Paradox PMD85 Installation Manual

PMD85-EI11 - Printed in Canada 06/2011

PMD85: Outdoor Digital Dual-Optic High-Performance PIR V2.4

Description

The PMD85 Outdoor Digital Dual-Optic High­Perform ance PIR overcome s the
environmental challenges of the outdoors
while giving you the same reliability as a high­performance indoor motion detector by
combining a special weatherp roof design with
the proven technology of Paradox’s patented
digital detection.

The PMD85 also features patented animal immunit y, which by way
of two sensors, allows the unit to identify humans while ignoring
animals weighing up to 40kg (90lbs.).

Feature s

•Impact and temperature resistant casing (lined with an
injected rubber gasket)

•UV protected lens

•Dual Optical Filtering System

•Multi-level sensitivity adjustment

•Patented Digital Motion Detection

•Digital Dual Opposed Detection

•Alive software (alarm LED continues to display when PIR is in
energy save mode without compromising battery life)

•3-minute Energy Save mode after two detections within a
five-minute period

Installation

There are three dif ferent mounting methods t hat can be
used for the PMD85, they include corner-mount, flat
surface mount, or swivel-mount using the SB85. When
installing the PMD85, avoid placing the detector within
proximity of sources of interference such as direct
sunlight, reflective surfaces and moving cars. To install the
PMD85:

1) Select the detector’s location.

2) Remove the front cover screws holding the cover into
place; open the cover.

3) Loosen the screw holding the PCB into place and
gently slide and lift from back cover.

4) Drill or punch out the selected knockout holes from
the PMD85 back cover as shown in Figure 1 and secure
to surface using appropriate mounting screws.

Note: The PMD85 can also be mounted using the Paradox
Heavy Duty Swivel Mount Bracket (SB85). The swivel
mount may allow for easier mounting. If using the swivel
mount, it is recommended that you seal the space where
the swivel mount is connected to the back cover with
some silicon or with a rubber gasket to ensure that
moisture does not enter the detector.

After you have installed the dete ctor, ensure that the
adjustable height markings on the upper right of the PCB’s
cover inside the unit matc h the installation height (see
Figure 2). Any PCB adj ustment s should be fol lowed by a
walk-test to verify detector coverage.

WARN ING : 1. Do not touch the sensor surface as this
could result in a detec tor malfunction. If necess ary, clean
the sensor surface using a soft cloth with pure alcohol.

2. Ensure that the unit’s front and back cover are tightly

joined together without any spacing (around the rim of
the unit) before tightening the screw, otherwise the
weatherproof casing may be compromised and mo isture
may enter the unit.

Figure 1: Inst allatio n

1

3

2

1- Front cover screws

2- Swivel-mount bracket

knockouts (used with the SB85)

3- Corner-mount knockouts

4- Flat surface mount knockouts

4

1

Figure 2: PCB Setup

A

B

C

D

2.1m
(7ft/pi)

E

F

A- Sensors

B- Battery connector

C- Anti-tamper switch

D- Antenna

E- Detect LED

F- DIP switches

G- Sensitivity trimpot

G

Figure 3: Batte ry Hol der

WARN ING : Avoid bending,
cutting or altering the
antenna as this may affect
signal transmission.

Battery holder

Turn in g o n the PM D8 5

1) Insert three “AA” batteries into the battery holder while
verifying polarity ( see Figure 3).

2) Insert the battery holder into the back cover and affix th e
battery cable to the battery connector on the PCB. See below
for a descripti on of the PMD85’s start up sequence.

Startup Sequence

After connecting the battery cable, a power-up sequence will
begin. During this time, the detector will not detect an open zone
or tamper. The startup sequence is as follows:

1) The LED flashes four times.

2) The LED flashes fast to indicate RF communication.

3) If cover is open: LED flashes to indicate trimpot sensitivity level -
e.g., if unit is set at defa ult level 3, th e LED flashes three times
(see Figure 2, G- Sensitivity Trimpot). The LED will continue to
indicate the sensitivity level for two minutes.

If cover is closed: End of startup sequence. The unit is ready for
operation.

Replacing the Batteries

1) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery connector of
the PCB.

2) Remove the battery holder from the back cover and remove
the old batteries.

3) Press and release the tamper switch to ensure that the unit has
powered down.

4) Follow the steps outlined in “Turning on the PMD85“above.

RF Signal Strength Test

In order to verify the receiver’s reception of the motion detector’s
signal, perform a signal strength test before finalizing the
installation of the PMD85. Prior to performing the test, make sure
that the batteries have been inserted into the battery holder to
power the detector. Also verify that the motion detector has been
assigned to a zone. For more information on signal strength tests
and zone programming, refer to the appropriate security panel /
wireless receiver’s Reference & Installation Manual. If the
transmission is weak, just moving the detector by a few inches can
greatly improve the reception. If the signal is still weak, it is
recommended that the detector be moved to another location.

