The Abode wireless motion sensor uses advanced ADSP algorithms to ensure exceptional performance in sensitivity, reliability, and false alarm immunity.
Once installed, and your system is armed in the away mode, when movement is detected, the device will be triggered and transmit an alarm signal to the Abode Gateway for processing using the web and mobile app.
The motion has been designed to give a detection range of 35’ with a 90 degree wide angle lens when mounted at 6.5’ above the floor.
The motion sensor is designed to be mounted on ether a flat surface or in a corner, there is 2-sided tape included that can be used on the flat back or on each edge of the device so it will stick into a surface or corner position. Although there are screws included with the device for mounting, if more 2-sided tape is needed it can be found at your local hardware store or Amazon.
It is recommended to install the motion sensor in the following locations:
Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of the motion sensor. The motion sensor needs to be paired (added) to the gateway, follow guide on page 4 for pairing the motion sensor.
Once installed, and your system is armed in the away mode, when movement is detected, the device will be triggered and transmit an alarm signal to the Abode Gateway for processing using the web and mobile app.
The motion has been designed to give a detection range of 35’ with a 90 degree wide angle lens when mounted at 6.5’ above the floor.
The motion sensor is designed to be mounted on ether a flat surface or in a corner, there is 2-sided tape included that can be used on the flat back or on each edge of the device so it will stick into a surface or corner position. Although there are screws included with the device for mounting, if more 2-sided tape is needed it can be found at your local hardware store or Amazon.
It is recommended to install the motion sensor in the following locations:
- Where the pets cannot come into the detection area as the motion sensor is not pet immune, and they will trigger this sensor.
Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of the motion sensor. The motion sensor needs to be paired (added) to the gateway, follow guide on page 4 for pairing the motion sensor.
Sleep Timer
The motion sensor has a “sleep time” of approximately 1 minute to conserve battery power. When system is armed away and motion is detected the motion sensor will not retransmit for 1 minute; if any further movement is detected during this sleep period, it will extend the sleep time by another minute so the continuous movement in front of the motion will not exhaust the battery.
Test Mode
Test mode is for you to check the motion sensors detection range. To enter the test mode, press the function button on its face once and release. The motion camera will warm up for 1 minute. Leave the room while it is warming up, Please do not trigger the device during this warming-up period. After the warm-up period, you can trigger motion camera (by walking in front of it) to check motion detection range. If motion is detected, the Red LED will light up for 2 seconds.
LED Indicator light
Under normal conditions there will be no light on the motion sensor. The LED function light will not light up unless it is in the walk test mode, or if there is a fault in its communication to the gateway.
Battery
The motion sensor uses ether one CR123 lithium3V batteries or two AA Alkaline batteries based on the model of the sensors. Low battery detection occurs about one month before complete exhaustion. A low battery notification will be sent to the web and mobile app. The battery has been installed by the factory before shipment with a pull tab activator installed.
Mounting the sensor
The sensor is designed to be mounted on either a flat surface or in a corner situation with fixing screws provided.
The motion sensor is not pet immune, and they will trigger this sensor. Please note that the performance is affected by external factors, such as height of detected object, desired detection range, installation area…etc. The suggested mounting height is 6.5' and can be adjusted according to actual installation environment factors.
Under normal conditions there will be no light on the motion sensor. The LED function light will not light up unless it is in the walk test mode, or if there is a fault in its communication to the gateway.
- When the cover is opened and the tamper switch is violated, the LED will light up for 2 seconds to indicate it is transmitting the “Tamper” signal.
- When the sensor is in Test mode, the LED will light up every time a movement is detected.
Battery
The motion sensor uses ether one CR123 lithium3V batteries or two AA Alkaline batteries based on the model of the sensors. Low battery detection occurs about one month before complete exhaustion. A low battery notification will be sent to the web and mobile app. The battery has been installed by the factory before shipment with a pull tab activator installed.
Mounting the sensor
The sensor is designed to be mounted on either a flat surface or in a corner situation with fixing screws provided.
- The base has knockouts, where the plastic is thinner, for mounting purpose. Two knock outs are for surface fixing and four knockouts are for corner fixing as shown in the picture.
- Remove the fixing screw and cover assembly.
- Break through the knockouts on the inside of the base.
- Using the holes as a template, drill holes in the surface.
- Insert the wall plugs if fixing sensor into plaster or brick.
- Screw the base into the wall plugs.
- Screw the cover onto the base.
The motion sensor is not pet immune, and they will trigger this sensor. Please note that the performance is affected by external factors, such as height of detected object, desired detection range, installation area…etc. The suggested mounting height is 6.5' and can be adjusted according to actual installation environment factors.
- Mount where the animals cannot come to the detection area.
- Don’t aim the detector at stairways the animals can climb on.
- In a position such that an intruder would normally move across the motions field of view.
- In a corner to give the widest view.
- Where its field of view will not be obstructed e.g. by curtains, ornaments etc.
- Do not install the motion completely exposed to direct sunlight or where sunlight shines on the floor that the sensor is looking at.
- Avoid installing the motion in areas where devices may cause rapid change of temperature in the detection area, i.e. air conditioner, heaters, etc.
- Avoid large obstacles in the detection area.
- Not pointing directly at sources of heat e.g. fire places heating vents etc.
Arming and disarming the system
The system has three modes of operation that the user can choose from:
- Away mode turns on the perimeter protection: door/window sensors and interior motion sensor.
- Home mode turns on the perimeter protection: door/window sensors and turns off the interior motion sensor.
- Standby mode turns off the intrusion protection: door/window sensors and interior motion sensors are off, but other sensors such as flood sensors, smoke and CO sensors are still enabled.