Re: Glass break sensors: FG1608 vs Shatterpoint 5620?

["John R. Sowden" <jsowden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 06/29/2015 10:30 PM, maxwell3e8@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Well, to get back to the original topic, I got a 5620 Shatterpoint sensor installed. The shock sensitivity is quite poor. I have to wack the frame within a few inches of the sensor, otherwise it doesn't respond to the shock. Not sure if I got somehow a defective unit off e-bay, but it appeared new.
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> The shock sensor is a little piezo sounder, which seems fine. There is no sensitivity adjustment, as far I can tell it goes into a PIC microprocessor without any amplification.
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> If anyone has these units, how sensitive do they supposed to be to shock?
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I would suggest you get a copy of the manual.  if the device is ul
listed, the documentation is part of the listing.  you should be able to
determine what to expect from this device by studying and trying out the
test procedure and reviewing the installation requirements and limitations.

John