Do not connect to power until the sensor is completely installed and the installation has been
double-checked.
Choose a Location
To prevent erratic operation and/or false alarms:
• Wind will not directly cause false alarms, but could cause leaves or similar objects to fly or wave
into the beams. Therefore, do not mount near trees, bushes, or other leafy vegetation.
• Do not mount where the transmitter or receiver could be splashed by water or mud.
• Do not mount where the unit could be suddenly exposed to a bright light, such as a floodlight or a
passing automobile’s headlight.
• Do not let sunlight or any direct beam of light enter the sensing spot of the transmitter. If needed,
mount so the receiver, not the transmitter, faces the sun.
• Do not mount where animals could break the beams.
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Fig. 2: Vertical and Horizontal AdjustmentsFig. 3:Typical Installations
The photoelectric beam lens can be adjusted horizontally ±90°, and vertically ±5° (see fig. 2). This
allows much flexibility in terms of how the transmitter and receiver can be mounted. See fig. 3.
Install at a distance of 32” to 39” (80 to 100 cm) above the ground for most situations. See fig. 3.
Running the Cable
Run a cable from the alarm control panel to the photobeam sensor. If burying the cable is required,
make sure to use electrical conduit. Shielded cable is strongly suggested. See Table 1 for maximum
cable length.
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Table 1: Cable Length
ModelE-960-D390
Wire Size
AWG22
2
0.33mm
2
0.0005in
AWG20
2
0.52mm
2
0.0008in
AWG18
2
0.83mm
2
0.0013in
AWG17
2
1.03mm
2
0.0016in
Note (1):
Note (2):
E-960-D90E-960-D190
12V24V12V24V12V24V
320m
1,050 ft.
550m
1,800 ft.
800m
2,600 ft.
980m
3,190 ft.
2,800m
18,000 ft.
4,800m
15,750 ft.
7,200m
23,620 ft.
8,800m
28,870 ft.
280m
920 ft.
450m
1,480 ft.
700m
2,300 ft.
850m
2,790 ft.
2,400m
7,870 ft.
4,200m
13,780 ft.
6,200m
20,340 ft.
7,600m
24,930 ft.
Max. cable length when two or more sets are connected is the value shown in
Table 1 divided by the number of sets.
The power line can be wired to a distance of up to 3,300 ft. (1,000m) with
AWG22 (0.33mm2) telephone wire.
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E-960-D290
110m
390 ft.
170m
560 ft.
250m
820 ft.
310m
1,020 ft.
900m
2,950 ft.
1,400m
4,590 ft.
2,200m
7,220 ft.
2,600m
8,530 ft.
12V24V
200m
660 ft.
350m
1,150 ft.
500m
1,640 ft.
590m
1,940 ft.
1,600m
5,250 ft.
3,000m
9,840 ft.
4,200m
13,780 ft.
5,200m
17,060 ft.
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Wiring the Transmitter – Wall Mount
1. Remove the cover. Remove the screw under
the lens unit in order to detach the mounting
plate. See fig. 4.
2. If the sensor wiring comes from inside the wall
– Break a hole in the mounting plate’s rubber
grommet, and pull the cable through the
grommet’s hole. Then run the cable through
the hole near the top of the sensor unit so it
comes out the front. Using two of the included
mounting screws, attach the mounting plate to
the wall. Then reattach the sensor unit to the
mounting plate, connect the wires, and snap
on the cover. See fig. 5.
3. If the sensor wiring is run along the surface of
the wall – There are two plastic knockouts on
the back of the sensor unit, one on top and
one on bottom. Break out the appropriate
knockout, and pull the wiring through the
knockout. Then run the wiring through the hole
near the top of the sensor unit so it comes out
the front. Using two of the included mounting
screws, attach the mounting plate to the wall.
Then reattach the sensor unit to the mounting
plate, connect the wires, and snap on the
cover. See fig. 6.
Fig. 4: Remove the Transmitter cover
Fig. 5: Wall Mount, Wire from Inside Wall
Fig. 6: Wall Mount, Wire Runs Along Wall
Wiring the Transmitter – Pole Mount
(NOTE – Pole mounting bracket required.)
