Visonic DISC User Manual

DISC

Ceiling Mount PIR Detector

1. INTRODUCTION

The DISC is the smallest 360° ceiling mounted passive infrared
detector presently marketed.

The DISC provides a nearly conical pattern of maximum 10.5 m
(36 ft) diameter, when installed on a 3.6 m (12ft) ceiling.

False alarms caused by environmental disturbances are virtually
eliminated with alternate polarity pulse counter signal processing
and a low-noise pyroelectric detector.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

OPTICAL
Detection Pattern: A virtually conical pattern of maximum 10.5 m

(36 ft) diameter, when installed on a 3.6 m (12ft) ceiling.

COVERAGE PATTERNS

The DISC pattern is nearly conical (viewed from detector to the
floor). See Figure 1.

The maximum mounting height is 3.6m (12 ft). The coverage
pattern at floor level is as per the following table:

Mounting

Height

2.4m (8ft.)
3m (10ft.)

3.6m (12ft.)

ELECTRICAL
Voltage: 9 to 15.5VDC.
Current: I5mA at 12 VDC (21 mA max.).
Relay Output: Normally closed (fail-safe) contacts. 18 ohm

resistor in series with contacts. Rating - 0.1A resistive/24VDC.

Alarm Period: 2-7 seconds
Tamper Contacts: Normally closed. Rating - 0.5A resistive/

24VDC.

LED: Walk Test enabled or disabled with internal link.
Detector: Dual-element low-noise pyroelectric detector.

Pulse Counter: Two position selector, 1 or 2 pulses with

alternate polarity signal processing.

7.3m diam. (24ft. diam.)
9m diam. (30ft. diam.)
11m diam. (36ft. diam.)

Pulse

Count 1

Pulse

Count 2

6.4m diam. (21ft. diam.)

7.3m diam. (24ft.
diam.)

9.1m diam. (30ft.
diam.)

Installation Instructions

MOUNTING
Ceiling Mounting: Maximum mounting height 3.6 m (12 ft)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: -10°C to 49°C (14°F to 120°F).
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C ( -4°F to 140°F).
Compliance with Standards: EN 50131-1 Grade 2, Class II
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (diam. x H) : 86 x 24 mm (3-3/8 x 15/16 in).
Weight: 64 grams (2 oz)
Color: White

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Figure 1 - DISC PIR Coverage Pattern

3. INSTALLATION

3.1 Mounting

The DISC PIR is installed on the ceiling.
The maximum installation height is 3.6m (12 ft).

A. Mount the unit so that the expected motion of an intruder is

perpendicular to the detector and not into the detector.

Be sure to install the detector on a stable ceiling, to avoid

vibrations.

Note: Passive infrared detectors are sensitive to changes in

infrared energy caused by an object moving across the unit's
field of view.

Detection of changes in infrared energy depends on the

amount of infrared energy transmitted by the moving object,
and the temperature difference between the object and the
background. Because of this the PIR may fail to respond
under certain temperature and background conditions, in
which the temperature difference is too small.

B. The DISC is extremely immune to air turbulence and RFl

interference.

However, to minimize possible

false alarms, it is highly
recommended that you avoid
aiming the detector at heaters,
sources of light, or windows
subjected to direct sunlight.
Avoid mounting the DISC in
locations where air drafts could
flow from the ceiling or from
close walls. Also avoid running
wiring close to high power
electrical cables.

C. Hold the unit base as shown in Figure 2. Rotate the cover

counter clockwise until it stops. Separate the cover from the
base.

Note: If the cover does not separate easily from the base,
insert a 1/8" screwdriver between a tab (on the cover) and a
slot (on the base). Lower the screwdriver handle until the base
separates from the cover and removes easily.

Figure 2 - Removing the

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COVER

BASE

Cover

D. Mount the base (equipped with the

printed circuit board) in the
location selected for optimum
coverage. Using the two mounting
holes at the back of the base
fasten the unit firmly to the
mounting surface to avoid
possible vibrations. (Figure 3).

Line up the 3 tabs on the cover

with the 3 slots on the base. Fit
the cover over the base. Rotate
the cover clockwise until it stops.

Figure 3 – Installing the

Cover

3.3 Wiring

Route the wires into the detector
via the wiring knockout, See
Figure 5.
Connect wires to the terminal
block in the following order. Refer
to Figure 4.
A. Connect Tamper N.C.

terminals to a normally closed
24-hour separate

Figure 4 - Terminal Block

Wiring

alarm circuit of the control panel. Tamper contact will open when

cover is removed

B. Connect Relay N.C. terminals to a normally closed burglar

protection zone of the control panel. Relay contacts will open when
motion is detected, or during power loss. The relay contacts are
rated at 100 mA, 24 VDC maximum (resistive load only). An 18 ohm
resistor is internally connected in series with the relay contacts.

C. Connect the l2VDC (+) and (-) terminals to a 9 to 15.5 Volt DC

power source and check for correct polarity. The UL listed control
unit or power source should have a back-up battery that is
capable of supplying power for at least four hours of operation,
during power failure. Current drain of each sensor is
approximately 15mA at 12VDC (21mA maximum).

