45130
Wireless Alarm System
Garage Door
Sensor
User’s Manual
Choice
ALERT™
™
Control all Sensors
& accessories from
one location
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards
4
Introduction
5
Installation
6
Assigning a Sensor to a Zone
7-8
Erasing a Sensor from a Zone
8-9
Testing a Sensor or your system
9-10
Low battery indicator
10
Battery warnings
11
12-13
F.A.Q.'S
14
FCC Warning
Before connecting or operating the Garage Door
Sensor, please read these instructions carefully and
save this manual for future reference.
Congratulations
The GE Choice Alert™ Wireless Alarm System is one
of the most affordable and expandable wireless
alarm systems available. You’ll discover that the
system offers many features typically found in custom
installed Alarm systems.
The Choice Alert system is reliable and easy-touse. With Choice Alert you can select from a line of
Sensors and Accessories; start small and expand
as you need, or create a system that meets all your
needs. The Choice Alert System is protected by Priority
Code Selection technology which provides increased
security and trouble-free wireless connections. It
also guarantees the Control Center will only respond
to signals from your Sensors in and around your home,
and prevents anyone from tampering with
your system.
The user manual explains in simple steps how to
install, use and care for your new Choice Alert
Garage Door Sensor.
If you have any questions or would like
additional information please visit our web site
www.jascoproducts.com, or contact our
Customer Service Group at 1-800-654-8483.
Important safeguards
PreCautions
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the Garage Door
Sensor, unless described in the user’s manual. There
are no user serviceable parts.
2. Handle with Care – Avoid striking or shaking.
Improper use or storage could damage the Garage
Door Sensor. Modifying or tampering the device or its
internal components can cause a malfunction and
void the Garage Door Sensor’s warranty.
3. If you feel the Garage Door Sensor or any part of
the Choice Alert system is not operating correctly or
as described, please contact Customer Service for
assistance (1-800-654-8483).
Introduction
The Garage Door Sensor is designed to be used
specifically with vertical opening garage or shed doors.
When mounted properly it monitors when the door is
open or closed. If the door is opened, the Garage Door
Sensor will transmit a signal to the Control Center. The
settings on the Control Center determine if an alarm,
alert or chime sounds.
Parts Check List
Identify all the parts before proceeding.
Garage Door Sensor
with mounting bracket
4 Screws
Double sided tape
Make sure you take the
cover off before installing
Preparing the Garage Door Sensor for Installation
The Garage Door Sensor is a self-contained Sensor.
Before installing open the battery door and, remove
the yellow battery isolation tape from the Garage
Door Sensor. This activates the Lithium battery inside
the Garage Door Sensor. The approximate battery life
is up to two years. When replacing the battery it is
recommended to replace all Sensor batteries at the
same time in order ensure proper operation of the
entire system.
Note: When using doublesided tape apply to clean dry
surface.
The Garage Door Sensor is intended to be positioned
on the interior side of the garage door at the bottom.
The Garage Door Sensor must be mounted vertically
so the detection cylinder is able to move freely up and
Open
Closed
down. Select a position on the garage door frame
near bottom edge. To not damage the Garage Door
Sensor when the door closes, position the Garage
Door Sensor with the detection rod retracted and the
bottom edge of the Garage Door Sensor even with the
door edge. In most applications you can use double
sided tape (included). It is strongly suggested to mount
Garage Door Sensor lightly to ensure operation. Once
you are confident with the mounting position apply
pressure to secure to surface. For a more secure
installation you can use the included screws.
with tape
with screws
Once the Garage Door Sensor is mounted, you’ll need
to assign the Garage Door Sensor to a Zone on the
Control Center.
Assigning the Sensor to a Zone
Assigning the Sensor into a Zone is an easy four step
process, however there are a few points to remember
- Only one Sensor can be assigned at a time.
- A Sensor cannot be assigned to two different Zones.
- Up to four Sensors can be added per Zone (if a fifth Sensor is added then the first Sensor will be replaced.)
- Batteries must be active in the Sensor before it can be assigned to a Zone.
- Sensors can be assigned to a Zone and then mounted,
or can be mounted and then assign to a Zone.
