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Can I make a different recording for
every transmitter?
Yes. If you put one in your garage and one in your
backyard, the recording for the garage transmitter could
be something like, "There's someone in the garage."
and the back yard could say, "There's someone in
the backyard." This is how you would be notified
if someone trespassed into those areas.
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Is the Sensor/Transmitter waterproof?
The Sensor/Transmitters can be used indoors and outside.
They are designed to withstand weather including rain
and snow but are not designed to be submerged in water.
When installed outside the Sensor/Transmitters do best
when in a covered area and not in direct sunlight.
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How does the Sensor/Transmitter work?
The Sensor/Transmitter is a passive infrared receiver
(PIR). It detects movement by the change it causes in
background temperature and then transmits a radio signal
to the Receiver/Speaker that movement has been detected.
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How far will the Sensor/Transmitter send
a signal to the Receiver/Speaker?
The Sensor/Transmitters will transmit a signal in an open
area up to 1000 feet to the Receiver/Speaker. Through
walls the Sensor/Transmitters will transmit a signal to
the Receiver/Speaker up to 300 feet.
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Will tree branches trigger a false signal?
It is possible for branches to cause a false trigger.
The best location to install the Sensor/Transmitter in
an area where tree branches and bushes will not be blown
by a wind in the detection zone of the Sensor/Transmitters.
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Will birds or dogs or cats trigger a false
signal?
The Sensor/Transmitters are designed to ignore small animals
under 40 Lbs. To reduce the possibility for a false trigger
caused by movement of a small animal it is recommended
that the Sensor/Transmitters be mounted at a height of
7 1/2 feet above the ground. The lower the Sensor/Transmitters
are mounted the higher the chance of picking up a small
animal.
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How often will the Sensor/Transmitter send
a signal?
The Sensor/Transmitter has two modes for sensing movement
and sending a signal. The (setup) mode that is set at
the factory identifies all movement and transmits each
detected movement to the Receiver/Speaker. The battery
saver mode will detect movement every 3 minutes and then
transmit to the Receiver/Speaker. Removing the jumper
in the Sensor/Transmitter will setup this mode.
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Will the system work through walls of my
home?
The system is designed to function through the interior
walls of a home and exterior walls of a home. The Sensor/Transmitters
have difficulty transmitting a signal through aluminum
siding or metal surfaces and are best located on a window
in that situation.
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How many Sensor/Transmitters will the system recognize?
There is no limit to the number of Sensor/Transmitters
that can be installed with a system. There are 6 voice
messages that are available for the Sensor/Transmitters
to activate.
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How long will the Receiver/Speaker work off
the battery?
The Receiver/Speaker is designed to function as a power
back up in the event of a power outage. The Receiver/Speaker
battery will function for up to 2 hours depending on the
amount of speaker activity.
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Can a Sensor/Transmitter be recognized by
more than one Receiver/Speaker?
The Sensor/Transmitter can be set to activate an unlimited
number of Receiver/Speakers.
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Will the Sensor/Transmitter recognize a small
child?
The Sensor/Transmitter is intended to identify children
of about 40 Lbs or larger when the Sensor/Transmitter
is installed at a height of 7 1/2 feet above the ground.
If it is desired to identify smaller children then the
Sensor/Transmitter will need to be installed lower to
the ground. When animals are present they may create a
false trigger.
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Will the Sensor/Transmitter work in the dark?
Yes, the Sensor/Transmitter will work in the dark or in
full light.
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How long will the battery last in the Sensor/Transmitter?
The battery in the Sensor/Transmitter can last up to 1
year depending on if the Sensor/Transmitter is set to
battery saver mode. Temperature can also affect the life
of any battery. Operating a battery at cold temperature
will reduce its life.
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How large of an area do the Sensor/Transmitters
monitor?
The Sensor/Transmitters are designed to monitor a 40-foot
by 40-foot area when they are installed at 7 1/2 feet
above the ground and there are no obstructions.
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Where can I get additional Sensor/Transmitters?
Additional Sensor/Transmitters are available on this web
site.
