Occupancy Sensor Application Guide
The chart in this guide offers a list of different sensor types associated with their intended application (location, room type, and area).
Sensor Type |
Catalog Number |
Appropriate Application |
Small Offices |
Automatic Wall Switch |
WS3000 |
Small, Individual Offices. Sensors
should have a direct, clear front view of stationary occupants. Be
sure sensors will not be blocked by doors, filing cabinets, etc. |
360° Ceiling Mount or Wide Angle |
CS1001
WA1001 |
Small, Individual Offices where wall
switch location is a problem. for offices with general
activities, the wide area unit will work well placed in the corner. If
there are obstacles present, the CS 1001 will provide 360° coverage
from the center of the office. |
Ultrasonic |
US1001 |
Offices with large obstacles or stationary
workers. The US1001 covers up to 750 sq. ft., detects
around obstacles, and is more sensitive to small movements than
PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors. It should be placed close
to the area of activity and out of view of doors so waves do not
exit the room. |
Conference and Training Rooms |
360° Ceiling Mount |
CS1001 |
Small Conference rooms where a ceiling
mount sensor is required. They should be located where
they will have a clear view of the entire room but cannot see out
the door. |
Automatic Wall Switch |
WS3000 |
Small conference rooms under 300sq.
ft. To ensure detection at the far end of a room, it
is recommended that the wall switch sensor be within 20' of the
farthest wall. |
Ultrasonic |
US1001 |
Small conference rooms without moving
equipment that may falsely activate the sensor. The US1001
works well in a room up to 750sq.ft. Multiple sensors may
be used in larger rooms. |
Wide Angle |
WA1001 |
Medium size conference rooms (400-1000sq.ft.) without
obstacles that may block a PIR sensor's view. |
360° Ceiling Mount or Wide Angle |
CS1001
WA1001 |
Conference rooms 1000 - 2500sq.ft. Two
WA 1001 will work well when installed in opposite corners. One of
the sensors should be placed to immediately sense occupants entering
the room. For rooms greater than 2500 sq ft. use multiple CS1001
or WA1001 sensors in zones. |
Lunch, Copy and Utility Rooms |
Automatic Wall Switch/Ultrasonic |
WS3000
US1001 |
An automatic wall switch sensor will work
well in rooms smaller than 300 sq ft; however, if occupants spend
lengthy periods of time behind cabinets or other structures, an ultrasonic
sensor is a better choice. |
Restrooms |
Ultrasonic |
US1001 |
Due to the many partitions in commercial
restrooms, an ultrasonic ceiling mount sensor is needed. Multiple
sensors may be used in larger restrooms. |
Hallways |
PIR Wall Mount |
HS1001 |
In hallways without obstruction or where
coverage masking is required, HS1001 PIR sensors are perfect. When
mounted between 10' and 14' high, they provide a coverage area of
up to 10' x 90'. Sensors should be focused on areas where people
will be entering the space. |