FlipX FLX-A-AM - Uncategorized OPTEX - Free user manual and instructions

Type of product	Flexible Range Indoor Detector (PIR + Anti-masking)
Brand	Optex
Model	FlipX FLX-A-AM
Detection method	Passive infrared (PIR) with anti-masking
Coverage (Wide)	15 m (50 ft), 85°
Coverage (Narrow)	24 m (80 ft), 5° (MW detection disabled)
Detection zones (Wide)	80 zones
Detection zones (Narrow)	20 zones
Mounting height	2.0 to 3.0 m (6'7" to 9'8")
Alarm period	2.0 ± 0.5 s
Warm-up period	Approx. 60 s (LED blinks)
Power input	9.5 to 16 V DC
Current draw	12 mA (normal), 16 mA (max) at 12 V DC
Relay outputs	Trouble, Alarm, Tamper (N.C., 24 V DC, 0.1 A max)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	159.1 x 62.2 x 55.7 mm (6.26 x 2.45 x 2.19 in)
Weight	Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz)
Operating temperature	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Humidity	95% max
RF immunity	10 V/m (no alarm)
LED indicator	Multi-color (Green/Red/Yellow), switchable
Anti-masking	Detects objects covering lens >20 sec, outputs alarm and trouble
Security grade	EN 50131-1 Grade 3, Environmental Class II
Installation	Wall, corner (indoor); optional bracket for ceiling
Maintenance	Walk test at least once a year; keep lens clean and unobstructed
Spare parts & repairability	Contact OPTEX for replacement parts; repair by qualified personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - FlipX FLX-A-AM OPTEX

What is the detection range of the FlipX FLX-A-AM?

The detector offers two lens settings: Wide provides 15 m (50 ft) coverage at 85°, and Narrow provides 24 m (80 ft) coverage at 5°. Note that microwave detection is disabled in Narrow mode.

How do I change the detection area from Wide to Narrow?

Remove the main unit, then flip the lens from the 'Wide' to 'Narrow' position. The internal circuit automatically switches accordingly. The lens removal tool is provided; use a flathead screwdriver carefully to avoid damage.

What does the anti-masking feature do?

If an object covers the lens for more than 20 seconds, the detector triggers both an alarm and a trouble signal. The sensitivity can be set to Low, Middle (default), or High via DIP switches.

How do I perform a walk test?

Set DIP switch 1 (LED) to ON, close the cover, then walk through the detection area. The LED will indicate detection. After testing, set LED back to OFF. A walk test should be conducted at least once a year.

What are the power requirements?

The detector operates on 9.5 to 16 V DC (UL listed class 2 power supply). Current draw is typically 12 mA (normal) and up to 16 mA (max) at 12 V DC.

Is the FlipX FLX-A-AM suitable for outdoor use?

No. The manual clearly states that outdoor installation is prohibited. The detector is designed for indoor use only.

What do the LED colors indicate?

During warm-up: multiple colors. Alarm/masking detection: green (2 s). Self-test error: yellow (repeating). Low voltage: red (repeating). For models with microwave, additional purple (PIR) and yellow (MW) indications are available.

Can I use the detector with a bracket?

Yes. An optional bracket (CW-G3) is available for wall, corner, or ceiling mounting. The tamper switch on the bracket can be wired if desired. Note that the bracket is not certified to EN 50131-2-2/2-4, INCERT, or SBSC.

What maintenance is required?

Perform a walk test at least once a year. Keep the lens clean and free from obstructions. No other regular maintenance is specified, but periodic inspection is recommended.

What are the compliance certifications?

The FLX-A-AM meets EN 50131-1 Grade 3, Environmental Class II. It is also UL/c-UL listed. Models with microwave (FLX-A-DAM) comply with additional EU and UK radio regulations.

