SkyLink Household Aler HA-100 User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

Model HA-100Household Alert

®

3V Lithium
battery

The Household Alert® is designed to monitor your garage door and movement
indoor or outdoor. The Garage Door Monitor sensor can be used to monitor the
status of your garage door and advises you if the door is open. By placing
the sensor on the door panel, you will be alerted when the door is open.

The Indoor / Outdoor Motion sensor can be used to detect visitors at the
front door, detects activity on the driveway, monitors activity inside your
house etc.

If these sensors are triggered, they will transmit wireless signal to the receiver
which will beep and flash.

In this package, you should find a Garage Door MonitorTM Sensor, an Indoor/
Outdoor Motion Sensor, a Household Alert® Receiver, an adapter, 3V
lithium battery, double-sided foam tape, ball-head joint and mounting
accessories.

Please follow the instructions below to set up these sensors and receiver.

Double-sided foam tape

Indoor/Outdoor
Motion Sensor

Ball-head joint

Clip

Adapter

Garage Door
MonitorTM Sensor

Household Alert

®

Receiver

4 pcs 3 x 18 screws
1 pc 2 x 5 screw

2. SET UP CODE CONNECTORS AND ZONE CONNECTORS

In order for the sensor to communicate with the receiver properly, the
sensor’s code must match with the receiver’s code.

For Garage Door MonitorTM Sensor, code connectors 1 to 6 can be found
by opening the battery cover. Note: Before opening the battery cover, it is
necessary to remove the transparent protective cover. Keep it for future
use. User is required to set these code connectors randomly. Each position
of the code connector can be set to “+”, “-‘ or “0” positions. Refer to the
diagrams to set the code connectors properly. If the connector is placed
on the top and middle posts, that column is set on “ + ”. If the connector is
placed on the middle and bottom posts, that column is set on “ - ”. If the
connector is removed completely, (not placed on any posts), it is set to “ 0 ”.
(see diagram for examples of how to set a column to the three different
positions).

1. CODE CONNECTORS

Code Connectors on garage door sensor

Code Connectors on receiver

Remove transparent protective cover

‘+’

‘-’

‘0’

Clip

Note: A connector can be removed with
the clip, as shown.

Code Connectors on motion sensor

2. SET UP CODE CONNECTORS AND ZONE CONNECTORS (CONT)

Zone
connectors

Note: The factory default setting of the garage door sensor is zone 1.
The motion sensor is set to zone 2 at the factory.

A B
Zone 1 + +
Zone 2 + ­Zone 3 - +
Zone 4 - -

Note: If you experience interference from a nearby system, which could
accidentally trigger your system, please change the code settings on
the sensor and receiver. The code setting on the sensor and receiv er
should still match after changing the code setting.

Garage Door MonitorTM Sensor

Indoor/Outdoor Motion Sensor

Each receiver can work with up
to 4 different sensors (to repre­sent 4 different zones on the
receiver). There are 2 connec­tors that determine the zone
number 1, 2, 3 or 4. These 2
connectors can be found by
opening the battery cover. Please
follow table 1 to set the zone.

2. ZONE CONNECTORS

“+” in the table means the connector for that position should be placed on
the posts.
“-“ in the table means the connector for that position should be removed.

Zone connectors

Table 1

After setting up all the connectors, both
units are ready to be powered up.

Plug in the adapter to the receiver, the
green LED will start flashing indicating
the receiver unit is powered up but no
sensor is detected. Push the detection
rod to it’s fully retracted position.
Remove the battery cover on the sensor
and insert the 3V lithium battery to the
sensor as shown in the diagram.

The LED on the sensor will flash 8 times
to indicate the unit is properly powered
and there is signal transmission to the
receiver. The green LED on the receiver
will stop flashing and stay on. Make sure
to put the transparent protective cover
back in place after setting up.

Plug in adapter to the receiver

Insert 3V battery to the sensor

+

“+” positive
side up

3. POWER UP THE GARAGE DOOR MONITORTM SENSOR AND
HOUSEHOLD ALERT® RECEIVER

For the receiver, code connectors 1 to 6 can be found opening the back
cover. (refer to the diagram below for the code connectors location.) The
code settings on both sensors and the receiver must be the same.

