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Movement detector (PIR)

Detects how if someone has entered/exited a room. It is used to monitor the level of activity. These are usually mounted high on walls and sends out a small infra red beam. Some products can detect if a person has been unusually inactive for a set period of time and send an alert sent to a monitoring centre

Altec PIR Movement Detector
Altec PIR Movement Detector

Wall mounted at a high level in the hallway in a position to monitor movement between as many rooms as possible.

Dimensions: 114x70x76mm

 
Dementia Care System
Dementia Care System

Provides a monitoring and emergency call system for the care of residents suffering from confusion as a result of Alzheimer's or other dementia disorders. Monitors movement, falls and incontinence.

 
Easylink PIR transmitter
Easylink PIR transmitter

Monitors motion in a room.

Dimensions: 73x68x35mm

 
Horizon  PIR Sensor
Horizon PIR Sensor

The PIR can look for movement at pre-set intervals e.g. every 4 hours during the day. If the person has not moved for this time, due to a fall or feeling unwell, for example, the carephone would send an alarm to the carer/monitoring centre.

Dimensions: 130x70x80mm

 
IntelliLink PIR Sensor
IntelliLink PIR Sensor

The inactivity alert can look for movement with in a defined time. If the person has not moved for this time, due to a fall or feeling unwell, for example, the Intellilink carephone would send an alarm to the carer/monitoring centre.

Dimensions: 127x65x40mm

 
KPIR-005 Movement detector
KPIR-005 Movement detector

can be used to detect a person stepping out of bed,

 
Smart Call PIR Detector
Smart Call PIR Detector

Detects motion within a room.

 
Tunstall PIR (Movement Detector)
Tunstall PIR (Movement Detector)

Positioned high on walls in most rooms. Used detect motion in a room.

Dimensions: 60x90x45mm