Watchguard Home Alarm System Series II N517 Document: Watch Guard V2.2.
Contents Contents ........................................................................................................................... 2 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. The Passive Infrared Detector .............................................................................. 5 1.2. What You Get ...................................................................................................
5.2. The Remote Control ........................................................................................... 35 5.3. The Detector ....................................................................................................... 35 5.3.1. Replacing the batteries ................................................................................ 35 5.3.2. Cleaning the pyro detector .......................................................................... 36 5.3.3. Cleaning the case and lense ....
1. Introduction Your Watchguard Home Alarm System is a state-of-the-art wireless security system, specifically designed for simple DIY installation (Do It Yourself). It is suitable for use in homes or offices where the owner wishes an external & internal siren to trigger if there is unauthorized entry into the premises. Main Features include: • Simple Installation • Code Hopping Remote Control Technology (remotes can not be copied by scanning or code grabbing).
1.1. The Passive Infrared Detector The detector is a high quality infrared body movement detector, which is battery operated and communicates with the Watchguard Home Alarm System via radio frequency (RF) transmission. This detector is easy to install, provides excellent detection sensitivity and has a long battery life (approximately 3 years).
1.2. What You Get Below is a list of parts included with system. Item Description 1. Main control unit The unit incorporates a powerful siren, flashing blue strobe & backup battery to run the system in case of mains power failure. There is also a tamper button. The system has mains connection via a low voltage plug pack that is supplied with the unit. For manual override of the system there is a keyswitch on the main unit. 2.
2. Installation 2.1. Planning the Installation Each separate component of the Watchguard Home Alarm System should be placed in strategic locations. Below is a guide to where you should place the main unit, the detectors and the screamer. It is important that you take into account that the maximum range without any obstructions between the main unit and each detector is no further than 50 metres. Typically the range inside your house will be around 20-50 metres depending on the construction of the house.
2.2. The Main Unit Mount the Watchguard main unit at the front or front side of the building. The mounting position should be under an eave or out of direct contact with rain or other water sources. The position should allow line of sight viewing from both the street (for visual deterrent) and from your main point of entry (for visual confirmation of arming/disarming). Use the wall plugs and screws provided if suitable for your particular building construction. Installing the main unit Figure 2 1.
2.3. The Screamer Inside Roof Mounting the Screamer Ceiling Figure 4 1. Drill a hole (15mm diameter) into the ceiling where you want to mount the screamer. Pick a position where there is no stud/framework above the ceiling, preferably in a corridor or hallway. 2. Feed the wire coming from the screamer up through the 15mm hole into the ceiling where it will join the wire from the main unit. 3. Push the screamer on to the ceiling aligning the hole with the wire coming out of the screamer. 4.
2.4. The Power Supply Inside Roof Power Supply Mounting 1. Drill a small hole (15mm diameter) into the ceiling where the wire can go through to be connected to the wire from the main unit. 2. Feed the wire through the hole in the ceiling and up to where it will join the wire from the main unit. 3. Connect the (black) female RCA connector from the power supply into the (black) male RCA plug from the main unit.
Figure 6 2.5.1. Tips for positioning • This detector utilises the very latest in detection processing technology to reduce the possibility of false alarms. However, correct mounting of the detector is critical to ensure best detection or "catch" performance. You cannot just screw the detector directly to a wall up high in a corner and expect best performance.
simultaneous transmission back to the receiver in your Watchguard Home Alarm System. The receiver can only decode one coded signal at any given time. • If the unit is mounted close to metal frames or doors, this may reduce the radio transmitting range. • The detector is not waterproof and is designed for indoor use only. 2.5.2. Powering the detector When you first remove the detector from the box it is not powered, although the batteries are in place.
3. Operation 3.0. Master Keyswitch To operate the system, turn the key switch located beside the strobe light, to the on position. To override the system turn the key switch to the off position (you may require this if you are unable to use the remote controls). Use one of the 2 high security keys provided with the system. ON OFF Location (near strobe) 3.1. Remote Control Functions Press Button 1 AWAY mode ) Press once to arm the system in normal AWAY mode. The siren will beep once.
3.2. AWAY Mode When to use This mode is used when leaving the building or premise, i.e. AWAY from premises. Arming the system in this mode will activate all detectors. Indications The siren will beep once and the strobe will flash for 2 seconds. There will be a 20 second delay before the system is fully armed. During this delay only the 24 hour detectors (e.g. smoke detectors) and tamper signals will trigger the alarm. If any extra beeps are heard, see section 3.7 (Supervision Reporting).
