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FAQ - SAFETY ELECTRONICS
Do you have questions relating to mounting, installation, commissioning or operation?
We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you.
Difference between Connect and Basic
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What is the difference between the Argus 220 Connect and the Argus 220 Basic?
Differences between Connect and Timer
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What are the differences between the ARGUS Connect and the ARGUS Timer?
Cyclical lighting (1)
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"Cyclical" lighting: The ARGUS switches its lamp ON, and after the set time has expired, back OFF. Immediately after switching off, the ARGUS switches back ON immediately without any clear reason.
Cyclical lighting (2)
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Cyclical lighting: The ARGUS switches its lamp ON, and after the set time has expired, back OFF. Immediately after switching off, the ARGUS switches back ON immediately without any clear reason.
Parallel switching (1)
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Can you switch several movement detectors in parallel, and if so, how many?
Parallel switching (2)
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A group of parallel switched ARGUS remains well above the set time period, or is switched on continuously.
Floating contact
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Which movement detector from Merten has a floating contact?
Switching complex loads
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Which movement detector from Merten has a floating contact? Can you also switch complex loads with an Argus movement detector, such as electronic or wound transformers?
Temperature range
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In which temperature range may the ARGUS be used outdoors?
Radio module
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What can the radio module for the ARGUS 220 Connect be used for?
ARGUS Connect designation "A - H"
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What function does the potentiometer under the cover have with the ARGUS Connect when given the designation "A - H"?
Sensitivity setting
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Does the sensitivity setting also affect the range?
Outside light
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Can outside light affect the movement detector?
Power consumption
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How much power does an Argus movement detector use?
Ceiling mounting
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Can the Argus Connect / Timer / Basic also be used for ceiling mounting?
Overshoot time
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How can I set the overshoot time in the ARGUS?
Ranges
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The ranges given are not reached (or may also be greatly exceeded).
Detection
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Vehicles are not reliably detected
Area of application
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Where can Argus smoke detectors be used?
Positioning
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How do I position Argus smoke detectors in a building?
Wired network
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How does the wired network of the Argus smoke detector Connect work?
Radio networking
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How does the radio networking of the smoke detector Connect work?
Range
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What is the range of the radio signal?
Power supply unit
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Can the smoke detectors be fed over a central power supply?
Wired network
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How does the wired network of the Argus smoke detector Connect work?