Planning for motion sensing – KMC Controls STE-8000 series User Manual
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Planning for motion sensing
Typical motion sensing coverage
55°
10 m
32.8 ft
10 m
32.8 ft
X
0°
10 m
32.8 ft
10 m
32.8 ft
0°
46.5°
Y
Motion sensor vertical and horizontal patterns
Side view
Top view
For motion sensing models only—Mount the sensor
on a wall that will have an unobstructed view of the
typical traffic in the coverage area. When choosing
a location, do not install the sensor in the following
areas.
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Behind curtains or other obstructions
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In locations that will expose it to direct sunlight or
heat sources
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Near a heating or cooling inlet or outlet.
The effective detection range is approximately 10
meters or 33 feet. Factors that may reduce the range
may include the following items.
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The
difference between the surface temperature of
the object and the background temperature of the
room is too small.
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Object movement in a direct line toward the
sensor.
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Very slow or very fast object movement.
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Obstructions in the shaded area of the diagram
Typical motion sensing coverage.
False detections may be triggered by any of the
following conditions.
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The temperature inside the detection range
suddenly changes because of the entry of cold or
warm air from an air-conditioning or heating unit.
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The sensor being directly exposed to sunlight, an
incandescent light, or other source of far-infrared
rays.
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ll animal movement.