3.5. PANIC Mode When to use This mode should be used when the user is distressed or in an emergency situation. What happens The outside siren will sound to alert people in the area but the screamer will not sound. 3.6. Low Battery Reporting When you disarm the system, you will normally hear 2 beeps and or the strobe will flash for 5 seconds.
3.7. Supervision Reporting When you arm the system, you will normally hear 1 beep. If the unit continues a sequence of beeping immediately after the arming beep, this means that a supervised detector has failed to report in the last 24 hours. The supervision feature ensures that a user can be confident of the systems operational status – that is, all detectors are present & working correctly.
The Red Light If the detector is set to 2 pulse counts (most sensitive) then the red light will flash if there are 2 green flashes within 10 seconds. If the detector is set to 3 pulse counts (least sensitive) then the red light will flash if there are 3 green flashes within 10 seconds. The red light turning on indicates that the detector has sensed valid movement and that the alarm code signal has been sent to the main unit. 3.8.2.
3.8.4. Dual Edge Sensing (DES) technology ‘explained’ Figure 9 – side view, detection pattern in optimal temperature environment This detector has Dual Edge Sensing (DES) Technology, developed to eliminate false alarms yet still provide maximum security. The detector uses a pattern of infrared beam zones to sense body movement. The detection pattern in an optimal temperature environment is shown in figure 9 and figure 10.
TOP VIEW = infrared beam zone Figure 11 – least sensitive trigger 3 Triggering the detector when set to “least sensitive” (Default setting) In figure 11, a body moving from position 1 to position 2, into the infrared beam zone, will create a pulse. Moving from position 2 to 3, out of the other side of the same infrared beam zone, will create a second pulse. Additional movement from position 3 to 4 will create a third pulse.
3 Figure 13 – most sensitive trigger Triggering the detector when set to “most sensitive” In figure 13, a body moving from position 1 to position 2, into the infrared beam zone, will create a pulse. Moving from position 2 to 3, out of the other side of the same infrared beam zone, will create another pulse. If the detector is set to “most sensitive” and the body moves from position 1 to position 3 within 10 seconds then the detector will have received 2 pulses in 10 seconds.
3.8.6. Low Battery Warning If the detector has near flat batteries, then on a valid movement detection the red light will flash 6 times in a row instead of once. The detector will also send a low battery radio transmission at this time. The batteries should be replaced immediately. Another way of testing for low battery is by removing the front cover to release the tamper switch. When the cover is opened and the tamper switch is released, the detector will enter test mode.
4. Programming Ensure that before any programming, each step should be well rehearsed. This will eliminate becoming confused and making mistakes. If at any stage you become lost or forget where you are up to stop and wait for the 3 low toned beeps that tell you that the alarm timed out of programming mode and no changes will be saved. For ease of programming ensure that there is no movement in front of any of the detectors unless otherwise required.
4.1. Adding New Remotes + TO ADD A NEW REMOTE Disarm the system (if it is not already disarmed) with an original remote control by pressing Button 2. You do not need to enter programming mode. 1. Press 1 time 2. Press and hold Button 2 (for approximately 3 seconds) on the original working remote control until the siren starts to beep continuously, then release the button. 3. The main unit will beep 9 times to confirm you are adding a new remote control.
4.2. Safety Lock Safety lock is a feature, which prevents accidental changes to the programming of the system. Safety Lock must be turned off to allow programming. You will only be able to enter programming mode within 5 minutes of following the procedure, HOW TO TURN OFF SAFETY LOCK. HOW TO TURN OFF SAFETY LOCK Ensure the alarm is disarmed by pressing Button 2 once. 1. Press 1 time Arm the system in STAY mode. Do this by pressing Button 1, twice. On the first press you will hear a beep.
4.3. Adding a Detector + TO ADD A DETECTOR 1. Safety Lock must be off Ensure Safety Lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See Section 4.2. Enter Programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to confirm you have entered programming mode. 2. Press both buttons for 3 seconds Within 3 seconds, press Button 1 to select detector programming. You will hear 1 beep as confirmation. 3.
