Control Any
INSTEON-Compatible Device with the World’s First INSTEON
Motion Sensor
Essential Info
Turn on your
INSTEON-controlled
lights or appliances when you enter the room and turn them off after
you've left. Truly automating your lighting, this motion sensor is
perfect for areas of your home such as the laundry room, closets and
the garage where lights commonly get left on. Use this motion sensor
for indoor or outdoor applications, and link it to a
wall switch,
plug-in
lamps
or
appliances.
You can even have the motion sensor trigger your
thermostat
to a favorite comfort level when you enter your home or any room in
your house.
Additional features include an adjustable 'Off' countdown timer delay,
night-only mode with adjustable light sensitivity settings, adjustable
motion sensitivity, wireless range of up to 150', 40-foot field of
vision and a pivoting mounting bracket. INSTEON Wireless Motion sensor
is a must-have for any INSTEON home automation network as an addition
that will make your life more convenient, fun and energy-efficient. A
9 Volt battery
is required and included.
Required Accessory
Since the motion sensor only transmits RF signals, your home must have
at least one
Access
Point or dual-band INSTEON
device to interpret the command for controlling powerline only devices.
How it works
When the sensor detects motion it sends a wireless RF signal to a
plug-in
Access
Point (sold separately) which
in turn relay the signal over your existing power wires to turn on
things like
lamps
or
wall
switches. After a selectable
time of no motion, the sensor turns those same lights (or appliances)
off.
UPDATE:
with the release of the new
LampLinc Dual-Band,
this motion sensor can control a lamp without the need of an Access
Point.
Optional Power Supply
A
Plug-In
9-Volt Power Supply (Battery Eliminator)
can be used in place of a 9 Volt battery, eliminating the cost and
trouble of regularly replacing the battery. To install, just notch a
small hole using a file or shear on the Motion Sensor battery door (for
the power supply wire) and plug it in.
Note About PIR Sensors
As with all PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensors, there are certain
factors which can cause detection range / reliability to vary. Because
PIR sensors rely on changes in heat to detect motion, be aware of the
following factors that can effect PIR reliability when choosing a
location to mount your INSTEON Motion Sensor:
Rapid environmental changes
Direct sunlight
Direct wind from a heater or A/C
Fireplaces
Also, please note that certain types of treated glass may or may not
act as an infrared 'wall' through which a motion sensor can detect. If
you want to detect motion through glass, we recommend you test it in
your particular application. Note: Any accumulation of ice, snow or
dirt on the Fresnel lens may also interfere with the motion
sensor’s ability to detect motion.
Never Leave Another Light On
Again
INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor is a great energy-saver: Your lights
will turn on when you enter and automatically turn off after you leave,
so you’ll never have to worry about leaving your lights on.
Also, INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor has a built-in photocell, so it
can be disabled during the day. If daylight is enough to light your
house during the day, Motion Sensor can leave the lights off, even when
motion is detected. Using Motion Sensor to limit the amount of time
lights are on, is a great first step towards saving energy and
protecting the environment.
Unlock More Motion Sensor
Options with HouseLinc 2
Get
HouseLinc
2 and you'll be able to make
adjustments to the INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor without having to
touch it again. These adjustments include:
Delay
Change the Off duration to anywhere between 30 seconds up to 2 hours.
Indicator Intensity
Controls the LED indicator brightness. This is good when you have the
motion sensor in a bedroom and don't want the distraction of the red
LED when it's being activated.
Ambient Light
Adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensors photocell (light sensor).
This allows you to set the amount of light the motion sensor is
required to see before transmitting a comman
Dusk / Dawn Sensor
Save energy by ensuring lights are off at dawn or turn your porch
lights on at dusk with INSTEON Motion Sensor's dusk / dawn feature.
When used with supported INSTEON software or an INSTEON automation
controller, Motion Sensor can also be used as a dusk/dawn sensor. After
it has been bright for 3 and a half minutes, Motion Sensor will send an
Off command for its 'Group 2', which can be used to turn off lights and
appliances or trigger a software event. Conversely, it will send an On
command after it has been dark for 3 and a half minutes.
Low Battery Warning
Get notified when it's time to change the battery. INSTEON Motion
Sensor has 2 methods of indicating the battery life is low:
-LED double-flashes after motion is detected (even if LED is disabled)
-On command is sent to 'Group 3', which can be utilized with INSTEON
software or an INSTEON automation controller
For extended battery life, consider purchasing a
9V Lithium battery
which can extend battery life by 4 times.
If you have a need for the motion sensor to activate many links, using
HouseLinc
or another software that supports this product can extend battery life.
Paintable
Motion Sensor has been manufactured with a surface that can be painted
to blend in with your home décor. This gives you the ability
to decide exactly what color will give your motion sensor installation
that professional finished look. Please note, it is recommended that
you protect the Fresnel lens during the painting process. Any excess
paint or residue may cause motion sensor to operate improperly.
* Automatically turns INSTEON devices off after motion stops
(adjustable anywhere between 30 seconds and 2 hours)
* Optional night-only mode allows you to keep your lights off during
the day
* Adjustable high/low motion sensitivity provides flexible placement
* Adjustable day/night threshold
* Remotely control your INSTEON devices Excellent range - up to 150'
from nearest Access Point or RF INSTEON device
*
Award-winning INSTEON technology provides superior performance and
reliability