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Invisible Beam Entry Alert
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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WARNING:
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shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
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TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
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Contents
Features ................................................................................. 4
General Information ......................................................... 5
Installation ............................................................................. 6
Choosing a Location ........................................................ 6
Connecting AC Power ..................................................... 7
Mounting the Alert ........................................................... 8
Mounting the Reflector .................................................... 9
Aligning the Beam ......................................................... 10
Adjusting Sensitivity ....................................................... 11
Connecting Optional Components ................................. 12
Connecting an External Siren ................................. 12
Connecting Another External Device ..................... 14
Connecting a Backup DC Power Limited Source ... 15
Routing the Wires ................................................... 15
Operation .................................. ... .................................... ... . 16
Using the Alert .............................................................. . 16
Testing the Backup DC Source ...................................... 16
Power Failure Alarm ...................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 17
Care ...................................................................................... 18
Replacing the Fuse ........................................................ 18
Lightning ............................................................ ... ......... 19
Specifications ..................................................................... 20
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Features
Your RadioShack Invisible Beam Entry Alert projects an invisible beam of infrared light across an area you want to secure.
With your alert, you can easily detect an unauthorized entry
through a doorway, window, or opening up to 50 feet wide.
The alert includes a transmitter/sensor and a reflector. The
transmitter sends out an invisible beam of infrared light which
bounces off the reflector and returns to the sensor (if both units
are aligned correctly). The infrared receiver generally does not
detect room lights, indirect sunlight, or other light sources.
If anything moves through the beam and interrupts its path, the
alert triggers its built-in buzzer or activates a device connected
to the Normally Open (N.O.) or Normally Closed (N.C.) terminals. The connected device can be an alarm sounding device,
telephone dialer, or external alarm system.
TEST/OFF Mode —
ANNUNCIATE and ALARM Modes —
automatically sound the built-in buzzer or trigger an external siren or other device (such as a phone dialer or an alarm system)
when the beam is interrupted.
Sensitivity Control —
trigger the alarm.
External Device Connection —
DC power output to provide power to an external security device.
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lets you easily test the alert.
let you set the alert to
lets you adjust how much activity will
includes a single 10–18 volt
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Power Failure Alarm —
AC power and a backup DC power limited source (if one is connected) are off.
triggers an external device when both
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Some insurance companies provide a discount for homes
protected by properly installed security and fire alarm systems.
Check with your insurance carrier for requirements.
Your Invisible Beam Entry Alert is designed to conform to federal regulations. To avoid problems, we urge you to read this
manual completely before you install or use the alert.
This alert is for indoor use only.
This product is UL-listed to standard number UL639 for Intru-
sion Detection Units, and should only be used with UL-listed accessories.
You need the following additional items (available at your local
RadioShack store) to install a complete Invisible Beam Entry
Alert system:
• External siren
• Phillips screwdriver
• Type CL2, 22-gauge wire
• 12-volt DC power limited source
This manual helps you plan and select the required items. Your
local RadioShack store carries additional security items you can
use with the alert.
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Caution:
eas. Check with your local law enforcement agency before you
install your system.
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Home security systems require a permit in some ar-
Installation
CHOOSING A LOCATION
This alert is designed for indoor operation only. The distan ce
between the alert and the reflector should be between 2.7–50
feet.
Position the alert on a desk or counter top, within 6 feet of an
AC outlet. The outlet should always be on (not controlled by a
wall switch) so the alert will not be accidentally turned off.
Position the reflector so it correctly reflects the beam from the
alert. If you cannot mount the reflector directly across from the
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alert, you can adjust the reflector angle up to 10° from center
and adjust the beam lens up to 10° vertically and 5° horizontally. You can attach the reflector directly to a door so when the
door is opened, the beam is interrupted.
It is best to mount the alert and the reflector on parallel walls
and at the same height, so the beam is aimed across a doorway
or another opening. However, you can mount both units at different heights and then adjust the beam to compensate (see
“Aligning the Beam” on Page 10).
Notes:
• The alert and reflector should be high enough to keep
someone from easily stepping over the beam.
• Avoid locations that will expose either the alert or the
reflector to direct sunlight, which could cause false tripping
or damage the alert.
CONNECTING AC POWER
1. Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert, then
open the door.
