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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PIR Passive Infrared Detector installing notice
Passive infrared detector PIR is a type of weak signal detection equipment. There are some notices for attention when install it. For example, the installing height and sensitivity are two key points for attention. There are three steps to prepare and install a PIR detector.
Step 1: Well understand the performance characteristics of the PIR detector.
Step 2: Correctly determine the location for PIR detector installation.
Step 3: Carefully adjust and debug the infrared detector.
Below is the details for attention.
A. Installing location:
1. Determine the correct installing height and angle according to PIR installing instruction manual and using requirement, environment. The protection area, sensitivity and pet immunity effectiveness is different with different installing height. Find out the entrance and exit of the building and intrusion routine, install the detectors at places to cover the areas.
2.Do not install the PIR detector facing glass doors and windows.
PIR detector can anti interference of white light but not 100%. And outdoor passing people and vehicle may cause false alarm. PIR and MW double technology detector can be installed at this place without interference.
3. Do not install the PIR detector facing cold and hot air outlets or cold and heat sources.
PIR detector senses object’s temperature change and triggers alarm. So the air flowing from cold or heat outlet may cause false alarm. If you have to install the detector at these places, you can choose PIR and MW double technology detector.
4. Do not install the PIR detector facing a swinging object. A swing object may cause false alarm by Microwave detector as well.
B: Detector choosing and debugging
1.Correct choosing of detector.
There are various types of PIR detector. They are wide angle PIR or curtain PIR with 6m to 60m detection distance, infrared sensor or Microwave sensor, wall mounted or ceiling mounted. It should be correctly chosen according to protection space, intrusion routine characteristics, environment features.
2.Debugging
Debugging is absolutely necessary work after installing of motion sensor. There are two ways for debugging. One way is walking test. The test person walks in the protected area with S routine to check the protected area. The microwave sensor sensitivity and PIR sensor sensitivity should be adjusted separately. Sometimes the sensitivity should be adjusted again in different season. Microwave has penetrability and the sensitivity can not be set too high.
Another way is using instrument to measure. Some detector has noise voltage output interface. Using a multiple meter to measure the noise voltage and adjust the sensitivity.
Is Burglar Alarm System useless?
A survey of housing safety said burglar alarm system is useless. A good lock and scheduled house lighting is more important for home security. Is that right? Will theft pass a well locked and light house without thinking it is occupied or empty?
How can a burglar alarm system well prevent burglary and stop crime? Actually, there are many functions of burglar alarm system people doesn’t know and doesn’t use. Fox example, the linkage output function. When a burglar alarm system is triggered, it can trigger alarm siren strobe and camera recorder or house lighting. So, not timer lighting but scare lighting will be turned on to drive out the theft.
You may do not need a good lock but you can install a door windows barrier to block the burglary before they come near the entrance. Of course, the sensor can turn on the light indoor or outdoor with linkage function of alarm system.
The linkage function is a simple port built-in for easy connection with any equipment which need to be triggered. For example, the FOCUS security has this function named PGM output. The FOCUS PGM output can be programmed with some event for selection. They are alarm, password change, AC power fault, communication fault, arm, disarm. That means you can select the event to trigger siren strobe or other device. For example, you select AC power fault event, then if the AC power line is cut, it will trigger the device immediately. The selection will be made according to your alarm system installing and environment features.
When a CCTV system is connected as the event following device, the defined security camera will make video record as crime evidence and help finding the criminal.
A professional alarm system can well prevent burglary cause the burglary crime will be noted immediately and be recorded. It does not only scare the theft but also stop the crime by warning the theft with listen-in and intercom function. More over, it records the crime scene and punish the criminal if the crime is not stopped.
How to well use the burglar alarm system? Read the alarm system instruction manual carefully and understand the functions. Then enable and set the functions according to your home security needs.
Of course, planning and making a suitable home security solution is the first step.
You can easy add more sensors detectors to your exist alarm system. For example, solar power wireless infrared beam sensor can be added for perimeter security. Smoke and CO detector can be added for home environment safety. Some special detector such as outdoor curtain PIR is used for balcony, door, windows entrance detection and alert. All products are with tamper resistant function and anti destroy.
