OPTEX FLX-A-AM Flexible Range Indoor Detector Instruction Manual

OPTEX FLX-A-AM Flexible Range Indoor Detector

Flexible Range Indoor Detector – FlipX series

The Flexible Range Indoor Detector is a part of the FlipX series and is available in advanced models FLX-A-AM, FLX-A-DAM-X5, FLX-A-DAM-X8, and FLX-A-DAM-X9. The detector is equipped with a wide/narrow area PIR flip lens that provides accurate detection in both areas. The detector also has an anti- masking feature that prevents any interference with the detection area.

Installation Instructions

Before installing the detector, please ensure that you have read the manufacturer’s statement and identified the parts. The anti-masking feature of the detector should also be taken into consideration before installation. The detector can be wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted with or without a bracket. Wiring instructions are provided to ensure proper installation.

Settings

The detector has various settings that can be adjusted according to your requirements. The wide/narrow setting allows you to select the detection area, and the EOL settings enable you to set the end-of-line resistor values. The DIP switch settings can be configured for different modes of operation, and volume settings can also be adjusted. The down zone feature can be enabled or disabled as per your requirements.

Checking

After installation, it is essential to verify that the detector is functioning correctly. The specifications of the detector are provided, along with LED indications, events and responses, dimensions, detection area, angle adjustment, and compliance information. Please refer to these details to ensure that the detector is working correctly.

Usage

The Flexible Range Indoor Detector – FlipX series is ideal for indoor use in homes, offices, and other buildings. It provides accurate detection for both wide and narrow areas, and the anti-masking feature ensures that there is no interference with the detection area. The detector can be installed on walls or ceilings, and the settings can be adjusted according to your requirements.
After installation, please ensure that the detector is working correctly by checking the LED indications and other details provided.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 | Wide/Narrow area

Flip lens

| PIR| Anti-masking| Microwave
---|---|---|---|---
FLX-A-AM| ✓| ✓| ✓| –
FLX-A-DAM-X5 1| ✓| ✓| ✓| ✓   (10.525 GHz)
FLX-A-DAM-X8 2| ✓| ✓| ✓| ✓   (10.587 GHz)
FLX-A-DAM-X9 *3| ✓| ✓| ✓| ✓    (9.425 GHz)

Before installation

Manufacturer’ s statement

Symbol Meaning

Failure to follow the instructions provided with this indication and improper handling may cause death or serious injury.

Failure to follow the instructions provided with this indication and improper handling may cause injury and/or property damage.

Check mark indicates a recommendation.

Nix sign indicates prohibition.

Special attention is required to the section of this symbol.

Warning

Caution

Parts identifications

Accessories

Options

CW-G3 *: Bracket for wall/ceiling mount with tamper switch

PEU: Plug-in EOL Unit

Anti-masking

Overview of anti-masking
If the front of the lens is covered with obstacles over 20 seconds, an alarm and trouble will be output.

Sensitivity setting
(Refer to “2-3 Dip switch/Volume settings” -4 5” Anti-masking sensitivity” )
Normally, use it in “Middle” .
Select the “High” setting if required by any standards or sensitivity is insufficient.
If there are many false alarms, you can use “Low” , but please note that it may not be output depending on the materials and colors of the obstacles.

Installation

Disassemble

NOTE
You do not need to remove the terminal block
if it does not interfere with the mounting of the base.

1. Wire through the base
   How to break the knockouts
   

2. Mount the base

Mounting holes

If the device is intentionally removed from the mounting position, the brown colored part will be cracked and remained on the wall.
The tamper switch will be operated.

1. Wire and mount on the wall
   NOTE
   See page 5 for how to break the knockouts.

2. Join the base on the bracket
   NOTE
   Adjust the detection direction while jointing.
   Confirming with a walk test is required.
   –> Refer to “3-1. Walk test”

3. Fix the base with the fixing screws

The bracket is basically jointed using 3 holes and 3 joint screws.
Also use 2 additional fixing holes
if stronger support is required.

