Interlogix PIR Motion Sensor Installation Notes

PIR or dual-technology motion detector — wired or wireless commercial/residential motion sensor for protected areas.

On Interlogix systems, wireless devices are supervised zones on the panel — tamper, low battery, and missing signals appear as trouble conditions that may block arming depending on panel programming.

At a Glance

What This Device Does Well

Provides reliable supervised status at the panel and Alarm.com / UltraSync when installed, enrolled, and range-tested correctly.

Before You Service or Replace One

• Sensor SKU — TX-E wireless vs hardwired loop vs 433 MHz expander path.
• Panel online — resolve panel AC/comms trouble before blaming sensor.
• Range — 433 MHz expander or move wireless receiver for distant zones.
• Battery type — use listed cell; replace all batteries in multi-cell devices.
• Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.

Official Sources

• Aritech product page
• DD669_DS
• Reliance_XR_Series_10_reasons_2025
• Motion_sensors_brochure_2025
• CommercialSensors_Brochure

Use official Aritech install PDFs and install guides for exact wiring, enrollment, and firmware — specifications vary by SKU and region.

Follow Motion detector installation guide and the official resource links in this product folder for mounting, wiring, and enrollment.

Pre-install checklist

• Confirm panel model (Simon/Challenger/Reliance/Tecom) and encryption requirements.
• Verify dealer cell account and module SKU before cell install.
• Document installer code and existing zone map for takeover jobs.
• Plan antenna routing (ANT5XL) when panel location has poor cell RSSI.
• Have listed batteries and tools for sensor mounts before enrollment.

Typical install sequence

1. Mount and power panel; apply firmware updates per dealer bulletin.
2. Install cell module and run communication test / Alarm.com / UltraSync activation.
3. Enroll wireless sensors via installer Learn mode; label zones.
4. Include Z-Wave devices after excluding from any prior hub.
5. Install 433 MHz expander or optimize receiver placement before fringe wireless sensors.
6. Run walk test, user code training, and central station test if monitored.

PIR placement

• Mount per manual height — typically wall mount with clear view of walk area.
• Set pet immunity per model (33 lb vs 55 lb on PIR1) and temperature limits.
• Avoid HVAC vents, sunny windows, and moving curtains.

Power and connectivity reference

Source: Motion detector installation guide (Aritech official documentation).