This document outlines the detection pattern of the Room Occupancy Sensor and provides guidance on determining the correct height and orientation for optimal coverage of the desired area within the room, whether the sensor is installed on the wall or ceiling.
During sensor installation, the primary goal is to minimize false positive readings, which can occur if the sensor faces through the glass towards the outside, as well as false negative readings if the sensor is misaligned and not properly monitoring the intended area.
Additionally, this document provides information on the sensor's maximum range, guidelines for determining appropriate sensor coverage based on room size, and recommendations on when to use multiple sensors to ensure accurate occupancy monitoring.
Wall Mounting Recommendation
Vertical Positioning Considerations
Figure 1 - Wall Mounting Detection Diagram (SIDE VIEW)
Figure 1 and Table 1 provide guidance for selecting the correct height to install the sensor, ensuring optimal detection.
Mounting too high: If the sensor is installed too high, it creates a larger "blind zone," missing areas you want to monitor.
Best practice: Adjust the sensor's height so the center of the detection cone points directly at the desired area (shown as the aim point in the diagram).
The sensor has a maximum range of 9.6 meters. At this range, the sensor may only detect larger movements (e.g., a person walking into the room), but might not pick up smaller movements (e.g., slight hand movements). For better sensitivity and detection of minor movements, it is recommended to install the sensor within 6 meters of the aim point.
Table 1 - wall detection pattern dimensions (vertical)
h [cm] - Mounting height | b [cm] - Blind zone length | a [cm] - Aim point dist. |
150 | 100 | 353 |
155 | 103 | 365 |
160 | 106 | 377 |
165 | 110 | 389 |
170 | 113 | 400 |
175 | 116 | 412 |
180 | 120 | 424 |
185 | 123 | 436 |
190 | 126 | 448 |
195 | 130 | 459 |
200 | 133 | 471 |
205 | 136 | 483 |
210 | 140 | 495 |
215 | 143 | 507 |
220 | 146 | 518 |
225 | 149 | 530 |
230 | 153 | 542 |
235 | 156 | 554 |
240 | 159 | 565 |
245 | 163 | 577 |
250 | 166 | 589 |
255 | 169 | 601 |
260 | 173 | 613 |
265 | 176 | 624 |
270 | 179 | 636 |
275 | 183 | 648 |
280 | 186 | 660 |
285 | 189 | 671 |
290 | 193 | 683 |
295 | 196 | 695 |
300 | 199 | 707 |
305 | 203 | 719 |
310 | 206 | 730 |
315 | 209 | 742 |
320 | 213 | 754 |
325 | 216 | 766 |
330 | 219 | 777 |
335 | 223 | 789 |
340 | 226 | 801 |
345 | 229 | 813 |
350 | 233 | 825 |
Horizontal Positioning Considerations
Figure 2 - Wall Mounting Detection Diagram (TOP VIEW)
After setting the vertical position and aiming the device at the desired area, the next step is to adjust its horizontal position. Use Figure 2 and Table 2 as references.
The device's lens is positioned slightly to the right (when viewed from behind), which creates a non-symmetrical detection pattern. To ensure the detection cone aligns properly with the desired area of detection (aim point), you need to adjust the device to the left of the intersection point (from the device’s view).
Key Points for Horizontal Positioning:
Intersection point (p'): This is the 90° angle where the lens centerline meets the aim point, relative to the wall where the device is installed.
Installation point (p): The point where the device is mounted on the wall.
Offset direction: Since the lens is positioned asymmetrically to the right, shift the device to the left (from the device’s perspective) of the intersection point (P') for proper alignment.
Offset distance (Δp): Use the distance of the aim point from the wall (Table 2, Column 1) to calculate how much to offset the device horizontally (Table 2, Column 2).
Avoid errors: Ensure the lens remains on the side aiming toward the aim point and never shift the device to the right.
Steps to adjust the horizontal position:
Complete the vertical positioning and aim the device at the aim point.
Identify the intersection point (P'), where the lens centerline intersects with the aim point.
Determine the offset distance using Table 2.
Shift the device to the left from the intersection point (p') by the offset distance Δp to the installation point (p).
