Essence MGLS User manual

Brand: Essence

Model: MGLS

Type: User manual

Essence MGLS is a wireless magnetic sensor that can be used to protect your home or business. It is designed to detect when a door or window is opened or closed, and can send notifications to your phone or email when this happens. The MGLS is easy to install and use, and can be paired with other Essence devices to create a comprehensive security system.

Here are some of the features of the Essence MGLS:

Wireless connectivity
Magnetic sensor
Door/window open/closed detection
Notifications
Easy installation

The MGLS can be used in a variety of applications, including:

Home security

Here are some of the features of the Essence MGLS:

Wireless connectivity
Magnetic sensor
Door/window open/closed detection
Notifications
Easy installation

The MGLS can be used in a variety of applications, including:

Home security

Care@Home™

Indoor Magnetic Sensor

User Guide

ESUGSC007

Version 1.1

May 2017

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 3

2. Installing the MGLS ................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1. Required Items ........................................................................................................................... 4

2.2. Determining the Best Location .................................................................................................. 4

2.3. Setting Up the MGLS .................................................................................................................. 5

2.4. Testing the MGLS ....................................................................................................................... 9

3. Operating the MGLS ............................................................................................................................. 10

3.1. Indications ................................................................................................................................ 10

3.2. Notifications............................................................................................................................... 11

3.3. Supervision ................................................................................................................................. 11

4. Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................................ 12

5. Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Appendix A Installation Method Alternatives .............................................................................................15

Using Mounting Tape ........................................................................................................................... 15

Using Screws ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Required Equipment ................................................................................................................. 16

Installing the MGLS with Screws ................................................................................................ 17

Overview

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1. Overview

The Essence Indoor Magnetic Sensor (MGLS) is a battery-operated, wireless, magnetic, bi-directional

sensor. The MGLS is designed for usage on doors and windows. The purpose of the MGLS is to detect

when a door or window is opened or closed.

The MGLS is comprised of the following parts:

 Smart magnetic sensor

 Permanent magnet

Figure 1: Care@Home™ Indoor Magnetic Sensor

NOTE: The images of batteries included in this user guide are for illustration

purposes only.

Only batteries thoroughly tested and approved by Essence should be used to

meet the device’s specifications. Refer to 5 Specifications on page 13.

Smart magnetic sensor

Permanent magnet

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2. Installing the MGLS

The following are the steps and processes to install the MGLS.

2.1. Required Items

Ensure you have the following:

 Flat screwdriver to open the smart magnetic sensor

 Double-sided adhesive mounting-tape - provided

 One 3 V CR123A lithium battery

NOTE: To comply with the UL certification standards, use GP International

Limited batteries.

2.2. Determining the Best Location

Consider the following when selecting a mounting position for the MGLS:

 A flat window or door surface

 A surface that is clean, dry, and smooth

 Within 700 m (2296 ft.) of the Control Panel (CP) (open air nominal)

 Avoid installation on the top of a door or door frame due to the dust accumulation in that

area.

 Attach the smart magnetic sensor to the fixed frame of the window or door.

 Attach the permanent magnet to the door.

 Mount the MGLS as high as possible, yet still accessible for occasional maintenance.

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2.3. Setting Up the MGLS

To set up the MGLS:

1. Insert the flat screwdriver in the cover release tab opening, and press the tab to release the back

cover.

Figure 2: Release Back Cover

2. If the MGLS is not from the Care@Home

™

kit, you must add the MGLS to the Care@Home

™

system

by “pairing” the MGLS device with the CP.

Press the Pairing button, located on the right edge of the front of the CP, for five (5) seconds. The

CP beeps and the ring, around the EMERGENCY button, lights up in blue with a circular movement

effect.

3. Insert the battery, according to the battery diagram. Use a 3 V CR123A Lithium battery.

Figure 3: Battery Insertion

Cover Release

Tab Opening

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WARNING! A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Discard used

batteries responsibly.

When the battery is installed, the red LED lights up, indicating that the device has powered up

successfully.

Figure 4: LED Indicator

4. Holding the MGLS, move at least 2 m (~6 ft. 7 in.) away from the CP.

5. Ensure that the pairing process is successful. The process can have the following results:

 If the pairing process is successful, the CP beeps and the ring, around the CP EMERGENCY

button, blinks blue three times.

 If the pairing process is not successful, the CP beeps and the ring lights up red for two

seconds.

 If the peripheral device is already paired, the CP beeps and the ring lights up alternating

between blue and red.

 If no additional peripheral devices can be integrated, as when the CP memory is full, the CP

beeps and the ring lights up red.

The CP returns to its previous operation mode automatically following the pairing process.

6. If the MGLS is from the Care@Home

™

kit and pre-configured with the CP, you must establish a

communication channel between the MGLS and the CP via the following “Handshake” process.

To initiate the handshake process:

a. Holding the MGLS, move at least 2 m (~6 ft. 7 in.) away from the CP.

LED Indicator

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b. Press the tamper switch at least three times.

Figure 5: MGLS Tamper Switch

The communication LED on the CP blinks green to confirm that the communication channel

between the MGLS and the CP is established. The handshake process is complete.