2. Press down on the top of the cover and remove it to expose
the power jack.
3. Plug the supplied AC adapter ’s barrel plug into the power
jack at the side of the alert. Then plug the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
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MOUNTING THE ALERT
MODE
Switch
SENSITIVITY
You can mount the alert on a wall or on a desk using the supplied wood screws.
Notes:
• The supplied screws are suitable for wood surfaces only. If
another type of surface is used, you might need other hardware.
• Leave the cover off until after you have finished aligning the
beam (see “Aligning the Beam” on Page 10).
Before you mount the alert, loosen the
screw on the door on the side of the
alert, then open the door. Press down
on the top of the cover and remove it
to expose the screw holes. Set the
mode switch on the alert to
TEST/OFF
Follow these steps to mount the alert on a wall.
1. Using the alert as a template, mark the positions of the four
screw holes at the selected wall location.
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2. Drill four
/32-inch holes in the marked
positions.
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3. Thread one of the supplied wood screws
through each of the screw holes on the
alert and into the mounting surface, then
tighten the screws.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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Or, follow these steps to mount the alert on a desk.
1. Place the alert on a desk and use it as a
template to mark the position of the two
screw holes on the desk.
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2. Drill two
/32-inch holes in the marked
positions.
3. Thread the two supplied wood screws
through the holes on the alert and into the mounting surface, then tighten the screws.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
MOUNTING THE REFLECTOR
Use the supplied mounting bracket, screws and adhesive strips
to mount the reflector vertically or horizontally.
1. Using one half of the bracket as a template, mark the position of the two screw holes.
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2. Drill two
marked positions.
3. Thread one of the supplied wood
screws through each of the two
screw holes in the bracket and into
the mounting surface, then tighten
the screws.
/32-inch holes in the
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4. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive strips on
the back of the reflector and press the reflector onto the
other half of the bracket.
5. Attach the half of the bracket with the reflector to the half
you mounted on the wall in Step 3, using the two sup plied
machine screws with attached washers.
Note:
Do not tighten the machine screws until after you adjust
the reflector’s angle (see “Adjusting Sensitivity” on Page 11).
ALIGNING THE BEAM
After you mount the alert and reflector, and connect powe r, you
must make sure they are aligned correctly.
1. Check the angle adjustment by looking into the hole on the
side of the alert’s mirror box, above the lens head.
Note:
If you cannot look into the hole on the mirror box
from one side, slide the box out, turn it upside down, an d
reinstall it with the round hole facing toward the fro nt. The n
look into the mirror box from the other side. You can leave
the mirror box in this position.
If you do not see the reflector through the hole, you can
adjust the reflector’s angle as much as 10° from the center
position. Slightly tilt the reflector until it is at the desired
angle, then tighten the screw.
Y ou can adjust the lens angle as much as 10° vertically and
5° horizontally.
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2. Turn
SENSITIVITY
clockwise to
MAX
. If the alignment is correct, the ALIGNMENT INDICATOR lights. The indicator
turns off when the beam is interrupted or when
is set to
MIN
.
If the ALIGNMENT INDICATOR does not light, the alert
and reflector are not aligned properly. Readjust the angles
of the reflector and/or the alert’s lens.
3. Replace the front cover on the alert.
ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY
SENSIVITY
After you align the beam, adjust
SENSITIVITY
to ensure reliable
performance and minimize the chance of false alarms.
1. Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert, then
open the door to expose the sensitivity and mode switches.
2. Set the mode switch to
3. Turn
SENSITIVITY
counterclockwise to
TEST/OFF
.
MIN
. The ALIGN-
MENT INDICATOR turns off.
4. Turn
SENSITIVITY
clockwise until the ALIGNMENT INDICA-
TOR lights.
5. With the mode switch still set to
TEST/OFF
, interrupt the
beam by walking between the alert and the reflector. The
ALIGNMENT INDICATOR turns off.
Note:
If you set
SENSITIVITY
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MAX
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• The alert might not detect a broken beam if you walk
near the alert. If this happens, walk away from the alert
to see if the ALIGNMENT INDICATOR turns off.
• The alert might not detect a person who is wearing
highly reflective clothing.
6. When you are satisfied with the sensitivity setting, close the
door.