USER MANUAL FlipX FLX-A-AM OPTEX

Line drawing of a cylindrical device with a central control panel (no text or symbols)

Flexible Range Indoor Detector

FlipX series

ADVANCED MODELS

	Wide/Narrow area Flip lens				PIR Anti-masking Microwave
FLX-A-AM √ √	√	-
FLX-A-DAM-X5 *1		√	√	√	√ (10.525 GHz)
FLX-A-DAM-X8 *2		√	√	√	√ (10.587 GHz)
FLX-A-DAM-X9 *3		√	√	√	√ (9.425 GHz)

EN

<< Contents >>

Before installation

• Manufacturer's statement
• Parts identification
• Anti-masking

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2

3

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*1 Not certified to INCERT, NF

*2 Not certified to UL and SBSC

¹³ Not certified to EN 50131-2-4, NF, INCERT, SBSC and UL

graph TD
    A["1 Installation"] --> B["Disassemble"]
    B --> C["Wall mount without bracket"]
    C --> D["Wiring"]
    D --> E["Settings"]
    E --> F["Wide/Narrow setting"]
    F --> G["EOL settings"]
    G --> H["DIP switch settings"]
    H --> I["Volume setting"]
    I --> J["Down zone ON/OFF"]
    J --> K["Checking3"]

Before installation

- Manufacturer's statement

Symbol Meaning

Warning

Failure to follow the instructions provided with this indication and improper handling may cause death or serious injury.

Caution

Failure to follow the instructions provided with this indication and improper handling may cause injury and/or property damage.

Symbol Meaning

NOTE

Check mark indicates recommendation.

Nix sign indicates prohibition.

Special attention is required to the section of this symbol.

Outdoor installation

Wetting with water

Warning

Detection through glass

Partial/complete obscuration of the detection area.

Caution

Illustration of a kitchen appliance with a prohibition symbol (no text or labels)

Illustration of a person disposing of trash into two bins with recycling symbols, one marked by a green checkmark (no text or labels)

Follow to the regulations

• Parts identifications
  

Accessories

Mount screw x 2

Wall tamper screw x 1
Options

CW-G3 *: Bracket for wall/ceiling mount
with tamper switch

PEU: Plug-in EOL Unit

* Not certified to EN 50131-2-2/EN 50131-2-4, INCERT and SBSC

- Anti-masking

Overview of anti-masking

If the front of the lens is covered with obstacles over 20 seconds, an alarm and trouble will be output.

Sensitivity setting

(Refer to "2-3 Dip switch/Volume settings" - " ④ ⑤ Anti-masking sensitivity")

Normally, use it in "Middle".

Select the "High" setting if required by any standards or sensitivity is insufficient.

If there are many false alarms, you can use "Low", but please note that it may not be output depending on the materials and colors of the obstacles.

1 Installation

1- 1. Disassemble

1 Unlock the cover

2 Open the cover

NOTE

You do not need to remove the terminal block

if it does not interfere with the mounting of the base.

1 Wire through the base

How to break the knockouts

A. Surface wiring

A-2. Lower

B. Hidden wiring

2 Mount the base
Mounting holes

a. Wall mount

b. Corner mount

Go to 8

1 Wire and mount on the wall

NOTE

See page 5 for how to break the knockouts.

Diagram of a device's cable and wiring assembly, showing internal components and connections (no text or labels)

2 Join the base on the bracket

NOTE

Adjust the detection direction while jointing.

Confirming with a walk test is required.

--> Refer to "3-1. Walk test"

3 Fix the base with the fixing screws

The bracket is basically jointed using 3 holes and 3 joint screws.

Also use 2 additional fixing holes if stronger support is required.

How to change the bracket to the ceiling mounting

[1] Loosen the fixing screw. [2] Rotate the body.

[3] Tighten the fixing screw.

1 Wire and mount on the ceiling

NOTE

See page 5 for how to break the knockouts.

Diagram of a device's cable and wiring assembly, showing exposed internal components and connections (no text or labels)

2 Join the base on the bracket

Adjust the detection direction while jointing.

Confirming with a walk test is required.

--> Refer to "3-1. Walk test"

3 Fix the base with the fixing screws

The bracket is basically jointed

using 3 holes and 3 joint screws.

Also use 2 additional fixing holes

if a stronger fixation is required.

1-5. Wiring

1 Wire to the terminal block

2 Attach the terminal block to the base

Power cable length

The power cable should be limited to the following length.

