Modern pet immune detectors can tell the difference between humans and animals with increasing success, say manufacturers
Common housing
GardTec has expanded its eurosec range of movement detectors with the V40 pet immune model. The V40 gives coverage of 12m and incorporates full pet immunity up to 33kg. It has a microprocessor that has been designed and programmed specifically for troublesome residential applications with pets.

The eurosec PIRs share a common housing as well as white light protection, selectable pulse count and automatic temperature compensation. The detectors are also available in PIR, quad and dual technology versions.

The eurosec brand also extends to control panels, accessories and the recently-launched XS7 external sounders.
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Two from Pyronix
Pyronix's pet immune range includes the Magnum PI and the Equinox PI. Common features are:

  • 'Unique' pet discrimination technology with varying levels of immunity
  • Sealed optics
  • White light filter
  • 10m range
  • RFI immunity to exceed EN50130-4
  • 3mm electrostatic shielded case
  • Screw fixing front cover
  • Cable channel for ease of installation.

The Magnum PI boasts:

  • Dual element pyro-electric sensor
  • Approximate immunity up to 27kg animal
  • Positive or negative edge triggering
  • Pulse count option of 1, 2 or 3
  • Patented Independent Floating Thresholds
  • Keyhole slot PCB
  • 5 years manufacturer's warranty.

The Equinox PI has:

  • Combined technology
  • Approximate immunity up to 45kg animal
  • Positive or negative edge triggering
  • PIR coverage – volumetric 74 zones, five planes, 90 degrees
  • Volumetric microwave coverage pattern
  • Coverage pattern for both technologies 10m
  • Patented Independent Floating Thresholds
  • Three indications – microwave orange, PIR green, alarm red
  • 2 years manufacturer's warranty.

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78 detection zones
Optex Europe's dual technology MX Series includes the MX-40PT, a 12m pet immune model which combines PIR and microwave in one compact, attractive and easy-to-install package.

All the models have 78 detection zones, and spherical lens focused optics give coverage of 85 degrees. The all-digital MX Series also incorporates patented technologies such as Quad Zone Logic, Advanced Digital Filtering and Microwave Area Shaping to keep false alarms to a minimum.

Furthermore, an Anti-Crosstalk system overcomes interference from other microwaves when several detectors are in the same area.
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No compromising
The K9-85 allows free movement for animals up to 85 lbs, says Visonic. This model is part of the NEXT range, whose detectors use digital technology to offer 'greater reliability' and reduce the number of false alarms without compromising detection capabilities.

Due to its optical system, NEXT products are intended to give comprehensive all-round coverage, with faster detection and no dead spots. Furthermore, Visonic's 3D lenses need less adjusting, keeping installation time to a minimum.

The NEXT detectors are all in the same compact and stylish housing, making them easily interchangeable.
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Uses holographic optics
The 3D-PetWise from Texecom can SEE the difference between humans and animals. It uses patented holographic optics (HOTLens) which incorporate infrared beam shaping technology. This ensures optimum sensitivity even in the lower zones, resulting in reliable detection performance.
Features include:

  • Patented tamper-proof mounting brackets
  • Intruder confirmation circuitry
  • 200v/m immunity to mobile phones
  • 35kg animal immunity (e.g. one labrador or seven cats)
  • 1.5 – 3.1m adjustable mounting height
  • Surface mount technology
  • Remote LED disable
  • 65 v/m RF immunity
    Sealed optics.

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Digital technology

The Scantronic 430 digital PIR from Cooper Security is tolerant to animals weighing up to 38kg.

Designed to fit with any décor, the 430 is stylish and compact, robust and discreet.

It uses the latest digital technology and is said to represent the future in signal processing and optical lens technology.

The unit features a cylindrical lens with uniform detection sensitivity up to a distance of 12m. The PIR also boasts Target Specific Imaging technology for distinction between humans and pets.

Fully sealed optics provide protection against draught, dust and insect ingress, offering a high level of environmental immunity and reducing the burden of false alarms.

The product is easy to install, with remote walk testing saving installation time.
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Wise up

The iWISE PIR from Rokonet includes digital processing control, patented true temperature compensation, white light protection and creep zone. The range includes an iWISE PET model (as well as a dual technology pet version), which is said to provide full pet immunity with no loss of catch performance.

The iWISEPET/DT PET features:

  • Full pet immunity up to 45kg dog, six cats (five for PIR model)

  • Superior catch performance

  • 2 lenses supplied for different installation heights: height 2.1m detection area 11 x 11m, height 2.4m, detection area 8 x 8m

  • Active creep zone to ensure pet immunity without loss of intruder detection

  • ‘Unique’ VPT algorithm (patent pending).

When our experts Bench Tested the iWISE dual technology detector for our June edition, they concluded: “Here is a fine product which will work well (if correctly specified) in situations that may trip up other detectors.”
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Security Installer