May 5, 20214 yr I am looking for some alarm PIR sensors that will operate on a 24v DC supply for use on a double-decker bus that is being converted to a Men’s Shed workshop. The standard bus supply is 24v and the alarm contacts would need to be either N/O or N/C as the alarm control panel does not use EOL resistors. Please could you suggest some suitable devices.
May 5, 20214 yr Is this internal or external detection But if your using a control panel is this not 12v?
May 6, 20214 yr This is for internal detection. The alarm controller is designed for a commercial vehicle that runs on a 24v supply. The supplied sensors are ultrasonic intended for use in the confined space of a truck cab and therefore not suitable for the wide space on a bus with draughts around the doors. The alarm box has auxiliary connections for normally open or closed contacts which the manufacturer has advised could be used with a regular internal PIR that will operate on a 24v supply (but they do not supply)
May 6, 20214 yr Just use a low cost dc-dc converter to step 24v down to 12v. Easier than sourcing 24v sensors.
May 7, 20214 yr Agreed I'd look at that even takex max at 18v You could use optex redwall sensors but they are an external detector. As Selfmon says I'd look to convert down
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