You are welcome to contact us for free security advice.
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
Combustible gas leakage disposing
Natural gas, LPG is used for home cooking, heating. But the gas is with dangers if it is not used properly. So, people should know how to use the gas source correctly. A gas detector is not enough for home gas security. A connected solenoid valve is better for gas source leakage shut off.
What should we do if gas leakage is detected? The fire fighting person said:”When we are at gas leakage spot, we even dare not kick the door or knock, smash with a metal tool. Because that may produce spark and detonate gas.” We should remember what we must not do at gas leakage spot.
1.No fire is allowed, no smoking, no lighter. Otherwise the leakage gas make be detonated.
2.No turning on/off of house appliance. Because that may produce spark and detonate gas.
3.Do not dial telephone at gas leakage spot. Because that may produce spark and detonate gas.
What should we do then when we find gas leakage?
1.Shut off gas source. Tighten the LPG bottle valve. Open the doors and windows for ventilation. Can use a broom to disperse gas leakage in air.
2.If the LPG bottle is with cracks, it should be gently moved to the outdoor ventilation place.
3.If large amount gas leakage is found, please leave the spot immediately. Cut off the power supply. Extinguish all fire. Go outdoor and call for help.
4.If gas leakage is found from neighbor home, please knock the door to notice it. Do not press the door bell.
How to avoid CO carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious damage to the brain tissue. Even if cured, it may remain a sequela of central nerve injury.
How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?
We need to know at what situations the carbon monoxide may produced.
- Coal burning
Coal burning is used for heating or cooking. If the coal is not completely burning, it will being producing amount of carbon monoxide. If the room is closed or unventilated, carbon monoxide poisoning occurs.
- Combustible gas water heater
Combustible gas is used for water heater for some homes. If the gas water heater is installed in bathroom and with door and window closed, the gathered carbon monoxide will cause poisoning. So, it is better not installing gas water heater in bathroom.
- Stay or sleep in vehicle with air conditioner turning on
When the running speed of the vehicle engine is slow, the gasoline is not burning completely and will produce amount of carbon monoxide. The produced carbon monoxide will blow into the car through air conditioner.
What symptoms are carbon monoxide poisoning?
Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea is symptoms of mild carbon monoxide poisoning.
Frontal headaches, flush on face, very red lips, much sweat, fast heart rate, restless and entering into coma. That is the symptoms of moderate poisoning.
Dizziness, nausea and convulsions, unconsciousness, body temperature rising. That is the symptoms of severe carbon monoxide poisoning.
What should we do if someone has carbon monoxide poisoning?
Cause carbon monoxide poisoning will injure brain tissue and the poisoned person can not move or ask for help by himself.
If carbon monoxide poisoned person is found, the helper should creep to the scene and open door and windows quickly. Move the poisoned person to a ventilated and warm place and keep him or her lying.
For patients who are unconscious, the head may be tilted to one side to prevent the vomit from being sucked into the lungs causing suffocation.
Call an ambulance and send the patient to a hospital with a hyperbaric oxygen tank.
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?
For the resident who uses coal to keep warm, the chimney should be installed in the room where fireplace is in.
Open door or windows when coal oven is used for cooking or heating.
Do not install gas water heater in bathroom. It should be installed outdoor or near the windows of room neighbor bathroom.
Do not sleep or stay in vehicle with door and windows closed. Should timely open window for ventilation when air conditioner is turning on for long distance driving.
Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm
CO Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a security detector for sensing CO and triggering sound and light alarm if the monitored carbon monoxide density reaches to set value. It can be easy installed with AC power supply or connected to home security system. Where should we install the carbon monoxide alarm? If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet, install a CO alarm at both ends of the hallway. Install at least one CO alarm near or within each separate sleeping area. For added protection, install an additional CO alarm at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from the fireplace, furnance or fuel burning heat source.
Customers frequently asked questions about Solar Beam systems
1、How many zones can connect to panel?
For the moment ,we have 9 sets of host unit , the least one support 4 defense zones, the most one can be up to 1000 zones. If you wanna more zones, we can make according to your requirement.
2、Are your devices working at low temperature (-2 to 15 degrees) in winter time, (17 to 55 degrees) during summer time?
