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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.