Infrared detector is popular motion sensor. The PIR is used for security protection of bed rooms, living room, balcony etc. It is installed with bracket for angle adjustment. The detection area may be horizontal 110 degree, thickness 65 degree of fan-shaped area.
Can you install the PIR according to the instruction manual? Below we will make clearer steps for guidance.
Step1. Using impact drill to make two holes on the wall according to PIR bracket fixing hole. Then fix PIR bracket with screws (included in the PIR package)
If there is no impact drill, using cement nail to fix the bracket on the wall.
Step2. Insert the PIR body to the universal bracket. The PIR level angle and vertical angle can be adjusted for best detection.
It is better to install PIR in the corner of wall to get best protection area. Select installation location, installation height according to PIR instruction manual. Below is the illustration of installation ways and effect.
Door magnetic contact is another essential component of home security. Door contact includes two parts: magnetic switch and emitter. When these two parts are separated by about 1cm, the emitter will send alarm signal to siren strobe or alarm control panel. Magnetic contact can be used for alarm of door windows, fence or other protected objects.
The emitter should be installed on fixed object such as the door frame. The magnetic switch should be installed on moving object such as door. If the door and the door frame is not at the same plane, you can use a small piece of wood to block up the low side.
There are metal door contact, wood door contact and rolling door contact. Please select corresponding door contact for the door security protection. You can use double faced adhesive tape to fix the door contact or use screw to fix the door contact. It is better to use screw fix it. 
The alarm system installing manual will guide how to enroll the PIR, door contact to the alarm control panel. You should read the manual carefully and follow it.
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Home Security Solutions and Alarm System Installation
How to make home security solutions according to individual needs and budget? Below we will give an example to explain it. The house is with 3 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms, 1 kitchen room, 1 study room and 2 balcony.
The principle of making home security solution.
1.Plan and make external security firstly. In security alarm industry, it is perimeter security zones. The security protection areas are fence, wall, gate and house entrances including door, windows and balcony. The connection areas between the upper and lower floors, between house and neighbor’s house.
2.Then plan and make internal security. In security alarm industry, it is interior zones and fire zones. The security protection areas are aisle, hall, living room, kitchen room, bed room, bath room.
3.The alarm control panel installing principle:
A.Install it at place with telephone interface and hide it. Do not install it near the door or where theft can easy find and destroy it.
B.If the alarm control panel can not be installed at hidden place, then a PIR motion sensor should be installed to monitor the alarm control panel.
C.It is best to install the siren strobe outdoor and far from the alarm control panel.
D.If the siren strobe can not be installed outdoor, it is best to use wireless siren strobe and avoid theft finding the alarm control panel.
Step 1: Define the protection range according to the house situation.
From below drawing, we can know the most easy to be invaded place is two balconies, then is the out door. And kitchen room windows, study room windows cause these rooms are always vacant at night time and can be entrance of theft. Bath room, child room, main bed room are listed as protection areas with priority code.
All protection areas are listed with priority code from 10 to 1 as below.
Step 2: Define defense zones and defense way, equipment for each zone.
After protection areas and zone is defined, the defense equipment quantity and types should be defined according to the community security environment and family environment, behavior. The above home security solution design for example, we can use different equipment for different level defense. The equipment can be added or deducted according to budget and needs.
1.Simple type installation:
With lowest budget and good security environment, we make simple type installation. Only gate No.7, balconies No.9 and No.10, kitchen room No.6, study room No.5 are defensed. Wireless door magnetism contact is used for gate No.7, kitchen room No.6 and study room No.5. PIR motion sensor is used for living room and bedroom to against intrusion from two balconies No.9 and No.10.
The alarm system used is 1pc PIR motion sensor, 3 pcs door or windows open contact, one set alarm control panel with 1 PIR, 1 door contact, 2 keypad, remote controller.
The functions of the simple type alarm system.
A.When the gate or kitchen room window, study room window is opened, (door or window is leaving more than 1 cm from the door frame or window frame) or someone is entering into living room or bedroom from the balcony, the alarm system will go off and siren strobe makes sounder and lighting for warning.
B.Backup battery is built-in and can work for 8-16 hours at AC off time.
C.PIR motion sensor is used for zone 9 living room and home arm can be set when someone is at home. So, the living room PIR will not trigger alarm when someone is at home.
D.If no one is at home, away home arm should be set and intrusion is detected at living room, the alarm goes off.
The cons: When magnetic contact is used for windows security, the windows can not be opened even at summer time.
