Re: Increasing sensitivity with X10-ActiveEye MS16A

["moe" <moe@xxxxxxx>]

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"frontrun98" <frontrun98.1wbtaq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> I have come across mods and schematics for decreasing sensitivity for
> both
> The EagleEye -MS12A and
> The HawkEye - MS14A
> Most people want to reduce false alarms.
>
> But no where can I find info on "increasing" sensitivity.
>
> The only thing that I found that seemed reasonable was the following
> for the MS14A.
> http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/TParent/HA/Motiondetector.htm
>
> I'm assuming that this recommended PIR component (RE46B )
> would be compatible with the MS16A.
> http://www.chartlandelectronics.co.uk/PIR_sensors/RE46B.pdf
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone here may know why over a 3-4 month
> period,
> My X10 motion sensor's sensitivity level has degraded.
> It's not the batteries, they have been changed and both measure at
> 1.54v.
>
> I know that they work, because a large body passing the sensor, does
> send the signal.
> I am trying to detect small animals, as it once did.
>
> If anyone has any comments or suggestions, I could sure use any
> feedback.
>
> Thanks
>
>
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> frontrun98