Name: OPAL Plus
SKU: OPAL Plus

OUTDOOR DUAL TECHNOLOGY (PIR + MW) MOTION DETECTORS

OPAL, OPAL Plus, OPAL Pro

Stop intruders before they get inside. OPAL-series detectors protect the external perimeter of the building, delivering an extra layer of security where it matters most.

Three models, one enclosure

Deny intruders any chance to identify the device and maintain a consistent look throughout the facility. Every OPAL detector features the same high-quality enclosure.

Reliable detection thanks to modern design

Efficient in adverse conditions

Explore the functionalities of OPAL Plus, one of SATEL outdoor motion detectors

Comprehensive site protection

OPAL series detectors provide excellent outdoor protection for buildings of various types and intended use. They are also ideal for indoor protection, e.g. in industrial facilities where the environmental conditions are difficult or special (e.g. halls, shelters).

High Grade 3 protection

OPAL Pro meets the Grade 3 standards of EN 50131 and can be used to protect critical infrastructure such as power plants, transformer stations, refineries, security paper companies and mints, banks, archives, weapons depots, government agencies and museums.

Dusk sensor

OPAL Plus and OPAL Pro detect changes in ambient light intensity (twilight, dawn). The built-in dusk sensor enhances the building automation functions. The detectors can be controlled by relays placed in the electrical switchboard or by automation controllers.

OPAL Pro:

Light intensity below 200 lm

INTEGRA control panel:

Switching the patio lighting on

Advanced building automation functions

When the OPAL series detectors are integrated with the INTEGRA or INTEGRA Plus intruder alarm system, they can be used for various advanced smart home functions within a KNX system (international standard for building automation).

What are the advantages?

create and enjoy different home automation scenarios, including full control of home lighting, roller-blinds, entrance gate, and more.
advanced energy saving mechanisms
merging of both security and building automation systems

Reliable security

in every condition and situation

Effective detection (15 m operating range)

Detection angle of the OPAL detectors is as wide as 100° and their range exceeds 15 m. The creep zone is also protected, so all attempts to approach and damage or wrest the devices are detected. Additionally the detector software is designed to prevent false alarms triggered by the movement of small pets.

Resistant to adverse weather conditions

OPAL series detectors provide stable operation regardless of whether they operate in rain or sunshine, strong wind gusts, very high or low temperatures. This functionality is enabled through the combination of dual technology detection with an algorithm for automatic adaptation to environmental conditions, and automatic compensation for ambient temperature changes. The detectors’ resistance to adverse weather conditions has been proved during long-term tests.

Two-component injection moulding

The detector enclosures are manufactured by two-component injection moulding technology. The combination of polycarbonate and thermoplastic elastomer results in a design with an IP54 protection rating. These enclosures protect the detector electronics against adverse factors, including rain, snow, fog or moisture.

Anti-tampering protection

Regardless of how they are mounted, the OPAL series detectors are always protected against opening and detachment from their mounting surface.

This is achieved by:

two tamper switches on the electronics board
a dedicated tamper contact switch which can be installed in either the ball-joint or distance bracket, or at the back panel (if the angle bracket is used)

Anti-masking protection

The OPAL Pro detector features an active IR anti-masking that detects attempts to paint or varnish the lens or attempts to cover it with various materials of different thickness, texture and colour. The OPAL and OPAL Plus models feature an anti-masking microwave function, allowing them to detect any object moving within close proximity. This successfully prevents any attempts to cover the detectors.

Useful features and extras

Remote sensitivity configuration

To help installers, the OPAL Plus and OPAL Pro models allow to remotely adjust the sensitivity of all their sensors, including dusk-sensors, using the OPT-1 infrared keyfob. Detector adjustment is very easy, and there is no need to repeatedly open the detector enclosures to change the settings.

Wiring

In the case of outdoor devices, it’s critically important to guarantee their safe and reliable operation. The OPAL mounting brackets are designed to allow the wiring connecting the devices to control panels to be placed inside. This results in both system security and aesthetic appearance.