CONNECTING OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
Fuse
N.C
N.O
STANDBY
GND
EXT.DC
Power Jack
You can connect an external
siren (or device which operates when the beam is interrupted) and an optional
backup DC power limited
source (as an alternate power source) to the alert’s terminals. Loosen the screw on
the door on the side of the
alert and open the door.
Press down on the top of the
cover near the tab and remove the cover to expose the terminals.
Caution:
Set the mode switch to
TEST/OFF
before making con-
nections.
Connecting an External Siren
Use Type CL2, 22-gauge wire to connect an external siren. If
you connect an external siren to the alert and set the mode
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switch to
ALARM
path is interrupted.
, the external siren sounds when the beam
Caution:
The external siren sounding device must be rated at
12 VDC, 0.5 A or less.
1. Separate about 2 inches of one end of the two-conductor
wire.
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2. Use a wire stripper to remove about
/4 inch of insulation
from the end of each conductor, then twist the loose
strands.
GND
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the
terminal
screw. Then insert one of the conductors into the hole
GND
under the
terminal and tighten the screw.
4. Insert the other conductor into the hole under the alert’s
N.O
terminal, then tighten the screw.
5. Connect the other end of the wire to the external siren.
6. Cut a 2-inch piece of wire and use a wire stripper to strip
1
/4 inch of insulation from both ends, then twist the
about
loose strands.
7. Insert one of the wire ends into the hole under the terminal
at the operating point of the alert’s relay (between
N.O
), then tighten the terminal’s screw.
N.C
8. Insert the other wire end into the hole under the alert’s positive (+) OUTPUT 10–18V DC 0.5A terminal (labeled
EXT.DC
), then tighten the terminal’s screw.
and
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Connecting Another External Device
You can connect another external device (such as a phone dialer or an alarm system) instead of an external siren. Use Type
N.O
N.C
N.C
terminal
or
or
N.C
ter-
CL2, 22-gauge wire to connect a device to the alert’s
terminals. If the beam path is interrupted with the mode switch
ALARM
set to
, the alert activates the external device.
Cautions:
• The device must be rated at 12 VDC, 0.5A or less, and it
must have its own power supply.
• Do not connect a jumper wire to the OUTPUT 10–18 VDC
0.5A terminals.
Note:
You cannot connect both an external siren and a dialer
(or an alarm system) to the alert.
1. Separate about 2 inches of one end of the two-con ductor
wire.
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2. Use a wire stripper to remove about
/4 inch of insulation
from the end of each conductor, then twist the loose
strands.
N.O
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the
screws, and insert the stripped ends under
or
N.O
minals, then tighten the screws.
4. Insert the other conductor of the wire into the hole under
the terminal between the
the screw.
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N.O
or
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N.C
terminals, then tighten
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5. Connect the other end of the wire to the external device.
Refer to the instructions in the external device’s Owner’s
Manual to confirm connections and operation.
Connecting a Backup DC Power Limited Source
Use type CL2, 22-gauge wire to connect a 12-volt 1-amp DC
power limited source to the alert’s
backup DC source is installed, the alert automatically switches
to DC source power during an AC power failure.
1. Separate about 2 inches of one end of the two-conductor
wire.
2. Use a wire stripper to remove about
from the end of each conductor, then twist the loose
strands.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the alert’s
STANDBY
terminal. Then insert one conductor into the hole
under the terminal marked
into the hole under the terminal marked
tighten the screws.
4. Connect the other end of the wire to the 12V DC source. Be
sure to match the polarity, as indicated by the markings on
the terminals of the alert and the DC source.
STANDBY
GND
, insert the other conductor
terminal. When a
1
/4 inch of insulation
STANDBY
, and
Routing the Wires
When you finish wiring the optional components to the screw
terminals, route the wires through the slot at the side of the
alert.
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Operation
USING THE ALERT
1. Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert, then
open the door to expose the sensitivity and mode switches.
2. Set the mode switch to
When the beam is interrupted in the ALARM mode, the
external siren sounds (or another external device is activated) until the path of the beam is restored. To silence the
alarm sooner, set the mode switch to
When the beam is interrupted in the ANNUNCIATE mode,
the built-in buzzer sounds and the external siren (or other
external device) is activated until the path of the beam is
restored.
3. Close the door on the side of the alert and tighten the
screw.
