Outdoor installation guidelines

Test your application over a 24-hour period and use the following guidelines when installing outdoor motion sensors: Sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight on the plastic lens (even with UV stable plastics). Temperature. Make sure the temperature range is within sensor specifications. For example, the 6187CTX sensor is rated to work from -40 to 120°F (-40 to 50°C). Be aware of temperatures in excess of the sensor’s specifications. Humidity/rain/fog. If conduit is used, run conduit out the side or bottom of the sensor to keep conduit condensation from draining into the sensor housing. Make sure the conduit openings and the mounting holes on the sensor are well sealed. Birds and animals. Depending on the size, speed, and proximity to the sensor, warm-blooded animals can trigger an alarm. The larger the animal, the farther away it can be detected. Avoid directing the sensor towards bushes or branches where birds can perch. You can mount two sensors in parallel to require alarm verification. Trees and bushes. Tree branches or bushes can cause an alarm when the wind moves them, and can block detection. Keep branches and bushes at least 30 ft. (9.15 m) from the sensor.