TOWER 20 AM

Outdoor Octa-Quad ™ Mirror Detector with Anti-Mask

[Grade 3]

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 Mirror TM 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.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

OPTICAL

Black Mirror Max. Coverage: At least 12 meters (40 ft)/90º.

9m (30ft)

TOP VIEW

90° independent quad PIR detectors operating in true Quad configuration.

3m (10ft)

Pet- immune: Up to 18Kg (40lb.) 0

ELECTRICAL

Input Power: 8-16VDC

Standby Current:

15mA@12VDC.

3m (10ft)

6m (20ft)

Supply Current: 70 mA max.

(red and yellow LEDs light

9m (30ft) steadily)

Low Voltage Detection: If input voltage is below 7.5 VDC

Outputs:

Alarm output: Solid State

Relay. NC, 100 mA / 30 V, 35

2.4 m

(8 ft)

0 3

10

6

20

SIDE VIEW OF

EACH DETECTOR

9

30

12 m

40 ft ohm maximum internal resistance. (see Table 4).

0 3

10

6

20

9

30

12 m

40 ft

Fig. 2 - Coverage pattern

Trouble output: Solid State Relay. NC, 100 mA / 30 VDC, 35 ohm maximum internal resistance. (see Table 4).

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

OFF: Motion and masking alarm LEDs is disabled (OFF). Can be enabled by

1

LEDs

OFF/ON

2

3

24H / night only

AM ON /

OFF

TST input (Active "low")

ON: Motion and masking alarm LEDs is enabled (ON).

OFF: Motion alarms are always enabled (24 hours).

ON: Motion alarms are enabled only at dark (night).

ON: AM on

OFF: AM off

*

4

Masking event opens

Alarm relay

(EN standard)

OFF: masking event reported to panel as TROUBLE (Trouble relay opens).

ON: masking event reported to panel as TROUBLE and ALARM (EN standard). Trouble and Alarm relay opens at the same time.

**

Default

ON

OFF

ON

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.

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Installation Instructions

• 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 -

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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.

3.2 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).

Mounting

Table 2 - Vertical Adjustment Reference

Coverage Distance

Height 2m / 6.7ft 4m / 13ft 6m / 20ft 8m / 26ft 10m / 33 ft 12m / 39 ft

3.0m / 9,8 ft

2.5m / 8,2 ft

2.0m / 6.7 ft

1.5m / 4.9 ft

- 1 2 2 3 3

1 1 2 3 4 4

1 2 3 4 5 5

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

Low voltage

Warm-up (60sec.)

Self-test failure

AM detection

ALARM

Indication

Red flashing

Yellow + Red flashing alternately

Yellow + Red flashing simultaneously

Yellow ON

Red ON for 2 sec.

3.6 Cover Closure

(see Fig. 4, steps 7 - 10)

Table 4 – Relay Outputs

Event / status

Self-test failure

AM detection DIP-SW4 = ON

AM detection DIP-SW4 = OFF

Alarm

Relay Output

Trouble Alarm

Complete power failure Open Open

Standby Closed

Low voltage Open

Closed

Closed

Open

Open

Open

Closed

Closed Open for 2 sec.

1

5

Mark

2

6

3

Drill

Tamper switch

4

Press firmly to release the bracket

2

8

For wall Tamper switch

7 Bracket fastening (3 cable routing options)

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

10

DIP switches

OFF

1

2

3

4

ON

SPARE

(2 short screws)

9 12

VDC

24-HOUR

TAMPER

ZONE

TEST

SWITCH

(OPTION)

ALARM CONTROL PANEL

BURGLAR

ZONE N.C.

24 HOUR

TROUBLE

ZONE N.C.

Figure 3 - Installation

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Mounting on bracket

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B

A

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Figure 3 – Installation (Continued)

3 screws

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT

(-45 ° to +45 ° )

Adjust

1

Release locking

2

(0

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

°

to -10

°

in 2.5

°

clicks / steps)

Adjust

3

Lock

4

Release locking

5

Vertical angle steps

5

3

1

4

2

Figure 4 – Adjustment and Cover Closure

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Lock

3

COVER CLOSURE

8

7 Turn cover

9

10

Cover closure

Push slider

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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADDENDUM

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Meters

Correct Detection of Movement

1

⌧

NO

3

2

1

Attention!

The TOWER-20 AM / TOWER-20 AM MCW is designed to detect motion of a human intruder that crosses through at least 2 adjacent detection zones out of 8 detection zones of the coverage area – see figure 1.

For example: Crossing detection zones 5 & 4 or 7 & 6 etc.

For this reason, the detector must be installed so that the expected motion pattern of an intruder would cross at least two adjacent detection zones of the detector.

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1 Balcony – NOT OK

TOWER-20 is not designed to protect narrow areas such as a corridor or a narrow balcony or passage. In example 1, the far end of the balcony is not covered well by the two detection zones 1 & 2 so that movement at that location may not be detected.

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2 Terrace - OK

In example 2, the direction of movement is excellent for effective detection since 2 zones (zones 4 and 5) are crossed.

1

12 Meters

3 Yard – NOT OK

In Example 3 the person will not be detected since the pattern of motion does not cross two adjacent detection zones.

4

Yard – OK

In example 4, the person will be detected since the pattern of motion crosses two adjacent detection zones 6 and 7.

