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Light controls fit standard wall plates. Also known as occupancy sensors, they turn lights on when movement is detected and off when an area is unoccupied. The infrared sensors detect changes in heat sources and require a direct view of the occupants. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time.

					Ivory		White
Coverage, sq. ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Input Voltage	Wattage	Wire Connection Type		Each		Each
180	2	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	Wire Leads	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
300	1	120V AC 240V AC 277V AC	1,200 W @ 277 V AC 1,200 W @ 240 V AC 1,000 W @ 120 V AC	Wire Leads	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Multi-Way Wall-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls

Control lights on a single circuit from more than one motion-sensing switch. Also known as occupancy sensors, these controls turn lights on when movement is detected and off when an area is unoccupied. The infrared sensors detect changes in heat sources and require a direct view of the occupants. Use up to four controls on the same circuit to detect motion in large rooms. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time.

Coverage, sq. ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Max. No. per Circuit	Input Voltage	Wattage	For Outlet Box Type	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Color	Housing Material	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
1,050	1	4	120V AC	600 W @ 120 V AC	1 Device (1 Gang)	4	White	Plastic	Wire Leads	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	0000000

Ceiling-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls

Also known as occupancy sensors, these controls turn lights on when movement is detected and off when an area is unoccupied. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time.

Infrared sensors detect moving heat sources and require a direct view of the occupants.

Infrared/ultrasonic sensors minimize false activation by detecting changes in heat sources and motion. They can be set so that only one or both detection methods are required to activate and hold lights on.

Ultrasonic sensors detect movement and don’t require a direct view of the occupants.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Motion Sensor Type	Coverage, sq. ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Input Voltage	Wattage	For Outlet Box Type	Color	Ht.	Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
Infrared	1,500	1	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	2 Device (2 Gang)	White	3 3/8"	4 1/2"	Wire Leads	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	0000000
Infrared/Ultrasonic	1,000	1	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	2 Device (2 Gang)	White	2 1/16"	4 1/2"	Screw Terminals	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000
Ultrasonic	2,000	1	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	2 Device (2 Gang)	White	1 13/16"	4 1/2"	Screw Terminals	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000

Wall/Ceiling-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls

Also known as occupancy sensors, these controls turn lights on when movement is detected and off when an area is unoccupied. The infrared/ultrasonic sensors minimize false activation by detecting heat and motion. They can be set so that only one or both detection methods are required to activate and hold lights on. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time. The mounting bracket swivels 90° so that the control can be mounted on a wall or ceiling.

Power controllers (sold separately) are required to switch a 120- or 277-volt AC lighting circuit. They have a relay that switches a maximum 20 amp load.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Coverage, sq. ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Input Voltage	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Mounting Hardware Included	Swivel Angle	Color	Housing Material	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
2,000	1	24V DC	10	Yes	90°	White	Plastic	4 3/8"	3 3/8"	2"	Wire Leads	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	0000000

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Fixture-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls for Wet Locations

Rated IP65, these controls are protected from washdowns. Also known as occupancy sensors, they turn lights on when movement is detected and off when an area is unoccupied. The infrared sensors detect changes in heat sources and require a direct view of the occupants. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Light Controls
							Conduit									Mounting Extensions
Coverage, sq. ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Input Voltage	Wattage	Max. Mounting Ht., ft.	Color	Housing Material	Connection Gender	Trade Size	Thread Type	Ht.	Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each		Each
1,000	1	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	40	White	Plastic	Male	1/2	NPT	1 15/16"	4 1/16"	Wire Leads	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	0000000	000000	00
1,200	1	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	20	White	Plastic	Male	1/2	NPT	1 15/16"	4 1/16"	Wire Leads	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	000000	00
7,690	1	120V AC 277V AC	800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC	45	White	Plastic	Male	1/2	NPT	2 1/8"	4"	Wire Leads	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Motion-Sensing Modules for Development Boards

By detecting body heat, these modules sense when people are moving. Connect them to your development board to integrate them into alarm systems, automated lighting, and other applications.

Modules with an adjustable infrared motion sensor let you expand or lower the sensing distance. To connect them to a device, solder wires or headers to them.

Modules with a fixed infrared motion and thermal sensor can detect if a person is moving or even just present within the sensing distance. That means you could use them to automate lighting in an office where workers are sitting still. To connect them to your device, solder on wires or headers. For a solderless connection, use a Qwiic cord.

Modules with Adjustable Infrared Motion Sensor

Sensing Distance	Field of View	Input Voltage	Lg.	Wd.		Each
2-5 m	100°	3-5.75V DC	1 7/16"	1 3/16"	0000000	000000

Modules with Fixed Infrared Motion and Thermal Sensor

			Output Data
Sensing Distance	Field of View	Accuracy	Resolution, bit	Frequency, Hz	Input Voltage	I2C Address	No. of Qwiic Connections	Lg.	Wd.		Each
I2C Communication Protocol—Qwiic Connection
4 m	80°	±0.3° C	16	30	1.7-3.6V DC	0x5A	2	1"	1"	0000000	000000