2.Basic type installation:
Use wireless door windows magnetic switch for all doors and windows. Use 1 PIR motion sensor for addition of living room security protection.
The functions of the basic type alarm system.
A.When the gate or kitchen room window, study room window, bathroom window, child room window is opened, (door or window is leaving more than 1 cm from the door frame or window frame) or someone is entering into living room or bedroom from the balcony, the alarm system will go off and siren strobe makes sounder and lighting for warning.
B. Backup battery is built-in and can work for 8-16 hours at AC off time.
C. PIR motion sensor is used for zone 9 living room and home arm can be set when someone is at home. So, the living room PIR will not trigger alarm when someone is at home.
D. If no one is at home, away home arm should be set and intrusion is detected at living room, the alarm goes off.
Cons: When magnetic contact is used for windows security, the windows can not be opened even at summer time. When someone is at home, home arm should be set.
3.Practical type installation:
Cause the basic type alarm system using windows contact for windows protection and the windows can not be opened at arm status, the curtain PIR is used to replace windows contact. The curtain PIR is with direction recognition and alarm goes off if theft entering from outdoor. The alarm will not go off if home owners is walking at home.
Cons: The balcony security protection is not enough. The theft can enter into balcony without alarm going off. It alarms until theft goes into the house.
4.High grade type installation:
Use infrared fence as balcony and windows intrusion prevention security equipment. The infrared fence is installed outdoor and can stop intrusion outdoor. Smoke detectors and gas leakage sensors are used as well for fire prevention.
Solar power wireless infrared fence can be used. It is easy to install and there is wireless to wired transceiver for connection with any third party alarm control panel.
Smoke alarm and gas alarm should be set as 24 hours zone and not controlled by arm disarm setting.
5.Complete type installation:
With infrared fence installed outdoor for windows and door entrance prevention. And add outdoor PIR detector as well at balcony to ensure the alarm going off when the theft is at balcony. Add wireless siren strobe for warning and neighbor notice. So, home is more secured.
6.Thorough security solution with smart home
Smart home house appliance switch is added to complete type installation alarm system. The house appliance such as air conditioner, electric cooker, electric heater can be remote turned on or turned off by mobile phone, remote, smart home app or telephone calling.
Security Service Network Alarm System upgrade
Introduction
Network alarm system is a variety of transmission channels to transmit protection areas’ information to security service center quickly and accurately, so that the police officers can dispose all kinds of unexpected events in time.
So, transmission technology is important part of the network alarm system. There are several transmission technology used nowadays.
1.PSTN telephone line transmission
2.Bus-line transmission
3.Power-line transmission
4.Wireless transmission
PSTN telephone-line transmission is the popular one of network alarm system. But with development of digital technology and video evidence requirement, upgrade of PSTN network alarm system is necessary.
System Upgrade Proposal
According to the actual needs of most market environment and features of some brands wired alarm system such as Honeywell, Bosch, DSC, Focus, we have 4 system upgrade proposals. These proposals are based on principles of exist security system unchanged and upgrade the system to a efficient, practical, cost-effective security system via adding auxiliary equipment.
1. Telephone alarm network system upgrade to fiber + MODEM network alarm system;
2. Telephone alarm network system upgrade to GPRS \ PSTN \ TCP / IP multi-network video alarm system;
3. Telephone alarm network system upgrade to video alarm network system;
4. Video network system (CCTV) upgrade to video alarm network system.
PSTN upgrade to fiber + MODEM network alarm system
1. System upgrade way:
Replace several ordinary analog telephone lines into one digital fiber, replace the ordinary alarm center machine or alarm card into a digital relay card, upgrade the CMS to suitable for relay card.
2. Features:
No phone blocking will happen using digital relay line for alarm receiving. 1 piece 2M digital fiber line can replace 32 analog telephone lines, and can automatically transfer, automatic sort and wait. One E1 digital trunk can replace about 64 pcs 2-line alarm receiver center machines.
Cost for system upgrade
The cost for system upgrade:
cost for upgrade security service alarm center: The cost is about USD5000 to change PSTN alarm receiver center to Focus Monitor net3.2 CMS service management system.
PSTN upgrade to GPRS/PSTN/TCP/IP multi-network video alarm system
1.System upgrade
Add a GSM/GPRS communication module on PSTN alarm control panel interface, so that to enable PSTN/GSM/GPRS multiple network alarm systems. Change the alarm receiver center platform to Focus Monitor net3.2 CMS.
