CW-CON DIY WIRELESS DRIVEWAY SYSTEM
VERSION 1 – September 2023

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

1. SENSOR “PUCK”
2. SOUNDER
3. CR123A BATTERIES WITH BATTERY CLIPS (2)
4. AUGER SCREWS (2)

SERIAL NUMBER

There is a barcode serial number on the back of sounder, bottom of puck, and on product box. When calling to talk about your product, please have one of these numbers handy.

INSTALLING BATTERIES/LOW BATTERY

1. Use CR123A batteries and match polarity with battery terminal in puck.
2. If batteries are put in backwards, they will not make contact.
3. Push batteries in place fully to make contact.
4. Snap plastic battery holder over each battery and onto battery terminal.
5. Sensor will power up automatically when batteries are installed.

LOW BATTERY
When batteries need replacing in sensor, sounder’s LED will remain a constant RED. Replace both batteries at the same time.

WARNING: WIPE DEBRIS FROM SENSOR BRIM, LID, & LID GASKET BEFORE SCREWING LID TO HOUSING.
REPLACE BOTH BATTERIES. NO RECHARGEABLES.

TEST MODE FOR SENSOR PUCK

Test mode allows the sensor puck to be tripped without a vehicle. This is useful when testing radio range (see #5 below) and solo installations.

1. Press and HOLD button on sensor puck for 5 seconds
2. The red LED will be solid and dim while waiting the 5 seconds
3. Once the 5 seconds has expired, the LED will be bright red
4. Test mode is activated when the button is released
5. Additional transmissions will occur every 15 seconds
6. Test mode will be exited when button is pressed again
7. Test mode will automatically be exited after 30 minutes

NOTE: This button is also used to pair sensor to sounder when pushed quickly.

TESTING RANGE

Your system has a radio range of at least 350 feet to over 1000’ line-of- sight.
To determine range in your application, test before final installation.
Radio range depends on several variables:

• How the puck is installed (in ground or above ground on post)
• Obstacles blocking radio signal, such as soil, trees, foliage, buildings, concrete, etc.

To test range:

1. Put sounder near its final installation place in the home.
2. Put sensor in test mode (see #4 above).
3. Listen for sounder to sound. If it doesn’t, move sensor closer to sounder.
4. Be sure to test again with puck installed in ground (see #8 below).
5. You may need to add a repeater inside the home by changing sounder mode to “Repeater.” Do this by pushing sounder buttons together to enter menu, scroll to mode menu, and select repeater mode (see #11 & #12 below).

SETTING SENSITIVITY

ONLY ADJUST (LOWER) SENSITIVITY IF PUTTING IN MIDDLE OF DRIVEWAY (see #7 below). IN ALL OTHER CASES USE DEFAULT.

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

HIGH (Default)
Detects vehicle going 5 MPH 12-14’ away 1 & 2 in OFF position|
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MEDIUM
Detects vehicle going 5 MPH 6-8’ away 1 ON & 2 OFF position|
LOW
Detects vehicle going 5 MPH 2-4’ away 1 & 2 in ON position|

INSTALLING SENSOR PUCK

NOTE: SENSOR PUCK DETECTS A VEHICLE GOING 5 MPH AFTER IT PASSES.
The sensor puck can be installed in the driveway, in the ground, or on an immovable object (post, tree, etc.).

ON AN OBJECT (see illustration below)

1. When range has been tested (see #5 above), seat lid securely on puck with screws provided. Be careful not to strip screws with screw gun. There should be no gap between lid and puck.
2. Find a tree, post, or other object directly beside the driveway.
3. Make sure the object is IMMOVABLE or false alarms will occur.
4. Use the holes on the bottom tabs to screw puck to the object.

IN THE GROUND (see illustration below)

1. When range has been tested (see #5 above), seat lid securely on puck with screws provided. Be careful not to strip screws with screw gun. There should be no gap between lid and puck.

2. Find a spot directly beside driveway.

3. Dig a hole big enough for puck and auger screws, allowing puck’s lid to be level with surface of dirt.

4. Secure puck in ground with auger screws, overlapping bottom tabs of puck.
   If you fail to secure puck, lawn mowers, etc. will pull/suck it up.

5. Pack and tamp dirt around puck, ensuring lid is clean of dirt and all debris.

IN THE DRIVEWAY (see illustration below)

1. When range has been tested (see #5 above), seat lid securely on puck with screws provided. Be careful not to strip screws with screw gun. There should be no gap between lid and puck.
   Note: If close to cross traffic, consider turning sensitivity down (see

   6 above)

2. Use a 4.5″ diameter masonry hole saw to bore a hole for puck. Bore at least 3” deep so puck lid will be 1/2″ below driveway surface (so it cannot be pulled up by snow plows, graters, etc.).

