The hubbell control solutions wasp high bay occupancy sensor is specifically designed for onoff control of high bay fixtures in warehouses, distribution centers and similar facilities. Two wiring types suitable for a variety of applications three wire units can be paralleled to. How occupancy sensors work november 19, 2016 jeff klein those blinking red lights on lights and light switches in bathrooms, hallways, and conference rooms, are probably not some government camera spying on you, but rather an occupancy sensor. Additional occupancy sensor and vacancy sensor product documentation and resources can be found under each part number. The motion detector uses ultrasonic, passive infrared or dual technology sensors to detect the presence or absence of occupants in the space and sends that back to the control unit. Click here to download our wattstopper dimmer brochure. Occupancyvacancy sensor design and application guide lutron. Wall switch occupancy and vacancy sensors, occupancy. Occupancy sensor selection flow chart although there are several steps involved in implementing occupancy sensor controls outlined on the following pages, this flow chart offers a quick way to determine which sensor technology is best for your application. These are great for offices, bedrooms, bathrooms, classrooms, and meeting rooms. Passive infrared pir occupancy sensors wall switch passive infrared pir add to standard order compare add to preferred. Many occupancy sensors contain a builtin light level sensor.
The innovative technology senses when a space has become vacant and will turn off the lights after a certain period of time, or. Occupancy and vacancy sensors allow you to save energy without requiring major changes to your daily routine. Page 2 for example an ncm 9in a restroom vestibule can be paired with an ncm pdt 9 dual technology sensor in a main stall area. They offer the convenience of a low voltage switch input on the low. The passive infrared pir technology senses occupancy by detecting the difference between heat emitted from the human body in motion and the background space. Occupancy sensors consist of a motion detector, an electronic control unit, a controllable switch relay and a power supply. Occupancy controls for lighting lighting associates, inc.
Metalux luminaires deliver superior lighting with integrated occupancy and daylighting. Designed with contractors in mind, the ilc wall switch sensor is significantly shallower than typical sensors, resulting in less crowed wall boxes. Enjoy advanced energy savings and stateoftheart automation with eatons occupancy and vacancy sensors. Occupancy sensors types and placement most occupancy sensors turn lights on or off by detecting heat or a shift in the frequency of reflected ultrasonic sound waves. Click here to download our fixture sensor selection guide. Passive infrared pir pir is an electronic sensor which measures the infrared radiation being emitted from an object in its view. Units that use audible sound or microwaves are less common. Lutron sensors use different types of technology, depending on the sensor. Clipsal offers a wide range of motion and occupancy sensors for use in residential and commercial applications. Omni low voltage ultrasonic and pir ceiling sensor. Ivory passive infrared occupancy sensor, 1800w, 120277v hubbell wsi.
Pir sensors, which work on heat difference detection, measuring infrared radiation. When there is motion in the space, the frequency of these reflected waves is altered and lights are activated. Transformer power supply controller low voltage relay luminaire line. Costeffectiveness analysis of expanding use of occupancy. Place sensor into test mode 8 seconds by putting switch 1 into the on test position. May 19, 2016 an occupancy sensor will turn the lights on automatically when people come into a room or area. Occupancy sensor installation types and tips steven engineering. The ods10 uses passive infrared pir detection technology to monitor a room for occupancy through a segmented fresnel lens. Section n occupancy sensors and lighting control steven. Occupancy controls for lighting lighting associates. When a person passes into or out of a sensor zone, the sensor detects motion and switches the lights on.
Pdf validating the application of occupancy sensor networks for. A recent study has shown that utilizing occupancy and photo sensors saves an average of 3040% on energy costs. A room where a person is required to turn the lights on upon entry. The ceilingmounted occupancy sensor saves energy and adds convenience by accurately detecting when an area is occupied or vacant. An analysis of the energy and cost savings potential of. Lightowl wall mount vacancyoccupancy sensor product line. The most accurate practical scenarios try to combine data from various different types of sensing.
Nov 19, 2016 how occupancy sensors work november 19, 2016 jeff klein those blinking red lights on lights and light switches in bathrooms, hallways, and conference rooms, are probably not some government camera spying on you, but rather an occupancy sensor. All wasp2 sensors feature a daylight sensor which can be used to increase energy savings by turning off. Page 1 occupancy sensor installation guide standard range sensors. Our new generation sensors incorporate this feature plus a unique onetouch set up. Set sensors switch settings according to desired functionality. Motion sensor technologies passive infrared pir occupancy sensors passive infrared sensors monitor the patterns of background heat energy in the space. Costeffectiveness analysis of expanding use of occupancy sensors. These devices use passive infrared, ultrasonic or a combined multisensing strategies for sensing occupancy or vacancy. Since it is hard to predict how occupants will move within a building, li et al.