2. Features:
The upgraded alarm system can support DTMF, voice alarm, SMS alarm and GPS/GPRS alarm communication. The CMS security service management can easy control alarm panels and the whole system.
Alarm panel status can be monitored all times. Alarm communication way PSTN/GSM/GPRS priority can be selected.
Users can arm/disarm and operate the alarm panel via cell phone and query the alarm panel status easy.
3.Features of GPRS wireless communication
Always online: No matter there is data transmission or not, alarm panels and alarm receiver platform are always online and in contact.
Quick log-in: Once the GPRS alarm panel boots up, the GPRS connection is established.
High speed transmission: As GPRS uses advanced packet switching technology, the highest theoretical value of data transmission is up to 171.2kb / s
Charge by volume: The GPRS network charges according to the number of data packets received and sent by the user.
Wide coverage: Almost all GSM network has GPRS network as well.
Front alarm device upgrade
Cost for system upgrade
There are two parts of system upgrade cost:
1.Security service center upgrade cost: keeps original PSTN alarm receiver machine, add Focus Monitor net3.2 CMS management platform, cost is about USD5000
2.On front part, add GSM/GPRS alarm communication module for every users, cost is about USD35-40 each
PSTN upgrade to video alarm network system
1.System upgrade
Add Focus DVR which has built-in communication transceiver module to Honeywell, BOSCH, DSC or Focus PSTN alarm panel communication interface. It will enable PSTN/TCP/IP multiple network alarms. The upgrade alarm system will support 4 channels, 8 channels or 16 channels security camera input and with video alarm. Change CMS to Focus Monitor net3.2 security management platform.
2.Features:
The CMS can easy operate the front alarm device such as setting, query. Once there is alarm, the system can automatic notify on-spot person and catch video, record the video and save it on server.
It supports 4 channels, 8 channels or 16 channels camera video input as well and can be linked with sensors.
It can provide video evidence for alarm confirmation before police officers sending. PTZ function is available for clear recording of video and alarm picture can be sent to email.
The alarm panel can be set, operated and query via mobile phone.
Cost for system upgrade
There are two parts of system upgrade cost:
1. Security service center upgrade cost: keeps original PSTN alarm receiver machine, add Focus Monitor net3.2 CMS management platform, cost is about USD5000
2. On front part, add Focus DVR which has built-in communication transceiver module for every users, cost is about USD80-90 each
CCTV upgrade to video alarm network system
1.System upgrade
Divide the original video signal into two routes, connect one route to original DVR device, another route to added E-AVS device. Add sensors at necessary locations, link the cameras to sensors. When the sensor trigger alarm, the linked camera will capture picture and send to security service center.
Change the CMS to Focus Monitor net3.2 management platform.
2.Features
The CMS can easy operate the front alarm device such as setting, query. Once there is alarm, the system can automatic notify on-spot person and catch video, record the video and save it on server.
It supports 4 channels, 8 channels or 16 channels camera video input as well and can be linked with sensors.
It can provide video evidence for alarm confirmation before police officers sending. PTZ function is available for clear recording of video and alarm picture can be sent to email.
The alarm panel can be set, operated and query via mobile phone.
Cost for system upgrade
There are two parts of system upgrade cost:
1. Security service center upgrade cost: keeps original PSTN alarm receiver machine, add Focus Monitor net3.2 CMS management platform, cost is about USD5000
2. On front part, add Focus DVR which has built-in communication transceiver module for every users, cost is about USD80-90 each
Solar Wireless PIR Detectors Features
Solar wireless PIR detectors is new generation intrusion detector. It enables DIY home security more easy without wiring and without battery replace in 10 years. Solar power infrared detector is environment friendly electronic security device.
Solar power intrusion detector has solved some issues of traditional PIR detector with innovative technology. For example, this new type detector will not be interfered by same frequency band other wireless device. It will not be interfered by bad weather hot days or code days.
So, solar PIR wireless intrusion detector is easy to use and more reliable for home security and anti-theft. How can it do? What technology is adopted?
1. Solar power technology
Not need to installed outdoor.
This detector is installed indoor and powered by natural light, LED light or other indoor weakness light.
Not need adequate light source and it even can be installed in dark area. It relies on its large capacity batter (10000mA/h) for power supply.
2. Free false alarm
Strong ability to anti-interference with FSK+FHSS signal transmission technology, wireless distance is more than 500m. When send alarm signal to alarm host, it uses multiple frequency band transmission. If one frequency band be interferenced, it automatically turn to another frequency band and without missing alarm or false alarm.
