Wired Outdoor PIR: Reliable Detection for Residential and Commercial Properties

Why Choose a Wired Outdoor PIR for Your Security Needs?

The wired outdoor PIR sensor from Optex, the QXI-ST, is a top choice for anyone looking to enhance security with reliable, pet-friendly detection. Part of the QX Infinity (QXI) series, this sensor provides exceptional performance with a detection zone of 120° wide and up to 12 meters (40 feet). With its sleek design and advanced features, the Optex QXI-ST Outdoor Wide Angle PIR is perfect for both residential and commercial properties, offering precise intrusion detection without triggering false alarms from animals.

Thanks to its adjustable installation height and the inclusion of masking strips to modify the detection area, this Optex QXI-ST Outdoor Wide Angle PIR  sensor offers incredible flexibility in securing your property. It’s built to stand up to environmental factors and small animals, ensuring that only genuine threats activate the alarm.

Main Features 

• Wide Detection Area: The Optex QXI-ST Outdoor Wide Angle PIR  has a 120-degree detection angle and can cover up to 12 meters (40 feet). This wide coverage ensures that large outdoor areas, like gardens, driveways, and patios, are effectively monitored.

• Pet-Friendly Detection: Equipped with QUAD pyro elements, this sensor provides dual-layer detection, which reduces the risk of false alarms caused by small animals. The Optex QXI-ST Outdoor Wide Angle PIR  also allows for customizable detection patterns based on the installation height.

• Flexible Installation Heights: The Optex QXI-ST Outdoor Wide Angle PIR  can be mounted at two different heights:

  • High (2.2 - 2.7 meters): Creates a multi-tier volumetric detection pattern that ignores smaller animals.

  • Low (0.8 - 1.2 meters): Ideal for areas with pets, creating a designated pet alley that filters out animals without triggering the alarm.

• Advanced False Alarm Reduction: The Optex QXI-ST Outdoor Wide Angle PIR  uses SMDA logic (Smart Motion Detection Algorithm) and dual conductive shielding to filter out environmental factors such as weather fluctuations, vegetation movement, or RF interference, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.

• Stylish and Compact Design: The sensor is designed to blend seamlessly into residential or small business environments, with a sleek and compact form factor. The screwless design allows for easy access to the front cover, making installation and maintenance quick and simple.

Ideal Applications 

• Homes: Protect your home with reliable outdoor motion detection, preventing unauthorized access.

• Gardens and Yards: Monitor the perimeter of your garden or yard for any signs of intrusion, keeping your space safe from trespassers.

• Driveways: Secure your driveway with precise detection that ensures only genuine threats activate the alarm.

Specifications

• Detection Range: 12 meters (40 feet)

• Detection Angle: 120°

• Pyro Elements: QUAD pyro elements for dual-layer detection

• Mounting Heights:

  • High installation (2.2 - 2.7 meters) for multi-tier volumetric detection

  • Low installation (0.8 - 1.2 meters) for pet alley functionality

• False Alarm Prevention: SMDA logic and dual conductive shielding to minimize false alarms caused by environmental changes or small animals.

• Coverage Area: Up to 12 meters in a 120-degree radius

• Environmental Protection: Resistant to environmental factors such as weather, vegetation movement, and small animal interference

• Design: Compact and sleek for easy installation and blending into residential or commercial environments

Conclusion: Enhance Your Security with the Wired Outdoor PIR

The wired outdoor PIR sensor from Optex, the QXI-ST, offers a powerful solution for outdoor security. With its wide detection range, customizable installation height, and advanced features like pet tolerance and false alarm reduction, this sensor provides reliable, effective protection for homes, gardens, and commercial properties.

Whether you're securing your property from intruders or simply want to monitor your outdoor spaces with minimal disruption from pets, the wired outdoor PIR sensor delivers peace of mind and high-quality performance.