Adjusting IR (Infrared) Sensor RangeUpdated 3 months ago

If the IR (Infrared) sensor works to activate the AutoSlide system, but detects people/pets at too short or too far of a distance, the activation range can be adjusted by powering off and on the sensor.*

Begin by removing the IR sensor's cover and powering it off at the switch at the side. Ensure the IR is in the desired mounting position, or on a flat surface looking into at least 5' of empty space.

Power the IR sensor on using the same switch at the side. The IR sensor should begin to blink. Immediately position your torso in front of the sensor at the desired max activation distance, or move to the side of the IR sensor so you're out of its detection beam.

After approximately 8 seconds, the light on the IR sensor will begin to flash rapidly. After a few more seconds, the IR sensor will calibrate to the closest object in front of it (or about 4.5' maximum if there's no object in front of it). The blue light on the IR sensor should then turn off. Test the IR sensor by walking towards and away from it around the desired activation point.

Note that whenever power is turned off and turned back on to the IR sensor, it will automatically recalibrate. A common mistake is powering on the IR sensors while standing directly in front of them, and failing to move to the side in time. This causes the IR sensor to calibrate to the closest object in front of it (usually the person's torso or head) and only work at a short distance.

*Older versions of infrared sensor have a dial on the side, which can be used to increase or decrease the range.