Visonic TOWER-20AM-MCW User Manual

TOWER-20 AM MCW

•

Robust housing

with

OPTICAL

PowerCode

DIP SW #

Function

Description

Default

OFF:

Motion and masking alarm LED

Motion and masking alarm LED

is enabled (ON).

False alarm

OFF

: Highest false alarm protection

.

ON:

OFF:

AM

disabled

ON:

OFF:

anel

ON:

Coverage Distance

Outdoor Wireless Octa-QUAD Mirror Detector with
Anti-Mask

1. INTRODUCTION

Detector's Features

• Patented 8 independent quad PIR detectors (Octa-QUAD)
operating in true Quad configuration with true motion recognition
(TMR) processing for each of the 8 PIR detectors and central
motion processing - can distinguish between a moving intruder
and moving trees and bushes.

• Advanced Obsidian Black MirrorTM optics (patent pending).

• Smart protection against snow, rain, dust, wind and direct sunlight.

• Tamper protection prevents opening and removal from wall.

• Alarm LED is visible in sunlight.

recessed window.

• Smart anti masking can
distinguish between masking
spray and rain.

• Immunity to pets weighing up

to 18 Kg (40lb), not pet alley.

• Built in swivel bracket.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Black Mirror Max. Coverage: At least
12 meters (40 ft) / 90º
Detector Technology: 8 independent
quad PIR detectors operating in true
Quad configuration.

Pet-Immune: Up to 18Kg (40lb.)
ELECTRICAL

Input Power: Two 3V CR123A

Lithium batteries.

Caution! Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used battery according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

Battery Life: 3 years (for typical use).
WIRELESS

Frequency (MHz): 315, 433.92, 868.95.

Communication Protocol:

MOUNTING
Mounting Type: Wall mounting
Mounting Height: 1.5 - 3.0 meters (5 – 10 ft)
Horizontal Adjustment: -45º to +45º, in 5º steps
Vertical Adjustment: 0º to -10º, in 2.5º steps

TOP VIEW

SI DE VI EW OF
EACH DETECTOR

2.4 m
(8 ft)

Fig. 2 - Coverage pattern

90°

3 6 9 12 m0

10 20 30 40 ft

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)
Humidity: 95% max.
White Light Immunity: Above 25000 lux
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (height x length x width: 157x147x124mm (6-3/16 x 5-

13/16 x 4-7/8").

Weight: 600g (21 oz)
Color: white or gray
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Europe 868.95, 433.92 MHz: EN 50130-4, EN 60950, EN 300220,

EN 301489, EN 50130-5. Environmental class IV. IP 55.

US Patents: 7250605, 6818881, 5693943. Other patents pending.
USA 315 MHz: CFR 47 part 15.

Canada: RSS-210

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of
Industry and Science Canada. 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.

This device complies with the essential requirements and provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9
March 1999 on radio and telecommunications terminal equipment.

3. INSTALLATION

3.1 DIP Switches Setup

Remove the 2 detector's bottom covers (see Figure 3. steps 1-5) to gain
access to the DIP switches. Set the DIP switches according to Table 1:

1

2

3 AM OFF /ON

4

* Use ON when using "old" PowerMax control panels or when

Alarm LED
OFF/ON

immunity

Masking
event
reported as
Tamper

using MCR-308 if you desire masking to pass as a TAMPER
event at the control panel.

Table 1 – DIP Switch Setup

is disabled (OFF).
ON:

Recommended for harsh environment.

Fast response.

AM enabled

Masking event reported to p

as MASKING

Masking event reported to panel
as TAMPER and MASKING
*

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

3.2 Battery Insertion (Figure 3)

It is recommended to perform the first batteries insertion on a desk.
Upon battery insertion, the LED will flash for 60 seconds and then the
detector will enter into 15 minutes walk-test mode.

3.3 Enrolling

Enroll the detectors into the alarm system's memory as described in
the alarm system installer guide – ENROLLING section. When
instructed to initiate transmission from the detector, activate the

tamper switch, i.e. open the detector bottom cover (see Fig. 3, steps
1 - 3) and then close it.

