The infrared detection device manufacturers from Maidenhead have released a wire-free transmitter that can send alarm and tamper information from remote outdoor areas to CCTV or alarm receiving devices. The WF-100DT operates over maximum line of sight distances of 100 meters from the Control Unit WF-100CU.
The Digital Transmitter has a unique electronic identification feature to overcome such issues as cross talk, and operates on the 868MHZ frequency. The WF-100DT runs on two standard alkaline ‘D’ cells and Optex claim it will typically operate for two years on this power. An IP64 rated enclosure has been incorporated to protect the product from harsh environmental conditions, and a range of fixings is included.
The WF-100CU Digital Control Unit is also wire-free. It can manage up to four Digital Transmitters, and be connected to up to three of the company’s WF-100EU Expander Units. Each Expander Unit can support another four Transmitters, giving a total of 16 Transmitters for any one combination of Control Unit and Expander Unit.
Alarm and tamper outputs from the Control Unit are in the form of SPDT output relays. This, say Optex, allows the control unit to be interfaced with any alarm or CCTV product and makes it possible to send position information from a remote REDWALL detection device back to a dome 100 meters away. The control unit operates on 12v Dc and consumes 500mA.
Commenting on the launch, Nigel Hackett, Sales Director within Optex Europe’s REDWALL RVR Division says: “This is yet another example of Optex Europe listening to and responding to installers’ needs, developing products that are easy to install, and providing the reliability in performance that is so important to the monitoring stations in reducing false alarms.”
