Winland Electronics VAL-1 - Manual (Page 10)

Step 1: Probe and Console Location Considerations
Find a convenient location for the Vehicle Alert console with the following recommendations in mind:
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Place the console in a central location where its on-board buzzer can best be heard.
• Locate the console in a secure, indoor dry location with an ambient temperature of 32° to 132° F
• Locate the probe and console in locations that allow easy routing of wires.
• Locate the console at least 10 feet from radio transmitters or any other interference.
• To reduce possible of false alerts, do not bury the probe cable with other communication or electrical wiring.
• Install the console in a location that allows easy access to the Test and Exit Delay buttons.
• For proper installation and to provide protection against false alerts, the ground terminal G (FIGURE 5) on the console
should be grounded to a cold water pipe or a copper ground rod. If neither is available, do not connect to an AC
electrical ground.
WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THE DIGGING AREA IS CLEAR OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL UTILITIES
BEFORE DIGGING. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR LOSS OF UTILITY SERVICE.
ALSO, REPAIR CHARGES MAY BE CHARGEABLE TO YOU!
The cable may be buried at any depth that will not interfere with yard maintenance. Run the cable into the building housing
the console. Leave enough cable at the probe to allow maintenance, if necessary.
Installation
IMPORTANT TIP:
Temporarily wire the system and connect the probe to the console. Refer to the console wiring instructions
on Page 6 and do not connect any accessories at this point. Lay the probe out on the surface to test for proper
operation at that location before burying it. This will save time digging unnecessary trenches and holes. When
final positions of the probe and cable have been determined and final checkout has been completed, dig a
trench and bury the cable all the way to the building housing the console.
Step 2. Probe Installation
The probe should be buried 6 to 8 inches below ground level, parallel to the driveway, and next to the traffic area to be
monitored. The detection area is approximately 15 feet parallel to the probe when activated by a full size automobile.
This area will vary depending on vehicle size and speed – the larger the vehicle the larger the area sensed, the smaller
the vehicle the smaller the area sensed. The probe also should be away from high speed traffic, railroad tracks, motors,
transformers, radio transmitters, sources of strong magnetic fields, or other moving iron or steel items. Otherwise, false
alarms may result. Before burying the probe, review the Important Tip shown above. It may be necessary to turn the Probe
Sensitivity control located on the front of the console if it seems to pick up stray signals.
In order for the system to work properly, the maximum distance between the probe and console should be less than 2,500
feet. If you do not have enough cable to complete the desired installation route, a Splice Kit (VA-SK) and additional cable
(visit www.winland.com) may be purchased through your authorized Winland dealer. Both items are required to extend the
cable length. Try to avoid multiple splices.
NOTE:
Do not make a bend in the cable of less than 2 inches. A bend of this size may cause the insulation to crack at the point of
least radius. Consequently, water could seep into the wires and cause a corrosion problem.
Accessories
Many accessories are available for the Vehicle Alert allowing custom installations to meet specific user requirements.
Additional buzzers (Model BZ-1) can be located throughout your home or building. Since your Vehicle Alert contains two dry
contact relay outputs, it can be connected directly to a wireless transmitter or to an existing security system. Consult your
Vehicle Alert dealer or visit www.winland.com for further information.
Model Number Description
VAL-1 Vehicle Alert Kit (Console, probe with 100’ cable, 12VDCT)
VAL-C Vehicle Alert Console
BZ-1 Remote Annunciator
Probe with cable - visit www.winland.com for available lengths
VA-SK Vehicle Alert Splice Kit
12 VDCT 12 VDC Power Supply (included with VAL-1)
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