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PMD2P-EI01 - Printed in Canada 06/2013

PMD2P: Wireless PIR Motion Detector with Built-in Pet Immunity V1.0

Detector Settings - Quick View

Detector Settings - Details

Sensitivity

S2 (Slider) High = High sensitivity (default)

Low = Low sensitivity

Fast/Slow Mode

JP1 (Jumper) Off = Slow mode

On = Fast mode (default)

LED Feedback

JP2 (Jumper) Off = Disabled

On = Enabled (default)

Sensitivity - S2 (Slider)

High Sensitivity In high sensitivity mode, you should not be able to cross more than one complete zone (consisting of two

beams - left and right sensor elements) in the coverage area with any kind of movement. Use this setting for

the majority of installations.

Low Sensitivity In low sensitivity mode, the amount of movement required to generate an alarm is doubled. The use of low

sensitivity mode is recommended in areas where the incidence of false alarms may be greater.

Fast/Slow Mode - JP1 (Jumper)

Slow Mode Recommended in areas where the incidence of false alarms may be greater.

Fast Mode Recommended for the majority of installations.

LED Feedback - JP2 (Jumper)

Alarm The red LED will illuminate for a period of 3 seconds whenever the motion detector detects any kind of

movement.

Low Battery The PMD2P performs a battery test every 12 hours. If battery voltage drops below a certain level, the red LED

flashes at 8 second intervals and the motion detector will send a low battery signal to the receiver. A trouble is

generated and then transmitted to the central monitoring station.

Signal Transmission The red LED blinks fast when transmitting.

Description

The Paradox PMD2P is an analog single-optic PIR motion detector with built-in pet

immunity for use with Magellan wireless receivers/transceivers. The PMD2P is immune

to animals weighing up to 18kg (40 pounds), and features automatic temperature

compensation.

The PMD2P is battery-powered and features an innovative three minute energy save

mode (after two detections within a five-minute period). Also, the ALIVE software in

the PMD2P ensures that the alarm LED continues to display when it is in energy save

mode without compromising battery life.

Installation

At the installation height of 2.1m (7ft)

±10%, the PMD2P provides full

coverage from 1.2m (3.9 ft) to 11m (36

ft). Mounting lower than recommended

height will decrease the long range

performance; higher will decrease short

range performance. Do not obscure the

detector, partially nor fully.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch the sensor

as this could result in malfunction.

Clean the sensor surface using a soft

cloth with pure alcohol. Also, avoid

bending, cutting, or altering the antenna

or mounting the detector near metal as

this may affect transmission.

A - Corner mount

B - Flat surface mount

C - Wall tamper hole

Dual Tamper Mechanism - Wall and Cover

The PMD2P is equipped with dual tamper protection; an alarm is generated if the front cover is removed or if the detector is removed

from the wall. In order for the wall tamper removal feature to be functional, a screw needs to be inserted in the wall tamper hole (see

PCB Overview at right).

Powering the Wireless Detector

Verifying proper polarity, insert three “AAA” alkaline batteries into the motion detector’s battery compartment. To replace the

batteries, remove the old batteries, then press and release the tamper switch and wait 60 seconds in order to re-initialize the unit. After

initialization is complete, insert batteries while verifying proper polarity (verify proper polarity on battery compartment connector as

well). IMPORTANT: Make sure that when reinstalling the battery compartment that the batteries are facing the back-plate.

Power-up Sequence

After inserting the batteries, a power-up sequence begins (lasting 10-20 seconds). During this time, the red LED flashes and the

detector will not detect an open zone or tamper.

Signal Strength Test

In order to verify proper signal reception, perform a signal strength test as described in the receiver’s Reference and Installation

Manual. Prior to performing the test, ensure the batteries have been installed. Also verify that the motion detector has been assigned

to a zone according to the instructions in the receiver’s Reference and Installation Manual. If the transmission is weak, relocating the

transmitter by a few inches can greatly improve the reception.

PCB Overview

Battery

compartment

Antenna

JP1

JP2

Anti-tamper

switch

Battery

connector

Wall tamper

hole

Summary of content (2 pages)

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PMD2P: Wireless PIR Motion Detector with Built-in Pet Immunity V1.0 Detector Settings - Quick View Description Sensitivity The Paradox PMD2P is an analog single-optic PIR motion detector with built-in pet immunity for use with Magellan wireless receivers/transceivers. The PMD2P is immune to animals weighing up to 18kg (40 pounds), and features automatic temperature compensation.
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Specifications Alive Software To conserve the motion detector’s battery life, if the motion detector transmits two open zone signals (LED on for 3s) within a fiveminute period, the detector will fall into Energy Save Mode for approximately three minutes and will not transmit any alarm signals. The red LED will continue to flash to indicate a detection. If the detector’s cover is removed and then replaced while in Energy Save Mode, the first detection will trigger an alarm signal.