Skylights

Application.

Skylights can be a vulnerable entry point to many homes and businesses. To protect skylights made of Plexiglas or other types of plastic, use a shock sensor. To protect glass skylights, use an acoustic glassbreak sensor.

Installation.

To protect plastic skylights , mount a 5150 shock sensor in a corner of the skylight 1 in. (2.5 cm) in from the frame ( Figure9 ). If more than 3.5 ft. (1.1 m) of range is required, mount two sensors in opposite corners. The plastic material in the skylight will absorb much of the shock energy from a break and the range of a shock sensor on plastic is typically 50 percent less than the range on glass. For example, a shock sensor with a 7 ft. (2.1 m) range on glass would generally have a 3.5 ft. (1.1 m) range on a plastic skylight. See Shock sensor testing on page8.To protect glass skylights , mount a 5600 sensor on the ceiling or on any wall within range of the skylight or use a GS600 sensor mounted on the frame. To protect vented skylights, use the GS611 with built-in magnetic contact.

Recommended products.

5150, 5600, GS600, GS611
Figure 9. Skylights 5150 shock sensor