Re: X10 Motion detection

["Frank Mc Alinden" <fmcalind@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Marcus
I use Pulnix Sensors which are also located in the
UK........

I use 4 core alarm cable

Im using Genesis alarm panel and have  some of its outputs connected to a
CBUS  input interface module to control my lights....

Usually located in a corner of the room NOT facing a window  Link below to
the sensors i use .

http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~armagh/page13.html

> How do I connect these up, I'm assuming that I can supply power and
then
simply
> connect to a parallel port and look for pins going high/low ?

Depends on what you are connecting them into.......When using an alarm
system they are usually connected using normally closed contacts...would
need to refer to the alarm panel manual....If using a pc i/o module then
usually either normally open or closed could be used...

HTH
Frank




----- Original Message -----
From: "Marcus Warrington" <marcusw@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 5:39 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] X10 Motion detection


> Hi,
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> I'm wanting to (eventually) have automated lights so am looking at
fixing
PIRs in each room for motion detection, and then having a controller turn
on
the lights via X10. Can I also use these as part of the alarm system or do
I
need different PIRs? I'm probably looking at using MisterHouse as a
controller but maybe eventually I'll get HomeVision (and possibly Comfort).
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> So the questions are ;
> What PIRs do people recommend.
> What cable should I use ? Cate5e or Alarm cable
> Where Should I place the PIR  - opposite the door ? above the window ?
> Am I better using ceiling mounted 360 degree sensors ?
> How do I connect these up, I'm assuming that I can supply power and
then
simply
> connect to a parallel port and look for pins going high/low ?
>
> Help
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> Marcus
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