Walk- test ing

To p ut t he de te ct or i nt o Wal k- te st Mo de , op en a nd cl os e th e c ov er.
At 20°C (68°F), with the detector at the highest sensitivity setting,
in Single Edge Processing mode, and with APSP set to Normal you
should not be able to cross more than one complete zone
(consisting of 2 beams, left and right sensor detecting elements) in
the coverage area of up to 35 feet, with any kind of movement;
slow/fast walking or running.

You c an a dj us t th e s en si ti vi ty le ve l us in g th e t ri mp ot . Fi ve t ri mp o t
gain levels provide fine gain tuning with steps of 10%. The level
can be adjusted between a minimum gain of 50% and maximum
gain of 100%. The approximate width of a full beam at 11m (35ft)
from the detector is 1.8m (6ft).

Note: 1. When walk-testing, always move across the detection
path, not toward the detector. 2. After a power up, th e detector
will automatically enter Walk-Test mode for three minutes.

Alive Software

If the motion detector transmits two alarm signals (LED on for 4
seconds) within a five minute period, the detector will fall into
Energy Save mode where the detector will not transmit any alarm
signals for approximately 3 minutes. Due to the motion detector’s
Alive software, the red LED continues to flash to indicate a
detection even when in Energy Save mode. Once the three-minute
Energy Save mode ends, the detector will return to normal
operation.

Note: If the detector’s cover is removed and then replaced while in
Energy Save mode, the first detection will trigger an alarm signal.

PMD85-EI11 - Printed in Canada 06/2011

Detector Settings Beam Patterns

The PMD85 series features the following beam patterns:

Changing the PMD85 Lens

To c ha ng e th e PM D8 5 le ns :

1) Remove the top and bottom screws from the PMD85 front cover; remove the cover.

2) From the inside cover, remove the top and bottom screws holding the bezel into place.

3) Push and lift the locking tabs on both sides using a small screw driver. Gently lift the bezel out. Push the lens out and replace with new lens.

4) Align the tabs of the lens to the rubber gasket and secure into place. Ensure that there are no gaps between the lens and the rubber g asket
that would allow water to leak into the PMD85. Once the lens is replaced, reconnect the bezel and secure with screws.

Step DIP Details

1

LED Setting

LED Feedback

On for 4 seconds: Motion has been detected
Flash every 8 seconds: Low battery troub le (checked eve ry 12 hours)
Rapid Flash: Sending signal to receiver

DIP Switch 1

OFF = LED indicator is deactivated
ON = LED indicator is activated U

2

Edge Processing Mode*

Single edge processing should be used in normal environments with minimal sources
of interference. Dual Edge Processing requires balanced detection from both sensor
elements and requires that a beam must be fully crossed even at close range. This
setting provides better false alarm rejection and is suitable to all lens types, including
curtain lenses. Use this setting if the detector is placed near sources of interference that
can adversely affect it.

DIP Switch 2

OFF = Dual edge U
ON = Single edge

3

Auto Pulse S ignal
Processing Level*

APSP measures the energy from each detected signal and stores it in memory. To
generate an alarm, the memory must reach a required minimum level. APSP can be set
to normal level or high level. When APSP is set to normal level, the unit is calibrated to
detect the energy level which is typical to crossing one full single beam a t the
maximum detection distance. When APSP is set to high level, the unit is calibrated to
detect the energy level which is typical to crossing two full beams at the maximum
detection distance. When APSP is set to high level, the detector is set for high-risk
environments (potential interference) and therefore provides greatly increased false
alarm immunity.

DIP Switch 3

OFF = APSP - High level
ON = APSP - Normal level U

4

Trimpot Sensitivity

The PMD85 features adjustable sensitivity. Adjust from 1 (lowest sensitivity = 50%) to 5
(highest sensitivity = 100%); default = 3U
WARN ING : Depending on the sensitivity setting, an alarm condition can be generated
between 0.25 sec. (highest) and 2 sec. (lowest) after the actual movement.
Viewing Sensi tivity Setting s: Remove the cove r to view how ma ny times the LED flashes,
then adjust the setting accordingly. The LED flashes a consecutive amount of times to
show the setting. Thus if the sensitivity is set to 3, the LED flashes 3 times.

Trimpot

Turn cloc kwi se = In crea se s ensi tivi ty
Turn coun terc lock wis e = D ecre ase sen siti vity
WARN ING : The sensitivity trimpot is fragile. Do not overtorque.

