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Top tips for correctly installing our REDWALL SIP series

28 February 2023
Our long-range SIP series provides excellent outdoor PIR detection and is designed to be part of CCTV systems. Our technical team addresses the most common issues installers face when experiencing false alarms or short range on the detectors

The REDWALL SIP series is a range of long-range outdoor PIR sensors designed to be connected to PTZ or fixed cameras and trigger the CCTV system when an intrusion occurs. As with any detector, it is important to be aware of the installation guidelines to avoid any performance issues with the sensor’s detection capabilities.

Our tech team provide their top tips to resolve the three main issues which installers have experienced when getting false alarms or short range on the Redwall SIP sensors:

  1. Dip switch configuration for detection logic
  2. Mounting height
  3. Alignment and Masking

Watch the video below for a thorough explanation by our Technical Engineer - Jeyi Greene.

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