Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - New Home, Possible to swap IR sensors?

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nyrugby
09-28-08, 09:27 PM
Hello-
Please forgive my Newbie question. Just bought a new home. Long story short, it has Napco Magnum 1000 system, and in it (the system) are several PIR600/6800 Ir sensors. I have 3 cats and 2 large (80 lbs.) dogs. Can I simply swap the IR sensors for C200AP sensors?

MrRonFL
09-29-08, 05:41 AM
Yup.

Hardwired motions are basically interchangeable.
nyrugby
09-29-08, 08:27 AM
I'm hoping "basically" means that they actually are! Now to the REAL issue...Do they work? Anyone have experience with the C200AP...is there a better pet immune sensor? Do I need to replace a Napco sensor with a Napco sensor?
Thanks again-
Chris

kcxj
09-29-08, 01:53 PM
Are these animals roaming free in the house? With two 80 lb. dogs and 3 cats, I don't think any pet immune motion detectors is going to work without false alarms.
nyrugby
09-29-08, 03:24 PM
Usually just the cats (dogs would be with us)...either way, sounds like a mess.
kcxj
09-29-08, 03:53 PM
You can still arm just the perimeter...the motions don't have to be on.