I use some Sonoff products like the 4ch pro r2 that's 12v and 240v with WiFi and rf remote control and working with Ewelink app and get pushed notifications and work with Amazon Alexa aswell , built my system that way but limited to the pir sensors. Also relays are just switches can use supply voltage or both 12v or 240v for switches. Also for our sensors to sending signals to the 4ch pro r2 you will need to purchase the Sonoff rf bridge aswell. Thanks for posting. Hope that Africans don't jump over the beams lol.
Has a video been uploaded yet to see this? I've gotten to the same point he left off at the end but only need it to trip a different zone in the alarm system than the connect beam does..
I’ve found that by using a 4.5in grinder with a concrete blade you can cut out the mortar joints and cover the wire inside the cut and add new mortar. This is a much cleaner installation and the wiring isn’t revealed
video I really appreciate it but only I wanted to ask you if I can have the circuit diagram on a pdf file? please a young person who is really passionate about electronics.
Hi EcologicalTime, Im just about to buy these for my bungalow. Would you give me your feedback if they are still working well at your home. Are these reliable ? Any false alarms ? Your maximum inputs will be greatly appreciated !
these particular ones from IDS are very reliable. Never had an issue, installed many. They do consume a fair amount of current relative to PIRs and do not have any modulation. False alarms, only for Hadida birds which set off any type of sensor.
Tried that. Not so easy over long distance (30m in my case). About 15m away you start losing the line up, then you have to step forward again and start over. Could not do it.
I have a question, is there a way to "earth" these beams as when we have bad thunderstorms it killed our alarm Unit, or even install some kind of protection?. My indoor alarm has no issues only the Alarm unit that connects the sets of beams.
Hello, I have installed the sensors on a door that if sombody passes by it will trigger a Dc/Ac relay then it will go to a timer relay that will power a water pump. It is working all good the only issue i have is that the relay from the sensor send signal for only 2 seconds and then it off. What is the solution please? There is no timer relay in the sensor.
you can use a one shot timer to increase the period. You can make one using RLC circuit or 555 IC, or you can buy it as an electronic kit. You can set the one shot timer to be anything from milliseconds to hours. www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_timer.html
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Love it. Very informative and original.
I use some Sonoff products like the 4ch pro r2 that's 12v and 240v with WiFi and rf remote control and working with Ewelink app and get pushed notifications and work with Amazon Alexa aswell , built my system that way but limited to the pir sensors. Also relays are just switches can use supply voltage or both 12v or 240v for switches. Also for our sensors to sending signals to the 4ch pro r2 you will need to purchase the Sonoff rf bridge aswell. Thanks for posting. Hope that Africans don't jump over the beams lol.
Thank you so much. I managed to fix the beams in my house.
Nice one ! Maybe you could make a video of what you need to connect to the alarm ?
Has a video been uploaded yet to see this? I've gotten to the same point he left off at the end but only need it to trip a different zone in the alarm system than the connect beam does..
looking at setting up these or other sensors, could you do a review of best sensors??? please.
I’ve found that by using a 4.5in grinder with a concrete blade you can cut out the mortar joints and cover the wire inside the cut and add new mortar. This is a much cleaner installation and the wiring isn’t revealed
Can you PLEASE do a video of how to connect the siren and also how to disarm it if it has been set off. Thank you from America!
You need a alarm pannel most common one used in America is a dsc pannel
great video
video I really appreciate it but only I wanted to ask you if I can have the circuit diagram on a pdf file?
please a young person who is really passionate about electronics.
You can detect when a Caffer comes on the property
What brand and model are the beams you are using?
Hi EcologicalTime, Im just about to buy these for my bungalow. Would you give me your feedback if they are still working well at your home. Are these reliable ? Any false alarms ? Your maximum inputs will be greatly appreciated !
these particular ones from IDS are very reliable. Never had an issue, installed many. They do consume a fair amount of current relative to PIRs and do not have any modulation. False alarms, only for Hadida birds which set off any type of sensor.
@@ecologicaltime But im picking up ones from Aliexpress, since im in India.
The Infrared Emitter LED has no modulation. I cheated it with a normal flashlight
Night vision would seem to make it as easy as see where the beam is pointing and move it till it hits
good idea, can also use a video camera
How is your IR beam detector doing? Caught anyone yet with it?
works well but they false alarm for lightening
@@ecologicaltime Do you also have other types of alarms?
I have the easiest technique. Put the important one in place get extension cord and put next one right up to it and walk backwards checking the lights
Tried that. Not so easy over long distance (30m in my case). About 15m away you start losing the line up, then you have to step forward again and start over. Could not do it.
I have a question, is there a way to "earth" these beams as when we have bad thunderstorms it killed our alarm Unit, or even install some kind of protection?. My indoor alarm has no issues only the Alarm unit that connects the sets of beams.
earthing will make it worse. Rather connect them wireless. I will be doing some videos showing wireless connection in the future.
Maybe earth your alarm panel however it might not protect it fully
Merci !
Would love to have this at my house. Has anyone replied to your comment Michael? How does one about finding something like this to install?
ill post an install video
any vid to show how to hook up the alarm
Just checking to see if you got a chance to post video on how to hook this up with a siren that takes 12v input
@@ecologicaltime how or do you hook these up to. Thanks
Cheers
thanks for the video. Why wouldn't I use PIRs? also y,our wiring is shabby
Ha, I almost knew this would be in South Africa for some reason
Hadeda Ibis. Dead giveaway... (also, the accent and the occasional use of "ja" instead of "yes"). :-)
thank you diagram please in photo plz
Hello,
I have installed the sensors on a door that if sombody passes by it will trigger a Dc/Ac relay then it will go to a timer relay that will power a water pump. It is working all good the only issue i have is that the relay from the sensor send signal for only 2 seconds and then it off.
What is the solution please? There is no timer relay in the sensor.
you can use a one shot timer to increase the period. You can make one using RLC circuit or 555 IC, or you can buy it as an electronic kit. You can set the one shot timer to be anything from milliseconds to hours.
www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_timer.html
www.allaboutcircuits.com/tools/555-timer-monostable-circuit/
Thanks alot. I will try it
please help. my sensors triggered sometimes even without obstruction😢
hii,what kind of wire u use??
copper comms cable solid or stranded. I only use copper.
What's the make please?
Lekka man
What make is that beams please??
IDS
Can you connect a speaker to it
i suppose with a relay and a siren yes. I think you mean siren not speaker?
Could tell it was your first time doing it..
what makes you say that?
@@ecologicaltime Because you suck at it! DUH!
@@AztecWarrior69_69 lame
@@jon1591 you moron. How does telling a person they suck at doing something, lame? You idiot.
South African accent
American
Excellent video, btw where is that accent from? Thanks!
South Africa
@@ecologicaltime ek het so gedink, veral toe jy "ja" se op 'n kol
@@ecologicaltime Ek wou se jy klink soos n afrikaner :D
@@ecologicaltime hahahah though as much