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This article introduces an energy saving device from CP Electronics - the PDS-PRM No Neutral Wall Mounted PIR Presence Detector.
Note: this item is no longer available via Sparks; see here the full range of presence detectors.
The PDS-PRM presence detector switches are designed to provide automatic control of lighting, heating or ventilation loads.
They detect movement using a PIR sensor and turn the load on. When an area is no longer occupied the load will switch off after an adjustable time out period.
A similar device is the CP Electronics PDS - Wall Mounted No Neutral Presence Detector, energy saving presence detection switch.
An internal light sensor provides additional energy saving in lighting applications.
When an area is occupied lighting is only switched on when the level of natural light is below a preset level.
A selectable security mode switches the lights on for a period of 2 hours when it gets dark, regardless of occupancy, to give the impression of a building being occupied.
The CP Electronics PDS-PRM/S comes with longer mounting screws and countersunk holes on the cover plate.
This is to allow the installer to secure the unit and cover plate with external screw fixings.
CP Electronics PDS-PRM - Simple Setup PIR detector
The CP Electronics PDSPRM - Security mode
The Security mode can be turned on and off using the switches as shown in the “setup” section.When activated, security mode is used to switch on lighting when it gets dark, giving the impression a house is occupied.
When the CP Electronics PDS-PRM detector senses that the outside light is dark, the lights will automatically switch on for a period of 4 hours then switch off.
The PDS-PRM Wall mounted PIR presence detector - Technical Specs
- Supply Voltage: 220-240 Volts AC 50 Hz;
- Power: 10A;
- Time out period: Adjustable 1minute to 30 minutes;
- Light level: Optional adjustment by thumbwheel light to dark;
- Terminal Capacity: 2.5mm2;
- Material: Flame retardant ABS Type Class 2;
- Temperature: -10°C to 35°C;
- Conformity: BS EN60669-2-1 & BS EN55015;
- Dimensions: 86 x 86 mm, total depth: 42mm(19 + 23);
- Detection range: 5-9m.
How to choose the right PIR switch / the best PIR presence detector? Here are some tips: Tips for choosing the right PIR for what you need(the main features of a good PIR presence detector).
