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User's Manual
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Wireless Motion Alert
Model #s 30058 and 37058
DesignTech's Motion Alert sends a wireless signal to alert you when
the sensor has moved.
Contents:
Red Alert
Light & Reset
Button
Sensor (black)
Double-Stick
Foam Tape
Lithium Battery
(CR2032 type)
Two Screws for
mounting
Indoor Receiver
Antenna
(white)
AC Adapter
Setting Up the Receiver:
1. Plug the AC adapter into any standard
electrical wall outlet and the other end into
the back of the receiver. The green
POWER light will blink on for a second and
the receiver will chirp. The green light will
go out for 5 seconds - then come back on
ready for normal operation.w
2. Motion Alert comes with a 9-inch antenna
which plugs into the antenna jack on the
back of the receiver. The antenna should
be vertical.
Testing the System Prior to Installation
1. The sensor and receiver are factory set to a unique code. Before installing the sensor outside, test the unit by rotating the sensor more than 5 feet
away from the receiver. The receiver will chime twice and the red ALERT
light will flash until you push the ALERT light.
If the receiver does not chime or the red ALERT light does not come on,
first check that the green POWER light on the receiver is on and that the
battery are inserted correctly in the sensor. If the receiver still does not
respond, see the Sensor Learning section under Troubleshooting.
Mounting the Sensor:
Attach the sensor to whatever object you want to
Installing the Battery in the Motion Sensor:
monitor by using the double-stick foam tape provided
or two screws. Do not cover the small ventilation
1. Insert a small coin or screwdriver blade into
hole on the back of the sensor.
the slot at the side of the case and gently
twist to open the case
How Motion Alert Works:
The sensor uses a patented magnetometer sensor system. Rotating the
2. Insert the the lithium battery into the battery
clip with the + side face up.
3. Push the case back together tightly,
squeezing slowly with force for 5 seconds
to firmly seal the waterproof case.
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sensor any which way will trigger the unit. Moving any large metal object
next to the sensor will also trigger the unit. Rotating motors in close proximity will also trigger the sensor.
The receiver chimes and the red ALERT light flashes when the sensor is
triggered. The red ALERT light continues to flash until the red ALERT light
is pressed. You can stop the red ALERT light from blinking by pressing the
flashing red ALERT light. However, the receiver will chime each time the
sensor is moved, even if the system is not reset each time.
The range of the Motion Alert system varies. Line-of-sight, the Motion
Alert sensor should work up to 500 feet away from the receiver when
mounted in a typical environment around a home. The system will work
up to 1,000 ft away when placed 5 ft or higher off the ground and within
line-of-sight of the receiver. If you do not have enough range - see the
section on Insufficient Range on page 4.
Changing the Sound:
The sensor comes factory set to the "doorbell" mode. This setting is designed for swinging door type applications. The receiver will emit a "dingdong" chime sound each time that the sensor is moved.
Trouble Shooting
1. False Activations or Not Activating When It Should:
If you get false activations or if your motion sensor sometimes does not
activate, you can change the motion sensor's sensitivity level. If you get
false activations when the motion sensor has not been moved, you may
want to change the sensitivity setting to the Low Sensitivity Alarm mode. If
on the other hand, your unit sometimes does not activate, change the sensitivity level to the High Sensitivity Alarm mode.
Movements of large metal objects near the motion sensor will often cause
false activations. To avoid this problem, change the sensor's sensitivity
level to the lower setting.
The other setting is the "Alarm" mode. The receiver will emit a warble
sound every time that the sensor is moved. The receiver will emit this
sound once very 5 seconds for 25 minutes or until the ALERT light is
pressed.
The Alarm mode has a low and high sensitivity setting. The Low Sensitivity Alarm mode requires more movement of the sensor than the High
Sensitivity Alarm mode to activate.
You will need to experiment with
your application to see which
setting is best for you. Open the
motion sensor case and use the
adjacent diagram to adjust the
setting.
Note: The Motion Alert's Battery Life is affected by these settings:
Low Sensitivity Alarm mode = 2 years battery life
Doorbell Chime mode = 1½ years battery life
High Sensitivity Alarm mode = 1 year battery life
Low Sensitivity
Alarm
Doorbell Chime
(Factory Setting)
High Sensitivity
Alarm
A weak battery may also cause false activations or missed detections.
The lithium battery in the Motion Alert sensor must be replaced every 1 to
2 years, depending on the sensitivity setting.
2. Insufficient Range:
If your Motion Alert system works when the motion sensor is close to the
receiver but not when the motion sensor is far away, the following adjustments may improve the range of the system:
Move the receiver to a room closer to your motion sensor. If the motion
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sensor is located outside, place the receiver on a window sill that faces
the monitored object or on a table close to the window so that the monitored object is visible from the receiver antenna.
Move the receiver farther away from computers, CD players, and cordless
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phones. These items may interfere with the operation of your Motion
Alert system if you place the receiver too close to them.
Moving the antenna 45° to the left or right of vertical will sometimes im-
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prove the range of the system.
An optional long-range antenna is available (see Optional Accessories
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Section), which gives the system up to double the regular range.
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3. Green Light Blinks Continuously:
If the green light blinks continuously, the system is in sensor learning mode.
Simply push the ALERT light. It will now be in normal operation mode.
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