Industrial and military material is made of the intrusion detector. It has automatically environment-analysis technology to sense temperature and change sensitivity.
Pet identification and CPU analysis enables the pet immunity of this new burglary proof motion sensor.
Where is it installed?
Solar wireless curtain PIR is installed on wall or ceiling to detect intrusion from windows, balcony, gate.
Solar wireless ceiling PIR is installed in bedroom, child room, guest room to detect motion in rooms.
Home gas safely using precautions
Gas source is important energy choice for every home now. It is used for cooking, heating everyday. But most people are lack of home gas safely using knowledge. They don’t know there is potential dangers for gas using. They don’t know there is rules for safely using home gas source. So, there is always news of gas explosion and gas fire.
Will home gas lead to death?
There are three different types of gas source for home gas supply. They are Natural gas, LPG and coal gas. Coal gas has little carbon monoxide toxic gas. The gas itself will not lead to death directly.
But if it is used improperly, for example it is not burned completely, it will produce lot of carbon monoxide and poison to death.
The leakage of gas will cause explosion if electric switch is turned on /off or ignition of match or lighter.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
- Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
- Carbon monoxide poisoned people will feel strong prostration, breathing and pulse acceleration, confusion and can not move independently.
- Carbon monoxide poisoned people looks face flushing, loss of consciousness, breathing stopped, cramps, leading to cardiac arrest and death.
If people is poisoned by carbon monoxide, what should we do?
- Move the poisoned people from the poisoning place as soon as possible. Open the windows and doors for ventilation.
- Immediately use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to reduce sequelae for carbon monoxide poisoned people.
We know the dangers of home gas now. Then what matters we should pay attention to?
Before using home gas
- Check and make sure there is no leakage of the gas source. You can smell toxic fumes, you can hear hissing sounds and you can feel cool wind from the gas leaking part.
- Test and find the leaking part. Do not use matchstick or lighter fire to test it. Use soapy water or detergent to check. Cover soapy water or detergent on the pipe of gas source, then turn on the gas source. If there is bubble on the pipe, then there is crack. Replace the pipe immediately.
- The gas source cylinder should be with check data and qualified logo.
- The gas source cylinder should be placed upright on well ventilated place without sunshine.
- Do not put anythings on the cylinder to avoid burning.
What not to do for using home gas source?
- Do not add, modify, remove gas facilities and appliances by yourself or unauthorized department.
- Do not install the gas pipeline, valves, flow meters, gas appliances and other gas facilities in the wall, ceiling, cabinet and so on.
- Do not pile up debris in the room where gas meters, valves and other facilities are installed.
- Do not hang debris on the gas pipeline or pull the wire, rope to hang debris.
- Do not open or close the public valve of gas pipeline.
Home Security anti-theft knowledge and technology
Safely using gas source and electric source is the most important thing for home security to prevent fire. Burglary and robbery is the second danger for home security and it is increasing. People should watch out to avoid such dangers. Below is some tips of anti-theft knowledge.
- Close the doors and windows when you are away home. Using anti-theft security gate and lock it for full protection. Do not put the key under gate or in flower pot etc.
- Do not put amount of cash or valuables at home. Do not put identification card and bank account book together.
- If suspicious person is found around, should report to patrol police and verify their identity.
- The security door should be locked from indoor before sleeping. The key should be kept in the vertical position with the keyhole. So that to avoid technology unlocking of the burglary.
- Do not put trousers, coat, handbag, wallet near the windows when you are sleeping.
- Immediately clean the unidentified symbols on the gate or wall when it is found.
- Get help from neighbors and remind each other of suspicious phenomenon. Have them help to watch your home when you are away or on trip.
- Take the key with you and do not put it anywhere. Immediately replace the lock when the key is missing.
- Record and keep the factory number, clear mark of valuable device such as TV set, PC for future reference if they are stolen.
- Do not let preschool children taking keys with them.
Home Security Technology Protection
There are some new technology security devices to monitor home when you are away.
- IP camera is the most popular security device for home surveillance. It is easy to install and connect with internet to smart phone. Using app, the home can be monitored when you are on trip or on work.
- Complete home security system can detect illegal intrusion and take, send photos. Various alarm detectors such as door contact, PIR infrared motion sensor, smoke senor, gas detector, outdoor photoelectric beams detector etc. can be installed and protect the whole house including interior and exterior part.
- The entrance pass-ways should be protected seriously.