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Digital protection
Activ8 from ADE is said to offer a simple, reliable and cost effective solution to meet most installation needs.

The range has high precision sealed optics as standard, full microprocessor control and streamlined, low-profile aesthetic design. Pet immunity s standard and all PIRs in the range are Quad (four element) PIR sensors.

They have adjustable pulse count to minimise false alarms, fully comply with EN standards, and are supplied with white light filtration for harsher environments.

Knockout s top and bottom and optional ceiling and wall brackets are said to make installation easy.
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Going up to Grade 3
Pyronix's range of Grade 3 detectors are designed for industrial and commercial usage. They are also compliant with EN50131-1. The range includes the TMD 15 Grade 3, the KX15DTAM, the KX18AMDC, the Kudos AM, and the Kudos AMDC.

The TMD 15 Grade 3 is a combined PIR and PIR/Microwave detector, with patented anti-masking detection. It features separate relay outputs for each detector, a dual element pyro-electric sensor, 15m PIR detection range, 5 to 15m adjustable microwave detection, 0 鈥� 1m adjustable anti-mask detection, selectable EOL resistors, and anti-block technology.

The KX15DTAM is a digital combined dual element PIR and microwave 'Blue Wave' technology anti-masking detector, while the KX18AMDC is a digital dual element 'Blue Wave' technology anti-masking PIR curtain detector. The latter is supplied with two lenses: an 18m vertical curtain lens, and a 30m long range lens. Both feature selectable EOL resistors, patented independent floating thresholds, digital temperature compensation, tamper proof brackets, and multi-angular LED identification.

The two detectors in the Kudos range have similar features to the KX Series, but do not feature the Pyronix 'Blue Wave' technology.
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KX launch
Pyronix has launched the KX Series of detectors, which comprises 11 detectors in one common housing.

The KX Series has on-board selectable alarm resistor values of 6K8, 5K6, 4K7 and 1K, and tamper values of 5K6, 4K7, 2K2, and 1K, catering for most control panels on the market.

"When using the KX Series in-built EOL resistors, installation is kept to a minimum, with no awkward wiring or checking resistor colour codes," Pyronix says. "Simply move the header links supplied to the resistor values required. The KX Series even has the flexibility to still be wired as conventional, normally closed loops."

Pyronix says that in the KX Series, the distance between the pyro-electric sensor and the lens is identical for each detection zone lens. "This eliminates distortion and provides excellent focused zones," the company says.
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Long term performance
Cooper Security says its Scantronic range of PIRs uses modern techniques which eliminate the many types of interference that affect reliability of traditional detectors to guarantee superior long-term performance and reduce false alarms.

Designed to fit with any d茅cor, the range uses common housings described as stylish and compact, robust and discreet.

The 420 is a domestic digital PIR, with 3D cylindrical optics providing a 12m 90 degree multiple curtain coverage with creep zone, and True Motion Recognition.

It also boasts adjustment-free fast installation with remote walk test; selectable event counter, one or two motion events; fully sealed optics; and solid state relay for silent operation.

The Scantronic 430 Pet Tolerant Digital indoor motion detector uses PIR technology to detect movement of body heat to activate the alarm in the event of an intrusion. It is tolerant of animals up to 38kg (85lbs), and features 3D cylindrical optics with Target Specific Imaging, providing up to 12m 90 deg multiple curtain coverage with creep zone. Fully sealed optics provide protection against draught, dust and insect ingress, offering a high level of environmental immunity and reducing the burden from repeated false alarms.
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WatchOut out
With the WatchOut series, Rokonet says it "has come to terms with one of the most vexing problems of security installers 鈥� maintaining high levels of detection in the outdoor environment while eliminating the high numbers of false alarms due to the unstable nature of this environment".

WatchOut has selective event recognition capability that allows it to differentiate between false alarms and real intrusion events using two PIR channels and two microwave channels - the first detector of its kind to do this, Rokonet claims.

WatchOut's innovative Sway-Recognition Technology (utilising two MW channels) measures the travel distance of approaching and receding targets 鈥� identifying whether the target is a swaying branch or a moving intruder.

The Digital Correlation Technology (two PIR channels) compares the signals of two independent PIR channels, ensuring that only targets returning a similar signal in both channels qualify as potential threats. WatchOut has flexible installation options, using swivels to suit any terrain.
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Prestige detector
Texecom says that all of its products now meet the relevant requirements of EN50131-1 and PD6662 鈥� including its new anti-masking detector, the Prestige AMQD, which meets Grade 3 requirements under the Euro standards.

Texecom says the AMQD has been designed for higher risk sites.

It features anti-masking, a quad element pyro, local and remote self-test, power supply fault monitoring, and digital signal processing.

As well as the standard relay-based version, the Prestige AMQD is also available with Texecom's patented new interface allowing signalling of alarm, tamper, masking and fault, all over a single pair of wires to any Premier panel. This permits the use of 6-core cable, simplifies programming and ensures that only one zone is required for each detector.
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Stylish blue light PIR
Bosch's stylish Blue Line family of PIRs provides a unique 'blue light' intruder detector solution for any size of commercial or residential property. It features a distinctive blue LED for motion test instead of the usual red, plus optional CCTV capability and is suited for applications where a combination of stylish good looks and immunity to false alarms is important.

