40 Intrusion SensorApplication Notebook Installation guidelines
Use the following installation guidelines for motion sensors:?Position the sensor so that any intruder must cross the sensor’s field of view. To trigger an alarm, an intruder must cross both the positive and negative elements of one zone.?Test the sensor in the direction of likely intruder motion and walk test monthly. See Walk test on page42.?Locate the sensor so that valuables are well within its coverage pattern.
?Terminate each protection zone on a solid object such as a wall or floor.?Use an industrial sensor in locations where a standard sensor may be affected by water, steam, or oil.?Do not aim sensors at sources of rapid heating or cooling. These sources include forced air ducts, space
heaters,
fireplaces, direct sunlight, strong white
lights, and
mirrors that can reflect strong light.?Do not obstruct the sensor’s field of view.
?Seal optics when possible. >