Outdoor PIR Detector with Anti-Masking & Temperature Compensation (IP55)
Intrusion Alarm · SSAL supplies outdoor EN 50131 Grade 3 PIR detectors with anti-masking, temperature compensation, IP55, −40°C to +60°C range and 15m×90° or 60m curtain coverage for perimeter security.
Category
Intrusion Alarm
Author
SSAL Expert Team
Updated
2026-05-14
Topics
outdoor PIR, anti-masking
Product Summary
Grade 3 Outdoor Detection. −40°C to +60°C. IP55. Anti-Masking That Cannot Be Defeated.
Outdoor motion detection is a fundamentally more challenging environment than indoor detection. Bangladesh's climate presents extreme temperature swings, monsoon rain, high humidity, insect activity, and direct sunlight — all of which create false alarm challenges for conventional PIR detectors. Outdoor PIR detectors designed specifically for these conditions integrate temperature compensation, anti-masking, IP55 weather sealing, and a wide operating temperature range to provide reliable outdoor perimeter detection throughout Bangladesh's seasons without nuisance false alarms.
SSAL deploys outdoor PIR detectors along perimeter walls, at building corner positions, and above doors and gates — creating a detector coverage zone that generates an alarm when a person approaches the building before reaching the building envelope itself.
Key Features
- 15m × 90° Wide Angle or 60m Long-Range Curtain Mode: Wide-angle mode covers a complete quadrant of the perimeter; long-range curtain mode creates a detection beam across a driveway, gate opening, or perimeter gap — selectable via lens change in the field
- Dual-Element PIR Technology: Two pyroelectric elements with differential signal processing — detects the relative temperature change of a moving body against the background, making detection less dependent on absolute ambient temperature and more resistant to thermal equilibrium false alarms
- Anti-Masking (Near-Field Detection Foil): A conductive foil near-field sensor detects when a masking material (opaque spray, adhesive film, foam cover) is placed in front of the optical face — generates an immediate tamper alarm before the masking obscures the field of view, defeating the primary professional burglary preparation technique
- Temperature Compensation — Automatic: The detector continuously monitors ambient temperature and adjusts PIR sensitivity to maintain consistent detection performance — prevents the sensitivity collapse that causes false alarms when ambient temperature rises toward body temperature in Bangladesh's peak summer months
- Pet Immune Option (25kg): Pet-immune lens restricts the lower detection zone — animals below 25kg can pass without triggering the alarm while a standing human generates a full-range alarm signal
- IP55 Weather Rating: Protected against dust and high-pressure water jets from any direction — suitable for direct outdoor mounting on exposed walls, posts, and fence rails
- Operating Temperature −40°C to +60°C: Extreme specification covers all of Bangladesh's climate zones; the −40°C lower limit is required for correct specification in cold-chain storage facilities and industrial refrigeration plants where the detector may be exposed to very low temperatures even in a tropical country
- EN 50131 Grade 3 Outdoor Certified: The highest certification grade for outdoor detectors; tested to the specific outdoor conditions (sunlight, temperature cycling, wind, rain) of the EN 50131 environmental class IV specification
- Selectable Sensitivity: Three sensitivity positions (high / medium / low) adjust detection threshold for different deployment environments — high sensitivity for quiet perimeter zones, lower sensitivity for areas with authorised animal movement or light vehicular activity
- Tamper Protection: Both cover tamper and anti-removal (wall mounting plate tamper) are detected — any attempt to remove the detector body from the wall generates an independent tamper signal to the alarm panel
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Detection Technology | Dual-element passive infrared (PIR) |
| Coverage Pattern (Wide) | 15m × 90° (standard lens) |
| Coverage Pattern (Long Range) | 60m × 10° (long-range curtain lens) |
| Mounting Height | 2.0m – 2.5m (standard); 3.0m (long-range curtain) |
| Anti-Masking | Near-field conductive foil detection |
| Temperature Compensation | Automatic continuous background tracking |
| Pet Immunity | Optional 25kg lens (replaces standard lens) |
| EN 50131 Grade | Grade 3, Environmental Class IV (outdoor) |
| Ingress Protection | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | −40°C to +60°C |
| Supply Voltage | 9–16VDC |
| Current Consumption | 12mA typical @ 12VDC |
| Alarm Output | N/C relay (dry contact) |
| Tamper Output | N/C relay (cover + anti-removal combined) |
| Anti-Masking Output | N/C relay (independent from alarm output) |
| LED Indicator | Walk-test LED (disables in armed mode) |
| Sensitivity | 3-position selectable (high / medium / low) |
| Housing | UV-stable ABS polymer; white or grey |
| Mounting | Wall mount (bracket included); corner mount adapter available |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 110mm × 65mm × 55mm (H×W×D) |
| Weight (approx.) | 165g |
| Certifications | EN 50131-2-2 Grade 3 Class IV; CE; RoHS |
Typical Applications
- Perimeter Wall — Factory & Warehouse: Detector arrays along the perimeter wall top or inside face create an electronic detection curtain that generates an alarm when a person climbs over or through the perimeter before reaching the building
- Bank Branch External Wall: Outdoor PIR mounted above the ATM and rear access door positions provides after-hours detection of approach to the building at perimeter distances where CCTV recording has already begun
- Government Compound Perimeter: Grade 3 certification and anti-masking defeat the approach reconnaissance and masking preparation that precede professional forced-entry attacks on government facilities
- Cold-Store & Refrigeration Plant Perimeter: −40°C operating temperature enables installation within cold-chain facilities and on the exterior of refrigerated warehouses where standard outdoor detectors would fail
- Industrial Facility Perimeter Lighting Zone: Integration with perimeter lighting controllers — detector alarm output triggers floodlight activation to deter the intruder and illuminate the CCTV camera field of view simultaneously
- Residential Compound & Villa Perimeter: Long-range curtain mode (60m) covers the full width of a residential driveway approach; wide-angle mode covers garden areas adjacent to the building
Compatibility & Integration
Outdoor PIR detectors connect via hardwired N/C zone and separate tamper/anti-masking zone to any Grade 3 compatible alarm panel. SSAL integrates outdoor detectors with Bosch DS151i, Honeywell DT8016F, and Ajax MotionProtect Outdoor panels. Anti-masking output connects to a dedicated tamper zone — this is particularly important for outdoor installations where masking is a realistic attack vector and the panel must be able to distinguish between an intrusion alarm and a detector masking event.
SSAL Supply & Support
Smart Safety & Automations Ltd. designs outdoor detector coverage plans using geometric modelling to confirm detection of all approach paths to the protected building at the specified mounting height and lens selection. SSAL positions outdoor detectors to avoid direct sunlight on the detector optical face (which can cause thermal saturation) and to minimise background thermal transitions (reflective surfaces, roof-line heat build-up). Commissioning includes walk-test of all coverage zones and anti-masking simulation test. Annual Maintenance Contracts include lens cleaning, sensitivity verification, and anti-masking function test.
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Reliable outdoor perimeter detection in Bangladesh's climate. Contact SSAL today.
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- Email: info@smartsafety.com.bd
- Phone: +880-XXXX-XXXXXX
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