Switch Sensors

Application guide

PUTTING A STOP TO ENERGY WASTE

 Putting a stop to energy waste
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CONTENTS

Large partitioned office....................................................................................... p4 Utility room......................................................................................................... p10

Enclosed office .................................................................................................... p5 Exterior............................................................................................................... p11

Conference/training room................................................................................... p6 Hallway............................................................................................................... p12

Classroom............................................................................................................ p7 Restroom............................................................................................................ p13

Library.................................................................................................................. p8 Lobby.................................................................................................................. p14

Lunch/break room............................................................................................... p9 Legrand Lighting Management solution overview........................................... p15

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Application examples for specific building spaces

Our vision at Legrand is to provide products and services that make buidlings
more energy efficient. We are committed to ‘put a stop to energy waste’.

This switch sensors application guide will help you in defining and implementing the optimal lighting management
solution for every type of building space. It features applications that illustrate the best lighting management
practices. We have identified ten applications examples with specific control needs:

- Enclosed office - Lunch/break room - Restroom

- Conference/training room - Utility room - Lobby
- Classroom - Warehouse
- Library - Hallway

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Each application includes:

- description of application
- control needs
- lighting management strategy used:
- occupancy control , vacancy control , daylight set point (light level control)
- lighting management technology used:
- PIR technology , ultrasonic technology , dual technology
- product solution
- lighting plan
- wiring details 3
- actual energy savings and Green House Gas emissions avoided.

Legrand experts are available for design support and assistance on any lighting management questions.
Do not hesitate to call our local office.
 LARGE PARTITIONED OFFICE SPACE

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 150 m2

333 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

751 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for large

partitioned office space – 300 m2 based on:
vacancy-based control + daylight-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Large office area with partitioned
cubicles. A majority of work is done at
computers in individual cubicles.
Space : 300 m2 - L15 x W20.

CONTROL NEEDS
A sensor that can ‘see around’ obstacles
such as cubicle walls, and that has a
high sensitivity to detect fine movements
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such as typing. Two lighting areas are

created. They are turned "ON" manually
by occupants. Artificial lights are turned LIGHTING PLAN
"OFF" when daylight is sufficient.

SOLUTION
Cat.No 488 05: US (ultrasonic technology)
ceiling mount switch sensor 360°. This
ceiling mount switch sensor detects
movements through obstacles so
occupants working in cubicles are
4 detected. To ensure each area receive
coverage, place the sensors in zones
that overlap. Each area has a standard
push-button that controls two sensors
(one located on windows side and one on
corridor side). This sensor is shipped with
a time pre-set of 15 minutes and daylight
at 500 lux. These settings can be modified
with commissioning tools Cat.Nos
882 30/35.

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 ENCLOSED OFFICE

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 45 m2
300 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

660 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for an office

building with 20 x 15 m2 enclosed offices based on:
vacancy-based control + daylight-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Enclosed single-occupant office with a
window. Primary activities are computer
work, reading and meetings.
Space : 15 m2 - L5 x W3.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control with light level sensing.
The sensor should be able to detect small
movements. Light is turned manually

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"ON" by occupants. Lights are turned
"OFF" when daylight is sufficient.
LIGHTING PLAN
SOLUTION
Cat.No 488 08 : PIR (passive infrared
technology) ceiling mount switch sensor
360°. Linked with a standard push-button
to turn light manually "ON". Quick
connections is ideal for repetitive actions.
The PIR ceiling mount sensor will
accommodate the lower levels of activity
without creating false trigger as the room
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controlled is small. This sensor is shipped
with a time pre-set of 15 minutes and
daylight at 500 lux. These settings can be
modified with commissioning tools
Cat.Nos 882 30/35.

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 CONFERENCE/TRAINING ROOM

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 90 m2
190 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

425 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for an office

building with 5 x 42 m2 conference/training rooms
based on: vacancy-based control + daylight-
based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Medium-sized conference rooms that is
used for meetings and training.
Space : 42 m2 - L6 x W7.

CONTROL NEEDS
A sensor with ON/OFF control. The
sensor should have high sensitivity,
as there is often little motion in the
room during meetings. Lights need
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to be capable of staying off during

presentations. Light is turned manually
"ON" by occupants using a standard push LIGHTING PLAN
button. Artificial lights are turned "OFF"
when daylight is sufficient.