Protective hood

If the detector needs to be additionally protected against weather or soiling, the protective HOOD C can be used.

Wireless outdoor detectors

Whenever we’re unable to install a wired detector, or when we simply wish to avoid additional wiring work, we can select a wireless equivalent of the OPAL series detectors. The AOD-210 detector, which belongs to the ABAX 2 family, is intended for operation both outside and inside the protected facility which must meet specific environmental conditions (e.g. halls). The detector meets the requirements of the EN 50131 Grade 2 standard (for indoor applications).

Colour-matched to the environment

Two colour versions

OPAL series detectors are available as complete devices in two colour options: white and grey. This provides greater flexibility in matching the device appearance to the installation environment.

A dark grey OPC-3 DG enclosure* is also available as a separate accessory. This is a standalone enclosure designed for transferring the PCB. It is an ideal solution for dark façades and other locations where this colour variant blends in better with the surroundings.

Optional accessories

Optimal coverage of the protected area

Cornices, eaves, and other architectural elements can limit a detector’s field of view. With dedicated mounting accessories, obstacles can be avoided to ensure perfect coverage of the protected area – without the risk of blind spots.

BRACKET C

A set of mounting brackets (angle and ball-joint) that allows the detector to be precisely tilted, ensuring the detection area avoids architectural obstacles and accurately covers the protected zone.

BRACKET E

A distance holder that allows the detector to be mounted away from the façade, eliminating obstacles in the field of view and making installation easier – for example, under roof eaves.

Colour compatibility

Mounting accessories for OPAL detectors are also available in colour-matched variants*, ensuring they blend seamlessly with the detector enclosure.

* BRACKET E is not available in the dark grey (DG) version

Summary of features and properties

	OPAL	OPAL Plus	OPAL Pro	AOD-210
Two detection circuits: PIR+MW	+	+	+	+
Active IR anti-masking according to EN 50131-2-4 for Grade 3	-	-	+*	-
Anti-masking in microwave circuit	+	+	-	-
Built-in dusk sensor enabling the detector to be used in automation systems	-	+	+	+
Built-in receiver of IR OPT-1 keyfob signal	-	+	+	-
Remote sensitivity configuration of detection circuits and dusk sensor with OPT-1 keyfob without having to open detector enclosure	-	+	+	-
Sensitivity configuration of dusk sensor by using PCB located buttons	-	+	+	-
Sensitivity configuration of detection circuits by using PCB buttons	+	+	+	-
Remote sensitivity configuration of detection circuits and dusk sensor from DLOADX or ABAX 2 Soft	-	-	-	+
Reinforced polycarbonate enclosure	+	+	+	+
Splash-proof enclosure, IP54 rated	+	+	+	+
Digital temperature compensation	+	+	+	+
Auto-tuning algorithm for high immunity to false alarms	+	+	+	+
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, strong wind)	+	+	+	+
Tamper protection (against opening and removal)	+	+	+	+
Low current consumption	+	+	+	+
Dedicated angle-type bracket (45°)	+	+	+	+
Dedicated ball-type bracket (tilting up to 60° vertically and up to 90° horizontally)	+	+	+	+
Can be mounted on the BRACKET E modular distance holder	+	+	+	+
Dedicated protective hood	+	+	+	+
Wires running inside the bracket for better protection	+	+	+	+
Optional installation without any additional bracket	+	+	+	+
White enclosure front back	+	+	+	+
Gray enclosure front back	+	+	+	+

* for indoor applications

characteristics

The OPAL Plus is an outdoor dual technology motion detector, which is perfectly suited for application both on the outside of the protected building as well as indoors, where difficult or specific environmental conditions prevail (in halls, under umbrella roofs, etc.). The OPAL Plus detector incorporates PIR and MW technologies, as well as antimasking function based on the microwave technology. The dual technology combined with the algorithm of detector auto-tuning to the environmental conditions ensures high immunity to false alarms and, consequently, stable operation in harsh weather conditions, such as rain, snow, sunshine and strong gusts of air. The device offers correct operation in a wide temperature range from -40°C to +55°C, the ambient temperature changes being automatically compensated.