FLX-A-AM

WIRE GAUGE	12 V DC	14 V DC
AWG 22(0.33 mm2)	360 m(1,180 ft.)	780 m(2,560 ft.)
AWG 20(0.52 mm2)	570 m(1,870 ft.)	1,230 m(4,040 ft.)
AWG 18(0.83 mm2)	900 m(2,950 ft.)	1,960 m(6,430 ft.)

FLX-A-DAM

WIRE GAUGE	12 V DC	14 V DC
AWG 22(0.33 mm2)	270 m(890 ft.)	590 m(1,940 ft.)
AWG 20(0.52 mm2)	430 m(1,410 ft.)	940 m(3,080 ft.)
AWG 18(0.83 mm2)	690 m(2,260 ft.)	1,490 m(4,890 ft.)

NOTE

How to wire to the tamper switch on the CW-G3.

2 Settings

2-1. Wide/Narrow setting

Go to 2-2 on Page 11 to skip 2-1 when using the default "Wide" setting.

1 Remove the main unit

NOTE

- Opening the hooked part as the red arrows indicate makes it easy to take out the main unit.

2 Change the Flip lens from "Wide" to "Narrow"

NOTE

• Install the lens so that the letters on the cover and on the lens match your intention.
- By changing the lens setting, the internal circuit automatically switches between Narrow and Wide.

• By changing the lens, the internal settings of "Wide" and "Narrow" are automatically switched. It is not necessary to change the settings such as DIP switches.
• When the lens is set to the "Narrow" position, MW detection will be disabled automatically.

3 Assemble

2-3. EOL settings

Select whether to use the EOL resistor (End Of Line resistor) socket for

[1] PEU (option sold separately), or
[2] Processing lead wires of the resistors (not included)

[1] PEU: Plug-in End of line resistor Unit

[2] Processing lead wires of the resistors

Technical line drawing of an electrical enclosure with internal components (no text or symbols)

2-3. DIP switch settings

graph TD
    A["①LED"] --> B["OFF"]
    A --> C["ON"]
    B --> D["②RFX sensitivity"]
    C --> E["②RFX sensitivity"]
    D --> F["④Anti-masking sensitivity"]
    E --> G["④Anti-masking sensitivity"]
    F --> H["⑥PIR MW LED*"]
    G --> I["NOTE: Above Illustration shows the default position."]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

2-4. Volume setting

[FLX-A-DAM only] Microwave sensitivity

Illustration shows the default position.

Top-down schematic of a mobile phone casing showing internal components and a highlighted red section (no text or labels)

2-5. Down zone ON/OFF

graph TD
    A["Left Vehicle"] --> B["OFF (Default)"]
    B --> C["ON *"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

* It must be set ON for Grade 3.

3 Checking

3-1. Walk test

1 Confirm that the LED switch is "ON", then close the cover.

2 Walk in the detection area to check the detecting performance via LED indication.

Diagram showing a person walking toward a device emitting light rays, with a line of parallel lines radiating outward (no text or symbols)

3 Return the LED switch to "OFF" after the walk test, if necessary.

4 Lock the cover

NOTE

Conduct a walk test at least once a year.

- Specifications

Models		FLX-A-AM	FLX-A-DAM-X5/-X8/-X9
Installation
Detection method		Passive infrared	Passive infrared and Microwave UL***
Coverage		Wide: 15 m (50 ft.) 85°, Narrow: 24 m (80 ft.) 5°(No MW detection at "Narrow" setting)
Detection zones		Wide: 80 zones/ Narrow: 20 zones
Mounting height		2.0 to 3.0 m (6'7" to 9'8")
Alarm period		2.0 ± 0.5 s
Warm-up period		Approx. 60 s (LED blinks)
LED indicator UL **		Switchable ON/OFFMultiple: Warm-upGreen: Alarm and Masking detectionYellow: Self test errorRed: Low voltage	Switchable ON/OFFMultiple:Warm-upGreen:Alarm and Masking detectionPurple:PIR detectionYellow:Microwave detection and self test errorRed:Low voltage
Electrical
Power input		9.5 to 16 V DC UL*
Current draw		12 mA (normal)16 mA (max.) at 12 V DC	16 mA (normal)21 mA (max.) at 12 V DC
Relay output	Trouble	N.C. 24 V DC 0.1 A max. (Resistive load)
	Alarm	N.C. 24 V DC 0.1 A max. (Resistive load)
	Tamper	N.C. 24 V DC 0.1 A max. (Resistive load)(Open when the cover is removed.)
Remote LED		Terminal: open = OFF 0 V = ON
Environmental
Operation temperature		-20°C to +50°C(-4°F to +122°F)	-20°C to +45°C(-4°F to +113°F)
Temperature compensation		Digital (SMDA)
Environmental humidity		95% max.
RF interference		No alarm 10 V/m
Mechanical
Dimension		H: 159.1 x W: 62.2 x D: 55.7 mm (H: 6.26" x W: 2.45" x D: 2.19")
Weight		Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz)	Approx. 200 g (7.05 oz)
Mounting		Wall, Corner (Indoor)(with Bracket : Wall, Corner, Ceiling)

• Specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice.
  • These units are designed to detect an intruder and activate an alarm control panel. Being only a part of a complete system, we cannot accept responsibility for any damages or other consequences resulting from an intrusion.

* Shall be powered via a UL listed burglar alarm class 2 output power limited power supply that has a minimum standby power of 4 hrs.

** When DIP Switch 1 is turned off, all LED indications except Warm-up period are turned off. When DIP Switch 6 is turned off, LED indications for PIR and MW detections are turned off (Others, includes Self test error, stay ON).

*** When Microwave is enabled for UL compliance, it shall be set to high sensitivity. Setting to a lower sensitivity may impact and lessen range of the unit.

- Events and responses

Events	Triggered by	Output & Remarks
Anti-masking detection	Objects close to the lens surface over 20 sec.	Alarm and Trouble signals.
Local self test	Controlled by detector's circuit periodically.(PIR and Microwave are tested at the same time.)	Fail; Trouble signal.(Detector doesn't work for about 10 seconds during local self test.)
Walk test	Conduct a walk test at least once a year.	Keep at least 1 meter from the detector and clear of any objects.
Low voltage detection	Voltage drop.	Trouble signal

- LED indications

- Dimensions

Unit: mm (inch)

- Detection area

Wide - Top view -

Wide - Side view -

Narrow - Top view -

Narrow - Side view -

NOTE

• The * 2.4 dotted line indicates the recommended mounting height.
• When "Narrow" is selected in the lens setting, MW detection will be stopped.
• Down zone * can be deleted by switch setting (See 2-4).

- Angle adjustment with bracket

NOTE

* If the detector cover does not reach the ceiling, it can be swung up to +5°.

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Two identical line drawings of a cylindrical device with internal components, shown in green and pink outlines (no text or symbols)

- Compliance

RE Directive 2014/53/EU

■ Hereby, OPTEX declares that the radio equipment type FLX-A-DAM-X5, FLX-A-DAM-X8, and FLX-A-DAM-X9 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.optex.net
■ Microwave emission Frequency and Power FLX-A-DAM-X5: 10.525 GHz 15.78 mW e.i.r.p FLX-A-DAM-X8: 10.587 GHz 8.93 mW e.i.r.p FLX-A-DAM-X9: 9.425 GHz 14.50 mW e.i.r.p
■ The following list indicates the areas of intended use of the equipment and any known restrictions. For countries not included in this list, please consult the responsible Spectrum Management Agency. 10.525 GHz: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland 10.587 GHz: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, United Kingdom 9.425 GHz: Austria, Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Slovakia, Turkey, Russia
- FLX-A-DAM-X5, FLX-A-DAM-X8, and FLX-A-DAM-X9 also comply with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

■ FLX-A-DAM-X8 also comply with UK radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
■ Hereby, OPTEX declares that the radio equipment type FLX-A-DAM-X8 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.optex.net
■ EN 50131-1 Grades and Environmental Class; Security Grade 3, Environmental Class II Applied Standards; EN 50131-2-2 (FLX-A-AM), EN 50131-2-4 (FLX-A-DAM-X5 and FLX-A-DAM-X8) Tested and certified by Telefication
■ Iarm klass 3, miljö klass II, SSF 1014
PD6662:2017
■ UL/c-UL listed (FLX-A-AM and FLX-A-DAM-X5)

■ EU & UK contact information

https://navi.optex.net/cert/contact/

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