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L1-01E.05 – Outdoor Installation Guidelines

Sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight on the plastic lens (even with UV stable plastics) Temperature. Make sure the temperature range is within sensor specifications Humidity/rain/fog. If conduit is used, run conduit out the side or bottom of the sensor to keep conduit...

L1-01E.04 – Considerations for Outdoor Sensors

Presence of grass or vegetation Possibility of leaf accumulation Possibility of movement of branches Likelihood of snow accumulation Possibility of fog, mist or dust Occurrence of lightning Check manufacturer’s...

L1-01E.03 – Outdoor Sensors

Types of Outdoor sensors Exterior Active Infrared Beams are sent between posts External Microwave Beams are sent between...

L1-01E.02 – Audio

Audio detectors listen for noises generated by an intruder’s entry into a protected area The sensor is made up of two devices: Microphones mounted on the walls or ceilings of the monitored area, and an Amplifier unit which includes processing circuitry These...

L1-01D.53 – Walk Test

To ensure proper operation, always walk test each sensor. To walk test, do the following: Mount the sensor in the desired location Walk throughout the intended coverage pattern. Verify the sensor alarms Most sensors walk test more accurately if you wait 10 seconds...