K9-85 MCW Visonic Wireless Pet-Tolerant Digital PIR Detector

The Next K9-85 MCW is a PowerCode wireless digital PIR detector designed to enable homeowners to secure their homes while allowing their pets to move freely anywhere in the house. Employing Visonic's patented "Target Specific Imaging" optical system (TSI) and unique pet identification software algorithm, the Next K9-85 has an unprecedented capacity to reliably distinguish between human bodies and pets weighing up to 38 kg (85lb).

Next K9-85 MCW is a fully supervised wireless detector with anti-collision PowerCode technology. It is compatible with PowerMax and all Visonic PowerCode wireless panels and receivers. Next K9-85 MCW implements a whole new generation of patented technologies including FM Digital Signal Processing (FM-DSP), "True "Motion Recognition" with Fuzzy Logic algorithm" (TMR), and state-of-the-art 3D cylindrical optics.

The result is the industry's best detection accuracy, false alarm immunity, and ultimate long term reliability in an attractive, easily installed wireless detector designed for any pet-loving home environment.

Features

Pet-Tolerant for animals up to 38 kg (85 lb).
Fully supervised wireless detector with anti-collision PowerCode technology.
Compatible with PowerMax and all Visonic PowerCode wireless panels and receivers.
3 Volt long life high power standard Lithium battery.
Long-term stability and reliability thanks to advanced true digital FM processing.
Industry's best catch performance based on proprietary Target Specific Imaging and 3D cylindrical optics.
Ultimate false alarm immunity based on patented True Motion Recognition with exceptionally high sampling rates and "Event Verification" algorithm.
12m (40 ft) 90^o multiple-curtain coverage with "wall" creep zone.
Fast and easy adjustment-free installation.
Attractive sleek design suitable for any home or office environment.

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1. Joseph on 7/18/2011, said:

Easy installation, I had to use 3m double-sided sticky tape to mount these because my shutters were in the way of where the screws go, do not use the cheap double-sided tape if you go this route. I have two dogs, about 30 & 40 pounds and they haven't set these off by accident. You will see the red LED light up when you get the room where the motion detector is mounted so you know the thing is working. The range seems pretty good on these, I have a pretty good sized living room & kitchen and one of these units covers both rooms.

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2. Anonymous User on 6/22/2011, said:

Just works. Mine is mounted over the front door which covers three intrusion paths: entry from dining room, entry from the living room, and entry down the upstairs staircase. I have never had a false alarm and it always goes off during testing which includes swinging the front door under it, walking down the stairs from the second floor, and walking into the area from the living room or dining room. I do not have pets so I cannot comment on its pet exclusion performance.

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3. Anonymous User on 5/16/2011, said:

I am about to purchase another K9-85. I have been using one for two+ years now and it does a fantastic job. The comment about the sensor going to sleep is correct. Do not present any movement to the sensor and then after a short pause, do so and it will light up. After my experience with this sensor, I am puzzled by the negative comments.

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4. Anonymous User on 1/29/2011, said:

what everyone needs to understand is that the sensor goes into sleep mode if it keeps detecting movement. if you think it isn't working just go out of the area for 2 minutes. now re-enter and see if it works. i thought the same thing also until i read about it. you have to wait for at least 2 minutes though.

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5. Chris on 1/8/2011, said:

Got one of these gems in my package and I bought another at the same time. Unfortunately I think one is blind and the other can't see! LOL. I suggest that you buy a different type of PIR sensor over these. Deffinately not worth the money or stress.

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6. Anonymous User on 11/29/2010, said:

I've had 2 of these sensors operating in my home for 4 years now. I've never had a false alarm and the sensors reliably detect movement. I just recently replaced the first set of batteries, so they lasted almost 4 years.

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7. Jacob on 9/9/2010, said:

Horrible motion sensor. I received this in the overall package for this security system and it hasn't worked at all. I wish I could get a replacement, but I've had it over a year now.

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8. Stephanie on 12/16/2009, said:

Product worked for about 3 minutes out of the box. After continued reset, it continued to stop working repeatidly. If it had not come as part of the wireless kit, I would not have purchased this detector.

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9. Kimberley on 9/21/2009, said:

Purchased this as it's advertised to be immune to dogs that are under 85 pounds in weight. Well, my dog is 52 pounds and trips the sensor every time. It's only after purchasing it that you will read in the supplied manual that if the dog gets close to the area where the PIR is installed the max weight limit drops substantially. So $70 down the drain as I cannot protect the required area due to the dog moseying around in it. I really wish the limitations were advertised up front, as I would not then have purchased it.

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10. Fred on 8/22/2008, said:

Works flawlessly, no false alarms at all! very good sensitivity to all motion in area! A great deal for wireless alarm users

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OPTICAL
Detector Type	Dual element low noise pyroelectric sensor.
Lens Data	No. of Curtain Beams: 9 Max. Coverage: 12 x 12 m (40 x 40 ft) / 90°
Pet Immunity	Up to 38 kg (85 lb).
ELECTRICAL
Internal Battery	3V Lithium battery, type CR-123A. For UL installations, use Panasonic or Sanyo only.
Nominal Battery Capacity	1450 mA/h.
Standby Current Drain	approx. 0.025 mA.
Transmit Current Drain	20 mA (including LED).
Battery Life (with LED on)	Typically over 3 years.
Battery Power Test	Performed immediately upon battery insertion and periodically after every several hours.
FUNCTIONAL
True Motion Event Verification	2 position selector - 1 (OFF) or 2 (ON) motion events.
Alarm Period	3 seconds.
Visual Indications	LED Lights for about 3 seconds upon transmission of alarm & tamper messages and upon motion detection in the walk test mode. LED Flashes during the power-up stabilization period, or after restoring (pressing) the tamper switch. LED Does not light upon transmission of supervision messages.
Rearm Timer	Rearms the detector 2 minutes after the last alarm. Timer disabled in the walk test mode – not applicable for the DD243 version (see section 1).
WIRELESS
Frequency (MHz)	315 (U.S. version), 433.92, 868.95, 869.2625 or other frequencies according to local requirements.
Transmission Sequence	3 data bursts at variable intervals within 3 seconds.
Encoding	24-bit ID, over 16 million possible combinations.
Total Message Length	36 bits.
Tamper Alert	Reported when a tamper event occurs and in any subsequent message, until the tamper switch is restored.
Supervision Message	Signaling at 60 minutes interval (U.S. version), 15 minute interval (UK version) or according to local standards.
MOUNTING
Height	1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft). Recommended height up to 2.1 m (7 ft)
Installation Options	Surface or corner.
ACCESSORIES
BR-1	Surface mounted swivel bracket, adjustable 30° down and 45° left/45° right.
BR-2	BR-1 with a corner adapter
BR-3	BR-1 with a ceiling adapter
ENVIRONMENTAL
RFI Protection	>20 V/m up to 1000 MHz.
Operating Temperatures	-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F).
Storage Temperatures	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F).
Compliance with Standards	Designed to meet FCC Part 15 and Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament.
PHYSICAL
Size (H x W x D)	94.5 x 63.5 x 53.0 mm (3-11/16 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/16”).
Weight (with battery)	70 g (2.5 oz).
Color	White.
PATENTS	U.S. Patents 5,693,943 • 6,211,522 • D445,709 (another patent pending).


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