
About This Product
Rodann RC 8 motion-activated wireless door chime
The Rodann RC 8 uses an infrared motion sensor to detect movement and send a wireless alert to its receiver. Designed for business entrance alerts, it helps you hear when someone arrives while you work away from the doorway. The RC 8 Set with AC Adapter option lets you power the transmitter without changing batteries.
Door chime features
- Detection: Infrared motion sensor.
- Wireless transmission distance: Up to 500 feet.
- Receiver power: Plugs into a 110-volt wall outlet.
- Transmitter power: AC adapter for battery-free operation with the AC adapter option.
- Sound: Four tones with adjustable receiver volume.
- Preset tone: Double ding-dong, set before shipping for installation out of the box.
- Installation: Simple wireless setup.
Accessory options
The following descriptions explain the accessory options. Check your selected option before ordering; do not assume every accessory described below is included in the RC 8 set.
Battery adapter
An adapter option is available for customers who do not want to use or replace a transmitter battery.
Timer
The timer connects to the 12-volt relay on the back of the receiver when an extended output is needed. Output settings are 2, 5 or 10 minutes, or indefinitely. It can operate a lamp, a series of lights, a siren or another accessory up to a maximum of 250 watts. This timer was originally made by Design Tech, then STI.
Important: The pictured plug/connector is cut off to accommodate 12-volt relays.
Strobe light
A visual alert option for people with hearing loss or for noisy environments. Amber is recommended for this purpose. The strobe flashes 90 times per minute and may be used with a 12-volt relay.
- For general informative signaling.
- Incorrect polarity does not damage the circuit or draw current.
- Simple two-wire installation; continues functioning as a powering battery drains.
- Low current consumption, with an operating lifespan of over 300 continuous hours (2,000,000 flashes).
- Amber, blue, clear or red lens choices.
- High-impact acrylic lens and high-impact ABS plastic case.
- Operating temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C).
Mini strobe/siren
- Synchronized piezo siren and LED.
- Single-gang box or surface mounting.
- High-impact plastic casing.
- Weatherproof for indoor and outdoor use.
- Simple two-wire connection.
- Siren output: 110 dB at 1 foot (30 cm), at 12 VDC.
- Operating voltage: 6–15 VDC.
- Current draw: 90 mA at 12 VDC.
Rotating/flashing LED strobe with 100 dB siren
- Operating life over 50,000 hours (over 5.7 years).
- Simple two-wire installation.
- High-impact case and high-impact, heat-resistant lens.
- Weather-resistant construction and reverse-polarity protection.
- Visible in all directions.
- Five lens colors: amber, blue, green, red and clear.
- Five vertical LED strips (32 LEDs) for visibility from different directions.
- Six flashing options and adjustable flashing speed.
Listen to the four chime tones
Tone 1
Tone 2
Tone 3
Tone 4