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WIRELESS

Driveway Alarm

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ACCESS CONTROLS

PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL

ACCESS

SYSTEMS

PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL

ACCESS

SYSTEMS

PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL

ACCESS

SYSTEMS

PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL

ACCESS

SYSTEMS

Kit Includes:

A. Transmitter 
B. Sensor 
C. Receiver 

D. Transformer 
E. Mounting post (3 pcs) 

How It Works:

The electromagnetic sensor detects vehicles 
in motion and sends a signal to the indoor 
receiver. The indoor receiver will chime when 
it receives the signal.

©2012 Gates That Open, LLC 

Rev. 03.04.12

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Summary of Contents for FM231

Page 1: ...S SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACCESS SYSTEMS Kit Includes A Transmitter B Sensor C Receiver D Transformer E Mounting post 3 pcs How It Works The electromagnetic sensor detects vehicles in motion and sends a signal to the indoor receiver The indoor receiver will chime when it receives the signal 2012 Gates That Open LLC Rev 03 04 12 C B A D E ...

Page 2: ...SOR to the TRANSMITTER coil the extra cable and bury it beside the transmitter stake Installation Overview Place Driveway Sensor at least 25 ft from roadways neighbor s driveways to prevent false signals Senses vehicles and large moving metal objects within a 12 ft radius ROADWAY Up to 400 ft range from transmitter to receiver For Optimum Performance Locate the SENSOR as far as possible away from ...

Page 3: ...400 ft Max Wireless SENSOR RANGE 12 ft radius max SENSOR 2 ft from driveway max and 1 ft deep 25 ft from neighbor s driveway 25 ft from roadway Signal Cable Choose a location for the TRANSMITTER module that is far enough from the driveway edge that vehicles are unlikely to hit it Run the SENSOR cable through the PVC mounting post and plug it into the connector at the bottom of the Transmitter modu...

Page 4: ...door TRANSMITTER need to be replaced Test the range and system by having someone drive an automobile past the SENSOR to be sure the RECEIVER is activated when the vehicle has passed the SENSOR Kitchen appliances or other electronics may interfere with reception It may be necessary to adjust the position or relocate the RECEIVER for optimum results See Troubleshooting Section on page 6 Make sure th...

Page 5: ... post in the ground so that the TRANSMITTER is upright and approximately 1 ft above ground Replace the batteries The SENSING RANGE can be adjusted from approximately a 3 to 12 foot radius from the SENSOR The potentiometer varies the sensitivity range of the SENSOR to avoid unwanted moving metal objects from activating the alarm such as moving gates metal play equipment garage doors other vehicular...

Page 6: ...ere weather varies use Lithium Alkaline AA batteries for best performance NOTE The audible chime will activate once every 15 seconds unless reset button is pressed Is the sensor installed close to driveway as shown Sensor detecting vehicles on the street Is the sensor probe at least 25 feet from the edge of the road Try moving the sensor farther from the road Remember to keep it close to the edge ...

Page 7: ...Wireless Driveway Alarm Instruction Manual 03 04 12 7 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...orkmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase provided the recommended installation procedures have been followed In the case of product failure due to defective material or manufacturer workmanship within the one 1 year warranty period the product will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option at no charge to the customer if returned freight prepaid to GTO 3121 Hartsfield...

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