Takex MS-12 Series - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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mspenceAug 11, 2025
Why does my Takex Security Sensor activate when no one is there?
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  Theresa BennettAug 11, 2025
  Your Takex Security Sensor might be activating without a person present due to several reasons. It could be unstable power voltage, something moving in the protected area, rapid temperature variations, a large electrical noise source nearby, intense sunlight reflection, improper sensor installation, a detection distance set too long, or cars/motorbikes triggering the sensor. To resolve this, stabilize the power voltage, remove any moving objects or address temperature variations, relocate the device away from electrical noise, adjust the area setting and range to avoid undesirable detections, remove reflective objects, ensure parallel sensor installation, and readjust the detection distance.
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Mark JohnsonAug 19, 2025
How to fix a completely inactive Takex Security Sensor?
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  walter92Aug 19, 2025
  If your Takex Security Sensor is completely inactive, it could be due to several reasons: no power supply, a broken wire, improper voltage, substances shielding the cover (including glass), improper area adjustment, insufficient warm-up time, or incorrect sensor angle in AND mode. To fix this, ensure the correct power supply or replace any broken wires, remove any shielding substances, readjust the protection area setting, allow for a one-minute warm-up time after powering on, and readjust the sensor angle so that the detection area is covered by both the upper and lower sensors when in AND mode.
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Troy KleinAug 27, 2025
What to do if Takex Security Sensor alarm LED lights, but connected device is inactive?
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  Michele WhiteAug 27, 2025
  If the alarm LED on your Takex Security Sensor is lit but the connected device remains inactive, the issue might stem from a poor contact connection, a broken wire, a short circuit, a non-working contact output, or a problem with the connected device itself. Check the wiring and connections, use a tester to verify the contact output terminal, and ensure the connected device is operating normally.
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qmorenoSep 3, 2025
Why is my Takex Security Sensor sometimes inactive?
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  vpotterSep 3, 2025
  If your Takex Security Sensor is sometimes inactive, it could be due to improper area adjustment, a cover soiled with dust or water, or an area covered by both upper and lower sensors that is too small when set at AND mode. To resolve this, readjust the protection area setting, clean the cover with a soft cloth, and readjust the sensor angle.