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MANUAL REV 3.0

IR900/901 PASSIVE INFARED SENSORS

RX900 RECEIVER/PROCESSOR

SYSTEM I MINI-CAM SURVEILLANCE KIT (GEN II)

SYSTEM II GROUND HOG SURVEILLANCE KIT (GEN II)

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Page 1 Sensor iCam further assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any information, product, or system described herein, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document or products.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SENSOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2.1 Power Jack 2.2 Program/Reset Button 2.3 Red Light 2.4 Antenna 2.5 Lens SENSOR RANGE TESTING SENSOR WALK TESTING SENSOR PROGRAMMING 5.1 Sensor Normal Programming 5.2 Sensor Extended Programming USING PASSIVE IR SENSORS 6.1 Infrared Signal 6.2 Infrared Noise RECEIVER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS...
Page 3: Introduction
The IR901 has a wider, shorter (50 ft.) detection area, but is much smaller (2.5” long for IR901 vs 4.1” long for IR900). Sensor iCam’s exclusive Chameleon Technology allow the IR900/901 to work reliably in thermally unstable environments, where most “home security”...
Page 4: Sensor Controls And Indicators
Page 4 SENSOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2.1 Power Jack The IR900/IR901’s batteries are self-contained. Slide the rubber boot off the back of the sensor and replace the batteries with 2 CR1225 Lithium Batteries. These should power the IR900/IR901 for 2-3 weeks. When not using the sensor, you can disconnect the power by slipping a small piece of plastic between the + lead and the top battery.
Page 5: Lens
Page 5 2.5 Lens The lens is aimed in the direction of your target area. The IR900’s focal length is preset to detect a person at an optimum distance of 100 feet, althought it will work satisfactorily over a range from 20 to 200 feet. The field of view at 100 feet is about 5 feet wide, allowing for very precise control over the sensing region.
Page 6: Sensor Programming
Page 6 3. With the Sensor aimed at the target area, walk back and forth in a rapid fashion where the sensor is aimed. The Sensor’s Red Light will flash and an alarm will be transmitted to the Receiver when the Sensor’s Infrared Beams are crossed.
Page 7 Page 7 Sensor ID Table Press Button Value Sensor ID Description No entry=Default Mode. The Sensor enters the RangeTest Mode. After RangeTest, Sensor ID=3 and Sensitivity=Full Auto Mode. Normal Mode. Sensor ID set to value 1. Walktest will beep once. Normal Mode.
Page 8: Using Passive Ir Sensors
Page 8 USING PASSIVE INFRARED SENSORS Narrow Beam Passive Infrared sensing offers many advantages over other sensor types. When combined with Auto-Threshold Sensing (ATS) circuitry, this technology is the most advanced when used in an outdoor environment. Its versatility, small size, long range, precise targeting, and target classifying allow it to be used reliably in many diverse applications.
Page 9: Receiver Controls And Indicators
Page 9 this type of disturbance is “filtered” out by the side by side orientation of the infrared beams. Thus, heat rising from a blacktop road will hit both beams simultaneously, causing a cancellation of their signals. However, under certain circumstances, a tree branch moving back and forth as the wind blows can look like a person doing the same thing.
Page 10: Red Light
Page 10 7.4 Red Light The Red Light is used for programming and as an alarm indicator. It is also used to detect the presense of other interfering devices operating at 916.5 Mhz when it flickers. It only illuminates during the Sensor RangeTest/WalkTest period (8 minutes) and automatically turns off thereafter for covert reasons.
Page 11: Alarm Logic
Interface cable from the Palm Programmer or the battery may become discharged. (If Palm Programmer ever fails to turn on, it may require resetting, in which case the RX900 Programming software will be lost. Contact Sensor iCam for a download). Pull Down Menus...
Page 12 Page 12 beacon mode, or data mode. Other than those functions, Sensor ID cannot be used for alarm screening. Sensor Group ID is used for alarm screening, meaning that the Receiver can be programmed to screen out all alarms except those from a particular Sensor Group.
Page 13: Timers
Page 13 6. Alarm on Fast, Slow Speed The speed of the target can be selected so that alarms occur only for fast or slow moving targets. A Speed Threshold (under LOGIC menu) of from 5 to 55 mph must first be set before a relative measurement can be made.
Page 14 Page 14 The Video Runtime can be manually programmed, similar to the IR900 Sensor, by performing the following steps: 1.) Press the Receiver Program (black) button and hold it down until the Red Light comes on. 2.) After the Red Light comes on, immediately release the button and enter the Video Runtime Variable (1=10 seconds, 2=20 seconds, 3=30 seconds, 24 (max)=4 minutes).
Page 15: Output
Page 15 8.3 ID The ID menu allows for address changes. Sensor Group ID, Receiver ID, and Receiver Group ID’s of the Sensor must all match up to identical addresses programmed in the Receiver for an alarm to be processed. This is to prevent someone else’s Sensor from triggering your equipment, usually in urban environments.
Page 16: Mini-Cam System Setup
Page 16 MINI-CAM SYSTEM SETUP 1. Setup the Sensor (refer to section on RangeTest, WalkTest). 2. Open Pelican Case. Replace 8 “AA” alkaline cells if necessary (2-3 weeks normal use). 3. Prepare Camcorder (refer to Camcorder Manual). a. Attach Li-Ion Battery and Load Video Cassette. Check to see that tape is Rewinded. b.
Page 17 Page 17 Switcher modules). To turn the camcorder off, press and hold the Controller’s Button. A sensor that is programmed with an identifier of 1 (ID=1) will activate MiniCam #1 and a sensor programmed with an identifier of 3 (ID=3) will activate MiniCam #3. If a sensor is programmed with an identifier of 5 or 7, the MiniCams will alternate back and forth at different rates.
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Page 18 11.0 TROUBLESHOOTING The following table is useful if you are experiencing problems with the MiniCam System. When reference is made to a Yellow or Red Light , these are the Lights found on the Video Controller located next to the batteries.
Page 19: Technical Information
Page 19 12.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 12.1 Sensor Specifications IR900 IR901 Sensing Method Dual Element Pyroelectric Detector Max. Detection Range @ 80 deg. Ambient) Personnel 200 feet 50 feet Vehicles 500 feet 300 feet RF Output Power 1 mw, per FCC Part 15 Rules (FCC ID RVL- SICSAW916) Modulation OOK, 2-4Khz...
Page 20: Rf Interference
FRN 0010373413 Warning: This device operates under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any modification not expressly approved by Sensor iCam, LLC may void the warranty and the users authority to operate this device.

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