How to change the bracket to the ceiling mounting

1. Wire and mount on the ceiling
   NOTE
   See page 5 for how to break the knockouts.

2. Join the base on the bracket
   NOTE
   Adjust the detection direction while jointing.
   Confirming with a walk test is required.
   –> Refer to “3-1. Walk test”

3. Fix the base with the fixing screws
   The bracket is basically jointed using 3 holes and 3 joint screws.
   Also use 2 additional fixing holes if a stronger fixation is required.

Wiring

1. Wire to the terminal block
2. Attach the terminal block to the base

Power cable length
The power cable should be limited to the following length.

FLX-A-AM

AWG 22

(0.33 mm²)

| 360 m

(1,180 ft.)

| 780 m

(2,560 ft.)

AWG 20

(0.52 mm²)

| 570 m

(1,870 ft.)

| 1,230 m

(4,040 ft.)

AWG 18

(0.83 mm²)

| 900 m

(2,950 ft.)

| 1,960 m

(6,430 ft.)

FLX-A-DAM

AWG 22

(0.33 mm²)

| 270 m

(890 ft.)

| 590 m

(1,940 ft.)

AWG 20

(0.52 mm²)

AWG 18

(0.83 mm²)

| 430 m

(1,410 ft.)

| 940 m

(3,080 ft.)

690 m

(2,260 ft.)

| 1,490 m

(4,890 ft.)

NOTE
How to wire to the tamper switch on the CW-G3.

Product Settings

Wide/Narrow setting

Go to 2-2 on to skip 2-1
when using the default “Wide” setting.

1. Remove the main unit
   NOTE

   • Opening the hooked part as the red arrows indicate makes it easy to take out the main unit.

2. Change the Flip lens from “Wide” to “Narrow”
   NOTE

   • Install the lens so that the letters on the cover and on the lens match your intention.
   • By changing the lens setting, the internal circuit automatically switches between Narrow and Wide.

How to remove the lens

Caution

• Be careful not to damage the lens with a screwdriver.

How to install the lens
Push the lens firmly at 3 points in numerical order.

NOTE

• By changing the lens, the internal settings of “Wide” and “Narrow” are automatically switched.
  It is not necessary to change the settings such as DIP switches.

• When the lens is set to the “Narrow” position, MW detection will be disabled automatically.

Assemble

EOL settings
Alarm Tamper Trouble
Select whether to use the EOL resistor (End Of Line resistor) socket for

1. PEU (option sold separately), or
2. Processing lead wires of the resistors (not included)

1. PEU: Plug-in End of line resistor Unit
2. Processing lead wires of the resistors

Checking

Walk test

1. Confirm that the LED switch is “ON” , then close the cover.
2. Walk in the detection area to check the detecting performance via LED indication.
3. Return the LED switch to “OFF” after the walk test, if necessary.
4. Lock the cover

NOTE
Conduct a walk test at least once a year.

Others

Specifications

Installation
Detection method| Passive infrared| Passive infrared and Microwave UL ***
Coverage| Wide：15 m (50 ft.) 85°, Narrow：24 m (80 ft.) 5°

( No MW detection at “Narrow” setting )

Detection zones| Wide: 80 zones/ Narrow: 20 zones
Mounting height| 2.0 to 3.0 m (6’7″ to 9’8”)
Alarm period| 2.0 ± 0.5 s
Warm-up period| Approx. 60 s (LED blinks)

LED indicator UL **

| Switchable ON/OFF

Multiple: Warm-up

Green: Alarm and Masking detection

Yellow: Self test error Red: Low voltage

| Switchable ON/OFF

Multiple: Warm-up

Green: Alarm and Masking detection Purple: PIR detection

Yellow: Microwave detection and

self test error Red: Low voltage

Electrical
Power input| 9.5 to 16 V DC UL *

Current draw

| 12 mA (normal)

16 mA (max.) at 12 V DC

| 16 mA (normal)

21 mA (max.) at 12 V DC

Relay output

| Trouble| N.C. 24 V DC 0.1 A max. (Resistive load)
Alarm| N.C. 24 V DC 0.1 A max. (Resistive load)
Tamper| N.C. 24 V DC 0.1 A max. (Resistive load)

(Open when the cover is removed.)

