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Can I make a
different recording for every transmitter?
The
receiver can only handle 3 different recordings. That means if you
had more than 3 transmitters, the others would have to have one of
the same recordings. 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 3 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.