1. Remove the cover. Remove the screw under
the lens unit in order to detach the mounting
plate. See fig. 4.
2. Break a hole in the mounting plate’s rubber
grommet, and pull the cable through the
grommet’s hole. Then run the cable through
the hole near the top of the sensor unit so it
comes out the front. Use the included
mounting bracket to mount to the pole. Then
reattach the sensor unit to the mounting plate,
connect the wires, and snap on the cover.
See fig. 7.
– or –
Fig. 7: Pole Mount
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Wiring (fig. 8)
1. Screw the wires tightly to avoid slipping off
the terminals, but not so tight that they
break.
2. Screws on terminals which are not used
should be tightened.
3. Grounding may be necessary, depending on
the location.
Fig. 9: Examples of Possible Ways To Connect One or More Sensors
Example connection 2 - Dual Sensors, Separate Channels
➀➁➀➁➂➃
Transmitter
Example connection 3 - In-line Single Channel
➀➁
Transmitter
➀➁➂➃
Receiver
Receiver
➀➁➂➃
Receiver
➀➁➀➁➂➃
Transmitter
➀➁
Transmitter
Receiver
➀➁➂➃
Receiver
Control panel
(12VDC)
}
Pow er
}
Alarm (ch. 1)
}
Alarm (ch. 2)
Control panel
(12VDC)
}
Pow er
}
Alarm signal
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Adjusting the Alignment
The transmitter and receiver sensor units can be adjusted ±5º
vertically and ±90º horizontally once the unit is mounted and
power is connected. See fig. 2.
There are two ways to adjust alignment:
1. Laser adjustment (see fig. 1):
Fig. 10:
Horizontal and Vertical
Sensor Adjustment
Vertical
Adjustment
Horizontal
Horizontal
Adjustment
Adjustment
a. Remove the transmitter cover, then turn the laser on with
the ON/OFF switch (see fig. 1). A red dot will show where
the photoelectric beams are aimed.
b. Adjust the transmitter's sensor unit vertically and
horizontally until the red dot is centered on the receiver
and both the receiver’s LEDs turn off. See Table 2. It may
be necessary to adjust the horizontal and vertical angle
View
Finders
of the receiver's sensor unit as well.
c. Repeat steps a and b for the receiver.
d. Turn the lasers off, and then replace the covers.
WARNING: Do not look directly at the lasers.
2. Eyeball adjustment (see fig.10):
a. Remove the transmitter cover, and look into one of
the alignment viewfinders (one of the four holes
located between the two lenses) at a 45° angle.
b. Adjust the horizontal angle of the lens vertically
and horizontally until the receiver is clearly seen
in the viewfinder.
c. Repeat steps a and b for the receiver.
d. Replace the transmitter and receiver covers.
NOTE - If you cannot see the opposite unit in the viewfinder, put a sheet of white paper near the unit to
be seen, move your eyes about 2" (5cm) away from the viewfinder, and try again.
Table 2:
Receiver LED Indicators
Alarm and signal LEDs
Two LEDs OFF
One LED ON
Two LEDs ON
Signal strength
Best
Good
Re-adjust
Fine Tuning the Receiver
1. Once the sensor is mounted and aligned, the sensor
can be fine tuned using the voltage output jack.
a. Set the range of a volt-ohm meter (VOM) to
0~10VDC.
b. Insert the red (+) probe into the (+) terminal
and the black (-) probe into the (-) terminal.
c. Measure the voltage (see table 3).
d. Adjust the horizontal angle by hand until the
VOM indicates the highest voltage.
e. Adjust the vertical angle by turning the vertical
Table 3:
Voltage output
5~8 V
2.5~5V
1.5~2.5
<1.5
adjustment screw until the VOM indicates the
highest voltage.
NOTE - Do not interrupt the beam while adjusting alignment.
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Alignment quality
Best
Good
Fair
Re-adjust
Note: 8VDC is maximum
possible reading.
