Over the last couple years we have been researching and experimenting with different types and designs of passive infrared (PIR) modules. We finally found one we liked and built a DSLR camera controller around it.
The board has a row of switches that set the mode of operation of the detector.
- ON = Daytime only
- ON = Nighttime only. When 1 and 2 are in the ON position the detector works 24/7.
The next two switches set the sensitivity of the detector. There are four levels of sensitivity. Switch 3 and 4 in the OFF position put the detector in the most sensitive mode or level 1. Switch 3 OFF and 4 ON is level 2. Switch 3 ON and 4 OFF is level 3. Switch 3 and 4 ON is level 5 and the least sensitive mode.
The detector will operate on DC voltage between 3 and 15 volts. Switch 5 is in the ON position when power is obtained from a 3 volt source (2 AA batteries) and is in the OFF position when the voltage is above 3 volts. Two AA batteries will keep the board functioning for months.
Switch 6 is the main power switch.
There are three jacks on the right side of the board. The top jack connects to the TRLcam FlashBox™. The motion detector can provide a early wake up signal to your Nikon flash units. The second jack connects to the PC plug on the camera or to the cameras hot shoe. The bottom jack connects to the remote shutter connection on the camera.
The board is available as a stand alone remote motion detector in a weatherproof housing or built into a TRLcam camera housing package.
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