ACTIV8 ONE PULSE

USER’S GUIDE
COMBINED RADAR OPENING AND ACTIVE INFRARED SAFETY SENSOR

DESCRIPTION
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Cover

2nd Radar Antenna

Push Buttons

Radar motion
sensor IR- sensor

IR-prism

Radar Antenna clip

Main Connector

45°
IR curtain adjustment
30°
Radar tilt angle 15°
indication screw

SYMBOLS AND LED

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x
x

LED turns on LED flashing slowly LED flashing quickly Motion detection Presence detection See page x Factory value
LED display during normal function

GREEN LED Motion detection

RED LED Presence detection

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ORANGE LED Troubleshooting

INSTALLATION
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Use the Remote Control to Use the Spotfinder to locate Insert the prism Make sure the door Avoid touching electronic
adjust the sensor. the safety curtains. correctly into the guiding controller cover is fixed and/or
grooves! properly and electrically optical parts!
earthed.

Avoid vibrations! Do not cover the sensor! Avoid moving objects in Avoid HF lamps and Avoid highly reflective
proximity to the sensor! fluorescent lighting in the objects in the infrared field!
infrared field!

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 1 Mounting the sensor

Mount the sensor at a maximum height of 5 cm from the bottom line of Use the mounting template to drill holes and position the sensor.
the door controller.

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1 Wiring the sensor

R1 ≤ 470Ω
(Note:check that the door operator is compatible with this value) To ensure waterproof installation, place the cable as shown above.

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1 Width of radar motion sensing field: choice of antenna

Sensitivity = 9 Touching the antenna patches will not

Sensitivity = 9 cause any damage!

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1 Depth of radar motion sensing field: tilt angle of radar-module

Sensitivity = 9 Sensitivity = 9

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1 Width of IR presence sensing field: choice of prism

2 curtains of 2 curtains of Make sure to introduce the prism If installed at a mounting height
24 overlapping spots 12 overlapping spots into the guiding grooves of 3 m or more, use the narrow
(no gaps) (no gaps) in front of the lenses and not into prism.
the cover!

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1 Depth of IR presence sensing field: angle of IR-module (negative angle available)

Keep a minimum distance of 5cm between To reduce the distance between curtain and door, turn Use the Spotfinder to locate and
the door and first curtain. the screw clockwise. To increase the distance, turn the adjust the position of the curtains.
screw counterclockwise. The pin indicates the angle.
When mounting one sensor on each side of the door above a highly reflective threshold, select different frequencies to 5
avoid crosstalk between the sensors.

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 7 Remote control adjustments (only if factory values do not match)
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Unlock the sensor to enter into adjustment session
(see p.5 for info on the use of an access code) RED LED
flashes slowly

To change the value of a parameter

(ex. IR curtain immunity) RED LED RED LED
flashes quickly flashes slowly

To change any other parameters

(ex. Output Configuration) RED LED RED LED
flashes quickly flashes slowly

To check the value of a parameter …

(ex. Max duration of presence detection) RED LED GREEN LED RED LED
flashes quickly Number of flashes = value of this parameter flashes slowly

Lock the adjustment session and go back to normal function

LED OFF

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7. Important remote control adjustments

NUMBER
OF IR
CURTAINS
1 1 curtain
(curtain closest to door)
UNLOCK
2 2 curtains
CHECK VALUES
2 3 2nd curtain in dynamic mode
LOCK

OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
OPENING
1 active - NO
SENSITIVITY 2 passive - NC
0-9 0 (min) > 9 (max) 3 passive - NC
4 active - NO
1

MAX. DURATION
OF PRESENCE
DETECTION

7 0 30 seconds
1 1 minute
2 2 minutes
3 5 minutes
IR CURTAIN 4 10 minutes
IMMUNITY 5 20 minutes
1 normal 1 6 60 minutes
2 increased
3 rain mode
4 snow mode
5 snow mode enhanced
1 SETUP
launch
setup
launch
assisted setup
select
presetting
restore
factory settings

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7. Launching a setup

Unlock the sensor to enter into adjustment session.

RED LED
flashes slowly

The sensor performs a door opening and closing

To launch an assisted setup cycle to check the influence of the door leaves to
RED/GREEN the safety curtains. See Troubleshooting if RED
Æ recommended after mechanical adjustments of the IR sensor LED
LED flashes quickly after setup.
module. alternating
This setup is only effective if the relay output (opening) has been wired to the door
Æ recommended once after the first installation controllers opening impulse input. This is required to create a door opening/closing
cycle.

To launch a setup
The sensor only takes a new reference picture.
Æ recommended after change of parameters by remote control RED/GREEN
LED
alternating

LED display during sensor assisted setup

Setup process active: After finishing the setup process, the sensor shows the following behaviour:
RED LED flashing quickly The sensor ‘sees’ the door movement and can not finish its setup.