Follow these steps to assign a Sensor to a Zone.
Step 1 – Press and hold the Learn button on the Control Center for three seconds. When the
Control Center sounds a long beep, release the Learn button.
Step 2 – Press the Zone button (1, 2, 3 or 4) for the Zone you want to assign to the Garage Door Sensor. The LED indicator for that Zone will begin to flash.
Step 3 – Release the Zone button.
Note: Zone 4 is for dedicated alerts only. Sensors in this Zone
will not trigger an alarm or chime.
Step 4 – Activate the Garage Door Sensor
- To activate The Garage Door Sensor, lower
the detection rod to its full extension; if mounted, raise
the garage door.
Add a Sensor
Step 1
Press and hold
the Learn button
for three seconds
Step 2
Select the Zone number
Input DC 12V
-
+
Mute
Learn
1 2 3 4
Arm
Step 3
Release the
Zone button
Step 4
Activate the Garage
Door Sensor
Alert
Chime
1
2
3
4
Armed Power
Off
Zone
Erasing the Sensor from a Zone
Note: If you need to remove the Sensor from a Zone, the
system will erase the entire Zone, so any other Sensors will
need to be put back into that particular Zone.
Step 1 - To erase a Zone, press and hold the
Learn button on the Control Center. The unit will beep once.
Step 2 - While holding the Learn button, press and
hold the Zone button to be erased. After five seconds the Control Center will sound two beeps and the Zone LED indicator will flash twice.
Step 3 - Release all buttons. The Zone has
been erased.
Note: The Zone/Garage Door Sensor cannot be erased if:
- The Zone has been triggered for an Alert or alarm. The Sensor/Zone must be reset.
- There is loss of signal from the Sensor to the Control Center (such as low battery, or Sensor is out of range).
- The system is armed.
The Control Center will sound three beeps to indicate it could
not erase the Zone.
Testing a Sensor or your system
Once all the Sensors have been assigned to Zones
in the Control Center you can now test your system.
Ensure the Control Center can receive the signal
from the intended location of the Sensor before
permanently mounting a Sensor.
Step 1 - To place Control Center in Test mode unplug AC adapter and remove batteries.
Step 2 - Press and hold the ‘Mute’ button and plug the AC adapter back into the Control Center. When all the LED indicators turn on, release the Mute button. The Control Center is now in Test Mode and any Sensor can now be tested in any Zone.
Step 3 - Set the Notification Mode to switch ‘Alert’ position and begin activating Sensors one at a time.
Note: The sensor has a LED that flashes to show when the
sensor has triggered and transmitted to the main unit.
Step 4 - When testing is complete, unplug the AC
adapter, then plug the AC adapter back in and reinstall batteries. This returns the Control Center
to standard operation mode.
Note: The Control Center will automatically return to standard
operation mode after 5 hours.
Low Battery Indicator
The Control Center continuously monitors all the
Sensors. If the Control Center does not receive a signal
from any Sensor it will begin rapidly flashing the Zone
LED indicator . This indicates one or more Sensors in
the Zone may have low battery power and are unable
to transmit a signal the necessary distance. If all
batteries and/or Sensors are installed at the same
time into a Zone, it is recommended to replace the
batteries in all Sensors in the Zone.
However, you can check the Garage Door Sensor
status independently by placing the Control Center
in Test mode (see Testing a Sensor on page 9) and
trigger the Sensor separately (i.e. open garage door). If
the Sensor does not trigger an alert then replace the
battery with a new one. Additionally, the red LED on
the Sensor will flash when the Sensor is triggered.
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Note: The Sensor detection system is ‘range dependant’,
which means Sensors located closer to the Control Center
may seem to have batteries that last longer than those
Sensors at a greater distance. The Lithium cell battery in the
Garage Door Sensor can last up to two years.
Model #
Description
Battery Type Battery Life*
45129
Control Center
(4) “AAA”
24 months
45130
Garage Sensor
(1) “2032”
24 months
*maximum potential life based upon usage and location
WARNING!
Risk of personal injury
- Prolonged exposure to alarm
siren may cause permanent
hearing loss
Battery Warning!
