Installation and Operation Manual

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EN1248 Glassbreak Detector
Installation and Operation Manual
1 Overview
The EN1248 glassbreak detector is a wireless omni-directional glassbreak
detector, providing detection coverage of 180°, as measured from the
sensor to the point on the glass farthest from the sensor.
1.1 Inovonics Contact Information
If you have any problems with this procedure, contact Inovonics technical
support:
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2 Installation and Startup
2.1 Installation Notes
• These products are designed to be maintained by professional
security technicians
• Products are tested for indoor use
• All products should be manually tested weekly
2.2 Install the Battery
Before installing the EN1248 glassbreak transmitter you will need to install
the battery. To install the battery:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the housing screw.
2. Tilt out the glassbreak detector to remove it from the base.
Figure 1 Remove the glassbreak detector from the base
3. Install the batteries.
Figure 2 Install the batteries
2.3 Register the Transmitter
EN1248 transmitters must be registered. Refer to receiver, network
coordinator or control panel installation instructions to register the EN1248
transmitter.
4. When prompted to reset the transmitter, use a small screwdriver to
press the tamper button.
Figure 3 Press the tamper button
Caution: The EN1248 should be tested after registration to ensure
operation. To test the EN1248, activate each of the conditions and ensure
an appropriate response.
2.4 Mount the EN1248
1. Choose your mounting location, considering the following:
• Coverage is measured from the detector to the point on the glass
farthest from the detector.
• The detector can be mounted as close as 3.28’ (1m) from the glass.
• Mounted on the opposite or adjoining walls, the maximum range is
26.2’ (8m) for plate or glass.
• Mounted on the ceiling, the maximum range is 19.6’ (6m) for plate,
tempered, laminated and wired glass.
• For armor-coated glass, mount sensor no more than 11.9’ (3.65m)
from glass.
2. Use the included three mounting screws to mount the EN1248 to the
wall.
Figure 4 Mount the glassbreak detector
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