Curtain PIR Recommendation Please

[SB_Jim 1]

Hello,

I believe that my PIR is failing, and I'd like to replace it with an equivalent PIR.  Specifically looking for curtain PIR, small form / factor, operates on approx. 9-16 VDC (I have an existing 12V power supply.  Will be mounted outdoors under eaves and well protected from weather.  Need approx. 40" "look-out" range as vertical curtain.  The item being replaced is a Visonic CH-1000.

Thx,

Jim

[tomcctv 187]

Hi. Best sensors are from gjd 

I would look at the ..GJD020 Opal XL same price as visonic but much better

[SB_Jim 1]

Thank you, TomCCTV.  Is this available in the U.S. fairly readily to a retail client (me)?

 

Jim

[tomcctv 187]

Yes . 
Most good electrical supplier will stock them 

ADI do

https://www.gjdusa.com/

[SB_Jim 1]

Thank you, TomCCTV.  Might there be any advantage in using the Pearl Curtain Beam Detector - GJD141 vs the Opal XL?

Jim

[tomcctv 187]

Hi. It depends on the application 

Pearl has a more directional beam but you can also alter the sensor cover on the Opal to do the same thing 

how are you using the sensor 

[SB_Jim 1]

I'm using purely as a curtain - mounted about 8' high under the eaves and looking "down & across" as a curtain to cover two doors and one window in-between - parallel to the house.

 

[tomcctv 187]

Hi. The Opal would be a good choice as it also has small animal cat or dog which can be disabled or enabled 

[SB_Jim 1]

Okay - thank you tomcctv.  I'll have to check out the prices of these two - because if the pure curtain is less - then it will still accomplish my goals.  I actually  want to capture small animals - racoons / possums / skunks so that I know what climbing into my yard (or messing up my lawn).