Radio Shack Invisible Beam Entry Alert Owner's Manual
Radio Shack Invisible Beam Entry Alert Owner's Manual

Radio Shack Invisible Beam Entry Alert Owner's Manual

Invisible beam entry alert

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  • Page 1 Invisible Beam Entry Alert...
  • Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ˆ Contents Features ................. 4 General Information ............5 Installation ................6 Choosing a Location ............6 Connecting AC Power ............. 7 Mounting the Alert ............8 Mounting the Reflector ............ 9 Aligning the Beam ............10 Adjusting Sensitivity ............11 Connecting Optional Components .........
  • Page 4: Features

    ˆ Features Your RadioShack Invisible Beam Entry Alert projects an invisi- ble beam of infrared light across an area you want to secure. With your alert, you can easily detect an unauthorized entry through a doorway, window, or opening up to 50 feet wide.
  • Page 5: General Information

    Check with your insurance carrier for requirements. Your Invisible Beam Entry Alert is designed to conform to feder- al regulations. To avoid problems, we urge you to read this manual completely before you install or use the alert.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Caution: Home security systems require a permit in some ar- eas. Check with your local law enforcement agency before you install your system. ˆ Installation CHOOSING A LOCATION This alert is designed for indoor operation only. The distance between the alert and the reflector should be between 2.7–50 feet.
  • Page 7: Connecting Ac Power

    alert, you can adjust the reflector angle up to 10° from center and adjust the beam lens up to 10° vertically and 5° horizontal- ly. You can attach the reflector directly to a door so when the door is opened, the beam is interrupted. It is best to mount the alert and the reflector on parallel walls and at the same height, so the beam is aimed across a doorway or another opening.
  • Page 8: Mounting The Alert

    MOUNTING THE ALERT You can mount the alert on a wall or on a desk using the sup- plied wood screws. Notes: • The supplied screws are suitable for wood surfaces only. If another type of surface is used, you might need other hard- ware.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Reflector

    Or, follow these steps to mount the alert on a desk. 1. Place the alert on a desk and use it as a template to mark the position of the two screw holes on the desk. 2. Drill two -inch holes in the marked positions.
  • Page 10: Aligning The Beam

    4. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strips on the back of the reflector and press the reflector onto the other half of the bracket. 5. Attach the half of the bracket with the reflector to the half you mounted on the wall in Step 3, using the two supplied machine screws with attached washers.
  • Page 11: Adjusting Sensitivity

    2. Turn clockwise to . If the alignment is cor- SENSITIVITY rect, the ALIGNMENT INDICATOR lights. The indicator turns off when the beam is interrupted or when SENSIVITY is set to If the ALIGNMENT INDICATOR does not light, the alert and reflector are not aligned properly.
  • Page 12: Connecting Optional Components

    • The alert might not detect a broken beam if you walk near the alert. If this happens, walk away from the alert to see if the ALIGNMENT INDICATOR turns off. • The alert might not detect a person who is wearing highly reflective clothing.
  • Page 13 switch to , the external siren sounds when the beam ALARM path is interrupted. Caution: The external siren sounding device must be rated at 12 VDC, 0.5 A or less. 1. Separate about 2 inches of one end of the two-conductor wire.
  • Page 14: Connecting Another External Device

    Connecting Another External Device You can connect another external device (such as a phone dial- er or an alarm system) instead of an external siren. Use Type CL2, 22-gauge wire to connect a device to the alert’s terminals. If the beam path is interrupted with the mode switch set to , the alert activates the external device.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Backup Dc Power Limited Source

    5. Connect the other end of the wire to the external device. Refer to the instructions in the external device’s Owner’s Manual to confirm connections and operation. Connecting a Backup DC Power Limited Source Use type CL2, 22-gauge wire to connect a 12-volt 1-amp DC power limited source to the alert’s terminal.
  • Page 16: Operation

    ˆ Operation USING THE ALERT 1. Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert, then open the door to expose the sensitivity and mode switches. 2. Set the mode switch to ALARM ANNC When the beam is interrupted in the ALARM mode, the external siren sounds (or another external device is acti- vated) until the path of the beam is restored.
  • Page 17: Power Failure Alarm

    4. The built-in buzzer sounds and/or the external siren, dialer, or alarm system is activated. 5. To conserve the backup DC source’s power, set the mode switch to as soon as you confirm proper opera- TEST/OFF tion. 6. Reconnect the AC adapter. POWER FAILURE ALARM When both AC power and the backup DC source are off, the alert triggers an external device (such as a phone dialer or an...
  • Page 18: Care

    Problem Possible Cause Solution The reflector surface is Readjust and/or reposition the not set parallel to the front alert and/or reflector. of the alert. The sensor lenses are obscured with dust, lint, or Clean lenses using a non- other contaminants inter- abrasive lens cleaning solu- fering with beam recep- tion and a lint-free cloth.
  • Page 19: Lightning

    3. Press down on the top of the Fuse Fuse Holder cover near the tab, and remove the cover. Ribbon 4. Remove the fuse by pulling the red ribbon. 5. If the fuse is blown, wrap the new fuse in the red ribbon and insert it in the fuse holder.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    ˆ Specifications Approximate Effective Distance ............2.7 to 50 feet Beam Light Source ........Infrared LED (Pulse-Width Modulated) Receiver ............Infrared-Sensitive Photo-Transistor Indicators ..................One Red LED Power Source ..............120 VAC, 15W, 60 Hz Power Adapter ................12 VAC, 830 mA AC Input Terminals ..................

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