Our detector supported working temperature range :-30C~70C.
We have been sold this product more than 10 years, we have long-term partner in bad weather countries such as Russia、Africa.
3、Are these solar alarms compatible with ademco alarm systems?
We total have 9 sets of alarm host:
Ademco available:HB-BJQ560-A; HB-BJQ560-B; HB-2020C;HB-3030C;HB-G250.
Ademco unavailable: HB-MFR;HB-2020A;HB-3030A;HB-G10
4、what distances can products achieve?
The infrared detection distance for infrared beam is 100 meter, for infrared grating is 10 meter and for infrared light wall is 20-50 meter. The wireless transmission distance is 800-1000 meter. It meets FCC and CE certificate.
5、Do you need a tool to calibrate the transmitter and receiver beams?
Laser pointer is used for calibration of detection distance exceed 50 meter. HB-T001Q3+ has built-in calibrator already.
- Infrared grating series: no need laser pointer, because the infrared distance is only 10m , you just need make sure the grating be installed in the same horizontal and vertical plane.
- Garden Light&Detector series:no need laser pointer, because the infrared distance is only 20m-50m , you just need make sure the Detector be installed in the same horizontal and vertical plane.
- Photoelectric beam sensor series: Infrared distance is 100m. You need to use the laser pointer. HB-T001Q3+ is with built-in LCD calibrator and not need extra laser pointer.
Remarks :After installation, verify the sensors whether be well mounted.(watch the video and the manuals).
6、I need to know how to match the beams with each type of system and how they work?
- Firstly: turn on the sensors
- Secondly: set the alarm host into coding status
- Thirdly: trigger the sensor, so the alarm host can remember the sensor
We have 9 types hosts working as wireless receiver. The steps of programming is different. Please read the manual and watch video for guidance.
7、What is the lifespan of the standby battery?
The lifespan of the battery is more than 10 years.Firstly,Our battery is LFP battery ,its cycle recharge time is 2000 times.Secondly,the capacity of the battery is 500mAh, while standby current consume only 0.5mAh,the sensors can normally work more than 15days without solar charging. So we can got: 2000times (LFP battery cycle recharge time)X15days(standby time)=30000days(about 82 years),deduct any other factors,10 years is available.
8、Please tell me more about perimeter defense. If total fence length to protect is 2800 meters, how many pairs beams are needed?
The working principle of our sensors is the same as wired sensor. One pair beams is needed for every 100 meter. If there is corner or wall is not straight, then add more beams.
Remarks: If wireless distance between sensor and host unit exceed 3km,Signal Repeater (HB-ZFQ) is suggested, one Repeater can enlarge wireless distance 3km,currently we support 4 grades, that’s say we can use 4 ZFQ without signal interference, and wireless distance:4-levels transmission X1km/grade=4000m.so more larger defense area is realized.
9、Does the beam system work at days without sunshine, like UK climate?
Firstly, Our solar panel is made of amorphous material. It can convert light to electric even in cloudy or rainy days,without any direct sunshine. While at rainy days ,the solar panel can generate 2mA current to the battery .
Secondly, the static power of our sensors is only 1% of traditional wired
sensor(static power:0.5mA).Besides:the sensors have high-capacity LFP battery inside,can keep the sensors working much more than 15 days without charging.
10、What is the extension of the wireless signal of the signal repeater HB-ZFQ?
Without any obstruction, one transponder can enlarge 3KM wireless distance. Currently we support 4 grades transmission, that’s say we can use 4 ZFQ without signal interference. wireless distance:4 grades transmission X3km/grade=12KM.
11、Is there a signal repeater HB-ZFQ with solar panel?
For the moment, we don’t have solar wireless signal repeater.If that’s necessary to your project, we’ll provide a solar powered device for the repeater.
12、Also please confirm if the wireless link is one way or duplex?
Our wireless link is one way, that is to say sensors transmit wireless signal to host , but host cant send signal to control the sensors. While our sensors will self-check every 2 minutes, if any problem (e.g. low-battery、invalid、light interference etc.) ,Sensors will immediately report to host.
13、What is the mechanism your system uses in order to detect stealing of sensors or jammer the signal in order to tamper the system?
