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Facts panel
Equipment	QTEC XQ
Product group	Dual technology detector
Manufacturer	Xeridyne Security Products Ltd
Address	101 Woden Road West, Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 7TB
Telephone	0121 502 7300
Fax	0121 502 7307
E-mail	tallen@xeridyne.com
Available from	Enterprise, Security Supplies
Trade price	£26.54
PIR
Lens type	Fresnel
Range on centre axis	15m
Detection zones	108
Coverage adjustment	Via bracket
Dual element sensor	Quad element
Temperature compensation	Automatic
MICROWAVE
Generator type	DRO
Aerial type	Planar
Range on centre axis	15m
Coverage - width & height	90 deg x 15m x mounting height
Range adjustment	Yes
Anti-masking	On QTEC MA only – both technologies
COMBINED DETECTOR
Alarm window	10 secs
Pulse count	Alternate polarity
Other signalling	Microwave fail
Walk test	Yes
Supply voltage	9v – 16v DC
Max current	15 mA at 12v DC
Case material	ABS
Dimensions	15 x 67 x 39 mm
Warranty	5 years

Product assessment
Design and design features	****
Circuitry and components	****
Ease of installation	****
Range and variety of functions	***
Technical advice and backup	***
Accompanying instructions	****
Value for money	****
Grading Key: Outstanding *** Very good Above average * Average ** Below average *

Stability assessment
Tolerance to cold air turbulence	*****
Tolerance to hot air turbulence	*****
Tolerance to quartz halogen lamp	*****
Tolerance to fluorescent tube	*****
Tolerance to insect	*****
Grading Key: Detector operated correctly throughout test *** Detector false alarmed after 80% of test **