All models share a common modular design, allowing installers to meet a wide range of requirements with a single range, saving on parts inventories and training costs.

Installation is said to be quick and easy and additional plug-in camera modules allows CCTV to be added easily and economically.
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Euro focus
Napco has launched a range of detectors aimed specifically at the European market.

The C-101, C-102, and C-103 are all part of the Adaptive detector range. They feature new designer styling, patented Adaptive microwave/PIR self-adjusting motion detection, and new sabotage-proof supervision which detects if the units have been accidentally or purposely blocked or masked such that it can no longer perform within the system.

In addition, a new unit with Creep Zone has been added to the restyled, popular C-100STE units. Napco says its detectors now boast an increasing number of European compliances, including EN50131-1, INCERT, NFA2P, and NCP.
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Wide range of choices
Apollo from Guardall has combined sealed optics, sneak lens, pulse count option and overall reliability. Features include temperature compensation, and Surface Mount Device manufacture. It includes 12m, 15m and ceiling mount (360) variants. There is a choice of mounting brackets and a custom printing option on the cover.

Following on from the million-selling Apollo series, the microcontroller-based M-2 is designed to retain the distinctive styling of the Guardall V-series. The choice of three coverage options (volumetric, corridor and curtain), all with four selectable levels of sensitivity (pulse count) provide the M-2 with high flexibility for a wide range of applications.
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Grade 2 detector
Another new Pyronix product is the XD15DD detector, which complies to Grade 2 under the EN50131-1 Euro standards.

It is a 15m external digital PIR detector with non-overlapping interlocking PIRs 鈥� which means two movement detectors in one housing.

It features a dual element pyro-electric sensor, 15m PIR detection range, selectable EOL resistors, patented independent floating thresholds, digital signal processing, NO/NC technology, twin LED indications, and full rear and internal cable channelling.

Suitable for industrial and commercial applications, it is IP55 rated, and has a heavy duty, fully tamper proof bracket.
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External wireless coverage
Full coverage of difficult external areas is now possible with the weatherproof RFX-3 receiver, says GJD. The manufacturer of external detection systems has launched the receiver with back and front tamper as the receiver for its Opal RFX wireless PIR used in CCTV and event management applications.

The robust housing is neatly designed to encase the electronics and concealed cable entry. There are three pairs of volt-free contacts with individual timers up to 60 seconds and a further eight activity and monitoring outputs.

The receiver can effectively monitor the active state of up to three Opal RFX 35m outdoor intruder detectors.
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Common housing
GardTec claims it has 鈥渃ome up with the perfect detector, providing complete protection and reliability, offering high catch performance and false alarm immunity鈥�.

鈥淓ach PD Range of detectors has Quad element pyro as standard and all detectors comply with the necessary PD6662 requirements for Grade 2 or Grade 3, depending on the model,鈥� the company says.

鈥淎nti Mask technology has been incorporated into the Grade 3 detectors, providing coverage integrity and flexibility using pattern recognition algorithms. The range also incorporates a revolutionary EOL feature using jumpers with resistance values built-in.鈥�

In its other ranges,GardTec's eurosec PIRs share a common housing as well as white light protection, selectable pulse count and automatic temperature compensation. The detectors are also available in PIR, dual technology and quad versions.

GardTec uses custom integrated circuitry on its PIRs which makes the engineer set-up time simple and keeps installation time to a minimum.
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Variable patterns
In addition to its MS-12FE, Bench Tested in Security Installer in this issue, Takex has been promoting its MS-100FE External PIR.

This is a sensor switch for outdoor or indoor use. Its variable multi-area system enables the selection of four detection patterns.

The supplied lenses allow the unit to be used as a vertical curtain, horizontal curtain, wide angle or spot detector. The internal sensor is able to rotate by 180 degrees.

It also features a day/night photocell sensor for automatic control, and has NO/NC contacts for activating lights, cameras, speech units etc. The range is variable, up to 20m. Power used by the PIR is 12-30v DC.
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High risk applications
Rokonet's iWISE AM is said to be the most advanced PIR for high-risk applications, using two active infrared channels for anti-masking. One active IR channel utilises special prisms located between the LEDs to detect any object obstructing the detector's field-of-view.

The second active IR channel is located behind the lens to protect against spraying or covering the lens 鈥� even with lacquer. The iWISE AM is said to provide the ultimate catch performance and false alarm immunity, enabled by digital signal processing, patented True Temperature Compensation and an improved lens design.
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ET for home
The PM115 ET Environment Tolerant sensor from Micron security Products uses split offset optics with dual channel processing from twin dual element sensors.

Output from each channel is monitored by a dedicated high-speed microprocessor which compares the signals for mass, speed, timing and direction, so ET can distinguish between human targets and other random sources of infrared energy.

Micron says the ET will reliably tolerate hostile environments while still exhibiting 鈥渞azor sharp鈥� response to intrusion. The ET will also tolerate small animals and rodents without false alarms, but is not recommended as a pet exclusion sensor. Temperature compensation is microprocessor auto sensitivity adjusted. It features a multi-faceted 120 degree white filtered lens with a 14 metre adjustable range.
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