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                                        PHOTOELECTIC 
                                          [PE] BEAMS 
                                           
                                          
                                            
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                                                Photoelectric Beam Sensors work 
                                                similar to a smoke detector except 
                                                in reverse, instead of the sensor 
                                                waiting for the beam to turn on 
                                                to activate the alarm, it waits 
                                                for the beam [or light] to be 
                                                blocked or interrupted and this 
                                                in turn activates the alarm [ie 
                                                walking across the beam blocks 
                                                the transmission of light causing 
                                                an alarm]. | 
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                                              These are extremely 
                                                reliable and false alarm resistant, 
                                                there are many and varied types 
                                                on the market. Prices  
                                                start at around $350. for a standard 
                                                set. There are indoor and outdoor 
                                                types as well. | 
                                             
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