Motion Sensors Buying Guide
Table of Contents Choosing the Right Sensor 2 Sensor Types 2 Installation and Placement Considerations 3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 3-4 Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors, which provide automatic switching of lighting and motor loads, are fast becoming a common fixture in the residential market – and with good reason. With regular use they provide the safety and convenience of hands-free lighting, so lights automatically turn off when the room is unoccupied, avoiding wasted energy.
Choosing the Right Sensor Automatic ON or Manual ON models are available based on your needs and local code requirements. Model Description Application Recommended Rooms Occupancy Sensor (Auto ON/Auto OFF) Lights automatically turn ON when motion is detected and OFF when the room is vacant and motion is no longer detected. Convenient, hands-free switching, useful in rooms where residents might have their hands full and when reaching for a light switch would be difficult and possibly hazardous.
Advantages of Installing Motion Sensors Increased safety and the convenience of hands-free switching are excellent reasons for installing sensors. The ease of installation makes sensors a cost-effective solution for new construction and replacement applications. Installation and Placement Considerations Leviton motion sensors use passive infrared (PIR) technology to detect movement. In order to achieve optimal performance, the following factors should be taken into consideration prior to installation.
Can I adjust how long the lights stay on after the space is vacated? Yes, all sensors have a timer setting that can be adjusted for the duration of time for which the light remains on since the last detection of motion. Once a setting is chosen, the light will turn off at the selected interval of time when motion is no longer detected. Is there a way to reduce the detection area? Yes, the motion sensors have 3 sensitivity settings.
