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RE: [ECS] Adjusting PIR motion detector sensitivity Bass, Bill Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:01:44 -0500

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On Thursday, January 14, 1999 7:17 PM, 
David Rabin [d-rabin@nwu.edu] wrote:

> what range are you talking about ?
> is it mounted outside ?

The street is about 30-40 feet from my front door.  Yes the
sensor is outdoors, it is protected from the weather by 
being well up beneath the eaves.  it is mounted above a
window next to the door and is angled down and toward the
left (the sidewalk approaches from the side).  Thanks to 
everyone who offered suggestions for masking.  I will try
some of them out tonight if I have time. 

> i have never seen this device.

This is a very nice detector.  It is wireless and transmits
an RF signal.  I don't know how long the batteries will 
last yet, but X10 claims battery life is about 1 year.

BTW, they are giving them away for free right now with any
item purchased.  check it out...
http://www.x10.com/free_hawkeye_two.htm

I am also still looking for an email list for general home 
automation discussion.  I haven't seen any replies 
concerning this, so is it reasonable to assume that no one
else here knows of one either?

Thanks,
Bill

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