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Re: X10 RF Wall Switches (now PIR)


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: X10 RF Wall Switches (now PIR)
  • From: "K. C. Li" <li@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 12:06:54 +0100 (BST)
  • Mailing-list: list ukha_d@xxxxxxx; contact ukha_d-owner@xxxxxxx
  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

On Fri, 16 May 2003, Stephen wrote:

> The disadvantage that I see is that they are battery powered. How long
> do the batteries last?

The battery life depends on the frequency of triggering. Under normal
usage, it should last for over a year.

> Are they movement pirs or occupancy detectors?

The PIR is the standard "heat-seeking" sensor type where it
detects the
difference in temperature. This usually equates to a warm body moving
around but not always. Other heat source may also trigger it.

Regards,

Kwong Li
li@xxxxxxx
Laser Business Systems Ltd.
http://www.laser.com



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