|
TRIGGER |
PROS |
CONS |
DETECTION METHOD |
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Pressure Sensing Mats (Step Mat) |
Reliability Ease of use Pinpoint exact detection area |
Can be damaged by dirt, rocks, and other debris Will need to be replaced over time Can be seen and stepped over by patrons Only detects the area the size of the mat |
Detects weight on top of it |
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Motion Trigger (PIR) |
Reliability 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 |
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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 |
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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)