Motions near keypad and exit/entry doors

[Steve]

They've been pretty busy too. You may want to give Brandon a call and see what he says.

 

[raymondh]

They've been pretty busy too. You may want to give Brandon a call and see what he says.

I don't think I'll bug anyone there until I receive the tester (FG-701) I ordered today and try it.

 

[brotsten]

They've been pretty busy too. You may want to give Brandon a call and see what he says.

I don't think I'll bug anyone there until I receive the tester (FG-701) I ordered today and try it.

I have one of these I picked up on eBay for about 15 bucks. It triggers mine everytime.

Brian

 

[raymondh]

Just heard from Elk that these Glass Breaks (NX-487) have NOT been evaluated with the Elk only the NX-488. So, in short, I'm told they are not compatible.

 

[DeLicious]

yes, Elk was pretty up front about only supporting crystal wireless sensors, and not SAW sensors

 

[raymondh]

yes, Elk was pretty up front about only supporting crystal wireless sensors, and not SAW sensors

Um, these ARE crystal sensors...

 

[DeLicious]

hmm... i searched around for the 487's and 488's and i saw the 487's described as "wireless" and the 488's described as "crystal wireless"... i guess i was just assuming they would have put crystal on there if it was...

 

[raymondh]

hmm... i searched around for the 487's and 488's and i saw the 487's described as "wireless" and the 488's described as "crystal wireless"... i guess i was just assuming they would have put crystal on there if it was...

I'll see if this file will upload but it's a spreadsheet that lists all the "GE" sensors. I have it filtered to only show crystal.

Well, the excel file won't upload so I'll try html...

 

[thewireguy]

Just remember the perp is already in the house when the motion goes off. Only window/door switches and glassbreaks catch them before they are in the house. Go with the glassbreaks and motions for layered protection and if all possible hard wire anything you can.

 

[raymondh]

Just remember the perp is already in the house when the motion goes off. Only window/door switches and glassbreaks catch them before they are in the house. Go with the glassbreaks and motions for layered protection and if all possible hard wire anything you can.

Agreed! I am going to purchase the NX488's to replace all the NX487's that aren't compatible. I'm glad I tried testing them by trying to make them trip an alarm instead of just watching the red light!

 

[programmergeek]

you could alwas shoot a IR beam in frount of the window so if the glass breaks or someone comes through it trips it. This way you can use it at night also. Just a thought. Glass breaks are good though.