Product description
Key features of motion sensors
- Detection Technology:
- Passive Infrared (PIR): Detects the heat emitted by a person or object as it moves across the sensor's field of view.
- Microwave: Emits microwave signals and detects changes in the reflected pattern that indicate movement.
- Ultrasonic: Sends out ultrasonic waves and detects disruptions in the sound waves.
- Combined (Dual Technology): Uses a combination of technologies, such as PIR and microwave, to reduce false alarms and ensure more accurate detection.
- Performance and Control:
- Sensitivity and Range: Adjustable settings allow users to fine-tune the sensor's detection range and sensitivity, which helps minimize false alarms from sources like pets or air conditioning.
- Pet Immunity: Features that ignore the motion of smaller animals, preventing them from triggering the alarm.
- Integration and Deterrence:
- Alarm Integration: Connects to a central control panel to trigger the alarm when motion is detected.
- Deterrent Functions: Can trigger other deterrents like sirens, flashing lights, or voice warnings to scare off intruders.
- Mobile Alerts: Newer systems can send immediate alerts to a user's mobile phone upon detection.
- Environment and Placement:
- Indoor vs. Outdoor: Outdoor sensors are built to withstand various weather conditions and a wider range of environmental factors, such as moving vegetation and vehicle headlights.
- Specialized Lenses: Some sensors have lenses that provide a wider viewing area or special patterns to maximize coverage.