Clipsal offers a wide range of motion and occupancy sensors for use in residential and commercial. In addition to switches and scheduling, you can further increase efficiency and save money on energy with ge aware occupancy and photo sensors. Find a wall switchwallbox occupancy sensor or vacancy sensor use the search filters below to refine results for wall switch occupancy sensors and vacancy sensors used in commercial applications. The term passive means that the pir device does not emit an infrared beam but merely passively accepts incoming infrared radiation. Sensor control is disabled while ac is provided to the sensor link network e. Occupancy sensor provides a selectable ambient light override preventing lights from switching on when there is acceptable natural light occupancy sensor version allows toggling between auto onauto off or manual on auto off mode with a simple press and hold of switch occupancy sensor provides for a bypass feature. This specialized lens divides the fieldofview into sensor zones.
Binary occupancy detection yesno for lighting control passive infrared pir, ultrasonic, sound, microwave technology, photosensors, etc. Occupancyvacancy sensors lutron offers a variety of occupancyvacancy sensors so youll be able to choose the sensor that best fits your needs, whether youre looking for a sensor for your home or for a commercial application. Wall switch occupancy sensor intelligent lighting controls, ilc. Wall switch occupancy and vacancy sensors, occupancy sensors. Autonomous, wired, and often proprietary installation. Occupancy and vacancy sensors models lighting controls. Revealing occupancy patterns in an office building through. Metalux recessed ambient luminaires with integrated sensor technology provide automatic energy savings without sacrificing performance. Occupancy detectors and related power packs 15 30 45 all per page as the leading distributor of products and services in the building automation industry, kele offers variety of occupancy sensors for your lighting controls and systems integration needs.
Multilevel sequencing can be achieved by using 2pole sensors. The innovative technology senses when a space has become vacant and will turn off the lights after a certain period of time, or vice versa depending on the sensor used. Occupancy sensors detect the occupancy of a space, utilising highly accurate detection technology. The occupancy sensor transmits rf signals to control lighting, hvac and outlets more efficiently. Omni dual technology ultrasonic and passive infrared ceiling. One way that commercial and industrial companies and institutions can reduce their energy consumption is through the use of lighting occupancy sensors. A comprehensive occupancy sensing strategy is necessary to realize the full benefits of.
Occupancy sensors detect fine motions such as the typing of a keyboard, which trigger the load of the sensor. Another application is an ncm 9 con trolling an entrance hall to a classroom and communicating with an nwv pdt controlling the main room. Traditionally, these types of energy saving systems required coordination between the luminaire and a lighting control system. Sensors installed in a room to control lighting can be wired or. The intelligent lighting controls family of wall switch occupancy sensors provides a simple yet cost effective lighting control solution for many retrofit applications. The research, reported by the lighting controls association, suggests that a sensible balance of lamp life and energy conservation can be achieved by. Pir occupancy sensor one type of occupancy sensor uses passive infrared, or pir, technology to detect motion. Motion is detected when an infrared source, such as a human, passes in front of another infrared source with a different temperature such as a wall. They applied algorithms to analyze the data and found that temperature and relative humidity were not good indicators for occupancy levels in a zone but the rest of the sensor types were. Metalux integrated sensor system svpd1 series ordering.
Conversely, ultrasonic occupancy sensors detect occupancy by emitting sound waves at high, inaudible frequencies that are reflected from a rooms surfaces back to the sensor. Wireless occupancy sensors for lighting controls better buildings. When the sensor detects a significant change in the background heat energy, it responds by automatically turning the lights on or by allowing the lights to be turned on manually. Pir ceiling sensor switch works best in offices, copy rooms, storage closets, small conference rooms, and other common areas where there are high levels of occupant motion. Ge aware is a comprehensive line of sensors that offer solutions for almost any application.
Inside the device is a pyroelectric sensor which can detect the sudden presence of objects such as humans who radiate a temperature different from the temperature of the background, such as the room temperature of a wall. Quarterly issue december 2007 occupancy sensors for. Unlike technologies that reduce connected load where savings can be readily measured, occupancy sensor performance is dependent on the user occupancy, lighting control patterns, sensor selection and commissioning. Sensor link network, manual control over the lights can be achieved. Occupancy and vacancy sensors douglas lighting controls. Urpose find the costeffectiveness of occupancy sensor use in open office areas of commercial buildings. Although there are several steps involved in implementing occupancy sensor controls. Pdf a new occupancy detection sensor network was developed, commissioned and installed in two private offices. Eatons motion sensor lighting controls use advanced passive infrared pir and ultrasonic sensing technology to detect your presence and switch lights on. Occupancyvacancy sensors, which can automatically turn lights on when you enter a room and off when you leave, are a smart. An occupancy sensor will turn the lights on automatically when people come into a room or area. Occupancy sensor design and application guide cableorganizer. A complete view of wattstopper standalone lighting control systems. The sensor is available in end mount and surface mount versions with either single or dual outputs.
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