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HX -40/40AM HX -40/40AM CONTENTS (1) INSTALLATION HINTS (2) PARTS IDENTIFICATION utilising the OPTEX’s unique pyro-element, HX series achieves high reliable detection (3) KNOCKOUTS performance against false and missed alarms. (4) DETECTION AREA SETTING HX series provides stable and accurate...
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Bracket base Base Screw (3×10 mm) Terminals Main unit Hood PIR sensor (Don not touch) Anti-masking infrared LED Bracket (HX-40AM only) Shaft cover Screw (4×20 mm) Lock screw (M4×35 mm) Lens Cover LED indicator Area Lock screw masking seal KNOCKOUTS Main unit Bracket...
DETECTION AREA SETTING Detection Area Side view of detection area Top view of detection area (Installation height 3.0 m (1 ft.) ) 12 m (40 ft.) (26.7ft.) (Installation height 2.5 m) 12 m (40 ft.) (26.7ft.) 12 m (40 ft.) Detection Length Adjustment To limit the detection distance, apply the appropriate...
BRACKET INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT Using the bracket makes it possible to adjust the unit through 180° degree. In cases where the ground is uneven and therefore not parallel with the base of the unit, it is possible to adjust the unit vertically by +/- 20 degree (see section 6-B) Caution>>...
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Tighten the adjustment screw. Using 6-B as reference, adjust the up- down orientation, then tighten the lock screw. Adjustment screw Wire to the terminal and install the Fit the shaft cover into place. Main unit and lens on the base. Caution>>...
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WIRING HX-40AM – TAMPER TROUBLE OUTPUT INPUT ALARM POWER (NC) (NC) 9.5-18VDC T.O.(NC) HX-40 – TAMPER INPUT ALARM POWER (NC) (NC) 9.5-18VDC *1: TAMPER terminals to be connected to a 24 hour supervisory loop.
HX-40 TROUBLE OUTPUT Dip switch HX-40AM Trouble output is used for anti-masking signal. When an object is placed close to the lens surface, for a period of more than 180 seconds, the IR Anti-Masking circuit will activate and generate a trouble signal. POSITION OUTPUT TERMINAL TROUBLE...
OPERATION TEST Example of adjustment for false alarms If there is a road where people or vehicles can pass in front of the detection area, and can trigger false alarms, adjust the area as follows. Delete the unneccesory detection area (a) using the appropriate masking seal(s) 1 2 or 3.
Area Masking To limit the detection range, apply the area masking seal to the section you want to hide on the lens inside. Configure the area in such a way as to avoid having anything cut across the area. Pasting on example for masking No.
SPECIFICATIONS HX-40 HX-40 AM Model Passive infrared Detection method PIR Coverange 12 m (40 ft.) 85° wide / 94 zones Distance limit 4 m, 5.5 m, 9 m, 12 m (13 ft, 18 ft, 30 ft, 40 ft.) Detectable speed 0.3 –...
Being only a part of a complete system, we cannot accept complete responsibility for any damages or other consequences resulting from an intrusion. Due to our policy of continuous improvement Optex reserves the right to change specification without prior notice. The Warranty period is from the date of purchase.