Firstly, the working principle of our sensors is Active infrared detecting, so if any terminal is moved or damaged, sensors will report to host at once. Same time,host will indicate abnormity (e.g. alarming ,invalid , light interference).
Secondly ,the wireless transmission technology we made is FSK + FHSS technology,it has strong ability to anti-interference.( e.g. once sensor was Triggered), it will send 3 signals to host (3 different frequency points),and host can receive these signals independently. This anti-interference technology makes our products more competitive in same line.
14、Do they check status with the sensors , like a test signal? How often?
Our solar sensors will self-check every 2 minutes, if any problem (e.g. low-battery、invalid、 light interference etc.) ,Sensors will immediately report to host.
15、Do your sensors have anti-masking features?
The sensors adopt FSK + FHSS technology，it has strong ability to anti-interference. i.e. once sensor was triggered, it will send 3 signals to host(3 different frequency points),and host can receive these signals independently. This anti-interference technology makes our products more competitive in same line.
16、Do the sensors come with the brackets?
Brackets for sensors are not included in package. If necessary, we’ll configure brackets to your order,but it’s better to purchase in your location, common size is OK.
17、What frequency is this transmitting on and do you have GSM notification by text to cellphones for your products?Our frequency 433MHz (FSK+FHSS technology) once sensor was triggered, it will send 3 signals to host(3 different frequency points),and host can receive these signal independently. This anti-interference technology makes our products more competitive in same line.
Host support GSM is :HB-BJQ-560B,HB-G10.
18、Our main concern is how to communicate your system to an Out sourced Monitoring Service?
Solution 1:using the switch outputs to linkage the monitoring service.
Sensors ’ Wireless Signal— � host/adapter—- � switch outputs interface– � control
surveillance device (DVR)
- HB-MFR, support 4 switch outputs;
- HB-ZJQ-3,support 8 switch outputs
- If you wanna not only DVR ,but also need LED lights indicate detailed sensor’s zones and locations(as electric map), suggest : HB-G250(engineering host )+HB-LD(linkage module),HB-LD includes : 32 switch outputs and 120 pieces LED lights
Solution 2: using the internet to linkage the monitoring service. Network module–�surveillance device (suitable for more range project)HB-G250(engineer host) and HB-WT(network module) is a Unit ,and we offer SDK data.
19、the wireless is APPROVED for Canada？ What frequency is it? And how far will it work?
Our products was certificated by FCC and CE, and we have many regular Canadian customers, its standard for Canadian frequency. The sensors adopt 433MHz(FSK + FHSS) transmission technology，that to say once sensor was triggered ,it will send three signals(different frequency points) to host. and host can receive these signals independently. This anti-interference technology makes our products more competitive in same line.
20、Are these just sensors or do they act like an alarm system that can report to A central monitoring station for supervision.
We provide the burglar alarm system;
Firstly, we total have 9 sets of alarm host:
Ademco available:HB-BJQ560-A; HB-BJQ560-B; HB-2020C;HB-3030C;HB-G250.
Ademco unavailable: HB-MFR;HB-2020A;HB-3030A;HB-G10
Secondly, our sensor will self-check every 2 minutes, if any problem (e.g. low-battery、invalid、 light interference etc.) ,Sensor will immediately report to host.So that user can make solution at first time.
Thirdly, We have other accessories to realize other functions.
A、433MHz Signal Repeater (HB-ZFQ)
B、433MHz wireless signal to switch-out adapter(HB-ZJQ-3&HB-MFR)
C、linkage module
Remarks: If wireless distance between sensor and host unit exceed 3km,Signal Repeater (HB-ZFQ) is suggested, one Repeater can enlarge wireless distance 3km,currently we support 4 grades, that’ s say we can use 4 ZFQ without signal interference, and wireless distance:4-levels transmission X1km/grade=4000m.so more larger defense area is realized.
21、But I’m wondering if the sensibility could be adjusted?
