Re: Will pet friendly motion detector work with my dog?

["tourman" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In my experience, you are right at the upper edge of sensitivity for a
lot of the higher end, dual technology motion detectors on the market.
Most promise a 75 lb detection limit, but that depends upon a lot of
things....how long the dogs hair is, how active the dog is, and whether
the panel you choose has a double trip feature. When my clients tell me
that the dog is this weight, I definately go with a dual technology
device such as the DT 500 (now sold by Bosch). There are a few others
that seem to work as well. Optex also seem to make good ones as well
(every installer has their favourite)

Keep the motion up high at the limit of the published mounting height,
follow ALL directions carefully for sensitivity settings, and shield
the bottom part with tape so they look more out at a distance, and most
important of all, put them on a test with your monitoring station for
about a month. In other words, if a single motion trips, the station
calls you and the dealer. However, if a perimeter device trips as well
as a motion, the station follows normal dispatch procedures.

After that keep your fingers crossed....as the fighter jocks
say..you're "pushing the envelope"

R.H.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com



Artistry wrote:
> Hi:
>
> I am pre-wiring my new house under construction.  I have a 76lbs greyhound
> that will be moving in with my wife and myself.  I am preparing to run the
> 4/22 shielded wire for the 8 motion detectors.  Each bedroom will have one
> motion detector.  My Living room / Dinning room / Kitchen (open floor plan)
> will have 2 detectors with a ceiling that starts at 8 feet and goes up to 10
> feet.  Every detector's corner has an 8 foot ceilings.  The alarm system has
> yet to be determined, but all the sensors will be hard wired.
>
> Will my dog likely set off the pet friendly detectors if I mount them up
> high in the corners?  Or, do I have to mount them down low, 3-1/2 to 4 feet,
> to create a "pet ally"?
>
> Is there a particular model detector that would work well up high in the
> corners?
>
> Can I leave the detectors up high and put a mask in them to restrict their
> lower detection?
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks,
> John