SAFEGUARD ERA-DCRX Indoor Motion Sensor Owner’s Manual

SAFEGUARD ERA-DCRX Indoor Motion Sensor

ERA-PIR Product Information

Specifications :

• Height: 8′, 10′, 13′, 16′
• Width: 9.20′, 11.5′, 14.95′, 18.40′
• Depth: 0.60′, 0.75′, 0.98′, 1.20′

Product Usage Instructions

Battery Installation:
The sensor is powered by a 9V alkaline battery. Follow the steps below to install the battery:

1. Remove the screw on the backside of the case using a Phillips head screwdriver.
2. Open the case and locate the battery holder.
3. Insert a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery into the holder.
4. Program the tone and volume level before reassembling the unit.

Programming the Sensor/Transmitter to a Receiver:

1. On the ERA-DCRX receiver, hold down the mode button until you hear a short tone sound & the zone 1 LED flashes.
2. If programming to zone 1, activate the transmitter to trigger a musical note on the receiver.
3. If needed, program transmitters to different zones by scrolling on the receiver and repeating step 2.
4. Once all transmitters are programmed, exit program mode by holding down the mode button.

Changing the Zone Melody:

1. Hold down the zone button until you hear a short tone & all LEDs are red on the receiver.
2. Use the volume button to select from 12 available melodies for each zone.
3. Scroll through zones and repeat step 2 for each zone’s melody programming.
4. Exit melody programming mode by holding down the zone button.

Volume, Mute, Off:
Pushing volume again turns it back on to max volume.

Mounting the Transmitter:
*Height of Sensor (in feet) Changes Width and Depth of Monitored Zone. Refer to Table 1 for dimensions.

FAQ:

Q: How can I contact technical support?
A: If you encounter any difficulty, please contact us at 904-245-1184 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

ERA-PIR
Owner’s Manual

Introduction

The ERA-PIR is a passive infrared (PIR) sensor/transmitter compatible with the ERA-DCRX Receiver. The ERA-PIR is activated when a combination of heat & movement is detected in the monitored zone. When the transmitter is activated, it will send a signal to the receiver which will sound one (1) of twelve (12) different melodies or tones for a few seconds, and trigger the 12V DC outputs and/or activate the relay output (if activated). For details on the ERA-DCRX, please consult its user manual.

Helpful Tips:

• Do not mount the transmitter (ERA-PIR) to the wall or door frame until you have successfully paired & tested the device.
• Each receiver (ERA-DCRX) is capable of pairing with four (4) transmitters per zone.
• There is virtually no limit to the number of receivers (ERA-DCRX) a transmitter may be paired to.
• Each zone on the ERA-DCRX features 1 x 12V DC output.
• Output duration for the 12V DC output may be set to 5 sec, 10 sec, 1 min, & 2 min.
• The receiver (ERA-DCRX) features 1 x C-Form relay assignable to one (1) or multiple zones & will take on the duration of the 12V DC output.
• Volume control: 4 levels plus mute, plus off.
• Each transmitter must be paired to a zone on the receiver.
• Each zone on the receiver is programmed to the “ding-dong” sound from the factory. User may change this melody.

ERA-PIR Battery Installation

The sensor is powered by a 9V alkaline battery. Follow the steps below to remove the cover and install the battery. Note: Program the tone and volume level prior to reassembling the unit.

1. Remove the screw located on the backside of the case using a phillips head screwdriver (see figure 1). Once the screw is removed, open the case.
2. Remove top half of case from lower half of the case to find the battery holder (see figure 2).
3. Install a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery.
4. Follow the instructions for “Programming the Sensor/Transmitter to a Receiver”.

Programming the Sensor/Transmitter to a Receiver

(Always test unit prior to final installation)
The sensor/transmitter works with the ERA-DCRX receiver & basic programming calls for the user to program each transmitter with a receiver & select a melody for the transmitter to instruct the receiver to play when triggered. For quick setup, however, each zone defaults to a basic “ding-dong” sound allowing you to easily pair the transmitter for a faster set up process.