Ensure both motion sensor and receiver are set with the same code. The
code connectors can be seen after removing the back cover. Refer to the
diagram below for the code connection location.

Put the back cover back onto the receiver.

For indoor/ outdoor motion sensor, code connector 1 to 6 can be found
by unscrewing and opening the battery cover (refer to the diagram below
for the code connectors location.) The code settings on both sensors
must be the same.

If the green LED on the receiver does not stop flashing, ensure the code
setting on the sensor is identical to the receiver. Position the sensor
vertically to allow the detection rod to drop. One of the LED on the receiver
will flash and the buzzer will also beep. Please put the battery cover and
transparent protective cover back in place.

You can install the sensor onto the garage door.

Note: The receiver may not be able to receive the signal from the sensor
properly if they are too close to each other. Move the sensor further from
the receiver to test again.

Detection
rod is fully
extended

Detection
rod is fully
retracted

3. POWER UP THE GARAGE DOOR MONITORTM SENSOR AND
HOUSEHOLD ALERT® RECEIVER (CONT)

4. INSTALLATION OF GARAGE DOOR MONITORTM SENSOR

One of
Vertical
Supports

Door closed Door open

Note:
When the garage door is opening/closing,
make sure the sensor does not interfere with
the safety reversing sensor or safety beam
sensor supplied with your existing garage
door opener.

Step 2 – Mount the sensor onto your garage door
You can mount the sensor onto your garage

door with double-sided foam tape if the sur­face of your garage door is smooth and clean
enough to provide a good adhesive surface,
such surface can usually be found on a metal
garage door. Please ensure the surface is

smooth and clean. Important: The bottom
of the sensor should be 1/2 inch above

the ground. (Refer to Diagram A)
For wooden garage doors, it is recommended

to mount the sensor with screws onto the
garage door with 3 x 18 screws provided.

4 Screws

Double-sided
foam tape

1/2 Inch

Note: Ensure you straighten up the antenna
on the receiver to receive the best possible
reception.

Diagram A

Insert a 9V alkaline battery (not included)
to the motion sensor and its LED will be
on for 2 seconds. The receiver will beep
and red LED flash. The sensor requires
a warm up time of approx. 45 seconds
before it can function properly. After
powering up the sensor, face it to the
wall where no motion will be detected.
After 45 seconds, the sensor is ready.
Wave your hand in front of the sensor,
the receiver will beep and red LED will
flash for approx. 15 seconds.

1. POWER UP

Insert 9V alkaline battery to the motion
sensor

The sensitivity of the motion sensor is adjustable. Change the setting by
placing the connector on either the ”High” or “Low” position. When the
sensitivity is set to “Low”, more movement is required to trigger the
sensor. It is recommended to set the sensitivity to “Low” and perform a
“Walk Test” (Read below - “Walk Test”). If the walk test result is satisfied,
the sensitivity does not require to be
adjusted further. If the walk test result
shows the sensitivity is too low, then you
can change the sensitivity setting to
“High”. Please perform the walk test
after changing the sensitivity setting.

2. SENSOR SENSITIVITY

Sensitivity Connectors on Motion Sensor

A ball-head joint is necessary to mount the sensor at a desire location.
A height of 5-6 ft is recommended, depending on your application. Once
a location is selected, mount the ball-head joint to this location by screws
provided, (see diagram 1). Once the ball-head joint is mounted to the
wall, slide the back of the sensor into the ball-head joint (see diagram 2).
The mounting angle can be adjusted. Read below - “Walk Test” to deter­mine the best mounting angle.

3. MOUNTING

Diagram 1 Diagram 2

After mounting the sensor at the desired location, it is
important to perform a walk test in order to determine
if the sensor is detecting the things you want to detect.

In order to control how far the sensor can “see”, this can be done by
adjusting the angle of the sensor. To reduce the detection range, simply
move the sensor downward. To increase the range, move the sensor
up to around 12 degrees. This will give the maximum range. However,

this may not be desired if the sensor is placed outdoors, since a false
trigger may occur if the sensor is set to detect motion in a distance.