Remote LED| Terminal: open = OFF 0 V = ON
Environmental
Operation temperature| -20℃ to +50℃(-4°F to +122°F)| -20℃ to +45℃(-4°F to +113°F)
Temperature compensation| Digital (SMDA)
Environmental humidity| 95% max.
RF interference| No alarm 10 V/m
Mechanical
Dimension| H: 159.1 x W: 62.2 x D: 55.7 mm (H: 6.26” x W: 2.45” x D: 2.19”)
Weight| Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz)| Approx. 200 g (7.05 oz)
Mounting| Wall, Corner (Indoor)

(with Bracket : Wall, Corner, Ceiling)

• Specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice.
• These units are designed to detect an intruder and activate an alarm control panel.
  Being only a part of a complete system, we cannot accept responsibility for any damages or other consequences resulting from an intrusion.

UL

1. Shall be powered via a UL listed burglar alarm class 2 output power limited power supply that has a minimum standby power of 4 hrs.

2. When DIP Switch 1 is turned off, all LED indications except Warm-up period are turned off.
   When DIP Switch 6 is turned off, LED indications for PIR and MW detections are turned off (Others, includes Self test error, stay ON).

3. When Microwave is enabled for UL compliance, it shall be set to high sensitivity.
   Setting to a lower sensitivity may impact and lessen range of the unit.

Events and responses

and Trouble signals.
Local self test| Controlled by detector’ s circuit periodically.

(PIR and Microwave are tested at the same time.)

| Fail; Trouble signal.

(Detector doesn’t work for about 10 seconds during local self test.)

Walk test| Conduct a walk test at least once a year.| Keep at least 1 meter from the detector and clear of any objects.
Low voltage detection| Voltage drop.| Trouble signal

LED indications

Dimensions

Detection area

Wide – Top view –

Wide – Side view –

Narrow – Top view –

Narrow – Side view –

NOTE

• The * 2.4 dotted line indicates the recommended mounting height.
• When “Narrow” is selected in the lens setting, MW detection will be stopped.
• Down zone * can be deleted by switch setting (See 2-4).

Angle adjustment with bracket

NOTE

If the detector cover does not reach the ceiling, it can be swung up to +5°.

Compliance

RE Directive 2014/53/EU

• Hereby, OPTEX declares that the radio equipment type FLX-A-DAM-X5，FLX-A-DAM-X8，and FLX-A-DAM-X9 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.optex.net

• Microwave emission Frequency and Power

  • FLX-A-DAM-X5: 10.525 GHz 15.78 mW e.i.r.p
  • FLX-A-DAM-X8: 10.587 GHz 8.93 mW e.i.r.p
  • FLX-A-DAM-X9: 9.425 GHz 14.50 mW e.i.r.p

• The following list indicates the areas of intended use of the equipment and any known restrictions.
  For countries not included in this list, please consult the responsible Spectrum Management Agency.

  • 10.525 GHz: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland
  • 10.587 GHz: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, United Kingdom
  • 9.425 GHz: Austria, Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Slovakia, Turkey, Russia

• FLX-A-DAM-X5, FLX-A-DAM-X8, and FLX-A-DAM-X9 also comply with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

• FLX-A-DAM-X8 also comply with UK radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

• Hereby, OPTEX declares that the radio equipment type FLX-A-DAM-X8 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
  The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.optex.net

• EN 50131-1 Grades and Environmental Class; Security Grade 3, Environmental Class II
  Applied Standards; EN 50131-2-2 (FLX-A-AM), EN 50131-2-4 (FLX-A-DAM-X5 and FLX-A-DAM-X8)
  Tested and certified by Telefication

• larm klass 3, miljö klass II, SSF 1014

• PD6662:2017

• UL/c-UL listed (FLX-A-AM and FLX-A-DAM-X5)

EU & UK contact information

https://navi.optex.net/cert/contact/

OPTEX INC./AMERICAS HQ (U.S.)
www.optexamerica.com

OPTEX (EUROPE) LTD./EMEA HQ (U.K.)
www.optex-europe.com

OPTEX PINNACLE INDIA,PVT., LTD. (India)
www.optexpinnacle.com

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