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Motion and Presence Detectors

The chief difference between motion and
presence detectors lies in their detection
properties and areas of use. The particular
situation determines which technology is used
where.
Dynamic means effective:
Motion detectors
Motion detectors respond to walking movements.
They perceive these in the selected detection
zone and respond to them: this means light is
switched 'ON' when a movement is detected once
ambient light levels fall below a preselected
threshold. Light switches 'OFF again after the
period you set. Their use is recommended for
detecting moving objects outdoors or in
thoroughfares indoors.
High-resolution and sensitive:
Presence detectors
Presence detectors respond to the tiniest
movements using extremely highresolution,
precision sensor technology. This is important
indoors, particularly in conjunction with sedentary
activities (offi ces for desk work, classrooms etc.)
as well as for specific lighting tasks, such as in
sports halls, changing rooms, corridors and
storage areas. The light sensors continuously
measure ambient light and constantly compare it
with the preselected level. Light is switched on
when ambient light falls below a specific threshold
while people are present. If it's bright enough, light
is automatically switched off even if people are in
the room.
Precision squared
The detection zones of our IRpresence detectors
are not round but square. This is not only far more
precise and practical but also better to plan
there are no overlaps and no areas omitted. In
addition to this, the square detection zones provided by STEINEL Professional presence detectors are
precision-scalable.

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Motion detectors
Detection Walking movements

Presence detectors
Even the tiniest movement, also sedentary
activities

Application Indoors and outdoors

Indoors: garages, corridors, storerooms
Outdoors: driveways, entrances, car
parks, carports, fronts of buildings
Motion detectors provide convenience,
safety and security

Indoors
Offices, classrooms, conference rooms
etc.
Highrooms: warehouses, sports halls etc.
Additional control of heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning or constant lighting control
Presence detectors provide maximum
energyefficiency and convenience

Connection Light
capability Relay switching output
additional loads

Light
Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVA)
1 - 10 V dimming interface
DALI, KNX

Light 'ON' Movement after ambient light has fallen

criterion below threshold

Light 'OFF' Load/artifi cial light 'ON' and light

criterion/light measurement deactivated while movement
measurement is being detected.
Period light stays 'ON' for starts after last
detected movement, load/artifi cial light
then switches 'OFF'
Other

Light channel:
movement/presence when ambient light
has fallen below threshold
HVA channel: movement/presence
Light 'OFF' if ambient light is sufficient
despite detection of presence/movement
Light measurement remains activated HVA
channel: is switched 'OFF' once the period
it is set to stay 'ON' for elapses after last
detected movement
More setting capabilities for matching
sensor tocontrol task
Signifi cantly greater detection precision
Different options for different room types

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