3.4 Installation

A. Bracket installation (see figure 4) – firmly fix the bracket on a

stable wall or pillar. The orientation of the fixed bracket should be
as parallel as possible to the surveyed ground surface.

B. Adjust detector's horizontal and vertical angles (see Fig. 5),

according to the surveyed ground surface. The vertical angle
indicator position for various installation height and coverage
distance combinations is detailed in Table 2 (the information refers
to a relatively flat surveyed area. however, in any case the vertical
adjustment should be verified by walk-test).

C. Fasten the detector to the bracket (see Fig. 4 step 4).

Mounting
Height

3.0m / 10 ft - 1 2 2 3 3

2.5m / 8 ft 1 1 2 3 4 4

2.0m / 7 ft 1 2 3 4 5 5

1.5m / 5 ft 2 3 4 5 - -

2m / 6.7ft 4m / 13ft 6m / 20ft 8m / 26ft 10m / 33 ft 12m / 39 ft

3.5 Test

A. Set the detector in Walk-Test mode, as follows:

Open the detector bottom cover (see Fig. 3, steps 1 - 3) and then press
and release the tamper switch. The LED will flash for 60 seconds and
then the detector will enter into 15 minutes walk-test mode.

Note: The detector automatically enters into 15 minutes walk-test
mode after battery installation or Tamper switch recovery.

B. Adjust the detector in the horizontal plane to cover the required

protected area.

Installation Instructions

LED

Figure 1 – TOWER-20 AM MCW

Table 2 - Vertical Adjustment Reference

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C. Walk into the detectors field of view. Adjust the vertical adjustment

Event

LED Operation

First 60 sec after battery

detector cover

Test mode (15 min.)

Normal mode (*)

Mask detection

fast flashing

fast flashing 5 sec

.

Mask remove

OFF fast flashing 5 sec

.

2 sec. ON

2 sec. ON

after

first detection

(**)

to receive the maximum number of detections when crossing the
entire 90° pattern. Verify that each time your motion is detected
the LED blinks after you cross one Quad PIR and the LED will
then light steadily for 2 seconds as you cross the next adjacent
Quad PIR. The LED will light according to the manner of walk. For
example, walking rapidly across the detector's entire field of view
will cause the LED to light constantly.

The LED blink, described above, is operative only in Walk-Test
mode. Upon each full detection, (LED lights steadily for 2 seconds)
the control panel receives the alarm. If required, perform the
detector's horizontal / vertical adjustments (see section 3.4 and
Figure 5).

Important! Instruct the user to perform walk test at least once a
week, to verify proper operation of the detector.

Notes:

D. Place a piece of cardboard on the detector’s front side, to

deliberately mask the optical window. After 2 minutes, the LED
should flash (see Table 3 below) and the alarm control panel
should receive the masking alarm.

E. Remove the masking from the detector’s front side. The LED

should extinguish or flash after about 30 sec (see Table 3).

insertion, or closing the

PIR detection

Table 3 - LED operation

fast flashing

* LED ON/OFF control by DIP switch #1 (see par. 3.1).

** After detection, the detector disables itself to save battery power. It reverts to the ready state if there is no subsequent detection throughout

the following 2-minute period.

3.6 Cover Closure (see Fig. 5, steps 7-10)

Tamper switch

3 screws

Correct Installation

31 2

4

Press firmly

to release the

bracket

A

65

7 8

B

Figure 3 – Battery Insertion

Mark

1

2

Drill

Incorrect Installation

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Note

The 2 screw holes
enable adjustment
of the bracket on
the wall, if needed
as a result of the
walk test.

For wall Tamper switch

Fasten

3

(3 long screws)

Figure 4 - Installation

4

(2 short screws)

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT

(-45° to +45°)

Adjust

1 3

Release locking

2

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

(0° to -10° in 2.5° clicks / steps)

Adjust

4

5

4

3

2

1

Release locking

Vertical

angle

5

COVER CLOSURE

steps

Lock

6

Lock

8

7

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Turn

cover

Push slider

Figure 5 - Adjustment and Cover Closure

9

Cover closure

10

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this

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