The Paradox PMD780M is a wireless outdoor dual-side view passive infrared (PIR) motion detector designed to provide reliable perimeter intrusion detection for residential and commercial alarm systems. Combining dual-side outdoor detection, narrow-beam optics, pet immunity, secure two-way wireless communication, long battery life, and flexible zone reporting, the PMD780M delivers dependable external motion detection while helping reduce false alarms caused by pets and outdoor movement.
Designed for seamless integration with compatible Paradox M-Series alarm systems, the PMD780M is ideal for protecting walls, windows, doors, side access paths, patios, garages, sheds, and perimeter zones where directional outdoor motion detection is required.
🔑 Key Features
Wireless outdoor dual-side view PIR motion detector
Outdoor dual-side detection
Covers up to 12m on each side
Configurable as single-zone or dual-zone reporting
Pet immunity up to 40kg
Reliable perimeter motion detection
Narrow-beam infrared detection pattern
Sensitivity level control
Multiple processing modes
Temperature sensor
GFSK two-way wireless communication with frequency and encryption hopping
Long-life battery operation
Fast and simple wireless installation
Compatible with Paradox M-Series systems
Firmware updates over-the-air via BlueEye
🛠Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Model | PMD780M |
| Detection Type | Outdoor Dual-Side View PIR Motion Detector |
| Sensor Type | 4 × Dual Low-Noise Rectangular Elements |
| Communication | GFSK Two-Way Wireless with Frequency and Encryption Hopping |
| Coverage | 3m to 12m on each side |
| Total Detection Coverage | Up to 24m combined dual-side coverage |
| Recommended Mounting Height | 1.5m to 2m, depending on installation requirements |
| Pet Immunity | Up to 40kg |
| Detection Speed | 0.2m/s to 4m/s |
| RF Frequency | 868 MHz or 914 MHz, region dependent |
| RF Power | 868 MHz up to +14 dBm / 914 MHz up to +22 dBm, region dependent |
| Transmission Time | <20ms |
| Supervision Time | 3, 10, or 20 minutes |
| Status Indicators | Battery, Temperature, TX/RX Values |
| Battery | 3 × AA Lithium Batteries |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 Years under normal usage |
| Firmware Updates | Over-the-Air via BlueEye |
| Auto Learn | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 40°C |
| Humidity Range | Up to 95% maximum |
| Installation Environment | Outdoor |
| Colour | White |
📦 Package Includes
1 × Paradox PMD780M Outdoor Dual-Side View Motion Detector
3 × AA Lithium Batteries
Mounting Hardware
Installation Documentation
🎯 Best Used For
The Paradox PMD780M is ideal for protecting external perimeter areas of homes, apartments, offices, retail stores, warehouses, sheds, garages, and small commercial premises. Its dual-side detection design makes it particularly suitable for mounting along walls, windows, doors, fences, side access paths, and narrow outdoor zones where motion needs to be detected from either direction.
With pet immunity up to 40kg, configurable single or dual-zone reporting, and secure two-way wireless communication, the PMD780M is especially useful for outdoor alarm installations where reliable perimeter protection is required without the need to run cabling.
🔗 Part of the Zero Dawn Security M-Series Ecosystem
The PMD780M is designed to work with compatible Paradox M-Series alarm systems. For a complete wireless security solution, consider the M25 Wireless Alarm Starter Kit, which includes an M-Series control panel, keypad, remote control, motion detection, door protection, and outdoor siren functionality in a single package.
