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Eclipse E100

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Sir

en gives full alarm condition when arming

1.

Rear anti-tamper switch on siren is open - ensure
that it is pressed fully closed.  The wall is possibly
uneven, the siren may need relocating to a more
suitable position.

Solar Sir

en not re-acting to Remote Control(s)

1.

Ensure ‘House Codes’ are the same in the Solar Siren
and Remote Control.

2. Solar Siren in Service Mode.  Turn to Disarmed Mode

using Remote Control (see ‘System Service Mode’
page 9).

3. Disconnect rechargeable and initial power-up batteries.

Cover Solar panel and leave unit for 1 minute.
Reconnect batteries  remove Solar panel cover and
take out of Service Mode.

4. Solar Siren rechargeable battery discharged.  Fit new

initial power-up battery and re-power up siren.

Solar Sir

en gives full alarm condition when

system has not been activated by an intruder

1.

Tamper switch activation - check all detector battery
covers for security and Solar Siren for adequate fixing
against external wall.

2. Personal Attack Alarm operated from Remote Control(s)

3. Jamming detection circuit operation (see page 4 for advice)

Solar Sir

en not responding to detectors

1.

Ensure that the ‘House Code’ on the detector is the
same as the Solar Siren.

2. Ensure detectors are within radio range of Solar Siren

and equipment is not close to metal objects.

3. Replace detector battery(ies).

PIR Movement Detector false alar

ming

1.

Ensure that the detector is not pointing at a source of
heat or a moving object.

2. Ensure that the detector is not mounted above a

radiator or heater.

3. Ensure that the detector is not facing a window or in

direct sunlight.

4. Ensure that the detector is not in a draughty area. 

PIR Movement Detector LED flashes on

detection of movement, with battery cover on

1.

Low battery - replace Alkaline battery. 

PIR Movement Detector not detecting a

person’s movement

1.

Check battery connections are good.

2. Pulse count set too high - reset to one pulse count

detection.

3. Ensure switches 9 and 10 in detector are set correctly.

4. Allow up to one minute for detector to settle down.

5. Ensure that detector is mounted the correct way 

up (battery compartment at the bottom, except for
‘Pet Alley’).

6. Ensure that the detector is mounted at the correct

height (2 - 2.5m from floor, except ‘Pet Alley’).

7. Check that the detector is correctly set up.  

(See setting the PIR Movement Detectors page 7).

8. If detector is mounted upside down for ‘Pet Alley’

check that the mounting height is not greater than 1m
from the floor, depending on size of pet.

Red LED on Remote Contr

ol not illuminating, 

or is dim when unit is operated

1.

Ensure battery is connected with correct polarity.

2. Ensure battery connections are good.

3. Replace battery with Alkaline type.

Optional Magnetic Contact Detector not working

1.

Check batteries by observing detector LED.

2. Ensure ‘House Code’ is the same as Solar Siren.

3. Ensure dip switches 9 and 10 are set correctly.

Red LED on Magnetic Contact Detector not

illuminating or is dim when door or window 
is opened

1.

Ensure batteries are connected with correct polarity.

2. Ensure battery connections are good.

3. Replace batteries.

Magnetic Contact Detector false alar

ming

1.

Ensure that gap between magnet and detector is less
than 5mm.

2. Tamper switch below battery cover not depressed.

Check battery cover fixing lugs are not broken.

Symptom 

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Recommendation

Symptom 

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Recommendation

In order to comply with the Code of Practice on Noise from Intruder Alarms 1981 you should carry out the
following procedures within 48 hours of Intruder Alarm installation.
1. Notify your local police station in writing that an Intruder Alarm System has been installed, giving names and

contact details of at least two persons who have access to a Remote Control.

2 Inform the Local Environmental Health Authority of the installation and which police station has been informed.
3 Ensure that all users are aware of the operating procedures.
4 Immediately inform your Local Authority and police station if there is a change to the persons who have

Remote Controls.

Impor

tant

notice
following
alarm
installation

HELPLINE

If you need help, just dial for 

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Summary of Contents for E100 Wirefree

Page 1: ...Installation Operating Manual E100 Wirefree Alarm System ...

Page 2: ...IMPORTANT NOTE All components with the exception of the External Solar Siren are only suitable for internal use SYSTEM SECURITY This system has been designed to both detect intruders and act as a strong deterrent to would be intruders Please remember that given adequate knowledge and time it is possible to overcome any alarm system and we therefore recommend that an Intruder Alarm is used in conju...

Page 3: ...refree Passive Infra Red Movement Detectors PlR s or Wirefree Magnetic Contact Detectors either at the time of initial installation or at a future date You may also wish to purchase additional Remote Control Units for use by other members of your household or a Wirefree Security Keypad to give a timed Entry Exit Delay Full details of other accessories to extend your system are given on page 12 Ecl...

