Visonic TOWER-20AM PG2 User Manual

TOWER-20 PG2

PowerG,WirelessHigh‐securityPIRMotionOutdoor
MirrorDetectorwithAnti‐masking

1. INTRODUCTION

The TOWER-20 PG2 is a 2-way, wireless outdoor digital mirror PIR detector which includes the following features:
 Patented 8 independent quad PIR detectors (Octa-QUAD) operating in true Quad configuration (patented) with true

motion recognition (TMR) processing for each of the 8 PIR detectors, as well as central motion processing that
distinguishes between moving intruders and trees and bushes in motion.

Advanced Obsidian Black Mirror

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 Optimum performance even in poor weather conditions such as snow, rain, dust, wind and direct sunlight
 Tamper protection prevents opening and removal from wall
 PowerG two-way Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS-TDMA technology - provides robustness and reliability that

is closer than ever to wired systems

 Built-in link quality indicators enable installer to check signal quality without physically approaching the control panel, thus

making installation faster and easier.

 Robust housing with recessed window.
 Smart anti masking distinguishes between masking spray and rain.
 Alarm LED is visible in sunlight.
 Automatic termination of walk-test after 15 minutes.
 Microprocessor-controlled temperature compensation.
 Immunity to pets weighing up to 18 Kg (40ib), not pet alley
 Built-in swivel bracket

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optics (patent pending).

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Installation

A. Bracket installation (see Figure 2). Fix the bracket firmly on a stable wall or pillar. The orientation of the fixed bracket must be as parallel as

possible to the surveyed ground surface.

B. Adjust the detector's horizontal and vertical angles (see Figure 3), according to the surveyed ground surface. The vertical angle indicator

position for various installation height and coverage distance combinations is detailed in Table 1 (the information refers to a relatively flat
surveyed area. Verify the vertical adjustment by walk-test).

C. Fasten the detector to the bracket (see Figure 2 step 4).
Table 1 - Vertical Adjustment Reference

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

Correct

Installation

Coverage Distance

Installation Instructions

Figure 1.

General View

Incorrect

Installation

A. Mark drilling point B. For wall tamper C. Drill
D. Fasten

Note: The 2 screw holes enable adjustment
of the bracket on the wall, if needed, following
the walk test.

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E. Three long screws F. Two short screws

Figure 2 - Installation

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT (-45 to +45)

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (0 to -10 in 2.5 clicks / steps)

COVER CLOSURE

1. Release locking 2. Adjust 3. Lock 4. Release locking 5. Adjust

6. Lock 7. Turn cover and push slider 8 & 9. Put back cover 10. Secure with screw
A. Vertical angle steps

Figure 3 - Adjustment and Cover Closure

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2.2 Battery Insertion

It is recommended to perform the first batteries insertion on a flat surface (see Figure 4). After battery insertion, the LED will flash for 60
seconds and then the detector will enter a 15 minutes' local diagnostic mode.

A. Tamper switch B. Press firmly to release the bracket C. 3 screws

Figure 4 – Battery Insertion

2.3. Enrollment

Refer to the PowerMaster control panel's Installer Guide and follow the procedure under the "02:ZONES/DEVICES" option of the Installer Menu.
A general description of the procedure is provided in the following flow chart.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Enter the Installer menu and select
“02:ZONES/DEVICES”

02:ZONES/DEVICES

Step 5 Step 6 Step 7

Configure Location, Zone Type &
Chime parameters

Z14.LOCATION Z14.PARTITIONS Z14:P1 P2 P3
Z14.ZONE TYPE
Z14.SET CHIME

 means scroll and select

Notes:
[1] If the detector is already enrolled you can configure the detector parameters and assign partitions via the “Modify Devices” option – see

Step 2.

[2] PARTITIONS will appear only if PARTITIONING was previously enabled in a panel that supports the Partitioning feature (for further details,

see "Partitioning" in the PowerMaster Installer Guide).

