occupancy sensor

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occupancy
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɒk.jə.pən.si/us
/ˈɑː.kjə.pən.si/
someone's use of a room or building for the purposes of living ...
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sensor
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsen.sər/us
/ˈsen.sɚ/
a device that is used to record that something is present or that there are changes ...
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Anoccupancysensoris a device that can tell if someone is in a room, and is often used in home automation and security systems.
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For example, anoccupancysensorcontrolling lights in an office should not detect motion in the corridor outside the office.
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Motion sensors are also widely used in lieu of a trueoccupancysensorin activating street lights or indoor lights in walkways (such as lobbies and staircases).
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During the same period, over 300 "occupancy sensors" have been installed, which automatically switch off lights when areas are vacated.
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For example, some of the rooms include occupancy sensors and, when unoccupied, are lit and heated or cooled minimally.
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Occupancy sensors to allow operation for whenever someone is within the area being scanned can control lighting.
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In lighting practice occupancy sensors are sometime also called presence sensors or vacancy sensors.
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Some buildings rely on occupancy sensors to activate lighting and/or climate conditioning.
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Other lighting applications include occupancy sensors, light sensors and key card switches.
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Some occupancy sensors utilize both passive infrared and ultrasonic technology, but are usually more expensive.
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Three basics types of occupancy sensors are - 1.
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Occupancy sensors can reduce this use by half.
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The best applications for passive infrared occupancy sensors are open spaces with a clear view of the area being scanned.
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Occupancy sensors allow lights to automatically turn off when a room is not occupied, saving electricity.
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If occupancy sensors are present, they can also be used as burglar alarms.
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This may include occupancy sensors, timeclocks, and photocells that are hard-wired to control fixed groups of lights independently.
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It incorporates green technology, such as photovoltaic electrical systems, rainwater harvesting tanks, daylight and occupancy sensors, low-flow fixtures, and high-efficiency mechanical equipment.
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Occupancy sensors are typically used to save energy, provide automatic control, and comply with building codes.
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Over-illumination can be reduced by installing occupancy sensors, using natural sunlight whenever possible, turning-off lights when leaving a room, or changing the type of lightbulb.
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These occupancy sensors automatically turn off the lights after 30 minutes if there is no motion in a room.
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