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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.