Interlogix AP950PI User Manual

AP950PI PIR Detector Installation Instructions

Description

The AP950PI is a passive infrared motion detector that is
highly sensitive to moving infrared sources. It features superior
immunity to RFI, vibration, static electricity, temperature
changes, and other false alarm sources.

The unit provides jumper-selectable sensitivity, mode, and LED
settings. The unit is designed to accept either the pet immune
or the standard mirror. The masks included allow the coverage
pattern to be modified for a wide variety of applications.

Figure 1: Exploded view

Back housing

Cable entry knockout

Corner mounting knockout

Front housing

Hinge tabs

Flat wall mounting
knockout

Note: This knockout
is not for use with the
AP950PI

Corner mounting knockout

Flat wall mounting knockout

Slot for opening tab

Figure 2: Detections pattern

10.0 ft.(3.0m) maximum

8.0 ft.(2.4m) typical

7.0 ft. (2.1m) minimum
8 ft. (2.4m)

25 ft. (7.6m)

35 ft. (10.7m)

35 ft. (10.7m)

Note: The maximum range is 35 feet (10.7m) with pet immune
mirror and Standard Sensitivity selected. The maximum range
is 50 feet (15.2m) with standard mirror and Increased
Sensitivity selected. See “Setting the sensitivity, mode, and
LED jum

pers” on page 3.

LED

Window

Selecting a location

• The unit can be mounted from 7 to 10 feet (2.1 to 3.0m)
high except for pet alley application (see Pet Alley

Parts

Application), but for optimum detection and pet immunity,
mount the unit between 7 and 8 feet (2.1 and 2.4m) high.

The following parts are included:

• PIR detector with pet immune mirror installed

• Standard mirror

• Two plastic masks

• Sheet of adhesive masking labels

• Cardboard undercrawl window mask

• One screw to secure the housings

• Mount the unit on a rigid vibration-free surface.

• Mount the unit so the expected movement of an intruder is
across the fields of the detection pattern. See Figure 2
above.

Do not locate the unit on a surface exposed to moisture.

•

• Do not locate the unit where it may be exposed to false
alarm sources, such as:

• direct sunlight

• heat sources (heaters, radiators, etc.) in the field of
view

• strong air drafts (fans, air conditioners, etc.) on unit

P/N 1037263 • REV C • 16MAY11 1

• Do not locate the unit where the ambient temperature is
below 0° F (-18°C) or above 122°F (50°C).

• Do not aim the unit at windows or glass doors.

8.

To close the unit, insert the hinge tabs at the top of the
front housing into the slots at the top of the back housing
then swivel the front housing toward the back housing to
snap the unit closed. See Figure 1 on page 1.

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.

Mounting and wiring the detector

1. Separate the front housing from the back housing by
pressing in on the opening tab at the bottom of the unit
with a small, flat bladed screwdriver. See Figure 3 below.

Select and remove the appropriate corner or flat wall

2.
mounting knockouts and the cable entry knockout on the
back housing. See Figure 1 on page 1.

Strip the cable 2 inches (5cm) and pull it through the cable

3.
entry knockout. Use screws and wall anchors, if
necessary, to attach the back housing to the wall. Do not
overtighten.

4. Select the appropriate coverage pattern. See “Selecting
the covera

Figure 3: Front housing interior

ge pattern” below

Fasten the housings together with the screw provided.

9.

Selecting the coverage pattern

The coverage pattern for the unit can be modified to fit specific
applications by masking off mirror curtains. Curtains should be
masked to avoid sources of false alarms, such as heaters, air
conditioners, and windows.

Remove the mirror by inserting a small screwdriver between
the mirror and the side of the front housing and gently prying
the mirror out. Do not pry from the end of the housing because
the mirror may be scratched. See Figure 3 above.

Figure 4: Plastic masks

21

1

2

Cable strain relief

Wires

Terminal block

GND +12V NC COM

Jumpers:
SENS MODE LE D

Mirror snaps

Mirror

Opening tab

5. Set the sensitivity, mode, and LED jumpers for the
application desired. See “Setting the sensitivity, mode, and
LED jum

pers” on page 3.

6. Strip 1/4 inch (0.6cm) of insulation from each wire.

7. Insert each wire into the appropriate terminal and tighten
screws. Push the wires into the strain relief. See Figure 3
above.

Figure 5: Adhesive labels

A

1

B

8

7

2 3456789

A

B

9

2 34567 8

6

91

2

3

4

5

Figure 6: Cardboard undercrawl window mask

7.9 ft

(2.4m)

5.0 ft
(1.5m)

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