Motion Detectors | Home security alarm systems

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Motion Detectors :

Motion detectors work by detecting the changes in the infrared energy in an area. Because these devices do not emit any energy, they are called passive infrared (PIR) detectors. 

PIR detectors use a lens mechanism in the sensor housing to detect a change in infrared energy across the horizontal sectors covered by the sensor. This type of detector is insensitive to stationary  objects but reacts to rapid changes that occur laterally across the field of view. They are the most common and economical type of motion detectors and are available in standard, pet-friendly, and harsh-environment
(outdoor) models. 

An example of a motion detector for interior use is
shown in this picture :



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