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RED/GREEN RED LED continuously on The sensor signals a faulty IR monitoring.
LED
alternating The sensor encounters signal saturation 7
ORANGE LED continuously on
(ex. due to highly reflective floor).

No LED turns on The sensor successfully finished its setup.

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7. Additional remote control adjustments

SAFETY OUTPUT
REDIRECTION
0 no redirection
1 transfer presence detection
to motion output
2 motion output only activated
if motion and presence
detection
0
INSTALLATION
CONFIGURATION
HOLD TIME MOUNTING PULSE
HEIGHT FREQUENCY
0-9 0 (0.5s) > 9 (9s) 1 low low
0 2 high low
3 low high
DETECTION 4 high high
MODE
1
1 bidirectional mode
2 unidirectional mode
3 unidirectional mode with MTF
4 unidirectional mode REVERSE
DOOR CONTROL
2 1 normal
(LED in normal mode)
2 door permanently open
IMMUNITY (red LED ON)
3 door permanently closed
1 detection of quasi presence (red LED OFF)
2 normal 1
3 increased
4-9 additional increased
immunities
2

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 INSTALLATION TIPS
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TÜV Requirements in To be TÜV compliant for the German market, please make sure to adjust the sensor as follows:
Germany Number of IR curtains 2

Max. duration of presence detection 1 or higher (min. 1minute)

IR curtain immunity 1 to 3

High mounting height If the sensor is installed higher than 3m above the floor, make sure to use the narrow prism. 3+5
In addition set the mounting height to “high mounting”:
(>3m)
Installation Configuration High Mounting Height

Installation Configuration High Mounting Height

Inside installation According to the location and use of the sensor, choose one of the following presettings:
Presetting 1 Internal installation, vulnerable users

Presetting 2 Internal installation, normal or trained users

Outside installation Presetting 3 External installation, vulnerable users

Presetting 4 External installation, normal or trained users

Rain/Snow If the sensor is exposed to rain or snow, use the URC (Universal Rain Cover). Set the sensor to presetting 3 or 4 to 4
increase the immunity of the sensor. You can reduce the influence of rain and snow even more when selecting the
RAIN or SNOW mode for the IR curtain immunity:
RAIN mode

SNOW mode

SNOW mode enhanced

Reflective environments The additional increased radar immunity modes (4-9) reduce disturbances of the motion sensor in highly reflective 5
environments (airlocks, curved and round sliding doors, metallic environments etc.).
Additional increased immunities

Setup Assisted Setup (~14sec)

Sensor checks the influence of the door leaves on the IR 5

curtains (performs a door open/door close cycle)

Standard Setup (~4sec) Sensor only learns its environment
After adjusting the sensor for the first time, it is recommended to launch an “assisted Setup”. If the IR sensor module “sees”
the door movement, move the curtains out of the door leaves.
Access Code The access code is recommended to set sensors that are installed close to each other with remote control. If you forget the
access code, you can still gain access to the sensor during the first minute after powering up (unlocking the sensor does
not require entering an access code). You can program a new code or remove the code by entering LOCK 0000.
Save an access code (between 1 and 4 digits)

Delete the access code (0 or 0000)

Overlapping IR-curtains Overlapping IR-curtains from sensors installed side-by-side may cause disturbances due to crosstalk. Select different 5
frequencies on each sensor to avoid crosstalk. Attention: avoid curtains that are overlapping by more than 30 cm
(at 2,2m, using wide prism).
Only one single impulse If your door controller has only one single impulse input for motion impulse (open the door) and no safety input (keep the
door open), use the “Safety Output Redirection” to transfer the safety detection (IR sensor module) to the motion impulse
input on door controller output and connect only the motion output to your door controller. Note that the monitoring function is no longer active.
Safety Output Redirection Transfer presence detection to the motion output

Check the wiring Push the left push button to release the outputs. The door should close and the LED should switch off.

Push Buttons For more information on the use of the push buttons, ask our quick reference guide “How to use push buttons”.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Red LED flashing quickly after an The sensor ‘sees’ the door movement and Adjust the position of the IR curtains. 3
assisted setup. can not finish its setup.

Red LED permanently ON after an The sensor fails the IR test. 1. Cut and restore the power supply. 5
assisted setup. 2. Launch a new assisted setup.
If the LED still stays ON, replace the sensor.
Red LED ON The sensor detects a presence. Wait as long as the time set in the “maximum duration of 4-5
presence detection” setting or launch an assisted setup
(with the remote control or right push button).
Red LED ON Increase the immunity of the curtains (value 3 - 5) 4
The presence detection is disturbed by
the rain.
Green LED ON 1. Check whether the unidirectional mode is selected and the 5
The radar detection is disturbed by the MTF function is disabled.
rain. 2. Increase the radar immunity.
Orange LED flashes The sensor signals an internal fault. Cut and restore the power supply.
If the orange LED flashes again, replace faulty sensor.

