Re: A scope for installing PIR?

[Chuck Norris <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

R.H.Campbell wrote:

> Sir, there is no such device to my knowledge. Far more likely this is simply
> a poorly worded statement that is trying to tell you go around the room and
> make note of obstructions that would prevent the device from fully "seeing"
> the room or area you are trying to cover.
>
> Ideally, locate the motion on an interior wall that is also looking inwards
> and away from heating vents, and streaming sunlight coming in from windows.
> Follow the manufacturers recommendations to the letter, and it might also be
> wise to set the device to the least sensitive setting, assuming your device
> will allow for. You generally don't want motions set too sensitively, since
> the poor ones anyway, can false alarm due to certain environmental
> situations.
>
> Think of a motion like a glass of water, full completely, with the meniscus

been having knee problems?

> in a positive mode. If you literally breathe on the motion, it will spill
> water (ie: alarm). With the better motions,or motions set to a less
> sensitive setting, think of them as that same glass of water, but with the
> meniscus in a negative mode.

I need a doctor to tell me what that means ;)