1. On the ERA-DCRX receiver, hold down the “mode” (left button in figure 2 below) button until you hear a short tone sound & the “zone 1” LED flashes (approx 3 sec).
2. If you are programming the transmitter to zone 1, push the small test button on the circuit board or wave your hand over the lens. You will hear the receiver play a short musical note (zone 1 will continue to flash).
3. If necessary, to program a transmitter to a different zone, press the “zone” button on the receiver to scroll to the appropriate zone . The zone you want to program will flash. Repeat step 2 above.
4. Once you have programmed all transmitters to a zone on the receiver, move to the next step.
5. To exit program mode, hold down the “mode” button until you hear a short tone sound (approx 3 sec).

Changing the Zone Melody

By default, each zone is programmed by the factory to play the ding-dong sound. You can skip this step if you are ok with that sound.

1. Hold down the “zone” button until you hear a short tone & all LEDs on front panel of receiver are red (approx 3 seconds). The zone you are programming will flash (see figure 2).
2. Press the “volume” button to scroll through the 12 available melodies for selection. Once you find a melody you like, move to step 3.
3. Press the “zone” button to scroll to the next zone & repeat step 2 to program a melody to other zones.
4. Once you have programmed a melody to all necessary zones, move to step 5.
5. Hold down the “zone” button until you hear a short tone sound (approx 3 seconds) notifying the receiver is out of melody programming mode.

Volume, Mute, Off

The volume button on the side of the receiver controls the four different volume levels, mutes & turns off the receiver. Pushing the volume button controls these functions.

• When all four zone LED lights are red, this indicates maximum volume.
• Three zone LED lights indicate the third volume level.
• Two zone LED lights indicate the second volume level.
• One zone LED light indicates the minimum volume level.
• No zone LED lights & a red power indicator light means the receiver is muted.
• No LED lights (no zone LED or power indicator) means the unit is off. Pushing volume again turns it back on to max volume.

Mounting the Transmitter

• The PIR sensor (transmitter) may be mounted in a variety of locations such as; on the ceiling, directly above the door, or side mounted. The most common mounting location is above the door.
• For best results, mount the transmitter above the door frame slightly canted in towards the door. You may cant (tilt) the unit to ensure the monitored zone is covering the area you want it to cover.
• Avoid placing the transmitter near heating & A/C ducts, or in direct sunlight to help eliminate false signals.
• The mounting height of the sensor (see table 1) changes the size of the monitored zone.

Table 1

*Height of Sensor (in feet) Changes Width and Depth of Monitored Zone.

1. Use included screw to mount the metallic bracket. We recommend mounting the bracket so that the openings on each end of the bracket are facing up (shaped liked a “U”).
2. Each side of the transmitter has a screw protruding. That screw slides into the u-shaped openings of the bracket.
3. Insert the unit into the bracket. Each screw on the sides of the sensor should rest on open ends of the u-shaped bracket.
4. Tighten the screws on the side of the case just enough to keep it in place (do not let it fall out).
5. Tilt sensor in bracket to create desired monitored zone and test.
6. Tighten the screws on each side of the case to secure it to the bracket.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter any difficulty in the operation of this product after reading the manual, please contact us. You can reach us by phone at 904-245-1184 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (Eastern Standard Time). We will be happy to answer your questions and help you in any way we can.

WARRANTY

• Safeguard Supply warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, abuse, act of God or improper operation. If this product does become defective, simply return it to Safeguard Supply. Please include a note describing the troubles along with your name and return address as well as the original sales receipt. If the product is covered under warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. If it is not covered by warranty, you will be notified of any charges before work is done.
  • Safeguard Supply – www.safeguardsupply.com
  • 2260 Moon Station Ct. NW #110 , Kennesaw, GA 30144
  • Phone: 678-214-4212

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. Go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.

References

• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Door Alarms & Wireless Doorbells for Businesses & Warehouses

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