Re: Driveway Alarm Module?

["Roland Moore" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>This guy wrote "My neighbor uses a pro module the state uses for its
counter loops and it is bullet proof, but he doesn't remember where he got
it."
I was just telling him where he might get what he is looking for. I don't
think that is what he needs either, just pointing out some information.
Maybe you could hook him up with a name or two where some "surplus" gear is.

<jmjones@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1163392502.436165.197860@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I worked for a traffic signal company for over 20 years.  They no
> longer use the inductive loops - it's all video today.
>
> That said, the inductive loops worked pretty well, and would not pick
> up any deer.  I have a couple new digital ind. loop amplifiers in my
> shop, but I opted for the easy Cartell next to the drive installation.
>
> At my home the Cartell works perfectly, only giving false trips during
> severe electrical storms.  I highly recommend it.  Far easier to
> install that the inductive loop being recommended.
>
> John
>
>
>
>
> Bob Sisson wrote:
>> I am looking for a RELIABLE inductive driveway alarm module that I can
>> use
>> to detect cars coming up the driveway.
>>
>> I don't want to use motion as we have lots of deer that use our driveway
>> as
>> well.
>>
>> Most of the modules I have seen are Pro-homeowner grade, not very
>> adjustable
>> (tunable) or reliable. My neighbor uses a pro module the state uses for
>> its
>> counter loops and it is bullet proof, but he doesn't remember where he
>> got
>> it.
>>
>> Bob
>