subject: Guidelines To Install The Wireless Motion Sensors [print this page] It's always a good idea to add safety features such as exterior, motion-activated lights to your home. With the increasing rate of burglaries in daily life people are becoming more and more concerned about their safety.
Since this is a wireless system, you can set it up yourself in less than half an hour with nothing but a screwdriver. No drilling, no wiring, no installation fees - it's a breeze! This way it is much more convenient and simple in comparison to wired motion sensor.
More advantageous part of the wireless motion sensors is, installing them doesn't means that you should be an engineer. Rather, homeowners can install them very easily with few appropriate tools like slotted screwdriver, wire stripper and wire nuts in hand. Plus, wireless sensors are just as reliable as traditional wired sensors. If your security control panel has a built-in wireless feature, you can take advantage of wireless sensors as opposed to traditional hard-wired sensors. Here are some steps to rightly install the wireless sensor system by you.
To install the wireless motion detector, choose a in or outside of the house. Put the main circuit breaker to off position and reach the chosen place using a ladder.
Aim the sensors on your wireless motion detector security system so they properly will detect motion. Attach the sensors to the spots you selected.
Connect the fixture and motion sensor. If your motion sensor requires being plugged in, make sure any bare wires are well secured inside the wire nuts and away from any grounds.
Switch on the electricity of the house we connect the wireless motion detector sensor to the base unit. This is done as per the instructions provided in the manufacturer's manual. It implies holding down a button on the sensor and another button on the base unit simultaneously. Services of a helper may be taken for this purpose.
Correct direction, distance and duration of the installed sensor and lights must be ensured. In case of any problem, a qualified professional may be called in to accomplish the task.