Most of our sensors’ sensitivity can be adjusted by customers. Kindly attention that unusual sensitivity will result in false alarm, such as free falling object. Adjust sensors’ sensitivity as follows:
- PIR series:there is a Jumper inside–30S/120S(Item No.HB-T201;HB-T205)
- Infrared detector series(Items those can be hand-made):
Regular sensitivity alarming time:200ms (HB-T001S4;HB-T001S8;HB-T001Q3+;HB-T001Q4;HB-T001Q6;HB-T001Q8) Regular sensitivity alarming time:100ms (HB-T002A8;HB-T002S8;HB-T002S8-D)
Ways to adjust sensibility: restart the sensors(both transmitter and receiver)–long time press the receiver’s on/off button 10 seconds–after one beep–press the receiver’s on/off button 5 times(sensitivity time-200ms);press the receiver ’ s on/off button 6 times(sensitivity time–100ms)—OK
Ways to rematch the infrared light of the sensors: restart the sensors(both transmitter and receiver)–long time press the receiver’s on/off button 10 seconds–after one beep–press the receiver’s on/off button 4 times—OK
Adjust only by factory: HB-T001Q2;HB-T001Q3
22、What happens if a bee, or a bird passes through the IR-fence?Bee or bird flying cant trigger the sensor?
Bee of Bird flying will not trigger the sensors
Firstly, if obstacle freely falls and pass through defense area, sensors will not alarm.
Secondly, if 3 infrared holes can’t completely blocked by material, sensors will not alarm.
So, compared with other sensors,our products more effective in reducing false alarm.
23、The IR beams works at 433 MHz?, Could work with other alarms also at 433MHz, or only with your alarm host?
The sensors adopt 433MHz (FSK+FHSS technology) once sensor was triggered, it will send 3 signals to host (3 different frequency points),and host can receive these signals independently. This anti-interference technology makes our products more competitive in same line.
Moreover, the code modulation of our detectors is private protocol, so the detectors are hardly directly match up with third-party 433Mhz alarm host.But we have two ways to contact with third party host.
Firstly ,we have switch outputs adapter to convert wireless signal to wired signal to third-party host(on condition that third-party host has wired zones)
Secondly, Send detailed technical parameters of your host to us,we’ll adjust our sensors and pair with your host ,need to mention that will reduce wireless distance and anti-interference function.
How to clean Smoke Detector
Smoke Detector is essential component of fire security alarm system. It can sense smoke and if the smoke density reaches to set value, it triggers alarm.
According to the fire department regulation, the smoke detector should be cleaned at least once every 3 years. Because the using environment is with dust and oil in the air. The dust and oil will cover on the smoke detector and even infiltrate into the sensor part of the smoke detector. If the smoke sensor is covered by dust or oil, the sensitivity will change and it can not accurately detects smoke of fire.
Smoke detector is designed with dust proof such as with dust cover and with labyrinth chamber. But cleaning of the smoke detector is necessary as well. The cleaning work can be done regularly by professional cleaning department with ultrasonic cleaner.
For family smoke detector or not very dirty environment used smoke detector, it can be cleaned easy by vacuum cleaner. Below we will introduce the steps of smoke detector cleaning by vacuum.
- Notify the proper authorities of smoke detector maintenance and disable the zone.
- Remove the sensor to be cleaned from the system.
- Remove the sensor cover by pressing firmly on each of the four removals tabs that hold the cover in place.
- Vacuum the screen carefully without removing it. If further cleaning is needed, continue with step. 5, otherwise skip to step 7.
- Remove the chamber cover/screen assembly by pulling it straight out.
- Use a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to remove dust and debris from the sensing chamber.
- Reinstall the chamber cover/screen assembly by sliding the edge over the sensing chamber. Turn until it is firmly in place.
- Replace the cover using the LEDs to align the cover and then gently pushing it until it locks into place.
- Reinstall the detector
- Test the detector as described in testing of manual.
- Reconnect disabled circuits.
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Professional Security System installation standards
The Security System Installation is technical task. Always the trained electronic engineers, alarm system installers are responsible for the work. There are detailed standards for reference from electronic security association, security industry alarm coalition and so on. In some countries, only licensed security system installers can do the work. Anyway, it is better to get some knowledge of security system installation and DIY home security or offer security service at professional way.
