Specifications

Mounting

As these sensors usually have an external microphone to detect noise

the microphone must be mounted so it

can ‘hear’ the whole vehicle. Do not hide the

microphone under the dashboard. Mount the control module under the dashboard

but somewhere accessible so sensitivity adjustment can be made after installation.

Wiring

The same guidelines as previous apply.

The best advise for any sensor placement is to follow the recommendations of the

manufacturer of the product. Every manufacturer has a different opinion on how

sensors should be mounted.

There is no substitute for proper testing. It is crucial for the pro

per installation of a

sensor. It’s better to spend an extra five minutes testing the unit than to come back

and be embarrassed with the customer there.

11 Sensor Techniques to Avoid Common Pitfalls

1) Know what the sensor does.

2) Don’t expect too much

from the sensor.

3) Find out exactly what the customer wants the sensor to do. Ask lots of

questions.

4) Avoid improper placement of the sensor: e.g. installing a shock sensor in the

drivers kick panel, where it will be too sensitive on one side of the v

ehicle and not

sensitive enough on the other.

5) Never mount alarm system components near computers.

6) Always test. There is no substitute for proper testing.

7) There is no optimum spot where a certain type of sensor can be installed in

every car. Placem

ent should be made on an individual basis.

8) Never mount multiple microwave sensors too close to one another since this

can cause interference.

9) Always read the manual.

10) Fix sensors solidly to the mounting surface. Avoid over

tight shock sensor

mount

ings as body creak can trigger them.

11) Use sensors from the same manufacturer as the alarm for compatibility and to

avoid possible voiding of the warranty.