Can be
hidden from view so patrons don't know they are being detected
Has a
wide field of vision and will pickup all movement in the area
Very
sturdy and will last a long time
Does
not work in the heat of the sun
Has a
wide "field of vision" and may pick up patrons far away (you can
correct this by limiting its field of vision with tape or hiding it behind a
hole)
Detects
body heat
Beam Sensor
Very
reliable and accurate
Pinpoint
exactly where you want detection to take place
Very
sturdy and will last a long time
Does
not work in fog
Requires
a reflector (included) on the opposite side to bounce the laser beam back.
This makes accurate placement of beam and reflector very important
Detects
when an invisible beam is broken
Manual
Triggers / Button Triggers
Very
reliable and accurate
Start
the scare exactly when you want to
Must
be activated by an actor
Activates
when button is pressed
Hay
Ride Trigger
Very
reliable and accurate for vehicle detection
Can not
be damaged by weight of vehicle (it is mounted in the earth beside the
vehicle path)
May be
used outdoors in wet conditions (sensor only, not controller)
Only
works with vehicles that contain steel (in wheels, chassis, etc)
Not for
detecting humans
Detects
magnetic field changes
All
sensors listed work in the dark. Unless noted, the sensors are not meant to be
used in wet conditions (although they may all be used outdoors in dry
conditions)