Honeywell IS3050A
PIR Motion w/ Anti-Mask
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Description
The Honeywell IS30350A PIR Motion Sensor uses passive infrared (PIR) sensing capabilities to detect any motion or movement that occurs in a given area. The hardwired sensor responds to changes infrared energy that are caused when a person or object comes into the sensor's field of view.
What separates the IS3050A from other motion sensors is its anti-masking feature. Anti-mask detector will have the sensor display a trouble condition if certain substances are applied on the sensor's lens or if reflective objects are placed within 2 inches of the sensor. If paint is applied on the lens, then the lens must be replaced with a new one for the sensor to resume normal operation.
The sensor provides a detection area of 53 feet by 72 feet when mounted from a recommended height of 7'6". A bug guard keeps insects out if they attempt to enter the sensor. An LED light provides various trouble and status conditions that can be very useful for sensor testing and troubleshooting. The sensor also has a look down zone to detect movement directly below the sensor. However, the sensor does not feature an adjustable pulse count to increase or decrease the device sensitivity.
Brand: Honeywell
Reviews
Submitted on 08/01/2019 Alarm Grid
We strongly recommend the Honeywell IS3050A PIR Motion Sensor. This device does exactly what it needs to as a hardwired motion sensor. It offers a large detection area of 53 feet by 72 feet when mounted from a height of 7.5 feet high. It also offers anti-mask detection to let the system know if someone tries to defeat the motion sensor by using reflective materials or by applying a substance to the lens.
Like most motion sensors the Honeywell IS3050A uses passive infrared (PIR) technology to detect movement. This involves looking for the changes in infrared (IR) energy to occur when a person or large object comes into the sensor's field of view. Our technicians find that this technology works very reliably for motion detection, and the Honeywell IS3050A performs as a trustworthy motion detection sensor when used correctly. As long as you mount the sensor properly, you should find that it responds accurately to true motion events and that it does not cause false system alarms.
What really helps the Honeywell IS3050A is its anti-making capabilities. A smart intruder might know that they can beat most motion sensors by applying a substance to the lens or using a reflective material. A common practice is to apply various substances to the motion sensor so that it does not detect movement properly. This is often done in retail outlets where an intruder can discreetly do this to a motion sensor without anyone noticing. If they do this to the IS3050A, then a trouble condition will appear on the system. This is because the IS3050A indicates a trouble whenever various substances or reflective objects are placed within two (2) inches of the front of the sensor. Our technicians find that the anti-masking feature works very well, and it can certainly be useful in many situations.
Bottom line, we definitely recommend the Honeywell IS3050A as a hardwired motion detection sensor. It is a great sensor, and it will serve your home or business well.