3. Pour loop sealant in hole, careful not to overfill, and put puck in hole.

4. Hold puck down with weight until sealant becomes firm.

5. DO NOT pour sealant over puck lid or bosses so as to gain access to batteries.

WARNING:
SENSOR PUCK AND LID ARE KEYED. WIPE SENSOR BRIM, SENSOR LID, & LID GASKET WITH CLEAN CLOTH AND KEY CORRECTLY BEFORE SNUGGING SCREWS. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

SENSOR PUCK INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

WARNING: INSTALL SENSOR PUCK IN A PLACE THAT ALLOWS EASY ACCESS TO ITS BATTERIES.

TECHNICAL SPECS – SENSOR

Technical Specifications – Sensor “Puck”

Flush with ground, no obstructions, to 1,000 ft Increase range by turning sounder into repeater (see #13 on back)
Battery Life| 1-3 years
Enclosure Rating| IP68
Strength Rating| 9.39 ton-force (8514 kgf)
Temperature| -25° F. — +140° F. (-32° C. — 60° C.)
Dimensions| 4.5″ dia. x 2.5″ H (11.43 cm x 6.35 cm)
Weight| 2 lbs. (.90 kg)

• Estimate only. Radio range & battery life depend on many variables. No guarantees.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile, which is know to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SOUNDER INTRODUCTION

The sounder plugs into a standard Type A North American outlet. If part of a system, one sounder comes factory- paired to one sensor. An infinite number of sounders can be paired with up to 30 sensors. A different sound for each sensor can be set by the user.

PAIRING

YOUR SYSTEM HAS BEEN PAIRED AT FACTORY. THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY WHEN PAIRING ADDITIONAL SOUNDERS.
You can pair an unlimited number of sounders with up to 30 sensors.

1. Power up sensor by installing both batteries and battery clips.
2. Plug sounder into an outlet. The closer you bring sensor to sounder, the better, but it’s not necessary.
3. If a sounder has not been paired to a sensor, the sounder automatically enters pairing mode and says, “There are no sensors paired, pairing enabled.”
4. Press and release the red test mode button on sensor board (see #4 above).
5. Sounder will pair to sensor and say, “Enrollment, Driveway Sensor 1 (or some other #). Sensor is now paired,” and enters normal operation mode.

To pair more than one sensor to a sounder (see #11 below):

1. While sounder is on, press buttons together to enter menu mode.
2. Use the button to scroll to pairing menu. Press to select pairing.
3. Sounder will say, “Pairing menu selected. Pair sensor now.” Assign and choose the sensor number you want to pair with. Each sensor has a number.
4. Power up sensor to be paired, or if powered, push red test mode button. It will pair automatically with sounder and sounder will exit pairing mode.
5. Scroll to sound menu and choose sound for that sensor.

Erase all paired sensors from sounder

1. In menu mode, scroll to diagnostics menu. Scroll to “Erase all sensors.”
2. Follow the prompts and confirm your request with the button.

SOUNDER INTERFACE

NOTES:

• Press to decrease volume
• Press to increase volume
• Press together to enter main menu mode
• button cycles through menu options when in menu mode
• button selects an option
• Menu mode times out after 2 minutes of inactivity
• Press together to exit menu mode
• In menu mode, all sensor activity is ignored

SOUNDER & REPEATER MODES

See #11 above. There are two modes of operation: sounder mode and repeater mode.
In sounder mode, the sounder listens for sensor events. When it receives an event, the sounder will play the specified sound associated with the sensor.
When there are no sensor events, the green LED will blink every five seconds to indicate sounder mode.
In repeater mode, the sounder does not make sounds when a sensor event is received. Instead, it repeats the event to another sounder or the CW-SYS Integrator. The green LED will blink every 1 second to indicate repeater mode.

13. TECHNICAL SPECS – SOUNDER
Technical Specifications – Sounder

THREE YEAR WARRANTY

All Cartell products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for three years. This warranty does not cover defects caused by, but not limited to: acts of God, improper installation, abuse, fire damage, electrical surges, integrated system failures, improper lid/gasket/battery installation, over-tightening screws, and stripping screw holes. For more information, visit our website.

TROUBLE SHOOTING/TECH SUPPORT

NOTE: DO NOT UNINSTALL PRODUCT BEFORE CALLING TECH SUPPORT.
Before calling, do the following:

1. Be at installation site
2. Have serial number available
3. Be able to explain symptoms
4. Have Cartell app displayed on your phone (if applicable)
5. Call 717-532-0033, option 2

We will troubleshoot over the phone. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.

WARNING: DO NOT SHIP BATTERIES WHEN RETURNING PRODUCT TO CARTELL.

FCC WARNING

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body: Use only the supplied antenna.
IC Caution (Canada): This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference; (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICE-003.
The device has been evaluated portable device RF exposure requirements. The device is kept at least 5 mm away from the user’s body.

**** FCC ID #: 2AUXCCWSOU & 2AUXCCWSN (U.S.)
IC#: 25651-CWSOU & 25651-CWSN (Canada)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Shippensburg, PA 17257
WEBSITE| www.cartell.com

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References

• Cartell | Driveway Alarm and Driveway Free Exit Systems
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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