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- dcrera - 02-28-2008
Hi,
I want to control some lights using an occupancy sensor.
Questions :
1. Is there difference between an occupancy sensor and a PIR ?
2. If there is, can a PIR be used ?
3. Can I connect the sensor to the input on the RIO to trigger responses (not alerts)
Thanks
- TheMax74 - 02-28-2008
1) I think yes, generally speaking, occupancy sensors \"senses\" occupancy instead of translated movement. They are more \"sensible\".
X10 wireless PIR\'s, for example, offers ON status when a movement is detected and OFF status when a movement is not detected for a selectable amount of time.
Security wireless PIR\'s, like \"Visionic\", for example, have a battery saver system and, for many reasons, are not suitable for occupany sensors.
2) Yes, i use x10 wireless PIR\'s (suitables as occupancy sensors), but you can use any type of wired PIR (in this case, you need to manually program a retarded response that switch off your light, because PIR\'s generally doesn\'t send OFF status) .
3) I don\'t know, sorry.
- admin - 02-29-2008
The answer to (3) is yes. RIO inputs do trigger ON and OFF Responses