U= default settings

Note: DIP switch 4 is reserved for future use.

* The response for a single beam pattern, such as the Vertical Curtain lens, may be slow
at the maximum range, in such cases it is recommended that the unit be set to a single
edge and/or normal APSP setting.

Detector Beam Pattern

PMD85 Pet Array beam p attern
PMD85L1 Horizontal Curtain b eam pattern
PMD85L2 Vertical Curtain bea m pattern

2.1m
(7ft)

09

o

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

3m

(10ft)

1.5m
(5ft)

6m

(19.5ft)

9m

(29.5ft)

11m
(35ft)



11m
(35ft)

11m
(35ft)

5m

(16ft)

5m

(16ft)

2.1m
(7ft)

09

o

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

3m

(10ft)

1.5m
(5ft)

6m

(19.5ft)

9m

(29.5ft)

11m
(35ft)



11m
(35ft)

11m
(35ft)

5m

(16ft)

5m

(16ft)

2.1m
(7ft)

09

o

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

3m

(10ft)

1.5m
(5ft)

6m

(19.5ft)

9m

(29.5ft)

11m
(35ft)



11m
(35ft)

11m
(35ft)

5m

(16ft)

5m

(16ft)

2.1m
(7ft)

09

o

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

3m

(10ft)

1.5m
(5ft)

6m

(19.5ft)

9m

(29.5ft)

11m
(35ft)



11m
(35ft)

11m
(35ft)

5m

(16ft)

5m

(16ft)

Pet Array Beam Patte rn

0

11m

(35ft)

11m
(35ft)

5m

(16ft)

5m

(16ft)

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

11m
(35ft)

0

1.1m

(3.6ft)

85

0

0

11m
(35ft)

11m

(35ft)

5m

(16ft)

5m

(16ft)

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

11m
(35ft)

0

1.1m

(3.6ft)

85

0

Horizontal Curtain Beam Pattern

0

6.0m
(20ft)

13.0m
(43ft)

2.1m
(7ft)

18

44

5.64

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

13.0m
(43ft)

13.0m
(43ft)

Verti cal Cur tain Beam Pattern

Tec hn i ca l S pe c if i ca ti o ns (D e te ct o r)

Compatibility MG5000, MG5500, MG 6250, MG6130,

MG6160, 1759MG, RTX3, RCV3, RX1

Sensor type Dual Element Infrared (x2)

Operating temperature -35°C to +50°C (-31°F to +122°F)

Sensor geometry Rectangular

Power 3 x “AA” alka line batt eries

RF frequency 433* or 868**MHz

Lens 2nd generatio n Fresnel lens, LODI FF®, segments

Trans mitt er rang e
(typical in a residential
environment)

35m (115ft) with MG6160 / MG6130 / MG6250
70m (230ft) with MG5000 / MG5500 / RTX3 / RX1

Voltag e 10 - 1 6Vdc

Tamp er sw itc h Yes

Detection speed† 0.2m to 3.5m/s (0.6ft to 11.5ft/s)

Battery life‡ 3 years

*FCC ID: KDYMGPMD85 Canada: 2438A-MGPMD85

The PMD85 complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the foll owing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

** 868MHz (only) is not UL approved.

†

The UL approved det ection speed is 0.76m/s (2.5ft/s).

‡ Tested at 25°C. Battery life expectancy will vary according to the amount of traffic (movement) the detector has processed and the

temperature outdoors. A higher check-in time interval and higher traffic will lower battery life. In colder temperatures, the capacity of
alkaline batteries is reduced.

Tec hn i ca l S pe c if i ca ti o ns (L en s es )

Angle Coverage Installation

Height

Pet
Immunity

PMD85 90° 11m x 11m

(35ft x 35ft)

2.1m
(7ft)

40kg
(90lbs)

PMD85L1
(Horizontal)

85° 11m x 11m

(35ft x 35ft)

1.1m
(3.6ft)

Multi/
large pet

PMD85L2
(Vertical)

5.64° 13m (43ft)
x 2 beams

2.1m
(7ft)

N/A

Patents: One or more of the following US patents may apply: 7046142,
6215399, 6111256, 6104319, 5920259, 5886632, 5721542, 5287111, and
RE39406 and other pending patents may apply. Canadian and international
patents may also apply.
Tradem arks: Paradox is a trademark of Paradox Security Systems Ltd. or its
affiliates in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.
Certification: For the latest information on products approvals, such as UL and
CE, please visit www.paradox.com.
Warranty : For complete warranty information on this product please refer to the
Limited Warranty Statement found on the website www.paradox.com/terms.
Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms
and conditions.
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notice.