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Figure 1 – Correct Movement Detection

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House premises

1

OK

Neighbor’s premises

Protecting the House and Yard

1 - OK

Example 1 illustrates optimal installation. The detector does not "look" into the neighbor's premises or street where people or vehicles may move and be detected.

2 - NOT OK

Example 2 illustrates poor installation. The detector "looks" into the neighbor's premises and into the street and may detect objects moving outside of the protected area.

However, measures can be taken so that the detector does not "look" outside the protected area. For example, installing the detector opposite a high wall instead of opposite a low fence ensures correct installation.

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The motion of a person walking outside of the desired protected area may be detected and cause an unwanted alarm (false alarm).

Street

3

2

⌧

NO

House premises

Neighbor’s premises

4

Figure 2 – House and Yard Protection

Street

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Correct Adjustment of Detector When Installed on Flat and Sloped Surfaces

For optimum performance, the detector must be vertically adjusted so that the upper "detection beams" are directed toward the upper part of a person moving at the far end of the protected area. The adjustment process and a reference vertical adjustment table are provided in sections 3.4 and 3.5 of the TOWER-20 AM / TOWER-20 AM

MCW Installation Instructions. This table is suitable when the detector is mounted on a straight vertical wall perpendicular to a horizontally flat ground only. However, in reality, the ground surface may have some inclines which requires some corrections to be done to the vertical adjustment.

Correct Installation

Upper beams directed towards the upper part of the moving person

Flat ground

Adjust the detector according to the vertical adjustment scale (see section 3.4 of the Installation Instructions).

Downward sloped ground

On downward sloped surfaces, you may need to compensate for the slope by adding 1 or more steps to the numbers provided in Table 2 of section 3.4 of the

Installation Instructions.

Upward sloped ground

On upward sloped surfaces, you may need to compensate for the slope by deducting 1 or more steps from the numbers provided in Table 2 of section 3.4 of the Installation Instructions.

Bracket Mounting

When mounting the bracket, the bracket must be positioned so that it runs parallel to the ground surface (see examples below).

In both examples, the detector is mounted parallel to the ground surface.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ADDENDUM

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Correct Detection of Movement

1



NO

3

2

1

Attention!

The TOWER-20 AM / TOWER-20 AM MCW is designed to detect motion of a human intruder that crosses through at least 2 adjacent detection zones out of 8 detection zones of the coverage area – see figure 1.

For example: Crossing detection zones 5 & 4 or 7 & 6 etc.

For this reason, the detector must be installed so that the expected motion pattern of an intruder would cross at least two adjacent detection zones of the detector.

4

6

5

1 Balcony – NOT OK

TOWER-20 is not designed to protect narrow areas such as a corridor or a narrow balcony or passage. In example 1, the far end of the balcony is not covered well by the two detection zones 1 & 2 so that movement at that location may not be detected.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Meters

1

2 Terrace - OK

In example 2, the direction of movement is excellent for effective detection since 2 zones (zones 4 and 5) are crossed.

3 Yard – NOT OK

In Example 3 the person will not be detected since the pattern of motion does not cross two adjacent detection zones.

4

Yard – OK

In example 4, the person will be detected since the pattern of motion crosses two adjacent detection zones 6 and 7.

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Figure 1 – Correct Movement Detection

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House premises

1

OK

Neighbor’s premises

Protecting the House and Yard

1 - OK

Example 1 illustrates optimal installation. The detector does not "look" into the neighbor's premises or street where people or vehicles may move and be detected.

2 - NOT OK

Example 2 illustrates poor installation. The detector "looks" into the neighbor's premises and into the street and may detect objects moving outside of the protected area.

However, measures can be taken so that the detector does not "look" outside the protected area. For example, installing the detector opposite a high wall instead of opposite a low fence ensures correct installation.

3 4

The motion of a person walking outside of the desired protected area may be detected and cause an unwanted alarm (false alarm).

Street

3

2



NO

House premises

Neighbor’s premises

4

Figure 2 – House and Yard Protection

Street

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Correct Adjustment of Detector When Installed on Flat and Sloped Surfaces

For optimum performance, the detector must be vertically adjusted so that the upper "detection beams" are directed toward the upper part of a person moving at the far end of the protected area. The adjustment process and a reference vertical adjustment table are provided in sections 3.4 and 3.5 of the TOWER-20 AM / TOWER-20 AM

MCW Installation Instructions. This table is suitable when the detector is mounted on a straight vertical wall perpendicular to a horizontally flat ground only. However, in reality, the ground surface may have some inclines which requires some corrections to be done to the vertical adjustment.

Correct Installation

Upper beams directed towards the upper part of the moving person

Flat ground

Adjust the detector according to the vertical adjustment scale (see section 3.4 of the Installation Instructions).

Downward sloped ground

On downward sloped surfaces, you may need to compensate for the slope by adding 1 or more steps to the numbers provided in Table 2 of section 3.4 of the

Installation Instructions.

Upward sloped ground

On upward sloped surfaces, you may need to compensate for the slope by deducting 1 or more steps from the numbers provided in Table 2 of section 3.4 of the Installation Instructions.

Bracket Mounting

When mounting the bracket, the bracket must be positioned so that it runs parallel to the ground surface (see examples below).

In both examples, the detector is mounted parallel to the ground surface.

Ground surface

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