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X-Band Motion Sensor and Plastic

computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
edited 2009-12-22 01:39 in Accessories
Hi Everyone,

I am looking at purchasing an X-Band Motion Sensor and the manual says it works through walls, I am looking at mounting it in an ABS case and am wanting to make sure that it will work through this.

Can anyone please tell me if this is the case.



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  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2009-12-21 17:01
    It should work through ABS plastic. It depends on whether there's a conductive coating or some kind of filler.
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2009-12-21 22:12
    Thank you Mike.

    I am going to go ahead and order one. Will let you know how I go.

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  • JDJD Posts: 570
    edited 2009-12-22 01:39
    Computer Guy,

    That module will have no problem seeing through ABS plastic. We actually ran a test here to see if it could sense through sheet metal, and it surprised us all when it did. Now you have to take into account that the modules range was diminished by almost 100%; but it was the fact that it could see through it that was impressive. Good and easy unit.

    Hope this helps,


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    Joshua Donelson
    www.parallax.com
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