Figure 6: Green Communication LED on the CP

7. Attach the smart magnet sensor onto the mounting-base.

Figure 7: Close Smart Magnetic Sensor

8. Identify the location for mounting the MGLS. Refer to 2.2 Determining the Best Location on page

Tamper Switch

Communication LED

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You can install the two MGLSs included in the kit as follows:

 On the main entrance door: The MGLS should be installed on the door from the inside of the

premises out of reach of normal activity such that

 On the refrigerator door(s): For standard refrigerators, the MGLS should be installed out of

reach of normal activity such that:

For side-by-side refrigerators, install the smart magnetic sensor on one main door and the

permanent magnet on the other main door.

9. Clean the surfaces of the mounting locations thoroughly. Make sure the locations are dry.

NOTE: Refer to Using Screws in Appendix A, on page 16, for information about

installing the MGLS using screws.

10. Install the smart magnet sensor using mounting-tape:

a. Peel off the protective strip from the mounting-tape of the smart magnet sensor.

b. Press the smart magnet sensor into place.

c. Position the smart magnetic sensor and the permanent magnet at the same level, so that the

alignment marks on the sides are in alignment, as illustrated in the following figure.

The distance between the two parts of the device may vary from installation to installation,

depending on the surface. For example, the molding on a door or window frame or the

distance between the surfaces of a refrigerator door(s), due to rubber insulation, can require

the smart magnetic sensor to be closer to the permanent magnet than the sensor would be in

other installations.

The two units of the MGLS must be placed, at most, 3 cm (1.2 in.) from each other.

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Figure 8: Aligning MGLS Components

d. To align the permanent magnet with smart magnetic sensor, perform the following process:

 Line up the permanent magnet next to the smart magnetic sensor so that the indicator

marks are aligned.

 Move the permanent magnet back and forth until the threshold point of the Green LED is

found.

 Move the permanent magnet toward the smart magnetic sensor for approximately 0.5 cm

(0.2 in.).

11. Mount the permanent magnet:

a. Peel off the protective strip from the mounting-tape of the permanent magnet

b. Press the permanent magnet into place.

2.4. Testing the MGLS

When the battery is installed, perform the following steps to test the MGLS for trigger actions.

1. Open the door where the MGLS is installed.

The MGLS LED should light up red to indicate a break in the contact between the two parts of the

MGLS.

2. Close the door where the MGLS is installed.

The MGLS LED should light up green to indicate that the contact between the two parts has been

restored.

3. Verify that the MGLS LED indicates the triggered responses.

4. Verify that the notifications are sent to the CP.

Alignment Marks

3 cm

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3. Operating the MGLS

The purpose of the MGLS is to monitor:

 Exits from the premises

 Entry to the premises

 Removal of food from the refrigerator

 Intrusions via the opening and closure of Windows

The smart magnetic sensor is responsible for detection and wireless communication with the CP.

The single, bi-color LED on the front of the device lights up when there is an open or close event. You

can configure an MGLS device parameter to disable the LED, if the LED indication is not required.

The MGLS devices in the Care@Home

™

kit are intended for:

 The main entrance door: to monitor access to the premises

 The refrigerator door: to monitor the Resident’s dining routine

When the MGLS is operational and a break in the contact with the magnet is detected, the smart

magnetic sensor sends an event to the CP and the CP notifies the monitoring station. For example, the

MGLS sends an alert event to the CP, if a window or door is left open for an extended amount of time.

The CP, in turn, forwards the alert event to the monitoring Station.

You can configure the MGLS device parameters using the Care@Home

™

CMS software application.

Refer to the Care@Home

™

CMS User Guide for the version of Care@Home

™

system installed on your

resident’s premises.

3.1. Indications

The MGLS includes a bi-color (green and red) LED. The LED indicates a change in the status of the

device. The default state of the LED is Enabled. You can use the Care@Home

™

CMS software

application to disable the LED.

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The following table describes the LED indications that show each status of the MGLS, when the LED is

enabled.

Table 1: MGLS LED Indications

LED Indication Description

LED not lit

No change to status of the device. (Default state)

Lights up red

A door or a window is opened.

Tamper alert.

Lights up green A door or window is closed after having been opened.

3.2. Notifications

The MGLS sends notifications to the CP for the following events:

 An “open” or “close” event

 The room temperature on the premises passes the configured temperature thresholds.

 The battery charge for the MGLS is low, requiring replacement.

 The tamper switch in the MGLS is disturbed, registering a tamper event.

Use the Care@Home

™

CMS software application to configure the device parameters to define how and

when the MGLS device issues notifications to the CP. Refer to the Care@Home

™

CMS User Guide for

the version of Care@Home

™

system installed on your Resident’s premises.

3.3. Supervision

The MGLS is a supervised device. The MGLS periodically transmits its status, via an “I’m alive” message,

to the CP. The frequency of the reporting periods can be configured locally or remotely.

If after a pre-defined time the CP does not receive the “I’m alive” message, the CP sends a “no

communication” report to the Monitoring Station.