Select "ADD NEW DEVICE"
See Note 1





MODIFY DEVICES

Enter PARTITIONS.
See Note 2



Enroll the device (see Figure 5) or
enter the device ID

ENROLL NOW or ADD NEW DEVICES



ENTR ID:XXX-XXXX

Assign partitions to the detector by
pressing the
and/or

panel

,

buttons on the



Select a detector number for
the new flood detector

Z14:Motion Sens



ID No. 130-XXXX





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2.4. Configuring the Detector Parameters

Enter the menu and follow the configuration instructions for the TOWER-20 PG2 PIR detector as described below.

ALARM LED

PIR SENSITIIVITY

DISARM ACTIVITY

OUTDOOR ANTI-M

ALARM Hours

DEVICE SETTINGS

Option Configuration Instructions

Define whether or not to activate the alarm LED indication.

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Optional settings: ON (default) and OFF.

Define if the detector operates at regular or high PIR sensitivity, or that at least one detection zone must be crossed
before an alarm is triggered (One Region).

Optional settings: LOW (default), HIGH and One Region.

Note: For EN compliance, the detector should be set to "One Region".

Define whether or not to set the activity time during Disarm mode.

Optional settings: NOT Active (default), YES – no delay, YES + 5s delay, YES + 15s delay, YES + 30s delay, YES +
1m delay, YES + 2m delay, YES + 5m delay, YES + 10m delay, YES + 20m delay and YES + 60m delay.

Enable or disable the outdoor anti-masking feature.
Optional settings: Disabled (default) and Enabled.

Define whether motion alarms are always enabled or only when dark (at night).

Optional settings: Day and Night (default) and Night only.

2.5 Local Diagnostic Test

A. Set the detector in local diagnostic mode, as follows:

Open the detector’s bottom cover (see Figure 4, steps 1 - 3) and then press and release the tamper switch (see Figure 5). The LED will flash
for 60 seconds and then the detector will enter into 15 minutes' local diagnostic mode.
Note: The detector automatically enters into 15 minutes' local diagnostic mode after battery installation or Tamper switch recovery.

B. Adjust the detector in the horizontal plane to cover the required protected area.
C. Walk into the detectors’ field of view. Adjust the vertical plane to receive the maximum number of detections when crossing the entire 90

pattern. Verify that the LED blinks each time your motion is detected, as you cross one Quad PIR. Then verify that the LED lights steadily
for 2 seconds as you cross the next adjacent Quad PIR. After alarm indication, the LED blinks three times and provides the received
signal strength indication (see Table 2).

Table 2 – Received Signal Strength Indication

LED response

Green LED blinks Strong

Orange LED blinks Good

Red LED blinks Poor

No blinks No communication

IMPORTANT! Reliable reception must be assured. Therefore, "poor" signal strength is not acceptable. If you receive a "poor" signal from the
detector, re-locate it and re-test until a "Good" or "Strong" signal strength is received.

Note: For detailed Diagnostics Test instructions refer to the control panel Installer's Guide
The LED blinking, described above, is operative only in Local diagnostic 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 2.1 and Figure 3).

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

D. Place a piece of cardboard on the detector’s front side to deliberately mask the optical window. Verify that after 2 minutes, the yellow LED

lights continuously (see Table 3 below) and the alarm control panel receives the masking alarm.

E. Remove the masking from the detector’s front side. Verify that the LED turns off.

Table 3 - LED operation

Red LED blinks Stabilization (warm-up 60 sec)
Red LED ON 0.2 sec. Tamper open / close

Red LED blinks twice One quad PIR detection in diagnostic mode
Red LED on 2 sec. Intruder alarm
Yellow LED on AM detection – diagnostic mode
Yellow LED blinks slowly (0.2 sec. ON, 30 sec. OFF) AM detection – Normal mode

Note: 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.

