IR Motion Sensor Question
 

Hi
I'm building a security system for my apt. building, and
will be using those IR motion sensors that turn on floodlights. Is it OK
to connect an inductive load (a transformer) in parallel with the
floodlight? Thanks
Bill

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Bill -

Assuming the secondary of the transformer is connected to a resistive
load, then I don't think the primary will look inductive. A good power
transformer simply reflects the secondary load back to the primary,
modified by the turns ratio. There is leakage inductance, of course,
but it presents a tiny load, especially compared to the floodlight in
parallel with it.

You should be good to go.

Bill Jeffrey
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Bill Sheppard wrote:

Hi
I'm building a security system for my apt. building, and
will be using those IR motion sensors that turn on floodlights. Is it OK
to connect an inductive load (a transformer) in parallel with the
floodlight? Thanks
Bill

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hello
I used a 230v to 9v transformer in one of the light sockets to operate a
siren instead of the globe worked for years

David

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Hi
I'm building a security system for my apt. building, and
will be using those IR motion sensors that turn on floodlights. Is it OK
to connect an inductive load (a transformer) in parallel with the
floodlight? Thanks
Bill

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Get a request to exit pir. Its internal relay will operate an external load
better. Make sure you don't exceed the relays current rating.
"david" wrote in message
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hello
I used a 230v to 9v transformer in one of the light sockets to operate a
siren instead of the globe worked for years

David

"Bill Sheppard" wrote in message
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Hi
I'm building a security system for my apt. building, and
will be using those IR motion sensors that turn on floodlights. Is it OK
to connect an inductive load (a transformer) in parallel with the
floodlight? Thanks
Bill

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