User's Manual
D-300430 1
TOWER 40
Wireless PowerCode Digital Mirror PIR Detector
Installation Instructions
1. INTRODUCTION
The TOWER 40 is a microprocessor-controlled wireless digital PIR
detector, designed for easy installation, free of vertical adjustment.
It features parabolic and cylindrical mirrors with uniform detection
sensitivity throughout its operating range, up to 18 meters (59 ft),
with creep zone protection.
The advanced True Motion Recognition™ algorithm (patented)
allows the TOWER 40 to distinguish between true motion of an
intruder and any other disturbances which may cause false alarms.
An on-board motion event jumper determines whether 1 or 2
consecutive motion events trigger an alarm.
The TOWER 40 includes the following features:
• Incorporating patent pending black mirrors for extremely high
white light immunity.
• Advanced elliptical / parabolic mirror technology (patent
pending).
• Provides multiple curtain coverage (patent pending).
• V-slot® optic technology (patent pending) for improved
robustness, anti-vandalism and for very high reliability.
• The entire electronic circuit is enclosed in the front cover with
the optics. The sensor element is isolated from gusts of wind
and insects.
• Creep zone protection.
• Back tamper switch to prevent
unauthorized removal from wall.
• Incorporates a fully supervised
PowerCode transmitter.
• Sophisticated frequency domain
digital signal processing.
• No vertical adjustment is needed.
• Battery compartment for easy
battery replacement without
access to the electronic circuit.
• Programmable motion event
counter.
• Specially constructed against
vandalism.
•
Very low current consumption
(1)
(2)
1. LED
2. Mirror
Figure 1. General View
• Sealed chamber protects the optical system.
• Tamper switch for detector opening / removal alert.
• Improved white light protection.
• Elegantly styled, sturdy case.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Detector Type: Dual element low-
noise pyroelectric sensor.
OPTICAL (see Figure 2)
Mirror Data:
No. of Beam Elements:
18x3=54 far parabolic mirror
segments.
No. of Curtain elements: 18
Max. Coverage: 18 m (59 ft) / 90°
White Light Immunity: Above
20000 lux
ELECTRICAL
Internal Battery: 3V Lithium
battery, type CR-123A. For UL
installations, use Panasonic or
Sanyo only.
Nominal Battery Capacity:
1400 mA/h.
Battery Life (with LED on):
Typically over 3 years.
12m (39ft)
TOP VIEW
90°
3 6 18m0
10 19 39 59ft
12
0
6m (19ft)
12m (39ft)
6m (19ft)
0
SIDE VIEW
2.4 m
(8 ft)
3 6 18m
10 19 39 59ft
12
3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Figure 2. Coverage Pattern
Battery Power Test: Performed immediately upon battery
insertion and periodically after every several hours.
FUNCTIONAL
True Motion Event Verification: 2 position selector - 1 (OFF) or
2 (ON) motion events.
Visual Indications:
LED Lights for about 3 seconds upon transmission of alarm &
tamper messages and upon motion detection in the walk test
mode.
LED Flashes during the power-up stabilization period, or after
restoring (pressing) the tamper switch.
LED Does not light upon transmission of supervision
messages.
Rearm Timer: Rearms the detector 2 minutes after the last motion
detection. The detector reverts to the initial state if there is no
movement during 2 minutes. The timer is disabled in the walk test
mode.
WIRELESS
Frequency (MHz): 315 (U.S. version), 433.92, 868.95, 869.2625
or other frequency according to local requirements.
Transmission Sequence: 3 data bursts at variable / random
intervals within 3 seconds.
Encoding: Over 16 million possible combinations.
Total Message Length: 36 bits.
Supervision Message: Signaling at 60-minute intervals (U.S.
version) or 15 minute intervals (UK version), or according to the
local standards.
MOUNTING
Height: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft).
Installation Options: Surface or corner.
ENVIRONMENTAL
RFI Protection: >10 V/m up to 2000 MHz.
Operating Temperatures: -10
°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F).
Storage Temperatures: -20
°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F).
Compliance with Standards: Designed to meet FCC Part 15
and Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament.
EN 50131-2, Grade 2, Class II
PHYSICAL
Size
(H x W x D): 122 x 63 x 42 mm (4-13/16 x 2-1/2 x 1-11/16”).
Weight (with battery): 114 g (4 oz).
Color: White.
PATENTS
U.S. Patents 5,693,943 z 6,818,881 (other patents pending).