The OPAL Plus detector has a detection angle as wide as 100 degrees and a reach of more than 15 meters. Also, as the look down zone is protected, any intruder's attempt to approach the device to damage it or pull it off will be detected. In addition, the detector software has been designed so as to avoid false alarms caused by the movement of small pets. The OPAL Plus detector is also provided with a dusk sensor for OC output control, which allows it to be used in alarm systems with home automation, without having to install additional dusk detectors. The signal from the low-current output can be passed directly to the relay located in the electrical switchboard or to the home automation controller. The detector can also interface with the KNX system via a control panel of the INTEGRA series. Thus, the OPAL Plus functionality allows you to easily and conveniently control, for example, the roller shutters, building exterior lighting, garage door or entrance gate, as well as select the moment of operation through fine sensitivity adjustment. A big help for the installer is the function of remotely changing sensitivity of all detection circuits and dusk sensor with the OPT-1 keyfob, which eliminates the need for repeatedly opening the detector enclosure to change the settings.

Also the device enclosure is unique, as it is made using two-component injection molding technology. The result of it is a splash-proof IP54 rated design, which protects the OPAL Plus electronics against harmful atmospheric phenomena. The detector enclosure is also characterized by high mechanical strength and resistance to UV radiation. For additional protection of the device against atmospheric precipitation and fouling, you can install the HOOD C (white) or HOOD C GY (gray) protective cover on the detector enclosure.

The OPAL Plus detector is designed for mounting directly on a flat surface. If the detector is to be turned vertically or tilted horizontally, you can use special angle-type or ball-joint type brackets from the BRACKET C set, and also from the BRACKET E set.

To increase the detector's distance from the wall, even by over a dozen centimeters, it is necessary to use the BRACKET E modular set.

The OPAL Plus detectors are available in two color versions: white (OPAL Plus) and gray (OPAL Plus GY). An optional dark grey enclosure, OPC-3 DG, is also available, allowing the detector’s electronics to be fitted into a different housing.

dual technology: PIR and microwave
anti-masking function based on the microwave technology
built-in dusk sensor which allows the detector to be used in automation systems
configuration of the sensitivity of detection paths and dusk sensor using the PCB buttons
built-in receiver of the OPT-1 IR keyfob signal
remote configuration of the sensitivity of detection paths and dusk sensor with the OPT-1 keyfob without having to open the detector enclosure
splash-proof polycarbonate enclosure, IP54 rated
tamper protection against opening and detachment
digital temperature compensation for correct detector operation in -40°C to +55°C temperature range
can be used in adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, strong wind)
high immunity to false alarms because of the use of auto-tuning algorithm
monitored creep zone
small animal immunity option (up to 20 kg)
low power consumption
can be installed directly on a flat surface or with the use of dedicated brackets:
- BRACKET C set:
  - angle type bracket: fixed 45° angle
  - ball-joint bracket: adjustable vertically through 60° and horizontally through 90°
- BRACKET E set:
  - BRACKET E-1 – body for attaching the BRACKET E-2B inserts
  - BRACKET E-2B – insert for mounting outdoor motion detectors of the OPAL series
  - BRACKET E-3 – 30 mm distance piece enabling the detector to be distanced from the wall or ceiling
  - BRACKET E-4 – 20 mm mounting base
  - BRACKET E-5 – ball-joint bracket: adjustable vertically through 60° and horizontally through 90° - for the OPAL series of outdoor motion detectors
  - BRACKET E-6 – tamper sensor with NO/NC switch and 500 mm long cables

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Product catalogue

OPAL Plus