ALARM
or
ANNC
TEST/OFF
.
.
TESTING THE BACKUP DC SOURCE
1. Set the mode switch to
2. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
3. Interrupt the beam by walking between the alert and the
reflector.
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ALARM
Operation
or
ANNC
.
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4. The built-in buzzer sounds and/or the external siren, dialer,
or alarm system is activated.
5. To conserve the backup DC source’s power, set the mode
switch to
TEST/OFF
as soon as you confirm proper opera-
tion.
6. Reconnect the AC adapter.
POWER FAILURE ALARM
When both AC power and the backup DC source are off, the
alert triggers an external device (such as a phone dialer or an
alarm system).
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Troubleshooting
We do not expect you to have problems with your Invisible
Beam Entry Alert, but if you do, refer to this table to find possible causes and remedies. If your alert is still not operating properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The external siren
(or another con-
nected device) does
not operate.
The alarm sounds
when the infrared
beam is not broken,
giving off false
alarms.
The in-line fuse is blown.
The sensor is set out of
range, causing it to oper-
ate erratically.
Replace the fuse with one of
the same size and type (see
“Replacing the Fuse” on
Page 18).
Position the alert and the
reflector within 3 to 50 feet of
each other. Adjust
TIVITY
so the false alarm
SENSI-
stops.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
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Care
The reflector surface is
not set parallel to the front
of the alert.
The sensor lenses are
obscured with dust, lint, or
other contaminants inter-
fering with beam recep-
tion.
Readjust and/or reposition the
alert and/or reflector.
Clean lenses using a non-
abrasive lens cleaning solu-
tion and a lint-free cloth.
Modifying or tampering with the alert’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your
alert is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
REPLACING THE FUSE
Check the fuse if the external siren (or another connected security device) is inoperative. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a
fuse of the same size and type, rated at 0.5 A, 250V (available
at your local RadioShack store).
1. Unplug the AC adapter and disconnect the backup DC
source (if necessary).
2. Loosen the screw on the door on the side of the alert and
open the door.
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3. Press down on the top of the
Ribbon
Fuse
Fuse
Holder
cover near the tab, and remove
the cover.
4. Remove the fuse by pulling the
red ribbon.
5. If the fuse is blown, wrap the
new fuse in the red ribbon and
insert it in the fuse holder.
6. Plug in the AC adapter and reconnect the backup DC
source (if one is used).
7. Replace the cover and tighten the screw.
Warning:
For continued protection against fire, replace only
with the same type and rating of fuse.
LIGHTNING
Lightning damage is not common, but it can occur in electronic
devices. A lightning strike near, or directly to, the power line
may cause an excessive surge of voltage that can damage the
alert. If you live in an area that has frequent or severe electrical
storms, we suggest that you purchase a surge protector to help
prevent damage to your alert as a result of power line surges.
Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of surge protectors.
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Specifications
Approximate Effective Distance ........................................................ 2.7 to 50 feet
Beam Light Source ............ ....................... Infrared LED (Pulse-Width Modulated)
Receiver ......................................................... Infrared-Sensitive Photo-Transistor
Indicators ..........................................................................................One Red LED
Power Source ...................................................................... 120 VAC, 15W, 60 Hz
Power Adapter ............................................................................. 12 VAC, 830 mA
AC Input Terminals ........................ ............................................................. 12 VAC
DC Input Terminals ...............................................................................12 VDC 1A
Unswitched Output Terminals
(External Power) ...............................................10–18 VDC, 0.5 A Max., Resistive
Alarm Relay Contact Switches ......................................................... N.O. and N.C.
Alarm Relay Contact Capacity ........................................... ............... 12V DC 0.5A
Circuit Protection ...................................................................0.5 A, 250 VDC Fuse
Dimension ...................... ........................................ ....... 3
13
/16 × 215/
9
×
2
/
inches
16
16
(97.6 × 75.2 × 65.3 mm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for ninety (90) days from the date of purc h as e from RadioShack company-owned stores an d a uth orized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY
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consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of
purchase date to any RadioS hack st ore. Ra dioShac k will , at its optio n, unless other wise pr ovided by law: ( a) correct the
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This warranty does not cover: (a) damag e o r fai lure ca us ed by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accide nt, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other
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(f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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