Orange LED ON The sensor encounters signal saturation. 1. Use the wide field prism and/or slightly increase the IR- 3+5
curtains angle (turning the screw counterclockwise).
2. Launch an assisted setup.
The door is not closing. 1. On-Off switch at door control is in wrong Check to insure that On-Off switch for door is in
LED OFF position or is faulty. ON or AUTOMATIC position.
2. Improper output configuration on the sensor. Check the output configuration setting on each sensor. 4

3. Faulty sensor monitoring of the door 1. Check if the monitoring mode is ON or PULSE 3+5
controller. depending on the door controller.
2. Check the wiring.
3. Verify that ‘Door Control’ (F2) is set to ‘AUTO’.
The door closes slowly. Faulty sensor monitoring of the door controller. 1. Check if the monitoring mode is ON or PULSE 3+5
LED OFF depending on the door controller.
2. Check the wiring.
3. Verify that ‘Door Control’ (F2) is set to ‘AUTO’.
After a power on, there is no LED-signal, The sensor’s monitoring input is not correctly Check the wiring and the power supply (voltage and polarity) 3+5
even during a motion detection. supplied. of the monitoring input.
The motion output is active and the Disable the monitoring of the sensor if the door controller cannot
presence output is fixed. monitor the sensor.
Door keeps recycling open-closed. The sensor is disturbed by the door motion Green LED signals motion detection: 2+3
because it sees the door or feels vibrations. Increase radar angle and radar immunity.
Red LED signals infrared detection:
Increase IR curtains angle (turning the screw counterclockwise).
In airlock vestibules, the sensor sees the . Increase radar immunity.
opposite door.

In metallic environments, the sensor Increase radar immunity.

detects objects outside of its detection
field.
Unwanted presence detection 1. The sensor is not placed properly. Fasten the sensor firmly.

2. The front face is not properly fixed. Check whether the front face prism is placed into 3
the guiding grooves and not in the sensor cover.
The sensor does not respond to the 1. Batteries in the remote control are not Verify whether the batteries are installed correctly
remote control. installed properly or dead. or replace batteries.
2. Remote control badly pointed. Point the remote control towards the sensor.

The sensor does not unlock when access Wrong code being entered. Cut and restore power supply. No code is required to 6
code is entered. unlock during the first minute after powering.
Press on “unlock”, then on “lock” and introduce
a new access code.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Supply voltage : 12V (– 5%) to 24V (+10%) AC/DC
Mains frequency : 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption :<3W
Mounting height : 1.8m to 4m
3-coloured LED : RED (presence detection) - GREEN (motion detection) - ORANGE (signal saturation, error)
Temperature range : -25°C to +55°C
Degree of protection : IP54
Norm conformity : R&TTE 1999/5/EC; EMC 89/336/EEC
Dimensions : 262 mm (L) x 55 mm (H) x 44 mm (D)
Weight : 250 g
Housing material : ABS + LURAN S
Minimum length of cable : ± 2.6 m
Range of Remote Control : 5m

MOTION SENSOR PRESENCE SENSOR

Detection mode Motion Presence
Minimum detection speed: 5 cm/s (measured in sensor axis) Typical response time: < 128 ms (max. 500 ms)
Technology Microwave and microprocessor Focused active infrared and self-monitored microprocessor
Transmitter frequency: 24.175 GHz Spot diameter (standard): 0.1m max
Transmitter radiated power: < 20 dBm EIRP Number of spots: 24 or 12 spots by curtain
Transmitter power density: < 5 mW/cm² Number of curtains: 2
Detection field Width Depth Width Depth
Wide 4m 2m Wide 2m 0,35 m
Narrow 2m 2,5 m Narrow 1m 0,35 m
Angle From 15° to 50° in elevation (adjustable) From - 4° to + 4° (adjustable)

Output specification Relay (free of potential contact): Transistor (NPN open collector) requiring ext. pull-up resistor
Max. contact voltage: 42V AC/ DC Max. output current: 25 mA
Max. contact current: 1A (resistive) Max. switching power: 40 V DC
Max. switching power: 30W (DC) / 60VA (AC) Max. pulse amplitude (detection state or fail state): 0,8V
Input specification Input Impedance: 100kΩ
Max. input voltage: 30 V DC
External pull-up resistor: ≤ 470Ω*
Min. Pulse amplitude (Vpp): > 50% of sensor supply voltage
Max. Pulse duration: 100µs @ 25mA output current
Min. time interval between pulses: > pulse duration
*check that the door controller is compatible with this value
Output holdtime 0.5s to 9s (adjustable) 0,1/1s (fixed)

Sensing field dimensions given at 2.2m mounting height.

Specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

ACCESSORIES
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Remote Control Spotfinder ACA ABA

42.0172 / V4 – 11.05

Antenna narrow field Antenna wide field Prism 1 m Prism 2 m

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