TO ADD A DETECTOR …continued… 6. Within 60 seconds Within 60 seconds Within 60 seconds Press to add in STAY & AWAY modes Press to add in AWAY mode only Press to add in 24 hour mode OR OR This option will enable the detector in both STAY and AWAY modes. This option will disable the detector in STAY mode Use this option if you are adding a smoke detector. The siren will beep 1 time as confirmation of learning the last triggered detector.
4.4. Deleting a Detector TO DELETE A DETECTOR 1. Safety Lock must be off Ensure Safety Lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See Section 4.2. Enter Programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to confirm you have entered programming mode. 2. Press both buttons for 3 seconds Within 3 seconds, press Button 1 to select detector programming. You will hear 1 beep as confirmation. 3.
4.5. Walk Test Mode - Walk test mode should be used when testing the system or after a new detector has been learnt into the system. TO ENTER WALK TEST MODE 1. Safety Lock must be off Ensure Safety Lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See Section 4.2. Enter Programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to confirm you have entered programming mode. 2.
4.6. Alarm Memory This feature is used after the alarm has been triggered. It recalls the last 10 zones which have triggered the alarm. TO HEAR THE ALARM MEMORY 1. Safety Lock must be off Ensure Safety Lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See Section 4.2. Enter Programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to confirm you have entered programming mode. 2.
4.7. Stay Mode Entry Guard Sound This selects the type of sound you would like for the stay mode alarm. There are 2 options. Normally, if the alarm is triggered in stay mode the alarm will sound 6 tones when set to Entry Guard Tones. This is used to alert you if someone enters within the stay mode protected area while you are at home. After hearing the entry guard tones you may, if you choose, activate panic via the remote control.
TO CHANGE THE STAY MODE ENTRY GUARD SOUND …continued… 5. Within 30 seconds Within 30 seconds Press to choose Entry Guard Tones Press to choose Full Siren OR Thes option will enable Entry Guard tones when the system is triggered in STAY mode. This option will sound the steady siren when the system is triggered in STAY mode. The system will automatically exit programming mode.
4.8. Arm / Disarm Beeps Arming and disarming beeps can be programmed in one of the following configurations. Default BOTH ON Option 1 Arming Beep Only Option 2 Disarming Beeps Only HOW TO CHANGE ARMING / DISARMING BEEPS 1. Safety Lock must be off Ensure Safety Lock has been turned off within the last 5 minutes. See Section 4.2. Enter Programming mode by pressing buttons 1 & 2 together for 3 seconds. The siren will beep 3 times to confirm you have entered programming mode. 2.
4.9. Resetting the System This will restore all settings to default. It will delete all remotes and detectors from the system. This should be done if both remotes are lost. a) Remove the Watchguard Home Alarm System from the wall or eve, so the tamper switch is not depressed. b) Turn the key switch to off then back on again. c) Within 15 seconds of turning the keyswitch to on, press in the tamper switch, 20 times. NOTE: On system power up the tamper will not respond for the first 15 seconds.
5. Maintenance The complete system should be tested at regular intervals. We suggest testing it once every fortnight or at least once per month. 5.1. The Backup Battery The back up battery charges automatically (when necessary) while the power supply (plug pack) is connected. The system has a self-test function and will report a low back up battery on disarming. See Section 2.6. To test manually: Disconnect the Power Supply and ensure the system will arm and disarm from back up battery power only.
5.2. The Remote Control The batteries in the remote control will need to be replaced every 1 to 3 years, depending on usage. You are able to recognise when the batteries are low from when the range on the remote control reduces. Below describes how to replace the batteries in the remote control. Battery Specifications Battery Type Model Voltage 2 x Lithium button cells CR1616 3 Volts 5.3. The Detector 5.3.1.
5.3.2. Cleaning the pyro detector The pyro detector must be clean at all times for optimum performance. If the pyro detector appears to have any dust, dirt or fingerprints on it, then it should be cleaned. To clean the pyro, use a soft cotton cloth (not a tissue), which has been dampened with Metholated Spirits (Alcohol). Gently wipe across the window of the pyro detector with the dampened cloth. Be sure not to touch the pyro detector with you fingers. 5.3.3.
6. Warranty 6.1. Warning Limitations & Warranty While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire or any other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example: • Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings, or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm detector or disconnect an alarm warning device.
is muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliances, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers. • Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premise to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service. Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders.
NOTE: In addition to the warranty conditions, warranty will not be given where a product has been immersed in water under any circumstances, or where damage has been caused by hosing the main unit, without all due care taken by the owner to protect the main unit by covering with some sort of plastic sheeting.
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