PARADOX PMD780M Outdoor Dual Side View Motion Detector Installation Guide

Install the PMD780M detector at a height of 2 meters above the
floor level. Adjust the detection range by changing the viewing
angle of the bottom-facing beams.

Pet Immunity Feature:

The detector offers pet immunity for animals up to 40 Kg. Pets
of this size moving close to the ground will not trigger false
alarms.

Physical Mounting:

Connect Battery Connector to power on the device.
Adjust the detection range and horizontal beams as needed.
Reattach the front cover securely with at least 40cm clearance
from the protected area.

Power-up Sequence:

The LED flashes red or green during the power-up sequence based
on pairing status. Wait for the device to connect/pair with the
console.

Pairing PMD780M with Wireless M Console:

Use the BlueEye application for pairing and configuration
settings. Ensure prerequisites are met before pairing.

Configuring PMD780M:

Select PMD780M from the device list in the Hardware tab.
Enter necessary details for parameters and save changes.

FAQ:

Q: How do I adjust the detection range of PMD780M?

A: Adjust the viewing angle of the bottom-facing beams to change
the detection range.

Q: What is the pet immunity weight limit for PMD780M?

A: The detector offers pet immunity for animals weighing up to
40 Kg.

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Version – 1.0
Introduction
The Paradox PMD780M is an outdoor, wireless, dual-side view Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector. It communicates with the Paradox M systems using 2-way wireless communication, featuring the latest Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) technology with frequency and encryption hopping. This ensures superior wireless range, enhanced encryption, supervision, reliability, and extended battery life. The PMD780M detector is configurable to report as a single unit (two side detectors reporting to a single zone output) or as dual units (each side reporting to a separate zone). The optics are specially designed to provide multiple narrow beams for excellent detection covering up to 12m (39.37 ft) for each side.
Quick Installation – Experienced Installers
To install PMD780M: 1. Open the detector, remove the battery holder and PCB. 2. Fix the backplate. 3. Insert the battery holder and the PCB. Close the detector. 4. Slide up or down the white tab on the lens frame to adjust the detection range. 5. Push in or pull out the lens tray to set the angle to 00 or 30 with the wall. 6. Pair PMD780M with the console (Using the BlueEye application): · Go to: Hardware > Tap + on the top-right of the page >Auto learn devices. NOTE: You can instantly pair PMD780M by pressing the Learn button, or by opening the tamper or a zone. 7. Configure PMD780M (Using the BlueEye application): · Go to: Hardware > Tap PMD780M from the device list > Enter the necessary details > Save. Built-in status indications of PMD780M: · Red Blinking 3 times – Not connected to the console; the device is defaulted (new or unpaired). · Red (3 seconds) – Not connected to the console; but the device is paired. · Green (3 seconds) – Detection and transmission occurred (maximum twice within 3 minutes) · Green Blinking – Two detections within 3 minutes and goes to cool-down mode. · Red/Green – After the tamper is detected, the device blinks red and green alternately for 3 seconds. After the tamper is resolved and the device is closed, the device blinks green for 3 seconds. · Green Blinking (50 seconds) – PIR stabilization is in progress (after power-up).
Components of PMD780M
The following figure displays the components of PMD780M.
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Components of PMD780M
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Detection Field
The detector must be installed at a height of 2 meters (6.5 feet) above the floor level. It creates a narrow detection beam pattern from 3m (10 ft) up to 12m (40 ft) on each side protecting windows, doors, and walls. The detection range can be adjusted by changing the viewing angle of the bottom-facing beams (moving them up and down).
NOTE: Mounting the detector at a lower height may reduce its detection range while mounting it higher could reduce the performance of the lower detection beams.
Pet Immunity
The PMD780M detector offers pet immunity for animals weighing up to 40 Kg (90 lbs). When an animal of this size moves close to the ground, it cannot cross enough beams at once to trigger an alarm. This minimizes false alarms caused by pets while maintaining accurate detection of human intrusions.
Physical Mounting
To mount the PMD780M motion detector: 1. Release the screws from the bottom and top of the PMD780M detector. 2. Remove the front cover, and then remove the main unit from the backplate. 3. Fix the backplate on the wall. NOTE: As per the EN security standards, one screw must be secured in the tamper hole. The use of doublesided tape does not trigger a wall tamper alarm. 4. Reattach the main unit to the backplate. 5. Remove the battery tab (present only if the battery is included with the product) from the battery holder. Ensure that three AA Lithium batteries in the compartment are installed with the correct polarity.
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6. Connect Battery Connector. The PMD780M is powered on.
7. To adjust the detection range:
a. Inside the front cover, slide the white tab next to the lower lens up or down on the side you wish to adjust, based on the detection range given below: · 00 12m · 50 10.5m · 100 7.5m · 150 5.25m · 200 3m to 5m
b. After adjusting the white tab, lock it into the nearest slot. 8. To adjust the horizontal beams with respect to the wall:
· For the beams parallel to the wall (00 with the wall), slide the lens tray until it aligns with the top edge of the lens holder.
· For the beams at a 30 angle from the wall, slide the lens tray until it aligns with the bottom edge of the lens holder.
9. Reattach the front cover and tighten it using the screw at the bottom. NOTE: Maintain at least 40cm (15.7 in.) clearance from the protected area (door or window).
Power-up Sequence
During the power-up sequence, the LED will flash five times red if the device is not paired to the console or five times green if paired to the console. The PMD780M waits between 0-10 seconds before connecting/pairing with the console. If the cover of the device is open, green and red LEDs will flash quickly.
Pairing PMD780M with the Wireless M Console
The pairing and configuration settings of PMD780M are managed through the BlueEye application.
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Prerequisites
Ensure that: 1. The PMD780M is within the range of the console. 2. The BlueEye application is installed on your mobile and connected to the site. 3. The M console is powered on (Paradox logo color – white, red, or green).
Pairing PMD780M
To pair the PMD780M with the wireless console by an installer: 1. In BluEye, when in the Hardware tab, tap + on the top-right of the page, and then tap Auto learn wireless devices. The wireless console searches for new devices and a rotating radar icon is displayed. All unpaired devices pair within 6 minutes and appear at the top of the device list with a new tag and voice announcements. You can open the front cover of the detector and press the Learn button momentarily, or open the tamper or a zone for immediate pairing.
To identify the device that you want to pair, you can either open or close the zone, or trigger the device tamper, and then check the device’s screen in the BlueEye application to see the corresponding display. When you open or close the zone, an eye icon displayed beside the device name shows opening and closing. When you trigger the device tamper, a T symbol appears on the device name in the BlueEye application.
Pairing Previously Used Devices
You can pair used devices under the following conditions: · When the previously used device is not online with another wireless console: Start auto-learn. Open the device or press the Learn button momentarily for immediate pairing, or wait up to 6 minutes for automatic pairing. · When the previously used device is online with another wireless console: Press and hold the Learn button for 8 seconds to reset the device to its default settings. Reset is indicated by the LED flashing red three times.
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reset