Table 2 - wall detection pattern dimensions (horizontal)
d [cm] - Distance of Aimpoint from Wall | Δp [cm] - Offset of Device from (p') |
100 | 13 |
110 | 14 |
120 | 16 |
130 | 17 |
140 | 18 |
150 | 19 |
160 | 21 |
170 | 22 |
180 | 23 |
190 | 25 |
200 | 26 |
210 | 27 |
220 | 29 |
230 | 30 |
240 | 31 |
250 | 32 |
260 | 34 |
270 | 35 |
280 | 36 |
290 | 38 |
300 | 39 |
310 | 40 |
320 | 42 |
330 | 43 |
340 | 44 |
350 | 45 |
360 | 47 |
370 | 48 |
380 | 49 |
390 | 51 |
400 | 52 |
410 | 53 |
420 | 55 |
430 | 56 |
440 | 57 |
450 | 58 |
460 | 60 |
470 | 61 |
480 | 62 |
490 | 64 |
500 | 65 |
510 | 66 |
520 | 68 |
530 | 69 |
540 | 70 |
550 | 71 |
560 | 73 |
570 | 74 |
580 | 75 |
590 | 77 |
600 | 78 |
Ceiling Mounting Recommendation
Figure 3 - Ceiling Mounting Detection Diagram (SIDE VIEW)
Figure 3, along with Table 3, provides guidance on selecting the optimal positioning for the sensor based on ceiling height to ensure accurate detection. When installing the sensor on the ceiling, the goal is to align the center of the detection pattern with the area intended for occupancy measurement. Be mindful of the blind zone behind the sensor, which can be strategically aimed at glass walls or doors to avoid false positives. The best practice is to use the aim point distance provided in Table 2 and position the sensor at that distance from the desired occupancy spot.
It’s crucial to orient the sensor so that the lens is as close to the aim point as possible, avoiding any misalignment, follow Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Ceiling Mounting Detection Diagram (TOP VIEW)
The maximum recommended installation height for the sensor is 5 meters; however, at this height, the sensor may only respond to significant movement when switching from unoccupied to occupied status. To ensure the sensor can accurately detect minor movements, it is recommended to install the sensor at a height of 3.5 meters.
Table 3 - ceiling detection pattern dimensions
h | l | r | a |
250 | 376 | 46 | 106 |
255 | 384 | 47 | 108 |
260 | 391 | 48 | 110 |
265 | 399 | 49 | 112 |
270 | 406 | 50 | 115 |
275 | 414 | 50 | 117 |
280 | 421 | 51 | 119 |
285 | 429 | 52 | 121 |
290 | 436 | 53 | 123 |
295 | 444 | 54 | 125 |
300 | 452 | 55 | 127 |
305 | 459 | 56 | 129 |
310 | 467 | 57 | 132 |
315 | 474 | 58 | 134 |
320 | 482 | 59 | 136 |
325 | 489 | 60 | 138 |
330 | 497 | 61 | 140 |
335 | 504 | 61 | 142 |
340 | 512 | 62 | 144 |
345 | 519 | 63 | 146 |
350 | 527 | 64 | 149 |
355 | 534 | 65 | 151 |
360 | 542 | 66 | 153 |
365 | 549 | 67 | 155 |
370 | 557 | 68 | 157 |
375 | 564 | 69 | 159 |
380 | 572 | 70 | 161 |
385 | 579 | 71 | 163 |
390 | 587 | 72 | 166 |
395 | 595 | 72 | 168 |
400 | 602 | 73 | 170 |
405 | 610 | 74 | 172 |
410 | 617 | 75 | 174 |
415 | 625 | 76 | 176 |
420 | 632 | 77 | 178 |
425 | 640 | 78 | 180 |
430 | 647 | 79 | 183 |
435 | 655 | 80 | 185 |
440 | 662 | 81 | 187 |
445 | 670 | 82 | 189 |
450 | 677 | 83 | 191 |
455 | 685 | 84 | 193 |
460 | 692 | 84 | 195 |
465 | 700 | 85 | 197 |
470 | 707 | 86 | 200 |
475 | 715 | 87 | 202 |
480 | 722 | 88 | 204 |
485 | 730 | 89 | 206 |
490 | 738 | 90 | 208 |
495 | 745 | 91 | 210 |
500 | 753 | 92 | 212 |
Definitions:
h [cm] | Height of the ceiling |
l [cm] | Distance to the edge of the detection pattern from the front side of the sensor |
a [cm] | Distance of aim point |
r [cm] | Distance to the edge of the detection pattern from the rear side of the sensor (blind zone) |
Notes:
Sensors need to be mounted according to the installation manual, ensuring the PIR lens is oriented in the specified direction.
If the detection pattern is blocked or partially obstructed by any obstacle, the range cannot be guaranteed.