- Remove batteries before storing
the Alarm or Sensor for extended periods
- Batteries may leak harmful liquids or
ignitable materials or explode causing injury
and product damage
- Do not mix old and new or other battery types
- Replace all batteries at the same time
- Replace fully discharged batteries immediately
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Garage Door Sensor F.A.Q.’S
Q. I bought a new Sensor and the Control Center will not
recognize it. Why?
A. First, make sure that the yellow battery isolation tape
has been removed and that the battery is new. Second,
ensure the battery is inserted into the Sensor according
to polarity(+/-) markings. Third, confirm that the Sensor
has been correctly assigned to a Zone.
Q. I put the Sensor on Zone 4 and it will not set off the
alarm. Why?
A. Zone 4 is a Dedicated Alert Zone and is designed to
monitor Sensors in this Zone. It will only issue an alert
(LED will flash, continuous beeping will be heard). Sensors
in Zone 4 will not set off the alarm. Use Zone 4 for water
Sensors, garage doors, gates, sheds or other areas
that you want to monitor (i.e. areas that you want to be
alerted if there is a problem, but do not want the alarm
to sound).
Q. I erased a Sensor from a Zone and now all of my
other Sensors in that Zone will not work. Why?
A. The system can only erase entire Zones. You will need
to add the other Sensors back in that Zone to the
Control Center again.
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Q. Why does one of my Zones continually flash?
A. This can be caused by 1 of 2 conditions. First
condition, if it is a rapid flash it means a Sensor in the
Zone has a low battery. If more than one Sensor is in a
Zone, you will need to test each Sensor by putting the
unit into test mode (see pg. 9 of this manual). It may
also be that a Sensor is out of range and cannot make
contact with the Control Center. If this is the case, you
may need to move the Control Center closer or use a
Signal Repeater. The second condition, if it is a slow
flash, one of the Sensors is triggered. Check to ensure
the Sensors in the Zone are closed/reset (i.e. close door,
window, etc).
Q. If one Sensor has a low battery, should I replace all
of the batteries?
A. If Sensors were added at the same time, chances
are good all the batteries will need to be replaced.
Q. How do I know if any Sensors have low batteries?
A. The Control Center will indicate if any Sensor does
not have sufficient power to transmit a status signal
(battery is low). You can also check each Sensor
independently by using the Test Mode (see pg.9 in manual).
Q. If one Sensor has a low battery, will the other
Sensors in the Zone (or other Zones) continue to
operate?
A. Yes, as long as the other Sensors have sufficient
battery power, they will continue to transmit
information to the Control Center and the system will
operate normally.
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FCC Warning
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment
would void the user’s warranty and may conflict with both
state and federal laws. The Choice Alert system complies with
part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
1) The Choice Alert system may not cause
harmful interference.
2) The Choice Alert system may accept any interference
received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 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
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WARNING
Limitations of Alarm Products
This product should be tested periodically to make sure
it is working properly. The product, if used properly, may
reduce the risk of burglary, robbery, or other adverse events.
However, JASCO is not an insurer, this product is neither
insurance nor a guarantee that such an event will be
prevented, and users should protect themselves with proper
insurance. JASCO makes no representation that this product
cannot be compromised or circumvented, that it will provide
an adequate warning, or that it will prevent any personal
injuries, property damage, or other losses. Like any alarm
product, including expensive commercial systems, it may be
bypassed, it is subject to compromise, and it may fail to warn
for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: improper
installation or positioning; improper maintenance; tampering;
dead or improperly installed batteries; sensing limitations;
component failures; receivers; intrusions may be outside
of a product’s designed range and certain environmental
conditions may impact performance and audible alarm
signals may be outside of hearing range, muted by doors,
walls, and floors, unheard by deep sleepers or the hearingimpaired, or overwhelmed by other sounds.
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is a trademark of the General
Electric Company and is used under
license to Jasco Products Company
LLC, 10 E. Memorial Road,
Oklahoma City, OK 73114.
This Jasco product comes with a
1 year limited warranty. Visit
www.jascoproducts.com for details.
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