Chamberlain RWA310R User Manual

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Model RWA310R

Wireless Pedestrian & Vehicle Alert

Overview

The Alert uses a Passive Infra-Red sensor to detect movement of people and vehicles, while allowing small animals to pass through undetected.

Carton Inventory

Swivel Bushing

Base Station

Sun/Rain Shield

Passive Infra-Red (PIR)

Motion Sensor

Mounting Plate

Rubber Pads

AC Adapter

Operation & Features

Base Station Switches: Switch #1:

OFF Buzzer Off ON Buzzer On (Default)

OFF

Switch #2:

OFF Long Buzz ON Short Buzz (Default)

Programming Additional PIR Motion Sensors: The Base Station can learn the code of up to 3 additional PIR Motion Sensors, responding with unique buzzes. To program additional PIR Motion Sensors see Step 6.

Clear Memory: Press and hold the Learn Button on the Base Station until 3 beeps are heard.

PIR Motion Sensor Assembly & Test

Step 1

Base Station

Mute/Off Button

Antenna

AC Adapter

Learn Button

Base Station Switch #1 Base Station Switch #2

On/Off: To turn Base Station off hold down the Mute Button until it powers down. The Base Station can be turned on by pressing the Mute Button.

Mute: Press and release the Mute Button to put the Base Station into Sleep Mode for one hour. After an hour it will activate automatically.

Battery: The AA Alkaline batteries (not provided) in the PIR Motion Sensor will last up to 2 years depending on use (Lithium batteries recommended for colder environments). If Base Station battery (optional) is low, it will beep every few minutes. Replace with 9-Volt battery (not provided). For peak performance inspect batteries annually and replace as needed.

Relay Output Contacts

Attach PIR Motion Sensor box to mounting plate with large silver screw. Tighten screw until PIR Motion Sensor stays in place when repositioned.

Step 2

Install 4 AA Alkaline batteries (not provided). (Lithium batteries recommended for colder environments.) Test light will flash.

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Switch Settings

Antenna

PIR Sensor

Programming PIR Motion Sensor to Base Station

Switch #1:.

OFF 6 m Detection Range ON 12 m Detection Range

(Default)

Switch #2:

OFF Low Sensitivity ON High Sensitivity

(Default)

Step 3

Test Button

Switch #1

Switch #2

Step 5

OFF

Plug in Base Station. Adhere rubber pads to bottom. A 9-Volt battery (not provided) is optional in case of power failures.

OPTIONAL

Insert battery pack facing away from circuit board and attach cover.

NOTE: Ensure the batteries do not touch the circuit board and the antenna and battery wires are not pinched.

Step 4

Test PIR Motion Sensor by waving hand in front of sensor. Test light should flash. Secure cover with the smallest screws.

Step 6

B Within 5 seconds, wave hand in front of PIR Motion

Sensor. Test light will illuminate and Base Station will buzz.

A Ensure Base

Station and PIR Motion Sensor are in close proximity to each other. Press and release learn button on Base Station. Buzzer will sound.

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PIR Motion Sensor Installation

Troubleshooting

Step 7

Mount PIR Motion Sensor horizontally on solid surface 500 mm off the ground and within 400 m of Base Station (rotate sensor to access screw holes). Unit should be able to swivel as needed. Attach sun/rain shield.

NOTE: Keep PIR Motion Sensor antenna away from metal objects. Do not mount PIR Motion Sensor in direct sunlight, near moving tree branches, or in the path of a sprinkler system.

Vehicle Alert Installation: For cars, the best mounting position is about 500 mm high, between 1-2 m back, and angled to see the back of car after passing the sensor.

1-2 m

500 mm

Advanced Features

COM (Common)

N/O (Normally Open)

ACCESSORY

The Base Station has a relay which can activate other devices such as a doorbell, buzzer or light. The relay switch can handle up to 24 Vac at 10 amps. The accessory device will need a separate power supply. The accessories can be purchased at any electronics store.

The PIR Motion Sensor lights up, but the Base Station does not respond.

The PIR Motion Sensor must be programmed to Base Station (See Step 6). Ensure Base Station is on and is not muted. If the green power light is not lit or is flashing, press the Mute Button on the top of the Base Station to wake it up. If the green power is illuminated, look at the two small white Base Station switches next to the Learn Button. The #1 Dip Switch should be down, towards the circuit board. If it is up, the Base Station has been muted. If the Base Station signals when you press the Learn Button, it is not muted.

The Alert is not getting expected transmission range.

Keep both antennas vertical and keep PIR Motion Sensor antenna away from trees and metal objects. Ensure Base Station is in clearest possible sight of the PIR Motion Sensor. The less objects between the devices, the longer the range.

PIR Motion Sensor is detecting motion only part of the time.

To detect cars, it is best to mount PIR Motion Sensor at height of car’s motor and have it between 1-2 m from the road. Swivel sensor as needed.

The Alert is giving false alarms.

Check for moving tree branches or insects in sensor window. PIR sensor can also be triggered by light shining directly in sensor window, such as reflected sunlight, or motion in front of a light source. It is possible that condensation has built up on the sensor. Wipe condensation from PIR Motion Sensor with cotton swab. Let it sit inside for a few hours, open to the air, without the batteries and it should correct itself. Check Sensor Switches on PIR Motion Sensor. See Switch Settings.

Base Station beeps every ten minutes.

The battery in the Base Station is low. Replace with 9-Volt battery.

Base Station is not very loud.

An accessory such as a bell, buzzer or light can be attached to the relay switch. The relay switch can handle up to 24 Vac at 10 amps. The accessory device will need a separate power supply.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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