Indoor/Outdoor PIR Motion Sensors
Installation Instructions
466-1534G • August 2006
Copyright © 2006, GE Security Inc.
Introduction
This is the GE Indoor/Outdoor PIR Moti on Sensors Installation
Instructions for model numbers:
• 60-639-95R (indoor)
• 60-639-95R-OD (outdoor)
• 60-639-43-EUR (indoor, not investigated for use by UL)
• 60-639-43-ERT-OD (outdoor, not investigated for use by
UL)
Passive-infrared (PIR) motion sensors detect movement within a
specific area by sensing the infrared energy emitted from a body
as it moves across the sensor’s field of view, causing a temperature change in the sensor’s zones. When the sensor detects this
motion, it transmits an alarm signal to the control panel.
Use the indoor sensors to protect large areas and open floor plans
or as backup protection for door/window sensors.
Use the outdoor sensors to identify motion in a protected outdoor
area. Detected motion in this protected area can sound chimes or
turn on outside lights. Do not use the outdoor sensors for intrusion protection.
Features include:
• 35 by 40 ft. (10.7 x 12.2 m) coverage area for standard and
optional pet alley lenses;
• masking kit to block portions of the coverage area;
• three-minute transmitter lockout time after an alarm to
extend battery life;
• cover-activated tamper (an optional wall-activate d tamper is
provided);
• supervisory signal transmitted every 64 minutes to the
control panel;
• sensor low battery reports (trouble) to the control panel; and
• field-selectable sensitivity options.
• Mount the sensor between 5 and 8 ft. (1.5 and 2.4 m) from
the floor (Figure 2). We recommend a height of 7.5 ft. (2.3
m). Higher mounting provides better range, and lower
mounting provides better protection close to the sensor. See
Pet alley lens on page 3.
Figure 2. Detection pattern
Top view
20 ft.
6 m
10 ft.
3 m
0 ft.
0 m
10 ft.
3 m
20 ft.
6 m
5 ft.
1.5 m
15 ft.
4.5 m
25 ft.
7.5 m
35 ft.
10.5 m
Indoor sensor installation
Use the following installation guidelines:
• If possible, mount the sensor within 100 ft. (30.5 m) of the
panel. While the transmitter may have a range of 500 ft.
(152.4 m) or more out in the open, the environment at the
installation site can have a significant effect on transmitter
range.
• Position the sensor to protect an area where an intruder is
most likely to walk across the detection pattern. (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Overhead detection pattern
Side view with mounting height of 7.5 ft. (2.3 m)
8 ft. (2.4 m)
4 ft. (1.2 m)
0 ft. (0 m)
Side view with mounting height of 5 ft. (1.5 m)
8 ft. (2.4 m)
4 ft. (1.2 m)
0 ft. (0 m)
Side view with pet alley lens and flush mount
8 ft. (2.4 m)
4 ft. (1.2 m)
0 ft. (0 m)
5 ft.
1.5 m
5 ft.
1.5 m
5 ft.
1.5 m
15 ft.
4.5 m
15 ft.
4.5 m
15 ft.
4.5 m
25 ft.
7.5 m
25 ft.
7.5 m
25 ft.
7.5 m
35 ft.
10.5 m
35 ft.
10.5 m
35 ft.
10.5 m
Indoor/Outdoor PIR Motion Sensors
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Installation Instructions
• Mount the sensor on a rigid surface that is free of vibrations.
• Do not aim the sensor at windows, fireplaces, air conditioners, area heaters, or forced air heating vents. Do not
place it in direct sunlight. Sudden changes in temperature
may trigger a false alarm.
• Do not mount the sensor near duct work or other large
metallic surfaces that may aff ect t he RF signa ls (see Testing
on page 4). Verify actual transmitter range for each installation.
• Mount the sensor permanently on a flat wall or in a corner.
Do not set it on a shelf.
• Mount the sensor on an insulated, outside wall facing in.
• Position the sensor so it faces a solid reference point, such
as a wall.
• Close all windows in an area with an armed motion sensor.
• A pet will trigger a motion sensor. See Pet alley lens on
page 3 to use a motion sensor when pets are present.
You can flush-mount, incline-mount, or corner-mount the sensor
depending on the lens used. Use the optional swivel mount (part
number 60-737) for difficult mounting loca tions (Figure 3).
Note: The wall-tamper switch cannot be used when you mount
the sensor in a corner or on the swivel mount.
Figure 3. Mounting options
Flush mount Inclined mount
To mount the sensor, do the following:
1. To r emove the mounting plate, depress the button on the top
of the sensor (Figure 4) and pull the mounting plate away
from the sensor.
Figure 4. Sensor parts
Sensor
cover
Tabs
Mounting
plate
Tamper
switch
Sensor
body
Lens
Battery
2. Punch out the mounting holes applicable for your installation (Figure 5). Use the lower-side holes for corner
mounting, or the lower-back holes for surface-mounting
with the standard lens. For applications with pets, use the
upper mounting holes and the optional pet alley lens.
Corner mount Swivel mount
Figure 5. Mounting plate knockouts
Pet alley lens
knockouts
Wall tamper
knockout
Standard lens
knockouts
Pet alley lens
knockouts
3. If you want wall-tamper functionality, remove the walltamper knockout (Figure 5).
4. Mark the location of the required holes on the mounting
surface.
5. Use wall anchors and screws to secure the mounting plate in
place. Attach the sensor to the mounting plate.
6. Test the sensor in place (see Testing on page 4), then screw
the housing screw (the smallest screw provided) into the
hole at the top of the mounting plate.