Panasonic Home Network System Glass Break Sensor Kx Hns104 Installation Guide

Confirming the
u
sage area Wireless communication
r

ange
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m (160 feet)
indoors and approximately 300 m
(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless
communication may be unreliable
when the following obstacles are
located between the hub and other
devices.
R Metal doors or screens
R Walls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
R Walls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
R Double-pane glass windows
R Multiple walls
R When using...

Information about
s
ensor features
The sensor uses a microphone to
detect the unique sound frequencies
that are produced when glass breaks.
Please read the following information
before deciding where to install the
sensor.
Note:
R The sensor’s features are not
designed to be used in situations
that require high reliability. We do
not recommend use of the sensor’s
features in these situations.
R Panasonic takes no responsibility for
any injury or damage caused by the
use of the sensor.
R The sensor may...

Sensor detection range
T
he sensor detection range varies
depending on position of the sensitivity
switch ( MHIGH N/M LOW N).
Note:
R Install the sensor in the same room
as the window that you want to
detect. Walls or other obstacles
between the window and the sensor
may prevent the sensor from
detecting breaking glass, even when
the sensor is installed within the
ranges listed here. When looking from above
Sensor
Horizontal range: approx. 120°
Max. distance: approx. 4.6 m
(

15 feet) when set to  MHIGH...

Wall mounting
T
here are two methods for wall
mounting the sensor. To mount the
sensor flat against the wall, use the
rear cover. To mount the sensor so that
it faces 45° to the left or right, use the
wall mounting adaptor. Mounting examples
*
 1
 of the rear
cover and wall mounting adaptor A
 
Rear cover B
 Wall mounting
adaptor *1 View of looking from above.
N

ote:
R Mount the sensor on the stable
location where the sensor can be
adequately supported when
mounting.
R Do not mount the sensor on a soft...

Using the rear cover
1
R
emove the rear cover by
pressing the upper sides of the
cover ( A) and sliding it down ( B). 2
A
ttach the rear cover to the wall by
using screws ( ).
R P
lace the rear cover with “ UP”
mark facing upwards.
R  37 mm (1 15/32 inches) 3
A
ttach the sensor to the rear cover.
RInsert the grooves on the
sensor to the 4 tabs on the rear
cover, and then push down the
sensor. For a
ssistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support
15 Setup
HNS104_(en_en)_1102_ver.310.pdf...

Using the wall mounting adaptor
1
R
emove the rear cover by
pressing the upper sides of the
cover ( A) and then sliding it down
( B ). 2
A
ttach the wall mounting adaptor
to the wall by using screws ( ).
R P
lace the wall mounting
adaptor with “ UP” mark facing
upwards.
R  21 mm (27/32 inches)
3
A
ttach the sensor to the wall
mounting adaptor.
RInsert the grooves on the
sensor to the 4 tabs on the wall mounting adaptor, and then
p

ush down the sensor. 16
For a
ssistance, please visit...

Adjusting the sensor
s
ensitivity
You can use the  MHIGH N/M LOW N switch
(page 8) to adjust the sensor’s
sensitivity.
Set it to  MLOW N if the sensor frequently
makes false detections. Features available
w

hen using the
[Home Network] app
Some of the sensor’s features that are
available when using the  [Home
Network]  app are listed below. For
more information, refer to the User’s
Guide (page 17).
– Alarm system
You can use the app to arm and
disarm the alarm system, confirm
the current status of the...

Specifications
R
S
tandards
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications)
R Frequency range
DECT: 1.92 GHz – 1.93 GHz
R RF transmission power
DECT: 115 mW (max.)
R Power source
AA (LR6) Alkaline battery (2  ´ 1.5 V)
R Operating conditions
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
R Detection method
Acoustic sensor
R Sensor detection range
Horizontal: approx. ±60°
Vertical: approx. ±60°
Distance *1
: approx. 4.6 m (15 feet)
when the sensitivity switch is set to
M HIGH N; approx. 2.3 m (7.5 feet)
when set to...

FCC and other
i
nformation
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this device.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to...

Customer services
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