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Hi
Have you ever used a PIR sensor to detect cars - so that driveway lights come on automatically? Or would they be driving too slowly? Dont want to use photoelectric beams as they need big posts (customer doesnt !).

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No i haven't, but i cant see why not, go for it. They work on movement and proximity so speed shouldn't be an issue. Airports have a similar system that turns the taxiway lights on as the plane approaches, and then they go out once it has passed.
 
I installed one just inside some electric gates once pointing inwards and as the car rolls in, the driveway lights come on, they've never had a problem with it
 

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