SOLUTION
Cat.No 488 06: DUAL (passive infrared
& ultrasonic technology) ceiling mount
switch sensor 360°. This sensor uses
both PIR and ultrasonic technologies to
6 sense, resulting in enhanced sensing
capability for applications where activity
varies greatly. The sensor should be
placed in the middle of the room. A
manual "OFF" override is useful when
lights need to be off during presentations.
This sensor is shipped with a time pre-set
of 15 minutes and daylight at 500 lux.
These settings can be modified with
commissioning tools Cat.Nos 882 30/35.

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 CLASSROOM

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 90 m2
270 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

610 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for a campus

with 5 x 63 m2 classrooms based on: vacancy-based
control + daylight-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
High school classroom.
Space : 63 m2 - L9 x l7.

CONTROL NEEDS
"ON/OFF" control with high sensitivity
since occupants sit still for long periods of
time. The room is divided into 2 zones.
Zone 1 (door side) is not daylight
controlled. Zone 2 (windows side) is

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daylight controlled as it benefits from
natural lights.
LIGHTING PLAN
SOLUTION
Luminaries Luminaries
Cat.No 488 22: DUAL (passive infrared
& ultrasonic technology) ceiling mount
SCS sensor 360°. Cat.No 488 50: Room
controller 2 outputs 16A. The dual
technology sensor and standard room
controller control 2 zones. Daylight NC C NO

function is only activated for output 2 as 2 1

it controls Zone 2. The sensor should

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be placed in the middle of the room.
Two standard push buttons are used
to turn the light "ON" manually and for
overriding. Useful when lights need to
be turned off during presentations. This SENSOR

sensor is shiped with a time pre-set at

15 minutes and daylight at 500 lux. Use
commissioning tool Cat.Nos 882 30 or
882 35 to modify these setting if needed.

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 LIBRARY

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 45 m2
70 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

160 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for a campus

with 10 x 35 m2 libraries based on: occupancy-
based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Library book stacks 7 m in length that are
occupied intermittently throughout
the day.
NO FALSE CEILING.
Space : 35 m2 - L7 x W5.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control. Lights should turn "ON"
when someone enters the room from
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either side. Artificial lights are turned

"OFF" when room is not occupied.
LIGHTING PLAN
SOLUTION
Cat.No 488 11: PIR (passive infrared
technology) corner mount switch sensor
180°. Their detection zones overlap to
offer a finer degree of detection and to
cover the whole zone. The commissioning
is done by trim pot to adjust time settings,
lux level and sensibility.
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WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 LUNCH/BREAK ROOM

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 45 m2
65 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

145 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for an office

building with 5 x 32 m2 lunch/break rooms based on:
occupancy-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Large lunch/break room occupied
intermittently throughout the day.
Space : 32 m2 - L8 x W4.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control that can detect a variety
of activity levels.

SOLUTION

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Cat.No 488 03: PIR (passive infrared LIGHTING PLAN
technology) ceiling mount switch sensor
360°. This reference ensures lights
come on when someone enters the
room. Place the sensor above the main
activity area for complete coverage.
The commissioning is done by trim pot
to adjust time settings, lux level and
sensibility.

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 UTILITY ROOM

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 45 m2
70 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

150 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for an office

building with 10 x 24 m2 utility rooms based on:
occupancy-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Small utility room used sporadically
during the day.
Space : 24 m2 - L4 x W6.
Waterproof needed.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF sensor that ensures lights come
on as soon as the door opens.
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SOLUTION
LIGHTING PLAN
Cat.No 697 40: PIR (passive infrared
technology) outdoor switch sensor 360°.
This sensor should not have obstacles
that block coverage, as PIR technology
cannot see around objects. The "head" of
the sensor is adjusted to ensure lights
turn "ON" as soon as the door opens. Use
trim pot adjustment to set the time delay.

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WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 EXTERIOR

180 m2
EN 15 193 not applicable
for exterior applications

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Exterior of a building.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control and light level sensing.
The sensor should also provide a large
coverage area in length and in width.