complete,

initiate

auto-learn.

NOTE: Ensure the device is not connected or paired with the previous console before resetting the device.

Configuring PMD780M
To configure the PMD780M settings: 1. When in the Hardware tab, tap PMD780M from the device list if the device is already paired. If the device is not paired, see the Pairing PMD780M section in this manual and pair the device. 2. On the page that opens, enter the necessary details for the parameters and then tap Save. For details about each parameter displayed on the page, see Table 1.

The following table lists the parameters displayed for configuring the PMD780M, along with their descriptions.

Table 1 LED Sensitivity

Parameter

Description
Determines whether the LED indications for the device are enabled or disabled. There are two sensitivity levels, High (default) and Low.

Single/Left-Right Zones
Zone# and Area Zone Type and Zone Activity

Zone Programming
About
Suspend Device Suspend Tamper Reset to Default Delete Device

Follow Delay Zone

· High sensitivity mode detects smaller, subtle movements; useful for high-security areas or when precise detection is needed.
· Low sensitivity mode requires larger movements to trigger detection. It is recommended in areas where the incidence of false alarms from vibrations may be greater.
· Single (Default) The detector reports as a single unit without separating the left and right sides. Any motion detected across the whole field of view will trigger an alarm.
· Left/Right The detector divides its field of view into two separate zones one on the left and the other on the right.
Assign a zone and area number. Select the type of zone Instant, Delay, 24 hours when the device is active in the Arm, Stay, or Sleep modes. The following are the different zone types: · Instant When in any armed status, an immediate alarm
occurs. However, a delay period can be added to the Instant zone when arming in the Stay and Sleep modes. · Delay When a zone is opened, it triggers an entry delay in any arming mode. · 24 hours Always armed. The system remains in alarm as long as this zone is open. The system can be armed even if the 24-hour zone is in alarm. This zone is instant and becomes a delay zone if a delay zone is opened first. This tab displays details such as the installation date, production date, last programming date, battery replacements, battery history, and upgrade history. Disables monitoring of the device in the system. Disables tamper monitoring for the device. This will reset the device to the factory default settings. NOTE: Only an installer can reset the device. This option deletes the device from the system completely. After deletion, the system generates a push notification only if the owner registration is complete, not during installation. NOTE: Only an installer can delete the device.

LED Indications
After configuring PMD780M, the device displays various LED indications based on specific events. The following table lists the LED indications and their corresponding event.

Table 2
LED Indication
Red Blinking 3 times Red (3 seconds) Green (3 seconds)
Green Blinking
Red/Green

Event
Not connected to the console (new or unpaired).
Not connected to the console; but the device is paired.
Detection and transmission occurred (maximum twice within 3 minutes)
Two detections within 3 minutes and goes to Cool Down mode.
After tamper is detected, the device blinks red and green alternately for 3 seconds. After the tamper is

Green Blinking (50 seconds)

resolved and the device is closed, the device blinks green for 3 seconds.
PIR Stabilization is in progress (after power-up).