3.4 Setting the Pulse Counter

The DISC is equipped with a selectable alternate polarity pulse
counter which can be set to count two consecutive pulses with
opposite polarity, before activating the alarm relay. Pulse count signal
processing requires that the moving person will cross both elements
of the dual detector before the alarm relay is activated.

WARRANTY

Visonic Limited (the “Manufacturer") warrants this product only (the "Product") t o the original
purchaser only (the “Purchaser”) against defective workmanship and materials under normal use of
the Product for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment by the Manufacturer.
This Warranty is absolutely conditional upon the Product having been properly installed, maintained
and operated under conditions of normal use in accordance with the Manufacturers recommended
installation and operation instructions. Products which have become defective for any other reason,
according to the Manufacturers discretion, such as improper inst allation, failure to follow
recommended installation and operational instructions, neglect, willful damage, misuse or vandalism,
accidental damage, alteration or tampering , or repair by anyone other than the manufacturer, are not
covered by this Warranty.
The Manufacturer does not represent that this Product may not be comprom ised and/or
circumvented or that the Product will prevent any death and/or personal inj ury and/or damage to
property resulting from burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise, or that the Product will in all cases
provide adequate warning or protection. The Product, properly installed and maintained, only
reduces the risk of such events without warning and it is not a guarantee or insurance that such
events will not occur.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO
ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, AS AFORESAID.

THE MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR
EXPENSE, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, PROFITS, REVENUE, OR GOODWILL, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM PURCHASER’S USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRO DUCT, OR
FOR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPERTY OR FROM ANY O THER CAUSE, EVEN
IF MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DEATH, PERSONAL AND/OR
BODILY INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR OTHER LOSS WHETHER DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, BASED ON A CLAIM THAT THE
PRODUCT FAILED TO FUNCTION.

W.E.E.E. Product Recycling Declaration
For information regarding the recycling of this product you must contact the company from which you orignially purchased it. If you are discarding this product and
not returning it for repair then you must ensure that it is returned as identified by your supplier. This product is not to be thrown away with everyday waste.

Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

This provides maximum protection against false alarms caused by
environmental disturbances.

Figure 5 - Printed Circuit Board

2 pulse setting

The two pulse logic may be selected only when the DISC is installed
in temperature controlled locations.

1 pulse setting

This setting actually disables the pulse counter. It should be used
when maximum detecting sensitivity or fast "catch" performance are
of highest importance, such as in high security installations.

3.5 Walk Testing

A. Apply 12 VDC power and allow five minutes for the unit to warm

up and stabilize before testing.

B. Set the pulse counter per Para. 3.4 above.
C. Walk-test the range and coverage area by crossing the pattern

from different directions while observing the LED. The LED lights
up whenever the unit detects motion. Allow 10 seconds between
each test for the unit to stabilize. Repeat the test while entering
the pattern from different directions, and at various locations and
distances from the detector. This test should be performed up to
the far end of the coverage range.

D. After testing, the LED can be disabled to prevent unauthorized

persons from tracing the coverage pattern. To disable the LED,
set the jumper marked "LED" to the OFF position.

Note: The coverage area should be checked by an alarm

technician at least once a year. To assure proper continuous
functioning, the user should be instructed to perform a walk test of
the coverage pattern to assure an alarm signal prior to each time
the alarm system is armed.

However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage
arising under this limited warranty, the Manufacturer's maximum liability (if any) shall not in any case
exceed the purchase price of the Product, which shall be fixed as liquidated damages and not as a
penalty, and shall be the complete and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer.

When accepting the delivery of the Product, the Purchaser agrees to the said conditions of sale and
warranty and he recognizes having been informed of.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
these limitations may not apply under certain circumstances.
The Manufacturer shall be under no liability whatsoever arising out of the corruption and/ or
malfunctioning of any telecommunication or electronic equipment or any prog rams.
The Manufacturers obligations under this War ranty are limited solely to repair and/or replace at the
Manufacturer’s discretion any Product or part thereof that may prove defective. Any repair and/or
replacement shall not extend the original Warranty period. The Manufacturer shall not be
responsible for dismantling and/or reinstallation costs. To exercise this W arranty the Product must
be returned to the Manufacturer freight pre-paid and insured. All f reight and insurance costs are the
responsibility of the Purchaser and are not included in this Warr anty.
This warranty shall not be modified, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not author ize
any person to act on its behalf in the modification, variation or extension of this warranty. This
warranty shall apply to the Product only. All products, accessories or attachments of others used in
conjunction with the Product, including batteries, shall be covered solely by their own warranty, if
any. The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or loss whatsoever, whether directly,
indirectly, incidentally, consequentially or otherwise, caused by the malfunction of the Product due to
products, accessories, or attachments of others, including batter ies, used in conjunction with the
Products. This Warranty is exclusive to the original Purchaser and is not assignable.
This Warranty is in addition to and does not aff ect your legal rights. Any provision in this warranty
which is contrary to the Law in the state or country were the Product is supplied shall not apply.

Warning:

The user must follow the Manufacturer’s installation and operational instructions including
testing the Product and its whole system at least once a week and to tak e all necessary precautions
for his/her safety and the protection of his/her property.

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VISONIC LTD. (ISRAEL): P.O.B 22020 TEL-AVIV 61220 ISRAEL. PHONE: [phone], FAX: [phone]

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