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Yes. All models are rated IP55.

Operating temperature: –30 °C to +60 °C (wired), –20 °C to +45 °C (wireless).

Humidity: up to 95%.

Designed for outdoor wall or pole mounting.

Close the cover — unit enters walk test mode automatically.

LED lights for 2 sec when detection occurs.

Test mode ends after 3 min (LED blinks for 5 sec).

Blinking red (~60 sec): Warm-up.

Solid red (2 sec): Alarm triggered.

Blinking red (3× repeat): Masking detection (AM/DAM/RAM/RDAM).

Solid yellow (2 sec): Microwave detection (DAM/RDAM only).

High mount only: Red blinking when tamper switch is triggered.

PIR sensitivity: High / Medium / Low (per side).

Microwave (DAM/RDAM): Short / Long.

PIR/MW immunity: Normal / High (reduces false alarms).

Range settings: 2.5 / 3.5 / 6 / 8.5 / 12 m (Low mount).

High mount: Fixed 9 m coverage.

Masking plates (MKP-01) can block unwanted areas.

Left/right sides adjustable independently.

DAM/RDAM only: Microwave range selectable Short/Long.

Wired models (AM/DAM): 9.5 – 18 V DC, ~23–24 mA at 12 V DC.

Wireless models (RAM/RDAM): 3 – 3.6 V lithium batteries (CR123A, CR2, or ½AA).

Typical life: 2–5 years, depending on battery type, LED usage, and anti-masking.

WXS-AM: Wired PIR with anti-masking.

WXS-DAM: Wired PIR + Microwave with anti-masking.

WXS-RAM: Wireless PIR with anti-masking.

WXS-RDAM: Wireless PIR + Microwave with anti-masking.

180° panoramic PIR detection.

Adjustable range 2.5 – 12 m (8 – 40 ft) per side (Low mount).

High mount: Fixed at 9 m (30 ft).

Independent left/right side adjustment.

Low mount: 0.8 – 1.2 m (2′7″ – 4′). Recommended 1.0 m.

High mount (DAM/RDAM only): Fixed at 2.0 m (6′7″).

Select mount height before installation.

Yes. All models are rated IP55, designed for outdoor use, and operate between –30 °C and +60 °C with up to 95% humidity

Close the cover — the unit automatically enters walk test mode.

Confirm LED lights for 2 sec upon detection.

Test mode expires after 3 min, with LED blinking for 5 sec.

Blinking red (~60 sec): Warm-up

Solid red (2 sec): Alarm triggered

Blinking red (3× repeat): Masking detection (AM/RAM only)

Sensitivity: High / Medium / Low (set per side)

Detection range: 2.5 / 3.5 / 6 / 8.5 / 12 m selectable

Optional masking plates can block individual zones

Wired models (WXI-ST/AM): 9.5 – 18 V DC, ~21 mA (ST) / 23 mA (AM)

Wireless models (WXI-R/RAM): 3 – 3.6 V DC lithium batteries (CR123A, CR2, or ½AA)

Typical life: 2–5 years depending on battery type, transmission, LED, and anti-masking settings

PMP-01 pole mount plate for pole installation

WXI-BB back box for conduit installations

MKP-01 masking plate to block parts of the detection area

AM models include anti-masking detection, if the lens is covered (e.g., tape, spray, object) for more than ~20 sec, the detector triggers both alarm and trouble outputs

WXI-ST: Standard wired PIR

WXI-AM: Wired PIR with anti-masking

WXI-R: Wireless PIR (battery-powered)

WXI-RAM: Wireless PIR with anti-masking

180° panoramic PIR detection

Adjustable range 2.5 – 12 m (8 – 40 ft) per side (stepless)

Independent adjustment for left and right sides

PIR zones: 14 horizontal pairs × 2 vertical layers

Install the WXI between 0.8 – 1.2 m (2′7″ – 4′) above ground. The recommended height is 1.0 m for best performance

  • EN 50131-1 Security Grade 2, Environmental Class II
  • EN 50131-2-2 (PIR) / EN 50131-2-4 (DT X5 and X8)
  • UL/c-UL listed (ST and DT-X5)
  • FCC/IC compliance for DT models
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