How are occupancy sensors wired?
Occupancy sensor switch wires each have two black wires, (or one black and one red) and ground (green). One of the black line wires connects to line voltage from the panel, the other black (or red) load wire connects to the light(s). Each black wire can be a line or a load. Red is always the load wire.
Do occupancy sensors need a neutral?
Some require neutral wire, while others do not. Generally if no neutral wire is required, then the type of load is limited to incandescent lights. Some occupancy sensors/ motion detectors turn On automatically, while others are activated by push button. All occupancy sensors turn off automatically.
What is the red wire for on a motion detector light?
The red wire must go to the switch leg (the wire actually powering the light fixture) for the switch to operate properly. It won’t destroy the switch if wired backward, but it won’t work right, either.
Which wire goes where on a 3-way switch?
Three-way wire(which includes red, black and white wires) runs from the switch on the left to the switch on the right, with the white wire carrying ground and the red and black wires carrying the output from terminals in the left switch. Normal sheathed cable runs from the right switch to the light.
How does the ods10 sensor work?
Color: White The ODS10 uses passive infrared (PIR) detection technology to monitor a room for occupancy through a segmented Fresnel lens. This specialized lens divides the field-of-view into sensor zones. When a person passes into or out of a sensor zone, the sensor detects motion and switches the lights ON.
What kind of bulbs do Leviton motion sensor switches work with?
Leviton motion sensor switches are designed to operate with a wide range of bulbs including LED, CFL, incandescent, halogen, electronic low voltage, magnetic low voltage and fluorescent. There are also models that can control motor loads such as exhaust fans.
Can Leviton’s occupancy sensors be converted to a vacancy sensor?
Yes, Leviton’s occupancy sensors have a switch that can convert them to a vacancy (manual-on) sensor. This setting is beneficial for certain activities such as watching a movie. It can also be adjusted to meet code requirements. See the product instruction guide for details.
Can the dos05 and dvs05 be wired in a 3-way application?
The DOS05 and DVS05 models can be wired in a 3-way application using either a single pole switch or a 3-way switch. The DOS15 and DVS15 models can be used in multi-location (multi-way) installations when paired with a DD0SR switch companion.