Resetting
Press and hold the Learn button for 8 seconds to reset the device to its default settings. Reset is indicated by LED flashing red three times.
Upgrading Firmware
To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the Hardware tab, tap on the device > Check for Upgrade. 2. If an upgrade is available, tap Upgrade when prompted. The process may take a few minutes. Keep track of the progress in the BlueEye application to ensure that the upgrade is completed successfully. Both the Installers and owners can perform the upgrade.
Signal Strength and Transmit Power Monitoring
The BlueEye application provides insights into each device’s received signal strength and transmission power to optimize performance.
To view the RSSI and transmit power range:
1. When in the Hardware tab, tap the icon next to the Wireless tab. A pop-up window with the RSSI and transmit power range is displayed.
2. Maximum power transmitted by PMD780M: · 868 MHz: +14 dBm · 914 MHz: +22 dBm

Tap on any listed device to view signal strength and additional device metrics. The following parameters are displayed for each device:
· P – Received signal strength at the panel · N – Received signal strength at the device
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– Transmit power of the device.

– Current temperature reading of the device.

– Battery level of the device

A higher P and N value indicates stronger and clearer communication between the console and the device. · If P is low, the console struggles to receive signals from the device. · If N is low, the device struggles to receive signals from the console.
NOTE: Values below -93 with maximum Tx power are not recommended values, and RPT5M can be used to extend the
range.

Power transmission impacts only P: · When power transmission increases, the P value at the console generally improves, as a stronger signal is sent.
· If P value is good, the device can reduce its transmission power to save battery life.

Walk Test
After powering on the detector or opening/closing the cover (if already powered on), the detector enters a walk-test mode for 15 minutes. Perform the following walk test to ensure the motion detector detects movement in the intended area.

Steps:
1. Walk across the detection field, moving in and out of the detector’s range. 2. Observe LED Indications. 3. If the motion detector doesn’t pick up movement as expected, adjust its height or location and re-test.
With Sensitivity set to High, and Detection Energy set to Fast, then crossing two beams is detected as a movement. With the Sensitivity set to Low, the amount of movement required to generate detection is doubled. The detector exits the walk-test mode after 15 minutes. To reactivate it, open the cover of the device to trigger the tamper switch, and then close the cover.

Cool-Down Mode
The PMD780M motion detector indicates detection with a 3-second green LED display (or 3-second red if the detector is not paired or connected to the console). After two detections within 3 minutes, the PMD780M enters a cool-down mode to conserve battery life. During this period, it is indicated by a green blink (or red if not paired), but this signal will not be transmitted to the console.
Dual Tamper Protection
The PMD780M motion detector is equipped with dual tamper protection (wall and cover). If the system is armed, any tamper activation immediately triggers a system alarm. When the system is disarmed, a tamper activation generates a report to the CMS, sends a push notification, and displays a tamper trouble alert in the BlueEye application.

Technical Specifications
The following table lists the technical specifications of PMD780M along with their descriptions. NOTE: The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Table 3

Specification

Wireless Type

Sensor Type

Coverage

Detection Speed

RF Frequency

RF power
Transmission Time Supervision Time Status Indicators Battery Lithium Installation Environment Firmware Upgrade IP Rating Operating Temperature (with lithium batteries) Auto Learn Colors Dimensions Weight
Certification

Description
GFSK two-way with frequency and encryption hopping 4 x dual low-noise rectangular elements 3m (9.8ft) 12m (39.37ft) on each side 0.2m / sec. 4m/sec. (0.6 ft/sec. 13.1 ft /sec.) 868 (865.05 – 867.95) MHz or 914 (902.25 – 927.55) MHz Other countries might change 868 MHz up to +14 dBm radiated, 914 MHz up to +22 dBm in permitted countries. Less than 20 ms 20 minutes, 10 minutes (Default), and 3 minutes Battery, temperature, TX/RX values 3 x 1.5 VDC AA, up to 5 years of battery life Outdoor Remotely over the air, via BlueEye IPX4 -20°C to +40°C (-4°F to 104°F) Yes White 11W x 21H x 7D cm (4.3W x 8.2H x 2.7D in.) 0.45 kg CE, EN 50131-2-2, EN 50131-6, EN 50131-5-3, FCC 15.247

FCC Statements
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE: This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
FCC ID: KDYPMD780M IC: 2438A-PMD780M
· This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
IC Statements
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Warranty
For complete warranty information on this product, see the Limited Warranty Statement document, or contact your local Paradox distributor.
Patents
US, Canadian, and international patents may apply. Paradox is a trademark or registered trademark of Paradox Security Systems (Bahamas) Ltd. © 2025 Paradox Security Systems (Bahamas) Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Documents / Resources

PARADOX PMD780M Outdoor Dual Side View Motion Detector [pdf] Installation Guide
PMD780M, PMD780M Outdoor Dual Side View Motion Detector, Outdoor Dual Side View Motion Detector, Dual Side View Motion Detector, Side View Motion Detector, Motion Detector

References

User Manual

PARADOX PMD780M Outdoor Dual Side View Motion Detector Installation Guide

PMD780M Outdoor Dual Side View Motion Detector

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