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Pyronix – Nano/Shock-WE
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PRODUCT TEST
This is a compact wireless shock sensor that is described as fitting flexibly out of sight within uPVC window or door frames, or surface mounted with a low profile and “pleasing” design. With quick installation and calibration features such as auto-orientation and pin-hole sensitivity setup with LED indication, the NanoShock is a Grade 2 accelerometer device promoted with excellent wireless range, 2-years battery life and available in white, brown and anthracite. It also features a conformally coated PCB, which ensures the stability and longevity of its electronic components in more changeable environments, for reliable protection.
Getting started
Set-up is completed through an onboard “learn” button that is the same as all other Pyronix wireless based devices. But there is one smart feature that will allow you to learn the device without having to remove the front plate which can be a time saver during a panel change or upgrade etc. Calibration is also straight forward, and once again, doesn’t require the removal of the lid to set. Using the pinhole key supplied with the device, you are able to change between the 5 sensitivity settings shown by LED indication/flashing highlighting the selected level.
It should be noted here that if you are using the provided sticky pads to mount the device, sensitivity showed to have been significantly decreased due to vibration being absorbed before meeting the device analyser.
If instead, you are mounting it to the opening leaf of the door or window, the accelerometer in the device will pick up on the movement rather than the vibration. This device has an auto orientation, so direction you mount the device is not important.
Please be aware, that in both instances, if you are not securing the device using the breakaway tab on the base plate then it will not be compliant to Grade 2, you need to be able to monitor the rear tamper for device removal on all wireless devices.
PROS: • Able to be installed inside the uPVC Frame of windows and doors • Able to be learned and calibrated without removing the lid • Both physical attack and acceleration detection • 2 year battery life as standard • Backwards compatible CONS: • Sticky pad for quick installation is not compliant for Grade 2 work Pyronix – Nano/Shock-WE
Performance
When secured using the supplied fixings, and correctly calibrated, the device worked great. Both as a surface mounted shock sensor and within the door/window frame as an accelerometer device providing minimum false activations during testing.
Conclusion
The design on the device is very stylish and low profile, and would look the part in any door or window installation requiring it to be surface mounted. The device comes in 3 standard colours to fit in with most aesthetics – White, Brown and Anthracite.
To go one step further, as the design is so low profile, it can easily be hidden in the fame of uPVC windows and doors, providing a completely “Out of sight” installation.
The front plate does not have any screws to hold it to its base, instead it incorporates a moulded catch which tested to be quite durable, meaning that there is no additional special tool or specialised screwdriver to access the device.
The overall build quality of the device is good, there is no areas of the device that would be seen as “Flimsy” or liable to break easily, and with the ability to fit inside window and door frames, additional protection can be achieved.
The sensor is suitable for any wireless installation where doors and windows want to be protected for both opening and physical attack. Though, this would not be suitable for final exit doors as a means to set and unset your alarm system. They are also backwards compatible and will work on any Pyronix based system, Enforcer or Euro, that is working on V3.5 or later.
