Replacing the Battery ..........................12 Specifications ............................13 Appendix A Installation Method Alternatives .....................15 Using Mounting Tape ........................... 15 Using Screws ............................16 Required Equipment ......................... 16 Installing the MGLS with Screws ....................17 Care@Home™ Indoor Magnetic Sensor User Guide...
The Essence Indoor Magnetic Sensor (MGLS) is a battery-operated, wireless, magnetic, bi-directional sensor. The MGLS is designed for usage on doors and windows. The purpose of the MGLS is to detect when a door or window is opened or closed.
Attach the smart magnetic sensor to the fixed frame of the window or door. Attach the permanent magnet to the door. Mount the MGLS as high as possible, yet still accessible for occasional maintenance. Care@Home™ Indoor Magnetic Sensor User Guide...
1. Insert the flat screwdriver in the cover release tab opening, and press the tab to release the back cover. Cover Release Tab Opening Figure 2: Release Back Cover 2. If the MGLS is not from the Care@Home ™ kit, you must add the MGLS to the Care@Home ™ system by “pairing”...
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LED Indicator Figure 4: LED Indicator 4. Holding the MGLS, move at least 2 m (~6 ft. 7 in.) away from the CP. 5. Ensure that the pairing process is successful. The process can have the following results: ...
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Figure 6: Green Communication LED on the CP 7. Attach the smart magnet sensor onto the mounting-base. Figure 7: Close Smart Magnetic Sensor 8. Identify the location for mounting the MGLS. Refer to 2.2 Determining the Best Location on page Care@Home™ Indoor Magnetic Sensor User Guide...
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You can install the two MGLSs included in the kit as follows: On the main entrance door: The MGLS should be installed on the door from the inside of the premises out of reach of normal activity such that ...
When the battery is installed, perform the following steps to test the MGLS for trigger actions. 1. Open the door where the MGLS is installed. The MGLS LED should light up red to indicate a break in the contact between the two parts of the MGLS.
CP and the CP notifies the monitoring station. For example, the MGLS sends an alert event to the CP, if a window or door is left open for an extended amount of time.
Operating the MGLS The following table describes the LED indications that show each status of the MGLS, when the LED is enabled. Table 1: MGLS LED Indications LED Indication Description LED not lit No change to status of the device. (Default state) A door or a window is opened.
Replacing the Battery 4. Replacing the Battery The battery in the MGLS has a nominal battery-life of 3 years. The battery status is reported automatically to the monitoring station via the CP. When the status indicates that the battery charge is low, the battery must be replaced.
Specifications 5. Specifications The following table lists the technical aspects and data about the MGLS. Table 2: Device Technical Specifications Category Details Essence Part Number ES700MGLS Electrical Power Supply One 3 V CR123A Lithium battery manufactured by GP with a capacity of 1300mAh...
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Permanent magnet – 25 g / 0.06 lb. Color RAL 9003 - Glossy White Compliance with Standards Radio Safety The following table defines the technical data about the batteries tested and approved by Essence for the MGLS. Table 3: Battery Specifications Device Essence Quantity Voltage...
Using screws can reinforce the tape-based installation. Using Mounting Tape The following figure shows the double-sided adhesive tape on the back of both parts of the MGLS. Figure 10: MGLS Double-sided Adhesive Tape The double-sided adhesive tape is approved for the following surfaces:...
Installation Method Alternatives Installing the MGLS with Screws To install the MGLS using screws, perform the following procedure: 1. Using the screwdriver, remove the two punch-outs for the screws. Figure 11 below shows the punch-out holes provided for the screws in the mounting base.
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