Reception

LED Indications

Event

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Figure 5. Tower-20 PG2

3. COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS

A. LED
B. Enroll button
C. Tamper switch

Compliance with Standards

The TOWER-20 PG2 is designed to comply with the following standards:

Europe (CE): EN 300220, EN 301489, EN 60950, EN 50130-4, EN 50130-5, EN 50131-2-2, EN 50131-6,
EN 50131-1 Grade 3 Class IV

The TOWER-20 PG2 is compatible with the RTTE requirements - Directive 1999/5/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 and EN50131-1 Grade 2 Class IV.
UK: This product is suitable for use in systems installed to conform to PD6662:2010 at Grade 2 and
environmental class 4. DD243 and BS8243

USA: CFR 47 Part 15 (FCC)
Canada: RSS 210

The Power G peripheral devices have two- way communication functionality, providing additional benefits as described in

EN 50131-1 Security Grade
EN 50131-1 Environmental Class

the technical brochure. This functionality has not been tested to comply with the respective technical requirements and
should therefore be considered outside the scope of the product’s certification.

Grade 3
Class IV

FCC Compliance Statement

This device 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 residential installations. 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 and
television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can
be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
– Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

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.

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause
undesired operation.

Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee
aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

The technical documentation as required by the European Conformity Assessment procedure is kept at:
UNIT 6 MADINGLEY COURT CHIPPENHAM DRIVE KINGSTON MILTON KEYNES MK10 0BZ. Telephone number: 0870 7300800, Fax number: 0870 7300801

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.

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APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS

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OPTICAL
Black Mirror Max. Coverage At least 12 m (40 ft) / 90°
Detector Technolog

8 independent quad PIR detectors operating in true Quad configuration

A. Top view
B. Side view of each detector

Pet Immunit

Figure 6. Coverage Pattern

Up to 18 Kg (40 lb)

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 (for typical use)

3 years

Low Battery Threshold 4.0 V

WIRELESS
Frequency Band (MHz) Europe and rest of world: 433-434, 868-869 USA: 912-919
Communication Protocol

PowerG

Tamper Alert Reported when a tamper event occurs and in any subsequent message, until the tamper switch is restored
MOUNTING
Mounting Type

Mounting Height
Horizontal Adjustment

ertical Adjustment

Wall mounting

1.5 – 3.0 m (5 – 10 ft).

-45° to +45°, in 5° steps
0° to -10°, in 2.5° steps

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperatures -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperatures
Humidity

95% max.

White Light Immunit

-35°C to 60°C (-31°F to 140°F)

Above 25000 lux

PHYSICAL
Size (H x L x W) 157 x 147 x 124 mm (6-3/16 x 5-13/16 x 4-7/8”)
Weight (with battery)

White or gra

Color

PATENTS

WARRANTY

Visonic Limited (the “Manufacturer") warrants this product only (the "Product") to 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 acc ordance 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 installation, failure to follow recommended installation and operational instructions,
neglect, willful damage, misuse or vandalism, acc idental 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 compromised and/or circumvented or that the
Product will prevent any death and/or personal injury 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 PRODUCT, OR FOR LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF OTHER
PROPERTY OR FROM ANY OTHER 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.

U.S. Patents 7250605  6818881  5693943 (other patents pending)

600 g (21 oz).

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 c onditions of sale and warranty and
he recognizes having been informed of.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or c onsequential damages, so these
limitations may not apply under certain circumstances.
The Manufacturer shall be under no liability whatsoever arising out of the cor ruption and/or malfunctioning of any
telecommunication or electronic equipment or any programs.
The Manufacturers obligations under this W arranty 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 Warranty the Product must be returned to the Manufacturer freight pre-paid
and insured. All freight and insurance costs are the responsibility of the Purchaser and are not included in this
Warranty.
This warranty shall not be modified, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not authorize 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 attachm ents 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 pr oducts, accessories, or attachments of others, including batteries, 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 affect 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 take all necessary precautions for his/her s afety and
the protection of his/her property.

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