Indoor wiring technology
The indoor wiring should be safe and reliable. The wiring layout should be reasonable. The wiring should be neatly arranged and the installation is secured. Specified requirement is as below:
Wire requirement: The wire rated voltage should be greater than working voltage. The wire insulation should be consistent with the installation method and environment. Wire cross-sectional area should be able to meet the power supply and mechanical strength requirements.
Wiring requirement: Avoid using connector for wiring, if it can not be avoided, then the connector must be crimped or soldered. The wire connections and branches should not be subjected to mechanical forces.
The wiring in building should keep horizontal or vertical. Protection casing should be added for the wiring (Plastic or pipes, according to the technical requirements of indoor wiring optional). Metal hose can be used for wiring under ceiling, but it should be fixed and safe.
Signal wire and power wire can not be in the same tube. It is best not putting them in parallel. If have to put them in parallel, then there should be more than 50CM distance between each other.
The AC power wire of the alarm control box should not be put in the same pipe of signal or DC power wires. It should be wired separately. The installation of the AC power wire should comply with the electrical installation standard.
The wiring from the alarm control box to the ceiling should buried in the wall with casing or with hot iron pipes. So as to improve anti-sabotage performance of the anti-theft security system.
Indoor piping technical requirements
There are two types indoor piping: outfit and concealed. Outfit piping requires horizontal or vertical, neatly arranged. Concealed piping requirements pipeline short, smooth and with less elbows.
Choosing pipeline according to the design drawing. If there is no specified requirement, then calculate the total area of the traversed wire (with skin), it should not be more than 70% of the inner hole cross-sectional area of the pipeline to be selected.
In order to facilitate the threading and maintenance of the pipe, when the pipe length exceeds the following values, the junction box or cable box should be added in the middle of the tube for easy threading.
(1) No bending, add at length of 40 meters.
(2) With a bend, add at length of 25 meters.
(3) With two bends, add at length of 15 meters.
(4)With three bends, add at length of 10 meters
Fixing the pipeline: Fixed clamps should be added at corner of the pipeline or every 1.5 meters of the straight pipeline.
The pipeline bending radius should be consistent with the provisions of the the traversed wire bending radius. Pipelines with trachoma, cracks and large deformations are forbidden to be used in wiring works. Casing or buckle should be added for pipelines’ connection.
For vertical laying pipeline, fixed threading junction box should be added every 10-20 meters according to the size of the cross-section of the wire. The thicker the wire, the shorter the distance. Then use insulated wire clip to fix the wire in the box.
For vertical nozzle without putting into the box, it should be sealed after threading of the wire.
Terminal box or junction box should be fixed with not less than three screws. Screw adapters should be added for connections of connection box and pipe. Terminal box and Junction box should be covered with case. Sub-line box should be added at branches of pipelines.
Installation of IR detectors
IR detectors or Motion sensors should be installed according to the manual. It should has 24 hours tamper-resistance function. It should not be installed at places where the mouse or other small animals can reach. The motion sensors should be installed at strong and not easy to vibrate wall and fixed with 2-3 screws. There should not be with obstacle at its detection area.
Installation of Magnetic switch
Magnetic switch should be installed firmly and neatly. It is best to be embedded in door to avoid destroy. The distance between the fixed component and the movable component of the magnetic switch should be less than the following values.
- Less than 5mm for wooden door and iron door magnetic contact
- Less than 20mm for rolling door magnetic contact
Installation requirement for Control Box
The security system control box should be installed according to manual.
Not less than 3 screws should be used to fix the security system box. It should be installed at hidden place to avoid destroy. The security system should be operated by remote keypad. The keypad should be installed far from the security system box and with tamper-resistant function, protected by magnetic switch. The keypad should be with password and with function of triggering alarm after 3 times wrong passwords input.
The security system box is with tamper-resistant function.
AC power supply for the security system box should not with switch. If switch has to be used, then it should be put inside the security system box. Security system box AC power supply wire should be threaded into tube independently without signal wire or other wires together.
The wiring from security system box to the ceiling should be protected by iron tube and double nut is used to connect the control box and iron tube.
Power supply box should be installed higher than 2 meter above the ground and installed firmly, secured.
We will provide detailed security system technical document such as installation manual, data sheet and security system instruction. We offer free security solution for your specified requirement.
