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Marjorie Anderson

Program Coordinator

Engineering Studies HWH-129

Chicago State University

9501 South King Drive

Chicago, Illinois  60628 USA

Phone:  773-995-2357

mander31@csu.edu

Hello Ms. Anderson,

I'm located in New Providence, NJ but we do have sales engineers in the Chicago Area who will do a lunch and learn if needed.

Let me know what products you're interested in.

Thanks

Jane,

I am designing street lights. What is the best sensor and method for detecting

ambient light?

Regards,

Allen Rees

Jane

I work at a childrens museum and we would like to place several sensors in the ceiling (8 feet) so that when a child crosses under a sensor a musical note will be played.  Can you suggest a sensor that will work for this kind of application?

Thanks, Gary

Hi Gary,

I recommend using the PaPIRS which has 5m and 12m distances.

More information can be obtained on our website via the link below

www.pewa.panasonic.com/components/built-in-sensors/passive-infrared-sensors/

Thanks

Hi Allen,

For street lighting do you need the lights to come on and off when it senses someone approaching?

We have the Napica light sensor which is used for lighting design however we have the PaPIRS which is a passive infrared sensor.

More information can be obtained via the link below

www.pewa.panasonic.com/components/built-in-sensors/passive-infrared-sensors/

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for the reply.

I am looking at "Dusk to Dawn light control".

Allen

Allen,

The Napica (Light sensor) will be the best choice. Where is the location for this project so I can put you in touch with our sales team.

Thanks

Jane,

Again thanks for the reply.

I am located most of the time in Phoenix Arizona. We are

designing street lights for use in Caribbean area and Africa.

Please send me the name and number of one of your support

people.

Have a nice day,

Allen

Good day Ma'am,

I need your expert advice. I am having a problem right now about my PIR sensor lhi 968. You see, i only have the sensor itself that's why i am creating circuits from scratch with reference from circuits i search at the internet. I am currently using a LM324 with the PIR sensor. Well, the circuit works... as a heat detector and not that very efficient. It will only activate when the tip of the soldering iron is near the sensor, about 1cm. My problem is i don't have the lens for it so i tried using it bare. Is that possible? And also, can i make a motion detection project from this without the use of lens (fresnel lens) ?

Thanks
Robert