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4. Replacing the Battery

The battery in the MGLS has a nominal battery-life of 3 years. The battery status is reported

automatically to the monitoring station via the CP. When the status indicates that the battery charge is

low, the battery must be replaced.

To replace the battery, perform the following procedure:

1. Insert the screwdriver in the cover release tab, as illustrated in Figure 2 on page 5, and press the tab

to release the back cover

2. Remove the old battery.

3. Press the tamper switch several times, to release the residual static electricity.

Figure 9: The MGLS Tamper Switch

4. Insert the new battery in the direction indicated in the diagram, as in Figure 3 on page 5. The

battery must be a 3 V CR123A Lithium battery.

5. When the battery is installed, the LED lights up red, indicating that the device has powered up

successfully.

6. Return the smart magnetic sensor to the mounting-base, as illustrated in Figure 7 on page 7.

Tamper Switch

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5. Specifications

The following table lists the technical aspects and data about the MGLS.

Table 2: Device Technical Specifications

Category Details

Essence

Part Number ES700MGLS

Electrical

Power Supply One 3 V CR123A Lithium battery manufactured by GP

with a capacity of 1300mAh

Nominal Battery Life Over three years

Battery Power Test Upon power-up and periodically

Wireless

Bi-directional End-to-End Bi-Directional ESI protocol

Advanced radio supervision algorithm

Frequency FSK modulation:

 869.225 MHz, 868.3 MHz (Europe and China)

 916.5 MHz (North America and Australia)



800 MHz (Israel)

RF Coverage 700 m (2296 ft.) – Open Air Nominal

Encoding 32-bit ID, over 4 billion combinations

Functional

Nominal Detection Threshold Closing distance: 35 mm (~1.38 in.)

Opening distance: 45 mm (~1.78 in.)

Visual Indications Green LED for closure

Red LED for opening

Tamper Mechanism Double Triggered Tamper – cover open & wall tearing

Environmental

Humidity

85% non-condensing

Operating Temperatures

0°C - 49°C (32°F - 120.2°F)

Storage Temperatures

-20°C - +60°C (-4°F - +140°F)

Specifications

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Category Details

Physical

Dimensions

Smart magnet sensor– 98 x 25 x 25 mm (L x W x H) /

3.86 x 0.98 x 0.98 in.

Permanent magnet – 46 x 14.5 x 10 mm (L x W x H) /

1.81 x 0.57 x 0.39 in.

Weight Smart magnet sensor – 45 g (incl. battery) / 0.1 lb.

Permanent magnet – 25 g / 0.06 lb.

Color RAL 9003 - Glossy White

Compliance

with Standards

CE EMC

Radio

Safety

The following table defines the technical data about the batteries tested and approved by Essence for

the MGLS.

Table 3: Battery Specifications

Device

Essence

Part No.

Quantity

Voltage

Type

Chemistry

Approved

Manufacturer

Battery Life

Magnetic

Sensor

ES700MGLS

3 V

CR123A

Lithium

GP, Energizer,

Duracell

Three years

Installation Method Alternatives

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Appendix A Installation Method Alternatives

The back cover of the smart magnetic sensor serves as both the mounting base and the battery cover.

There are two ways to install the MGLS mounting base:

 Using screws

 Using double-sided adhesive tape

Before choosing the installation method, consider the following:

 The permanent magnet is only installed using the double-sided adhesive tape.

 Installation with the adhesive tape is more common.

 Using screws can reinforce the tape-based installation.

Using Mounting Tape

The following figure shows the double-sided adhesive tape on the back of both parts of the MGLS.

Figure 10: MGLS Double-sided Adhesive Tape

The double-sided adhesive tape is approved for the following surfaces:

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 ABS

 Polycarbonate (PC)

 Aluminum

 Galvanized Steel

 Enameled Steel

 Stainless Steel

 Nickel Coated ABS

 PVC

 Glass/Epoxy

 Ceramic

 PBT

 Glass (with and without silane coating)

 Acrylic/Polyurethane paint

 Polyester Paint

Using Screws

The mounting-base has two holes. The thin plastic covering over the holes can be removed, if

necessary. You can drill through the tape, if needed.

Required Equipment

Before beginning, prepare the following equipment:

 A drill with a standard appropriate bit

 Two 3 X 35 DIN 7982 C screws and wall anchors for the screws - The screws and wall anchors are

not provided.

 A standard Philips screwdriver

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Installing the MGLS with Screws

To install the MGLS using screws, perform the following procedure:

1. Using the screwdriver, remove the two punch-outs for the screws. Figure 11 below shows the

punch-out holes provided for the screws in the mounting base.

Figure 11: Transmitter Unit Base with Screws

2. Place and hold the mounting base on the desired mounting location.

3. Mark the drilling spots through the above-mentioned punch-outs.

4. Drill the holes.

5. Insert two (2) wall anchors in the drilled holes, if needed.

6. Place the mounting base over the wall anchors in the drilled holes.

7. Screw in the two screws:

a. Insert one screw into the mounting base to activate the “Tamper Protection” for the device.

This is compliant with the EN 50131 standard.

b. Insert the second screw to reinforce the mounting base installation

Reinforcement

Tamper protection

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