SensoGuard Standalone Buried Intrusion Detectors

FAQ's

• What triggers the alarm when using SensoGuard's underground detectors?

  When activated, our underground sensors recognize any person or vehicle that approach the secured perimeter. The system then sends a signal to the alarm and triggers it.

• Is it possible to connect your buried detectors to standard security alarm panel?

  Absolutely, our detectors include dry contact outputs (like any other motion detector) which you can easily connect to the alarm panel and define as a zone in the system.

• Does the system works on batteries or external power supply?

  Our detectors can operate on batteries (standard 3.6V lithium batteries) or 12V power supply.
  Our detectors also include UPS option, so you can install internal small backup battery which can operate the system continuously in case of power failure.

• How many sensors to use in order to create complete perimeter protection for a private home?

  It is very simple to design sensors layout. The sensors are placed with 6.6m spacing so you just need to divide the perimeter by 6.6m. For example: for 200m perimeter: 200m/6.6m = 30 sensors. You should get 5 units of SG-6 detector. We sell sets of 1, 3 and 6 detectors.

• How do I configure the sensitivity of the detectors?

  You can modify the sensitivity level for each threat such as footsteps and vehicles by using the on board DIP switches or via our user friendly PC utility. Installers get the PC Suite with purchase of our detectors.

• What is the recommended distance from neighbor yard for optimal operation?

  We recommend installing the sensors at least 3m from neighbors' yard to minimize the chance of getting alarms when someone is walking on their yard.

• Is it waterproof? Will it work on very cold temperature? Is the system suitable for Northern Europe, Canada and other cold regions?

  Yes, of course, our sensors have passed MIL-STD 810G environmental testing and can operate on extreme weather conditions.
  They are waterproof (IP67) and can operate on wide temperature range: -40 to +85 Celsius degrees (-40 to 185 Fahrenheit degrees)

• Where do I place the processing units: underground or above ground?

  Both options are OK. If you decide to install the processing units underground, we recommend to install the case inside a manhole (which is completely covered in soil) in order to ease maintenance in the following years of operation.