Essence CareHome ES700MGLS User Manual

Door/window sensor

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Care@Home™
Door/Window Sensor
User Guide
ESUGSC007
Version 2.0
September 2017

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  • Page 1 Care@Home™ Door/Window Sensor User Guide ESUGSC007 Version 2.0 September 2017...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ..............................3 Installing the MGLS ..........................4 2.1. Required Items ........................... 4 2.2. Determining the Best Location ....................4 2.3. Setting Up the MGLS ........................5 2.4. Testing the MGLS ........................9 Operating the MGLS ..........................10 3.1.
  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview 1. Overview The door/window sensor (MGLS) is a magnetic sensor for detecting opening and closing of doors. This sensor consists of:  A transmitter  A magnet Transmitter Magnet Figure 1: Care@Home™ Door/Window Sensor Care@Home™ Door/Window Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 4: Installing The Mgls

    Installing the MGLS 2. Installing the MGLS To install the MGLS:  Ensure you have the required items  Determine the best location  Set up the MGLS  Test the MGLS 2.1. Required Items Ensure you have:  A flat screwdriver to open the transmitter ...
  • Page 5: Setting Up The Mgls

    Installing the MGLS Situation Transmitter Location Magnet Location Refrigerator with lower freezer Frame of refrigerator door Refrigerator door compartment NOTE: Avoid, if possible, installation on the top of a door or door frame due to the dust accumulation there. 2.3. Setting Up the MGLS To set up the MGLS: 1.
  • Page 6 Installing the MGLS 2. If the MGLS is from a Care@Home ™ kit: a. Move the MGLS at least 2 m (~6 ft. 7 in.) away from the CP. b. Press the tamper switch at least three times. Tamper Switch Figure 3: MGLS Tamper Switch c.
  • Page 7 Installing the MGLS When the battery is installed, the internal LED lights up red, indicating that the device has powered up successfully. Figure 5: LED d. Skip ahead to step 4 on page 8. 3. If the MGLS is not from a Care@Home kit, you must add the MGLS to the Care@Home system.
  • Page 8 Installing the MGLS 4. Attach the transmitter to the mounting base. Figure 6: Close Transmitter 5. Identify the location for mounting the MGLS. Refer to 2.2 Determining the Best Location on page 6. Clean the surfaces of the mounting locations thoroughly. Make sure the locations are dry. NOTE: Refer to Using Screws on page 16 for information about installing the MGLS using screws.
  • Page 9: Testing The Mgls

    Installing the MGLS The two units of the MGLS must be placed, at most, 3 cm (1.2 in.) from each other. Alignment Marks Maximum of 3 cm Figure 7: Aligning MGLS Components 10. Peel off the protective strip from the mounting-tape of the magnet. 11.
  • Page 10: Operating The Mgls

    Operating the MGLS 3. Operating the MGLS The MGLS monitors certain events, and reports them by:  LED indications  Sending notifications to the CP. 3.1. LED Indications The MGLS LED lights up for the following events:  Red – Door open, or tamper alert ...
  • Page 11: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery 4. Replacing the Battery When the battery charge is low, the battery must be replaced. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a screwdriver in the release tab opening of the transmitter, and press the tab to release the mounting base.
  • Page 12 Replacing the Battery 4. Insert the new battery, observing the correct polarity. 5. When the battery is installed, the LED lights up red, indicating that the device has powered up successfully. 6. Return the transmitter to the mounting base. Care@Home™ Door/Window Sensor User Guide...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications 5. Specifications The following table lists the technical aspects and data of the MGLS. Table 2: Device Technical Specifications Category Details Essence Part number ES700MGLS Power Supply Battery One 3 V CR123A lithium Approved manufacturers GP, Energizer, Duracell Nominal battery life...
  • Page 14 Specifications Category Details Transmitter: 98 x 25 x 25 mm - 3.86 x 0.98 x 0.98 in. Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) Nagnet: 46 x 10 x 15 mm - 1.81 x 0.39 x 0.57 in. Weight Transmitter: 45 g (incl. battery) - 0.1 lb. Magnet: 25 g - 0.06 lb.
  • Page 15: Using Mounting Tape

    Installation Method Alternatives Appendix A Installation Method Alternatives There are two ways to install the MGLS mounting base:  Using double-sided adhesive mounting tape  Using screws Before choosing the installation method, consider the following:  The magnet is only installed using mounting tape. ...
  • Page 16: Using Screws

    Installation Method Alternatives Using Screws The mounting base has two holes. The thin plastic covering over the holes can be removed, if necessary. You can drill through the tape, if needed. Required Equipment Before beginning, prepare the following equipment:  A drill with a standard appropriate bit ...
  • Page 17 Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppels, or otherwise any license or right, either express or implied, under any patent or trademark of Essence or any third party. No use of any trademark may be made without the prior written authorization of Essence.

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