Motion Sensor Light Switch
Motion Sensor Light Switch
Fit a motion sensor light switch to automatically switch off lights when a room is empty
lighting | energy efficiency | shopping
The
Motion Sensor Light Switch pictured above is a new product which will only turn lights on in a room when it is occupied. By automatically turning off the lights when no-one is in the room, the manufacturers claim that an average of 128 hours of unnecessary lighting will be avoided reducing electricity consumption for the lighting by 10%.
The light switch is sold as a complete easy to install unit which can be quickly fitted as a direct replacement for a standard (non-dimmer, single way) switch. A manual switch is provided so that lights can be switched ON or OFF, or to enter AUTO mode. When in AUTO mode, the fitted
PIR sensor (which covers 110 degrees with a range of 5 metres) detects if someone is in the room. A second adjustable
light sensor ensures that the lights are only turned on when it is dark (see image below).
A
delay time setting (8 secs to 6 mins) is provided so that you can set how often you want the motion detector to check the room for inhabitants. The longer this time is set, the longer the lights will remain on after you leave the room. The shorter the time, the more likely it is that the lights will turn off while you are still in the room - potentially a problem if you are sat in an armchair not moving or walking backwards and forwards directly towards the
motion sensor.
Buy a Motion Sensor Light Switch
The basic
motion sensor light switch pictured at this start of this article is available in the UK for just
£15. Click here to
buy a motion activated PIR light switch now.
The light switch pictured above (
Timeguard ZV810) has more advanced features and is available for just under £30. If offers a
light on time adjustable from 6 secs to 12 mins, a wide 180 degree detection angle, and can switch up to 500 Watts of incandescent light bulbs or 150W of low voltage spotlights. Click here to view the
ZV810 fitting and usage instructions (PDF).
Reviews of Motion Sensor Light Switches
Since domestic
motion sensor light switches are still quite new products it is well worth reading about the experiences (often disappointing) of those who have fitted them in their homes: e.g.
http://myreader.co.uk/msg/1391136635.aspx
Article Last Modified: 13:21, 31st May 2008Comment on this Article
If you have any comments on this article, please email them to
neil@reuk.co.uk.
Don't know if you know or not, but now they make a pir that required no neutral, so even for single gang switches with no neutral it can be controlled via a pir. 240v charges an internal battery which in turn runs the electronics, this also has many different time settings and lux settings. Cp electronics supply these pirs.
Dean
December 18th 2008
Thanks Dean,
The wall mounted presense detector (PIR) pictured above is the PDS from CP Electronics which requires no neutral connection thanks to the integrated relay. The switch can be used for lighting, heating, and ventilation loads.
Click here for more information (or to purchase) this item: PDS presence detector switch from CP Electronics.
REUK
19th December 2008
|
Recommended Related Articles
People who read this article also enjoyed the following articles:
PIR Sensor CircuitsFind out more about using PIR sensors within renewable energy applications
Article Last Modified: 11:32, 3rd Nov 2007electronics | electric circuit | general | solarMultiple PIR Sensor CircuitsConnecting more than one PIR sensors in a circuit
Article Last Modified: 17:00, 9th Mar 2009electronics | electric circuit | generalPIR SensorsFind out how to integrate PIR (passive infra red) sensors into renewable energy applications
Article Last Modified: 15:30, 2nd Oct 2007electronics | solar | generalAutomatic Hen House Door Closer OpenerFind out how to put together a DIY automatic hen house door opener and closer
Article Last Modified: 11:47, 27th Jun 2009electric circuit | general | solarLM741 Light Dark Sensor CircuitBuild a light/dark sensing circuit to automatically turn on/off lights and other devices
Article Last Modified: 08:43, 2nd Nov 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalControl Mains Powered Devices with Low VoltageSwitch mains powered devices on and off safely and simply with low voltages
Article Last Modified: 13:07, 3rd Aug 2009general | education | electric circuit | electronicsRelays and Renewable EnergyFind out more about relays and their uses in renewable energy applications
Article Last Modified: 10:50, 24th Oct 2008electric circuit | electronics | generalLight Dependent ResistorFind out more about LDRs and their use in renewable energy projects
Article Last Modified: 09:26, 24th Oct 2007electric circuit | solarTimer Circuits With 4060BBuild a reliable timer to switch devices on and off - from 30 seconds to 24 hours
Article Last Modified: 09:58, 15th Aug 2009electronics | electric circuitMake a Simple Battery Status MonitorMonitor battery status with this easy electric circuit project - no skill required!
Article Last Modified: 12:33, 16th Mar 2007storage | electric circuit
|
|
|
