Why should a professional install a motion sensor?
Setting up a motion sensor can be very awkward and frustrating. It takes a lot of experience to set the right parameters right away. An incorrect setting results in a wrong signal and you have to work again. If you decide to have the setup done by a specialist company, the fitter can install and connect the detector at the same time, if this has not already been done. Work on the electrical system should generally be performed by qualified personnel. Technology is developing very fast. New technologies are constantly coming to market. Experts deal with this every day and can choose the right motion sensor for your individual situation. For example, have you ever considered choosing a presence detector instead of a motion detector? Some of these models even have intelligent light control that optimally illuminates the room when needed, while dimming the light when there is enough light, thus saving energy. This is an ideal choice for business premises.
Setting spotlights using motion sensors
A spotlight with an LED-based sensor performs several functions at once: ensures proportional luminescence to the territory, saves electricity due to the use of diode lamp design and automatic control unit. Lighting devices are very similar regardless of the model. They differ in intensity of shine and strength. Devices such as LED floodlights with a sensor are very popular today due to their wide application. The efficiency of functioning at fairly compact dimensions, relatively low power, the efficiency of diode lamps, it is also important that the connection scheme includes the installation of a motion sensor – these are the main factors that allow the use of this type of lighting equipment for lighting large areas of any purpose. Installing a motion sensor ensures energy savings because the reflector is only turned on when it is really needed.
Motion sensor connection
Setting up the motion sensor The installation of the motion sensor can be carried out after assessing the area where it will be located. The following factors are taken into account: the height of the position of the device so that it is inaccessible to intruders, the radius of movement of the sensor must correspond to the area where the lighting will be organized, the possibility of servicing the lighting unit. Connecting the unit automatically requires a three-wire cable whose cross-sectional area is determined by the power of the lamp. The structure must be grounded, for which a dedicated grounding line can be used. The connection scheme involves the need to connect three wires: phase, neutral, and ground. Both the reflector and the sensor are equipped with connection boxes in which the wires are hidden. As a rule, the connection diagram is specified in the accompanying documentation of the lighting device. After installing the equipment, it must be adjusted. There are several switches on the motion sensor transmitter: – The sensitivity of the device – determines the degree of working efficiency. – Light sensor – allows you to set time frames for the floodlight, in particular to organize the inclusion only in the evening. Working time – allows you to determine the interval during which the reflector will remain active after activating the motion sensor.
Connecting the spotlight to the motion sensor
This light unit must be connected to the mains with a short cable and necessarily via a switch. The recommended value of current protection “automatic” – three times higher than the power value of the lighting device. The connection scheme must be made so that the switch itself disconnects the phase wire of the network. That is why a light source based on LEDs with an IR sensor can be called one of the most cost-effective solutions for installing street lighting in large areas. The main advantages of such devices: low energy consumption, switching on only when a moving object appears, no need for frequent maintenance.