Christmas Home Security Protection cautions
Christmas holiday is coming and travelling season begins. But how to protect the empty home? An empty home is the biggest aim of theft, burglary.
There are many tips of holiday home security such as stopping newspapers, putting lights, TVs on intermittent timers, activating security system, noticing police or neighbors etc.
All the holiday home security tips are right but not enough. If you live in apartment, community security is the essential part of Christmas home security and all time home security protection. There is exterior security equipment such as CCTV, access control device, intruder detection system beams and surveillance on duty security guard. So, community security can mainly guarantee the home security on Christmas holiday. Adding interior security system, the home security is ensured.
But if you live in house, your home is exposed to theft and burglary. On Christmas holiday, your home may be the aim of theft and burglary. So, how to ensure the house security on holiday when you are away?
Alike community security, exterior security is essential part of house security. CCTV security camera is limited for using outdoor in many countries such as UK. The best security equipment for exterior security is solar-powered wireless photoelectric beams sensor. The break beams detector is installed on walls or on driveway, yard, balcony. It consists as a barrier of the house. It makes loud sound and bright light when someone breaks-in the barrier. It alerts the burglary and notices patrol police and neighbors at first time. Then, with alarm communication central connected, it dials home owner phone number and security service centers contact id or police center phone to report the break-in event.
With first time detection and fast response, the crime can be stopped at first time. If it is not convenient to install break-in system of photoelectric beams on wall or yard, driveway, there is another type called infrared grating. The infrared grating is installed on windows with 10 m detection distance. Of course it is installed outdoor as well to protect the entrance windows, garage gate or other pass-way.
So, it is time to reinforce the home security before Christmas holiday. If you need to know the details and know-how, we have all the information including video of installation guideline. For example, FAQ of break beams, program beam system, test infrared beams, video guide installing beam security
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Wireless Fire Alarm System for commercial security
Fire Security System is a required safety equipment for commercial security. But both addressable fire alarm system and conventional fire alarm system requires professional engineer installation and hard wiring. Is there an innovative fire alarm system that enables easy installation and monitoring?
Wireless fire alarm system is such an intelligent updated security system. The wireless security system combines fire alarm, burglar alarm and surveillance. All the detectors including smoke detector, heat detector, gas detector, manual call point, siren strobe, intruder detector, motion sensor, door contact are wireless and communicate with fire alarm control panel by radio wave of 433MHz. The wireless fire alarm system adopts GPRS and wifi network to communicate with security service center, and safety officer. There is security cameras linked to the fire alarm control panel and enable remote surveillance and alarm information verifying.
Wireless fire alarm system largely reduced work and cost of alarm system installation and fire monitoring. But there is limitation of the wireless fire alarm system. The wireless communication distance between wireless detectors and alarm control panel is 100m only. So, it can be applied for some small commercial security fields such as stores with area less than 300 square meters, small workshop or guest house with building height less than 24 meters and every floor’s area less than 250 square meters and small entertainment places with area less than 200 square meters.
Wireless fire alarm control panel and communication center
The JB-QBL-WH6001 wireless control panel has Data Collision avoidance and anti-disturbance mechanism to avoid interference of wireless signals in the same frequency range, so that it brings the system reliability and stability.Meanwhile, the WH6001 can display nodes information on real time: Status, Location, Alarm, and Fault information;Low latency; Computer concentration remote control platform and APP alarm control customer end realize intercity network by PC end.
With advanced wireless communication technology and a built-in wireless coordinator, the system can be expanded up to 4 units of wireless coordinators as well as maximum capacity would be 5 x 120 = 600 wireless nodes.
The alarm control panel has SOS (emergency button) for one click alarm and with alarm and fault relay output to connect with fire fighting and fire extinguishing, fire evacuation security equipment.
All wireless detectors have built-in intelligent microwave processing unit and sensor. They receive wireless signal from alarm panel and send alarm or fault signal to alarm panel. They are with low power consumption design and with more than 3 years battery life time.
Security system products and technology are developing to easy and comfort people living, working. Different industry and section may have different needs for security. So, we are doing our effort to making out cost effective and most suitable home security, business security, industry security, commercial security solutions.