4. WALK TEST

5. INSTALLATION OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR MOTION SENSOR

You sh ould walk in the area that you would like the sensor to monitor. The
receiver will beep if the sensor detects your movement. If the receiver
does not respond, adjust the mounting angle accordingly. Perform the
walk test again after 30 seconds. Repeat this procedure until your motion
is detected. T here should be no movement in the detected area during the
30 seconds.

Perform walk test in the undesired area to ensure movement cannot be
detected.

Tips: The sensor should not face towards direct sunlight, placing near
heat or cold producing devices (i.e. A/C or furnance vents, fans, ovens,
heaters etc.) that may cause false triggers.

Unplug the power cord of your garage door opener
before installation to ensure power is not connected.

WARNING

Step 1 – Select a spot on your garage door to mount the sensor
Before you install the sensor onto the garage door, make sure the

garage door is closed. The sensor assembly should be mounted on one
of the vertical supports of your garage door near the bottom.

When the door is closed, the detection rod should be retracted. When
the door is open, the detection rod will be extended.

12º

Move the sensor downward to
reduce the range.

Move the sensor up to around
12 º to give maximum range.

You may now test the operation of all units. Open the garage door and
notice the LED flashing on the receiver. If the transmitter is programmed
to zone 1, zone 1 red LED should flash and the buzzer will emit a single
“beep”... continuously. After the door is closed, both the red LED and
buzzer will be off, the green LED will be on.

Walk in front of the motion sensor, zone 2 (default setting) red LED should
flash and the buzzer will emit a “beep beep”, pause, “beep beep”...
continuously for 15 seconds.

If both sensors are triggered at the same time, both red LED representing
2 zones will flash together, and the buzzer will sound for 2 zones, i.e. if
zone 1 and zone 2 are activated, the buzzer will sound: “beep” pause,
“beep beep”, pause, “beep”, pause, “beep beep” etc.

6. OPERATION

9. LOSS OF SIGNAL INDICA TION

When the battery level on the sensor drops to a certain level, or the
sensor is out of the operating range, the receiver will show a “loss of
signal” indication. The red LED representing that zone will flash rapidly,
i.e. if zone 1 sensor is lost, the zone 1 red LED will flash rapidly.

When the loss of signal indication occurs, move the receiver closer to
the corresponding sensor and trigger that sensor. If the red LED stops
flashing rapidly, that means the receiver or sensor needs to be relocated. If
the “loss of signal” indication persists, replace the battery of that sensor.

You can select the buzzer volume by
switching the volume switch to “HI” or
“LO” position.

The buzzer can be disabled by
switching to the “OFF” position.

7. BUZZER VOLUME

8. MUTE

10. OTHER HOUSEHOLD ALERT ® SENSORS

The Household Alert® receiver can work with up to 4 different sensors:
garage door monitor sensors, door / window sensors, water
sensors, indoor/outdoor motion sensors, etc. Please visit
www.skylinkhome.com or contact us at [e-mail] for
more information of how to fully utilize your Household Alert® System.

13. W ARRANTY

If, within one year from date of purchase, this product should become defective
(except battery), due to faulty workmanship or materials, it will be repaired or
replaced, without charge. Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following 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.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter­ference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1 1. FCC

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:

- Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted, and there
are no obstructions to door travel.

- ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed. NEVER permit
anyone to cross path of closing garage door.

12. W ARNING

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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14. CUSTOMER SERVICE

When a sensor is triggered for a long period of time, you may stop the
buzzer by pressing the mute button. When another signal comes again,
you can disable the buzzer for all currently activated sensors by pressing

the mute button. The receive will beep again if it receives another signal.

For instance, if you are working on your
lawn with the garage door open, you may
want to disable the buzzer for this garage
door only. Then you can press the “Mute”
button after it starts to sound. If any other
sensor is triggered, the receiver will sound
again.

5. INSTALLATION OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR MOTION SENSOR (CONT)