Installation Manual

Troubleshooting
In case of trouble, verify the following:
Transmitter and receiver power supply voltage is between 10.5 28 V
Transmitter monitor LED is on
Receiver alarm LED turns on when beam is blocked
Volume of Beam Power Control is appropriate for the set range
Receiver level LED is off
Troubleshooting table
Problem Cause Solution
Constant
alarm
Objects are blocking the beam Remove object(s)
Optical modules or covers are dirty Clean optical modules and covers
False
alarms
Unit misaligned Realign the devices
Intermittent blocking of the beam Remove object(s)
Beam interruption time is set too short Increase interruption time
Electro-magnetic or radio frequency
interference
Relocate devices away from noise
Wiring too close to power sources or
power line
Change the wiring route
Unstable mounting surface Improve installation stability
Inappropriate beam power control level Re-adjust the control level
Transmitter and receiver distance exceed
the model’s maximum range
Reinstall within supported range or
switch to a model with greater
range
No alarm
when
beams are
broken
Beams are reflected into the receiver Remove reflective objects or change
the installation site
Beam interruption time is set too low Increase the sensitivity
Other devices’ beams interfere with the
receiver
Adjust beams power or change
location
EDC
activation
Beam interruption is set too slow Decrease interruption time
Objects are blocking the beams Remove object(s)
Unstable mounting surface Improve installation stability
Unstable installation site Improve installation stability
Transmitter and receiver distance exceed
the model’s maximum range
Reinstall within supported range or
switch to a model with greater
range
Additional information
At least once a year, clean the optical modules and covers with a soft cloth. Perform walk
testing to verify correct operation.
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