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Motion Sensors: by Elva S. Agbon Ics 30 B
Motion Sensors: by Elva S. Agbon Ics 30 B
By Elva S. Agbon
ICS 30 B
MOTION SENSORS
A sensor specifically designed to detect a gentle or
sharp up and down or side to side motion of the
vehicle.
Used for security and for a variety of non-security
functions such as monitoring seismic activity or to
examine the flow of a production line to identify
potential equipment malfunctions.
They are activated by the vibrations of breaking
glass, the motion of an approaching car, a person’s
body heat, or even changes in humidity or barometric
pressure
Purpose: to detect the presence of some ‘body’.
Dual Technology Motion
Sensor
The dual technology motion sensor utilizes two
different types of technology, PIR and microwave
technology. Microwave technology picks up any movemen
within the range of the microwave sensor, whereas PIR
only picks up heat movement. Microwave PIR sensors
alarm upon valid signals from both the PIR and the
microwave sensors. This gives these sensors greater
reliability and makes them less likely to trigger a
false alarm from environmental disturbances. These
devices require accurate adjustment for proper
operation.
Passive-Infra-Red Motion Sensor