Is there a way that you can decrease the detection zone? I'm not worried about the range of detection as much as the angle of detection. Thanks!!!
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I do not believe there are any built in controls for adjusting the angle. I have used tape to block out detection areas on similar sensors. I would recommend getting some white duct tape to place over the parts of the sensor dome where you don't want it to detect movement.
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Hello Nick, it has a discriminator mode that can cancel out different metals. No metal detector is 100% accurate, but I found the ACe 250 to do a decent job. Read some of the reviews of the buyers and watch the reviews on youtube .
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I have one of my camers located outside behind a security gate at my front entrance. My receiver is located in my master bedroom which is about 30ft away. My house is Hardy Plank and I have no issues with the picture. As a matter of fact, it will pick up any bugs flying in the entrance way at night without any light. I hope this may help.
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Hi there, This sensor features a 60 degree viewing radius from dead center. The field of coverage will increase the farther you are from the sensor (Up to 39 ft.) but the sensor is designed monitor small areas 10 to 20 feet from the sensing eye (so as to minimize false alerts). In other words there is very little peripheral vision the sensor offers.
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The newer detector has better sensitivity and range. It also seems to get less flas triggers. I have the newer one in my Jeep with the Hemi V8 under the hood, the older one is in the Camry with the 4 cyl. Engine. Both have saved my butt numerous times.
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I have to turn off the two fluorescent tubes behind me to get full range of sensing. in the vertical plane. It will work in ordinary light but it is IR and any heat sources can swamp the sensors causing false readings. The movement range is set using a profile editor (the default one is pretty good to start with). There are profiles for many of the games that support the device, but I can't comment on their usefulness as I don't play them. It works for me in Elite dangerous (excellent) and X-Plane (also excellent). I find that the sense of immersion in the game is tremendously improved.
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No. I wish you could, but it's a pretty basic unit. I was thinking of experimenting with it by putting some translucent tape over the sensor to reduce its sensitivity, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll post another review if I do.
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Detectors may not be for you. It depends on your area, and there is a learning curve. I live and drive mostly in a rural area, but have mine on city. Security systems, hospitals, will set them off, plus most interstate roads, have radars mounted to signs every mile or so, none of these you need to worry about. Weak signals unless they get stronger, you don't need to worry about. It now takes me about a second to spot sign mounted radar.
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Distance is subject to obstructions. It took a great deal of position testing to get locations that worked. I spent hours trying to find locations for two lights and sensors with little success. I wanted to have either sensor turn on both lights, never succeded. So I tried setting each light and sensor independantly, had little success with that. Contacted customer service twice and they were no help. Finally settled on each sensor activating one light BUT they would only work in test mode! Could not get them to work on any of the timed mode settings. The typical problem was that they MIGHT turn on but would NOT turn off reliably. Would I buy these again! No. Wired systems are much more reliable. Distance is subject to obstructions. It took a great deal of position testing to get locations that worked. I spent hours trying to find locations for two lights and sensors with little success. I wanted to have either sensor turn on both lights, never succeded. So I tried setting each light and sensor independantly, had little success with that. Contacted customer service twice and they were no help. Finally settled on each sensor activating one light BUT they would only work in test mode! Could not get them to work on any of the timed mode settings. The typical problem was that they MIGHT... » Read More Distance is subject to obstructions. It took a great deal of position testing to get locations that worked. I spent hours trying to find locations for two lights and sensors with little success. I wanted to have either sensor turn on both lights, never succeded. So I tried setting each light and sensor independantly, had little success with that. Contacted customer service twice and they were no help. Finally settled on each sensor activating one light BUT they would only work in test mode! Could not get them to work on any of the timed mode settings. The typical problem was that they MIGHT turn on but would NOT turn off reliably. Would I buy these again! No. Wired systems are much more reliable. « Show Less
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I looked at the user's manual and it did not list the level of detection. However, the unit has worked without a problem. It was installed new in March of 2013. Hope this helps.
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There's a sensitivity level you can play around with. At a sensitive setting, my camera picked up dust flying by it in the middle of the night. I think the AC kicked in and blew some dust and the infrared was able to detect it. As long as it detects motion within the range you pick, it will start recording (you have 2 different ranges you can set).
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Yes, this unit does respond to proximity detectors in its default settings. BUT... you can go into the setup menu and disable this feature. (I did.) The reference manual tells you how to do this.
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Non line of sight range is harder to predict and can be much less than line of sight with concrete and metal being the most difficult to penetrate. I have my receiver in the front foyer of my house. The transmitter is at the end of my driveway and while there are a few small shrubs and a tree in between, it works well. It has surprised me and worked even when blocked by snow mounds.
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Sorry, I misunderstood the question. The quick release button on top of my Escort still works and is accessible, if you adjust the mount at its lowest vertical setting. If your detector has an additional rear-facing sensor, you'll want it low enough to give that sensor a clear field of view anyway.
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If you want the motion detector to be less sensitive adjust the sensor downward.
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In daylight about 1 inch in dark or low light conditions I have tested out to about 25yards and still see it. As you add light the range drops. Hope this helps even though I don't have a max effective range for you.
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I don't have the unit anymore I returned it. The demision were pretty accurate. It fit better angled in the corner I also had limited space. Hope this helps!'