First, can I sync multiple detectors to my fortress system? I have a large house and will want a couple of these. Secondly, do they run on batteries?
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Yes, I currently have two both on zone 6. And yes they run on 1, 9v battery that last like 2 years. Don't let the packaging fool you when you buy it, it is a fortress product and it is very easily compatible to your system.
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For the receiver, yep, they devour 9volts. I used to get about a week out mine before i plugged them in.... newer models (wrl-b?) Have a 9v socket so you can plug them in. I''ve also wired a 9v battery connector (from radio shack) to a power supply (red neck engineering) for a unit that didn't come so equipped. I use mine for varmit sensors and don't have much of a need to go moblie for long periods, so it works for me. As for the sensors, I''ve picked up lithium ion rechargables from Amazon... My sensors can run for 3-4 weeks... Happy hunting!...
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We have two Homedics here but only use one sensor to operate the two, suggest either buying another complete unit or checking with manufacturer for just another sensor
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I don't recall seeing anything in the instructions/paperwork that came with the sensor saying that you cannot use rechargeable batteries. If I can ask, what will you be using this for? The reason I ask is this was a decent product but there is another product that isn't much more expensive than this and it's much less prone to false alarms. The Chamberlain CWA2000 is the better product in my opinion and experience.
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I have installed two of these systems in the past two years, one at my brother's house and one at his place of business. The business is a large shop and the office on the second floor is a distance away from the entry door. We have infared sensors and door sensors. I installed another at his house and we have 3 infared sensors and two door sensors and a remote external alarm and are all quite far away from the control. Everything seems to be running okay for now. Good luck!
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There is a test button on each, that you should be able to change.. They still need batteries changed even though they wired.. see if a nice neighbor will change the batteries. most of the smoke detectors have a 10 year life.. so you should be okay on that. they may just need new 9 volts
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I use one sensor and it alerts me in 2 locations on my property, Bugs running across it can set it off. Needs some light to make it work too.
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They all alarm simultaneously if one detects a problem, that is the point, so if the one in your basement goes off so does the one on your second floor (since you probably can't hear the basement one from upstairs while you are asleep). I don't recall if these have jumpers to change frequency, but if they don't I think it was that when you program them they will recognize if a neighbor has them as well and will pick a frequency it senses as open. Please read the directions from the manufacturer to confirm, but I'm sure it is one of the two methods.
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motion detector works fantastic in my 24 gun safe mine is an ELITE STACK-ON if your safe is bigger I would get two made my safe look like it cost a lot more for those that don't know I did not screw in instead I used the Velcro that came with it. it also comes with screws. I just peeled and stuck on the ceiling of safe you cant even see it, but as soon as the door opens the light goes on don't forget batteries. good luck John
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HelloThe detector runs on battery only. It has a 10 year battery built in. Also has test button to test the alarm. Hope this helps.
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Yes! I have two of these. One set monitors my fridge and freezer in the kitchen. The second set monitors my two freezers in the garage. I have both receivers magnetized to my fridge. All four sensors work perfectly. I attached labels to the receivers to remind me which display is monitoring which appliance.Which sensor is monitored by which receiver is controlled by battery insertion order. When you put batteries in a receiver and sensor, they synch up and lock onto each other. Just put the batteries into each sensor one at a time, pausing until you see readings on the receiver for each one. If you put them all in quickly, you won't easily know which sensor is being displayed where. Yes! I have two of these. One set monitors my fridge and freezer in the kitchen. The second set monitors my two freezers in the garage. I have both receivers magnetized to my fridge. All four sensors work perfectly. I attached labels to the receivers to remind me which display is monitoring which appliance.Which sensor is monitored by which receiver is controlled by battery insertion order. When you put batteries in a receiver and sensor, they synch up and lock onto each other. Just put the batteries into each sensor one at a time, pausing until you see readings on the receiver... » Read More Yes! I have two of these. One set monitors my fridge and freezer in the kitchen. The second set monitors my two freezers in the garage. I have both receivers magnetized to my fridge. All four sensors work perfectly. I attached labels to the receivers to remind me which display is monitoring which appliance.Which sensor is monitored by which receiver is controlled by battery insertion order. When you put batteries in a receiver and sensor, they synch up and lock onto each other. Just put the batteries into each sensor one at a time, pausing until you see readings on the receiver for each one. If you put them all in quickly, you won't easily know which sensor is being displayed where. « Show Less
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I'm going to say no, but I could be wrong. It's a very simple system, and exhibits no capability, that I've read about or otherwise discerned, beyond a basic motion detector/transmitter that's factory radio-paired to a basic beeper. The only electrical connection is a jack in the transmitter for an optional AC power cord. The instructions discuss only getting power to the two units (battery), transmitter placement, and that's about it. Works wonderfully and as advertised, just isn't a scalable system.
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These devices come in different channels, which equal frequencies. It is best not to purchase this via mail-order as there is no guarantee that more than one willl have the same frequency. There are packs of more than 1 being sold on Amazon. These packs should have the same frequency. 1 receiver WILL work if both sensors/receivers are the same frequency. The frequency is displayed on the round paper label on the rear. Example: CH17. 17 is the frequency. Purchase 5 boxes with the 17 and only 1 receiver is needed for all 5 sensor/transmitters. Harbor Freight sells them in-store and you can buy as many sets (sensor and receiver) as you want with the same frequency and save batteries by only using 1 receiver. You can set up zone systems. Say 2 on one side of the house, 4 on another, 1 to watch a fence gate, etc., etc., etc., and when the lights go off you know where the security threat is coming from.
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No, it does not. You just connect a battery. It is not part of a detector network. Also, it is extremely low quality; mine only lasted 6 months. The company expects you to pay shipping and a $10 fee to honor the warranty, which should be illegal. And, by the way Marv, you could put a little more effort into writing a cohesive sentence, couldn't you? You know, one with correct capitalization and punctuation? Sorry, just a peeve of mine I guess.
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These units are intercoms where where you push a button and call and talk to the other unit. There is also a monitor feature, which would drain the batteries quickly so if using this feature opt for a DC converter (extra purchase but possible). In the monitor phase, if I understand you correctly, you could set up one unit near the doorbell ringer to project the sounds to the second unit. As an alternative David, explore a second doorbell ringer which would ring along with the first and place it where you would have placed the intercom. If there is attic access or a ranch home with an unfinished basement the second ringer should be easily installed.
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Hello - I bought one of these units (base station and 3 sensors) for my parents. They live about 800 feet off of a main highway with the base station in the house in an interior hallway and it works fine. They had one 7 years prior to that and it worked fine too. I don't think you have to have the sensor and the station in "sight" of each other as most people have the base station in the interior of their home. Hope this helps - Alan
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This particular one needs 4 AA batteries (not included). My older ones use 2 AA batteries. If you set these sensors outside, such as by your front door (one good use is to know when deliveries are made such as from UPS & FedEx and the like since they often don't ring your doorbell) and it gets below freezing, use lithium batteries - expensive but they work all the time and last quite a while.