Install motion sensor lighting circuit .Selecting a location for the sensor

If you are interested in the question of how to connect the motion sensor correctly, then you have opened the desired article.After studying the material outlined below, you will understand that the connection itself is almost similar to the installation of a conventional circuit breaker and the main difference between them is just the principle of work - mechanical and automatic.

Several recommendations

In the beginning of this article I would like to give you some tips and tell you what should be avoided when connecting the motion sensor:

• Firstly, any obstacle in the area of ​​the sensor visibility can affect the false his operation, which will lead to unnecessary lighting inclusion (we are talking about trees, bushes, etc...)
• proper operation can prevent any sources of heat and electromagnetic radiation (it is not necessary to install the sensor in front of other devices that emit light)
• He works at a certain angle, and will operate only in the direction in which a
• Try to monitor the cleanliness of the motion sensor, because the dirt on it can lead to poor performance or reduce the radius
• motion sensor lighting is not designed to work at high loads, since the average power thereof usually ranges from 500 to 1000W, so try to trim lighting power

Connecting a motion sensor in the chain

to begin with, you will learnhow to connect a motion sensor in the chain.On it there are three terminal clamp.From a terminal wire is conducted directly to the stage, and the other terminal is for the neutral conductor, and the third - to connect the fixture.As you can see, the motion sensor connection diagram is quite simple.

If you would like the lighting to work constantly, even when there is no movement in the zone of visibility, you need to parallelconnect the switch directly to the motion sensor.For this purpose, the switch connects the phase wires to the portion located between the motion sensor and the lighting device.When the switch is opened, the motion sensor will work, as required by, but if you close the switch, the lamp will operate the sensor bypass.It's simple enough.

Connecting multiple sensors in the chain

now try to explain how to connect the motion sensors, if there are two or more.And it is required in the event that the range of such a sensor is too small and it is not enough to cover the required area.

We should choose a place for mounting the sensor so that it opened the largestviewing angle.But smokers chaotic layout is accomplished by using a single device is practically impossible.In this case, the sensors are connected in parallel to one phase!If you connect the sensors to the different phases, then be prepared for the appearance of a short circuit due to interfacial connection.

place for mounting

Even if you found the motion sensor circuit for lighting, choose the best place to install it is not so simple.You must consider several factors that affect the quality of his work.So, do not install it near heating systems, air conditioners, sources of electromagnetic radiation (microwave, radio, TV).

Before you choose a place, you need to decide exactly how the motion sensor light will be connected to the network.Motion sensors work either from the voltage 220V or on batteries.More common are motion sensors that work on the central network.They can be connected either via a box, or by using the wires going from the chandeliers.

The second option is more acceptable due to the fact that often the boxes hidden under the wallpaper, and even if you find them, you understand exactly what you need wires, it is very difficult without professional skills and knowledge.Therefore, we recommend you to connect a motion sensor on the wires going to the chandelier.

practice

For example, you need to connect the motion sensor lighting in the bathroom.Surely you have there is a light and it on the wall.Motion sensor lighting is best to place under it.

On the other hand, if the motion sensor is located outdoors or indoors, where during the day gets enough amount of sunlight, then you need to take care of configuring the sensor.On the sensor there are several controls that can be customized: response time, light level, and the noise level sensitivity (allows you to set the radius of action).Adjust the sensor so that it did not work in strong light.

In practice, the connection of the sensor movement should start with his examination.The box (usually a terminal) is a wiring diagram of the motion sensor.Klemm three and they have the following notation: L, N and L with an arrow.Normal L is a terminal which is connected to the phase.N - neutral conductor and arrow-L - a wire for connection to the lamp.

Note the wires from the wall to the chandelier.Their two.Strip the wires and connect the terminal block of the three pieces.Driving motion sensor lighting is simple: through the upper terminal pads chandeliers perform phase lock it to the sensor terminal marked with the letter L. In the mean terminal pads chandeliers conduct neutral and lock it to the sensor terminal labeled N.

Through average terminal pads chandeliers are two more wires.One wire connects to the chandelier, and the other - to the second outlet.The phase wire from the sensor terminal goes to the other terminal not directly, but through the open relay.Terminal with the letter L and the arrow on the motion sensor is connected to the third terminal pads chandeliers.To lower terminal pads connected chandelier light bulb and an additional outlet.The relay will be triggered when motion sensor will record any fluctuations.As you can see, the connection of motion sensor lighting simple.