Thread: Recommended PIR sensor?

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I'm curious if anyone can recommend a reliable brand/model of security PIR sensor that they trust? I'm looking for something with a short time delay (8-10 seconds or less reset) and preferably not a "pet-immune" model.

I dabbled with the stand-alone modules/chips last year which were conveniently small and adjustable but were inconsistent because they were exposed to the elements.

http://www.frightprops.com/controlle...ntrollers.html

Try these they work great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aurora-PIR-Alarm...item20b20732b8

You will also need some CAT5 cable to wire them but it's cheap. I have worked with frightprops PIR in the past and it's pretty much the same. I think the pet deter offers less "false triggers". I did order some overseas once and they had the option to either activate or deactivate the pet feature.

Those are here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Levels-Adjusta...item23088e4fa5

Originally Posted by Industen

Try these they work great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aurora-PIR-Alarm...item20b20732b8

That's so funny, I always thought in the back of my mind that FrightIdeas/FrightProps sold the Aurora model by Honeywell. I own a handful of their amazing controllers and they are awesome people to deal with/talk to, but I'm not about to drop $30 on a $10 PIR. Ironically, this is the exact same PIR model I have been considering to purchase in the past couple days; the decision has been made!

Thanks for your insight Industen, I really appreciate it. Do you know what the time delay is on the Aurora and/or if it's adjustable?

There is a little delay...maybe 3-4 seconds between activations. I usually just leave my animated prop domant a few seconds after activated. I make it around 10sec total after that completes. The Honeywell is non adjustable. I'd just spend the extra $2 and pick up the

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Levels-Adjusta...item23088e4fa5

I use the Honeywells for "less controlled" props and the other for the "more controlled" props. Shipping takes about 1-2 weeks on these.

Is this the same PIR as frightprops?

http://cgi.ebay.com/AURORA-40LB-MOTI...item2c547d396b

Just so you know...

When you buy PIR's for alarm systems they are always normally CLOSED.

We modify our PIRs with several components to switch them from normally CLOSED to normally OPEN and to change a few other things. It's a pain to do but they work much better with our controllers in this configuration.

I can elaborate on why this is the case if anyone is interested.

Doug.