Outdoor IR detector

[Claire]

Can somebody recommend or not recommend the IR sensors specifically designed
for outdoor use?
I was told that such sensors are not without problems.
Any experience or comment?

TIA
Claire

 

[Jackcsg]

I have had allot of experience with outdoor detection. Which I'm sure I'll
get flack for...but here's my two cents anyway. I did a outdoor pool complex
where I put Optex VX-40's (about 30 of them) scattered around the perimeter
of a fenced in area with great success. And more importantly no false
alarms. I mounted them on 2" Rigid Pipe at about 3' high. I also kicked on
500 watt quartz lights to light up the area in the dark. The pool was
experiencing vandalism, up until the time of install. I did another large
job using ProTech outdoor detectors, again very reliable, but in my opinion
costly. I have used both Crow, and Sentrol detectors, which in my opinion
are both junk. Photobeams work good too, and a mixture of both.

Jack

 

[Ferd Twit]

I have had allot of experience with outdoor detection. Which I'm sure I'll
get flack for...but here's my two cents anyway. I did a outdoor pool complex
where I put Optex VX-40's (about 30 of them) scattered around the perimeter
of a fenced in area with great success. And more importantly no false
alarms. I mounted them on 2" Rigid Pipe at about 3' high. I also kicked on
500 watt quartz lights to light up the area in the dark. The pool was
experiencing vandalism, up until the time of install. I did another large
job using ProTech outdoor detectors, again very reliable, but in my opinion
costly. I have used both Crow, and Sentrol detectors, which in my opinion
are both junk. Photobeams work good too, and a mixture of both.

Jack

I've experienced very good results with the ProTech units in long-range applications. Yes they are more expensive, but the cost per foot of coverage is comperable. The Sentrol units have also been OK if mounted outdoors but in a protected area (under eaves, etc.). I've heard good comments from several dealers who have used the Crow D-D units. What problems did you experience?
SecureFred

 

[Jackcsg]

False alarms. Period. I have worked extensively with the National Guards De-Lite program. Several detectors were put through the test through extensive "lessons learned" scenario's. The ProTech units worked flawlessly on every case. I have used, when spec'd, the Sentrol unit and had nothing but endless false alarms, and eventually replacing the units. The Crow units need to be installed similar to the Sentrol units as you stated, under a Canopy. In an open air climate, they false. The optex unit performs much better in open air outdoor environments. As reliable as the ProTech but with a more limited range. The Redwall units are equally as reliable. I like a combination of Motion, and Photo beam.

Jack

I have had allot of experience with outdoor detection. Which I'm sure I'll
get flack for...but here's my two cents anyway. I did a outdoor pool complex
where I put Optex VX-40's (about 30 of them) scattered around the perimeter
of a fenced in area with great success. And more importantly no false
alarms. I mounted them on 2" Rigid Pipe at about 3' high. I also kicked on
500 watt quartz lights to light up the area in the dark. The pool was
experiencing vandalism, up until the time of install. I did another large
job using ProTech outdoor detectors, again very reliable, but in my opinion
costly. I have used both Crow, and Sentrol detectors, which in my opinion
are both junk. Photobeams work good too, and a mixture of both.

Jack

I've experienced very good results with the ProTech units in long-range applications. Yes they are more expensive, but the cost per foot of coverage is comperable. The Sentrol units have also been OK if mounted outdoors but in a protected area (under eaves, etc.). I've heard good comments from several dealers who have used the Crow D-D units. What problems did you experience?
SecureFred