Daylight and Motion Sensors

Motion Sensor

Motion can be detected through plastic, glass and thin non-metal materials (up to a max height of 15 metres). Sensors allow energy saving without compromising comfort. When used in combination with 1-10v dimmable LED drivers or ballasts, they can achieve 3 step dimming function – perfect for use in areas that require a staged lighting change before totally switching off.

Daylight sensor

Daylighting harvesting means the lighting system has automated controls that either turn off or dim artificial light in response to the available daylight in the area.

Types of Sensors

Settings options

When choosing to use microwave motion (& daylight) sensors, it is important to choose the right combination to suit your lighting requirements. The following are the features of one of the most popular microwave motions sensors for warehousing in Australia.

1. Distance of detection

The detection area can be set at 100% or reduced to 50% of the max detection area.

100% (up to 14.9 metres)
50% (up to 7.5 metres)

2. Hold time

This is the time period the fitting will remain at 100% illumination after no motion is detected.

5 seconds
30 seconds
90 seconds
3 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes

3. Standby period

Refers to the time period the lamp remains at a low light level before it completely switches off when no detection of movement in the area. When set to disable mode, the low light is maintained until motion is detected.

Disable
60 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
5 seconds

5. Stand-by dimming level

The low light level you would like to have after the hold time in the absence of movement

6. Daylight sensor

The sensor can be set to only allow the lamp to illuminate below a defined ambient brightness threshold. When set to disable mode, the daylight sensor will switch on the lamp when motion is detected regardless of ambient light level.

Disable
200lux
100lux
50lux

Settings Options

Detection Pattern

When considering the use of microwave sensors it is important to understand the power consumption when the sensor is on either stand-by or in operation.

The majority of sensors on the market should use no more than

Standby - < 0.8w
In operaton - < 1.5w

Wall Mounting Pattern

Detection angle - 150 degrees

Ceiling Mounting Pattern

Detection angle - 360 degrees

Detection Pattern

Sensor power consumption

When considering the use of microwave sensors it is important to understand the power consumption when the sensor is on either stand-by or in operation.

The majority of sensors on the market should use no more than

Standby - <0.8w
In operaton - < 1.5w

Power Consumption

Sensor styles available to suit various installation requirements

It is also important to ensure that the actual sensor used is the correct style of sensor. Below is an overview of 4 main sensor types available in Australia.

Highbays

Linear Type Fittings

Recess Type Fittings

Wall Mount Fittings e.g. floodlights

Sensor Styles