Roboguard Perimeter Architecture & Specifications
Roboguard wireless outdoor perimeter sensors are premium, South African-designed early-warning intruder detection systems. Unlike traditional point-to-point active infrared beams that require precise alignment, Roboguard utilizes dual passive infrared (PIR) sensors to track heat and movement across a broad 110° arc, protecting roughly 400 square meters per unit.
Key Technical Specifications & Coverage
- Detection Range & Arc: Detects motion up to 20 meters away across a wide 110° arc (covering 11 zones, one every 10 degrees).
- Wireless Transmission: Transmits signals up to 400 meters line-of-sight back to the HQ base station (extendable up to 800 meters using compatible repeaters).
- Power Architecture: Completely battery-operated using 8 x C-cell alkaline batteries per beam, delivering an exceptional service life of 3 to 5 years.
- Lightning & Cabling Immunity: Because the beams are completely wireless and require zero physical trenching or cabling, they are entirely immune to lightning surges.
- False Alarm Resistance: Built-in algorithm selectors and dual-sensor verification allow the system to ignore extreme weather, blowing foliage, and small animals.
Professional Installation & Deployment Methodology
Deploying Roboguard perimeter systems successfully relies on strategic placement and proper base station integration:
- Mounting Height & Angle: Mount sentry beams at a recommended height of 1 to 1.2 meters, pointing across potential entry paths rather than directly facing hot afternoon sun or reflective surfaces.
- HQ Base Station Pairing: Connect the central Roboguard HQ Base to your primary home alarm panel or dedicated siren. A single HQ base can manage and monitor up to eight independent Roboguard beams.
- Battery Maintenance & Testing: Monitor low-battery trouble flashes on the HQ base and replace C-cell batteries proactively every 3 to 5 years to maintain uninterrupted perimeter protection.
Professional Integration Tip
Use the 4-button Roboguard remotes to arm and disarm perimeter zones independently while leaving your indoor alarm zones active or inactive according to your occupancy schedule.