User's Manual

The detector requires 1 battery to operate, which is
pre-installed in the detector.
Powering up the detector:
• Remove the battery isolation pull tab from the
back of the detector. The detector powers up,
and the green LED lights. The detector enters
pairing mode when the green LED begins
flashing 3 times every 5 seconds. Continue
with Section 4.1, Pairing process.
4 | Installation
The LED provides feedback during installation or
test mode.
4.2 | LED behavior
LED Condition
Flashing
• Flashes at a variable rate indicates
magnetic field strength
• Flashes 3 times every 5 seconds
during a 2 minute interval
indicates pairing mode
Green Good wireless signal strength
performance
Red Poor wireless signal strength
performance
Off
• Normal operation and use
• Optimal magnet gap distance
• 90 seconds of inactivity during
test mode
4.1 | Pairing process
NOTICE!
Verify that the home automation or
security system is powered up and
operating. Then, put the system or
control panel into pairing mode.
Pairing the detector with the controller:
1. With the detector in pairing mode (green LED
flashing after powering up), go to the home
automation or security system and complete
the pairing process according to the system
manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer
enrollment process might require additional
time for discovery, moving the magnet, or
tampering the detector (open and close
detector cover) to trip the detector and re-enter
pairing.
2. When pairing is complete, the detector enters
test mode, and is ready for installation.
Identify and test desired mounting locations
before you permanently install the detector
and magnet. Refer to Section 3 for installation
guidelines.
Mounting the detector and magnet:
1. Ensure the detector is in test mode.
2. Select a location for the detector on a
stationary surface of an interior door or
window frame.
4.3 | Mounting and testing
Figure 4.1: Correct alignment and placement
Figure 4.2: Detector and magnet mounting with
screws
4.5 | Thin window mounting
Use this procedure for special applications, such
as thin windows where the magnet cover may
prevent the window from opening.
Installing on thin windows:
1. Remove the base of the magnet by inserting
a small flat head screwdriver or similar tool in
the slots on either end of the magnet base and
carefully pry off.
2. Pry out the enclosed magnets from the magnet
cover using a small flat head screwdriver or
similar tool. See Figure 4.4.
4.4 | Bracket mounting
The mounting bracket allows mounting of the
magnet on its left or right side (90°), instead of
its base. For example, use the mounting bracket
for installations where the detector is mounted to
the inside of a door frame. Refer to Figure 4.3.
Using the mounting bracket:
1. Remove the base of the magnet by inserting
a small flat head screwdriver or similar tool
in the slots on either end of the magnet base
and carefully pry off.
2. Push the magnet cover onto the bracket.
3. Add a tape strip to the bottom of the bracket
4. If using screws, mount the bracket first, then
replace the magnet cover. Refer to Figure 4.3.
The exception is double hung windows, where
the detector is mounted to a moving sash.
Temporarily mount the detector.
3. Place the magnet near the detector and move
it to the desired mounting location, making
sure the alignment marks on the detector
and magnet align. Place the magnet and
detector side by side, and as close together
as possible. The LED flash rate indicates the
strength of the magnetic field. The LED turns
off at the optimal placement of the magnet to
the detector. Temporarily mount the magnet.
The recommended magnet gap distance is
0.75 inches (19.05 mm).
4. To verify proper wireless signal strength, open
the door or window and check the color of the
LED. If the LED is green, the signal strength
is acceptable. If the LED is red, reposition the
magnet and detector, then recheck the LED
color. When the device RSSI (Received Signal
Strength Indicator) or LQI (Linked Quality
Indicator) level is poor, the LED is red. Refer
to Section 4.2, LED Behavior.
5. Open the door or window to test for proper
clearance, and alarm operation. When the
distance between the detector and magnet is
greater than or equal to 1.3 inches (33 mm),
the alarm triggers.
6. When the location is acceptable, permanently
mount the detector and magnet using the
double-sided tape on the base. If using screws
for mounting, remove the detector and magnet
covers to access the mounting holes. You may
have to remove the tape on the bottom of the
detector and magnet bases to mount flush
on the surface. Refer to Figure 4.2 for surface
mounting, Section 4.4, and Section 5 for
removing the magnet and detector covers. For
additional security, use an adhesive with the
screws when mounting.
Figure 4.3: Mounting bracket using screws
</= 3.0 cm
(1.3 in)
3. Remove the round perforated section of tape
from the base of the detector.
4. Attach the round section of tape to 1 magnet
and place the magnet on the window opposite
the detector. Use the alignment mark on the
detector to align and center the magnet with
the detector.
Figure 4.4: Remove magnet from magnet cover
NOTICE!
If the system does not discover the
detector within 2 minutes, the detector
exits pairing mode. Restart pairing
mode by either opening/closing the
detector cover, moving the magnet, or
powering the detector off, then on.
Figure 3.1: Door/window installation locations
3 | Installation considerations
– Suitable flat surfaces for installation include
wood, metal, vinyl, glass, and painted surfaces.
– Installation on metal surfaces can affect the
wireless propagation pattern of the radio
transceiver.
– Verify proper clearance with the latch of the
window or door and the detector. Failure to do
so might make it difficult to access and open the
detector for maintenance.
– Moving the home automation or security system
may improve wireless communication range
performance. In some instances, installing
another device, such as a repeater, might be
required.
2 | Product contents
The product box contains:
– 2 detectors with installed batteries
– 2 magnets
– 2 mounting brackets
– 2 tape strips for mounting brackets
– Installation instructions
The RADION contact ZB Door Window Detector is
a surface-mount wireless detector for monitoring
door or window position (open or closed). The
ZigBee® compatible radio allows connection
to a security or home automation system. The
detector also monitors temperature, and includes
tamper detection.
1 | Overview
PRELIMINARY