Page 4: ...ING AND EXTENDING YOUR WIREFREE ALARM SYSTEM 2 Eclipse E100 PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION Before attempting to install your Wirefree Alarm System it is important to study your security requirements and plan your installation Each property will have its own layout the diagrams shown are intended only as a guide External Solar Siren Magnetic Contact Detector Magnetic Contact Detector PIR Remote Control...

Page 5: ...t by neighbouring walls trees and roof overhangs should also be avoided In practice the Solar Siren should be positioned a minimum of twice the width of the eaves overhang below the eaves Remember that in winter the sun is lower in the sky and you should avoid winter shadows where possible The External Solar Siren contains a sophisticated radio receiver However reception of radio signals can be af...

Page 6: ... unit should not be repeatedly set into alarm during installation testing as this could rapidly drain the battery Hinge the front cover locating tabs over the top edge of the back plate push the base of the siren cover into place and secure with the holding screw IMPORTANT Ensure that the rear tamper switch is closed when you fit the siren cover to the back plate eg listen for the switch to click ...

Page 7: ...sing the OFF button on the Remote Control SETTING UP THE REMOTE CONTROL 12 VOLT BATTERY Remove the cover with a coin and insert the battery with the negative towards the battery spring HOUSE CODE Inside you will find a row of 8 dip switches 1 8 This is your House Code Set these switches to the same combination of ON and OFF as the dip switches in the Solar Siren Replace the battery cover Stand wit...

Page 8: ...Red Movement Detectors If this is not possible alternative mounting arrangements may be required 4 Where possible mount the detector so that the logical path of an intruder would cut across the fan patterns rather than directly towards the detector Any number of PIR Movement Detectors can be used with your system providing they are all coded with the System House Code and are within the radio rang...

Page 9: ... Where Two Pulse Count Detection has been selected the LED will be dim on first detection and brighter on the second 2 By walking into the protected area the detector will now be triggered each time the detector senses movement and the LED will flash If necessary re adjust the detection distance by angling the detector up or down on its wall bracket 3 Replace the battery cover on the detector Note...

Page 10: ...second and then extinguish each time the Magnet is parted from the Detector TESTING THE SYSTEM A INITIAL TESTING Set the Solar Siren into Disarmed mode by pressing and holding the ON button on the Remote Control for approximately 10 seconds until the Solar Siren acknowledges the signal by emitting one long bleep Note only required on initial testing or if the Siren is in Service mode B START OF TE...

Page 11: ...his process can be repeated up to three times If a full alarm condition is initiated accidently the alarm can be stopped immediately by pressing and releasing the OFF button on the Remote Control SYSTEM SERVICE MODE To prevent the alarm from being activated when either opening the Solar Siren or removing a battery cover from a detector it is necessary to first turn the Solar Siren to Service mode ...

Page 12: ... The battery will be damaged if it is stored in a discharged state The rechargeable battery should be taken to a suitable Recycling Centre at the end of its useful life DO NOT dispose of with your normal household waste The rechargeable battery contains Sulphuric Acid DO NOT attempt to open the casing DETECTORS REMOTE CONTROL The Detectors and Remote Control s require no maintenance Simply replace...

Page 13: ...rectly 4 Allow up to one minute for detector to settle down 5 Ensure that detector is mounted the correct way up battery compartment at the bottom except for Pet Alley 6 Ensure that the detector is mounted at the correct height 2 2 5m from floor except Pet Alley 7 Check that the detector is correctly set up See setting the PIR Movement Detectors page 7 8 If detector is mounted upside down for Pet ...

Page 14: ...CA2000M Protect opening doors and windows using this slimline Wirefree Magnetic Contact Detector Simple to install on most doors and windows using the double sided adhesive pads or screws supplied The detector senses when the magnet moves away from the side of the detector and sends a coded radio signal to the Solar Siren to initiate an alarm Supplied complete with 2 x 3 Volt Lithium batteries WIR...

Page 15: ... a fault please call the Helpline on the above number Should you need to return a product it must be to the address below in adequate packaging with 1 A copy of your original invoice receipt 2 A full description of the fault 3 All relevant batteries NOTE If returning a system make sure that all batteries are disconnected and secure and that the unit is adequately packaged to prevent damage in tran...

Page 16: ...r digit access code On Air indicator 15 second Entry Exit Delay facility Anti tamper Indoor use only Dual Personal Attack buttons Low battery indicator Alkaline battery supplied Wirefree Security Keypad Optional LED battery confirmation Anti tamper Operating gap 5mm Door or window mounting Lithium batteries supplied Wirefree Magnetic Contact Detector Optional Instant ON OFF Personal attack button ...

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