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Adjusting the Delay Time
1. The delay time adjustment knob sets how long the beam can be interrupted
before triggering the alarm (see fig. 11):
a. A short interrupt time (high sensitivity) is suitable for catching fast moving
intruders, but more susceptible to false alarms.
b. A long interrupt time (low sensitivity) reduces false alarms, but fast
moving intruders may not trigger the sensor.
2. Adjust the knob to the site’s situation. You may need to make adjustments
later after the walk-through test.
Testing the Unit
1. Power up the transmitter and receiver.
2. If the yellow or red LED remains steady ON
even when the beam is not interrupted, readjust the alignment.
3. Walk between the transmitter and receiver to
interrupt the beams. Walk at various speeds,
and adjust the delay time adjustment knob as
needed.
Table 4: Specifications
NOTE – The alarm will be triggered only if both
the upper and lower beams are simultaneously
interrupted.
IMPORTANT – Test the detector periodically to
ensure the alignment and delay time settings are
suitable for the site.
Fig. 11:
Adjusting the
Delay Time
(300ms)
700ms50ms
Model
Max. range (outdoor)
Max. range (indoor)
Current
Power
Detection method
Interrupt speed*
Alarm output
Tamper output (Tx & Rx)
Alarm LED
(receiver)
Signal LED
(receiver)
Power LED
(transmitter and receiver)
Laser wavelength
Laser output power
Alignment angle
Operating temperature
Weight
Case
*This is the minimum time interval between breaking of both beams which will trigger the output. Setting the interval
longer will reduce false alarms from birds or falling leaves, etc., while setting it shorter will detect faster moving objects.
E-960-D90
90’ (30m)
190’ (60m)
36mA
E-960-D190
190’ (60m)
390’ (120m)
42mA
E-960-D290
290’ (90m)
590’ (180m)
50mA
10~30VDC (non-polarized)
Simultaneous breaking of 2 beams
50msec~700msec (variable)
NO/NC relay, 1A @ 120VAC
NC switch, 1A @ 120VAC
Red LED - ON: When transmitter and receiver are not
aligned or when beam is broken.
Yellow LED - ON: When receiver's signal is weak or
when beam is broken.
Green LED
ON: Indicates connected to power
650nm
≤5mW
Horizontal: ±900, Vertical: ±5
0
-130F (-250C) to +1310F (+550C)
2.5 lbs. (1.1kg)
PC Resin
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E-960-D390
390’ (120m)
790’ (240m)
58mA
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Fig. 12: Dimensions
Upper View
43ST Pole Size
Side View
Table 5: Troubleshooting
Trouble
Transmitter LED does not light.
Receiver LED never lights up
when the beam is interrupted.
Beams interrupted and LED
lights, but no alarm trigger.
Alarm LED continuously lit.
Alarm trigger becomes erratic
in bad weather.
Frequent false triggers from
leaves, birds, etc.
2.8” (72mm)
2.9” (74mm)
6.8” (173mm)
Front View
Possible Origin(s)
Possible Origin(s)
Incorrectly wired and/or
Incorrectly wired and/or
insufficient voltage
insufficient voltage
a. Insufficient voltage
a. Insufficient voltage
b. Beam reflected away from receiver
b. Beam reflected away from receiver
c. Beams not simultaneously interrupted.
c. Beams not simultaneously interrupted.
Alarm trigger cable may be cut, or the
Alarm trigger cable may be cut, or the
relay contact stuck due to overloading.
relay contact stuck due to overloading.
a. Lenses out of alignment.
a. Lenses out of alignment.
b. Beams are blocked.
b. Beams are blocked.
c. Cover is foggy or dirty.
c. Cover is foggy or dirty.
Lenses out of alignment.
Lenses out of alignment.
a. Too sensitive.
a. Too sensitive.
b. Bad location.
b. Bad location.
Rear View
Remedy(s)
Ensure the power supply
to the transmitter is 10 to 30 VDC.
a. Double-check the voltage.
b. Clean the cover.
c. Check overall installation.
Check the continuity of the wiring
between the sensor and the alarm.
a. Realign the lenses.
b. Remove any obstacles.
c. Clean the cover.
Check overall system installation.
If still erratic, realign the lenses.
a. Reduce the response time.
b. Change the transmitter and/or
location.