GE Security AP633A Installation

AP633A Passive Infrared Detector Installation
Instructions

Description

The AP633A offers the detection of motion for infrared targets
in selectable ranges extending 40 feet (12.2m), 80 feet
(24.4m), and 200 feet (61.0m). The viewing angle selection
allows the installer to select and delete any portion of the
coverage pattern to customize the optical performance of the
unit. The mounting plate of the unit is equipped with precise
adjustment screws to allow the installer to alter the horizontal
viewing point as much as 2 degrees to the left or right, up or
down. Features include:

• Step focus curtain

• Calibrated sensitivity

• Coverage up to 200-foot (61.0m) max.

• 12 different protection patterns

• Precision step focus mirror optics

• Form C contacts

Mounting tips

• Do not mount the unit outdoors.

• Do not block the viewing angle of the unit.

• Mount the unit so that would-be intruders cross the pattern
of detection at a 90 degree angle.

• Seal all openings and wire entries.

• When mounting the unit on masonry surfaces, use an
appropriate moisture barrier.

• Use of the vertical screw adjustment may reduce the unit’s
range.

• Avoid these sources of disturbance:

• Sunlight or vehicle headlights shining directly onto the
unit.

• Heat sources or mobiles in the field of view.

• Strong air drafts blowing onto the unit.

• Animals in the field of view.

• Insects in the housing or on the face of the unit.

• Rapid temperature changes in the field of view.

• Very strong sources of RF energy and induction of
electrical noise.

Installing the unit

1. Loosen the screw at the bottom of the unit; then remove
the front housing (Figure 1 below).

Caution: You must be free of static electricity before handling

sensor circuit boards. Touch a grounded, bare metal surface
before touching circuit boards or wear a grounding strap.

Figure 1: AP633A

2. Pull down on the plastic locking tab at the base of the
circuit board to remove the mirror/circuit board assembly.
See Figure 2 on page 2.

Remove the appropriate wiring knockouts and pull the

3.
cable through the entries. See Figure 3 on page 2.

Level the backplate to the wall leaving a 1/2 inch

4.
clearance space above the unit. For flat-wall mounting,
use the four mounting holes. For corner mounting
applications remove the mounting knockouts located in
each corner. See Figure 3 on page 2. Insert 8-32 x 2 inch

ws. Tighten until secure, but be careful not to over-

scre
tighten the backplate as you may need to adjust the
viewing angle after walk testing.

5. Replace the mirror/circuit board assembly then make wire
connections. See Figure 4 on page 2.

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6. Set the sensitivity and test the zone locations. See
Figure 5 below, “Setting the sensitivity” on page 3, and
“Testing zone locations” on page 3.

Replace the front housing and tighten the screw located at

7.
the unit base.

8. Conduct a final walktest by walking across the unit’s field
of view - but not directly at the unit.

Figure 4: Terminals

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

NEG +12V

33ohm

Alarm

Tamper

Spare

Figure 2: Locking tab

Locking tab

Figure 3: Mounting and wiring

Surface Mount Wire Knockouts

Corner
Mounting
Knockout

Mounting Holes

Terminal AP633A

#1 (-) Negative

#2 (+) Positive

#3 Closed Loop Contact

#4 Common

#5 Open Loop Contact

#6 Tamper Closed Loop

#7 Tamper Closed Loop

#8 Spare (not used)

Aiming the unit

Corner
Mounting
Knockout

To ensure proper coverage, make subtle pattern adjustments
using the three adjustment screws located inside the unit (see
Figure 5 below):

The top screw adjusts the unit’s coverage pattern up or

•
down.

• The bottom two screws adjust the coverage pattern to the
right or left.

Figure 5: Adjustments and jumpers

Primary Wire
Entry
Knockout

Wire Routing
Knockouts

Optional
Swivel Bracket
Mount

Corner
Mounting
Knockout

Mounting Holes

Wire Routing
Knockouts

Corner
Mounting
Knockout

Viewing Angle Adjustment

Jumper A
(Sensitivity)

Jumper B
(Test)

Terminals

A

B

C

2

Viewing Angle Adjustment

Jumper D
(LED)

8

1046

Tamper

Setting the sensitivity

Select the sensitivity setting that best meets the needs of a
given application by changing Jumper A (see Figure 5 on

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