voltage Red flashing
Warm-up (60sec.) Yellow + Red flashing alternately
Self-test failure Yellow + Red flashing simultaneously
AM detection Yellow ON
ALARM Red ON for 2 sec.
Table 4 – Relay Outputs
Relay Output
Event / status Trouble Alarm
Complete power failure Open Open
Standby Closed Closed
Low voltage Open Closed
Self-test failure Open Closed
AM detection DIP-SW4 = ON Open Open
AM detection DIP-SW4 = OFF Open Closed
Alarm Closed Open for 2 sec.
3.6 Cover Closure (see Fig. 4, steps 7 - 10)
31 2
Tamper switch
4
9
6
Bracket fastening (3 cable routing options)
Drill
Mark
5
For wall Tamper switch
7
Note
The 2 screw holes
enable adjustment
of the bracket on
the wall, if needed
as a result of the
walk test.
Fasten
(3 long screws)
Wiring
Press firmly
to release the
bracket
(2 short
screws)
24-HOUR
TAMPER
ZONE
12
VDC
ALARM CONTROL PANEL
BURGLAR
ZONE N.C.
TEST
SWITCH
(OPTION)
24 HOUR
TROUBLE
ZONE N.C.
DIP switches
1
2
3
4
OFF ON
SPARE
8
10
Figure 3 - Installation

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Mounting on bracket
11
B
A
3 screws
12
Figure 3 – Installation (Continued)
Release locking
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
(-45°to +45°)
1 3
Lock
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
(0°to -10°in 2.5°clicks / steps)
4
5
6
Vertical
angle
steps 1
3
54
2
Adjust
Release locking Lock
2
Adjust
Figure 4 – Adjustment and Cover Closure

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8
10
Cover closure
9
7
Turn
cover
Push slider
COVER CLOSURE
Figure 4 - Adjustment and Cover Closure (Continued)
4. MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential 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 communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
FCC Warning! Modifications not expressly approved by Visonic Ltd.
could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC
rules.
WARRANTY
Visonic Limited (the “Manufacturer") warrants this product only (the "Product") to the original purchaser
only (the “Purchaser”) against defective workmanship and materials under normal use of the Product for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment by the Manufacturer.
This Warranty is absolutely conditional upon the Product having been properly installed, maintained and
operated under conditions of normal use in accordance with the Manufacturers recommended installation
and operation instructions. Products which have become defective for any other reason, according to the
Manufacturers discretion, such as improper installation, failure to follow recommended installation and
operational instructions, neglect, willful damage, misuse or vandalism, accidental damage, alteration or
tampering, or repair by anyone other than the manufacturer, are not covered by this Warranty.
The Manufacturer does not represent that this Product may not be compromised and/or circumvented or
that the Product will prevent any death and/or personal injury and/or damage to property resulting from
burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise, or that the Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or
protection. The Product, properly installed and maintained, only reduces the risk of such events without
warning and it is not a guarantee or insurance that such events will not occur.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
OTHERWISE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, AS AFORESAID.
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE,
INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, PROFITS, REVENUE, OR GOODWILL, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
ARISING FROM PURCHASER’S USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR FOR LOSS OR
DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPERTY OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DEATH, PERSONAL AND/OR BODILY
INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR OTHER LOSS WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, BASED ON A CLAIM THAT THE PRODUCT
FAILED TO FUNCTION.
However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage arising
under this limited warranty, THE MANUFACTURER'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY (IF ANY) SHALL NOT IN
ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, which shall be fixed as liquidated
damages and not as a penalty, and shall be the complete and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer.
When accepting the delivery of the Product, the Purchaser agrees to the said conditions of sale and
warranty and he recognizes having been informed of.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these
limitations may not apply under certain circumstances.
The Manufacturer shall be under no liability whatsoever arising out of the corruption and/or malfunctioning
of any telecommunication or electronic equipment or any programs.
The Manufacturers obligations under this Warranty are limited solely to repair and/or replace at the
Manufacturer’s discretion any Product or part thereof that may prove defective. Any repair and/or
replacement shall not extend the original Warranty period. The Manufacturer shall not be responsible for
dismantling and/or reinstallation costs. To exercise this Warranty the Product must be returned to the
Manufacturer freight pre-paid and insured. All freight and insurance costs are the responsibility of the
Purchaser and are not included in this Warranty.
This warranty shall not be modified, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not authorize any
person to act on its behalf in the modification, variation or extension of this warranty. This warranty shall
apply to the Product only. All products, accessories or attachments of others used in conjunction with the
Product, including batteries, shall be covered solely by their own warranty, if any. The Manufacturer shall
not be liable for any damage or loss whatsoever, whether directly, indirectly, incidentally, consequentially
or otherwise, caused by the malfunction of the Product due to products, accessories, or attachments of
others, including batteries, used in conjunction with the Products. This Warranty is exclusive to the original
Purchaser and is not assignable.
This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect your legal rights. Any provision in this warranty which is
contrary to the Law in the state or country were the Product is supplied shall not apply.
Warning: The user must follow the Manufacturer’s installation and operational instructions including testing
the Product and its whole system at least once a week and to take all necessary precautions for his/her
safety and the protection of his/her property.
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W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration
For information regarding the recycling of this product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it. If you are discarding this product and not
returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier. This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste.
Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
The technical documentation as required by the European Conformity Assessment procedure is kept at:
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