SOLUTION

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Cat.No 488 10 :PIR (passive infrared
technology) outdoor switch sensor 270°. LIGHTING PLAN
Its double lens will ensure a finer degree
of detection and the coverage of a large
area: 180 m2. This Sensor is shipped with
a time pre-set of 15 minutes and daylight
at 300 lux. These settings can be modified
with commissioning tools Cat.Nos 882 30
& 882 35.

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WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 HALLWAY

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 180 m2

195 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

445 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for an

office building with 5 x 75 m2 hallways based on:
occupancy-based control + walk-through mode +
daylight-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Office building hallway with walls on both
sides. The hallway has windows, but has
doors along each side.
Space : 75 m2 - L25 x W3.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control that ensures lights come
"ON" immediately when someone enters
the hallway from either side or from a
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doorway. Artificial lights are turned "OFF"

when daylight is sufficient. For security
reasons light must be powered by 2 LIGHTING PLAN
differents circuits.

SOLUTION
Cat.No 488 30: PIR (passive infrared
technology) corner mount SCS sensor
270°. Cat.No 488 50: Room controller 2
outputs 16 A. This sensor is shipped with
a time pre-set of 15 minutes and daylight
12 at 300 lux. These settings can be modified NC C NO

with commissioning tools Cat.Nos 882 30 2 1

& 882 35.

SENSOR

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 RESTROOM

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 150 m2

80 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

580 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for an

office building with 20 x 36 m2 restrooms based on:
occupancy-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Public restroom with 4 partitioned stalls.
Space : 36 m2 - L12 x W3.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control with technology that can
see around obstacles.
Artificial lights are turned "OFF" when
room is not occupied.

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SOLUTION
LIGHTING PLAN
Cat.No 488 05: US (ultrasonic technology)
ceiling mount switch sensor 360°. Place
the sensor close to the stalls, about 2
m out from the entrance door so the
sensor has the best opportunity to detect
presence in the entire restroom. Special
attention should be given to farthest stalls
to ensure they are well covered. This
sensor is shipped with a time pre-set 15
minutes and daylight at 500 lux.
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WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 LOBBY

SAVING ON ENERGY(1) 45 m2 90 m2
138 € | year

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)

89 kg | CO2 eq.| year

Legrand lighting management solution for lobby –

220 m2 based on: occupancy-based control + mode
+ daylight-based control

(1) based on EN 15 193

(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
Lobby with high ceilings (4 metres) and
windows.
Space : 220 m2 - L22 x W10.

CONTROL NEEDS
ON/OFF control and light level sensing.
The sensor should also provide accurate
coverage at greater heights and a defined
cut-off. Artificial lights are turned "OFF"
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when daylight is sufficient.

LIGHTING PLAN
SOLUTION
Cat.No 488 06: DUAL (passive infrared &
ultrasonic technology) ceiling mount SCS
sensor 360°. Cat.No 488 07: PIR (passive
infrared technology) ceiling mount switch
sensor 360°. The 2 dual tech sensors are
placed above low motion areas: reception
desk and waiting area.These 2 sensors
will cover the whole space while detecting
14 small movements. The PIR ceiling mount
sensor Cat.No 488 07 is placed above the
“stairs” area. To cover the entire space
detection zone overlap mount all sensors
at the same height as luminaires so
that sensors’ view is not blocked. These
sensors are shipped with a time pre-set
at 15 minutes and 500 lux. These settings
can be modified with commissioning tools
Cat.Nos 882 30 & 882 35.

WIRING DETAILS

Note: please refer to Legrand "switch sensors design & installation guide" for more
technical information.
 Putting a stop to energy waste
Our vision at Legrand is to provide products and services that make buildings more energy-efficient.
We are committed to ‘putting a stop to energy waste’.
Legrand offers two types of solutions and proposes related services to ensure that your lighting
management project saves energy and helps the environment.

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WHY IMPLEMENT LIGHTING MANAGEMENT ?

Lighting is a significant consumer of energy in commercial buildings. Each year, more organisations implement lighting management because
™ 20% of total site energy is consumed by lighting in commercial they recognise its wide range of benefits:
buildings.
™ Lighting is the first electricity end-user in a commercial building
with up to 40% electricity consumed*.
Energy Economic Code Sustainability
savings savings compliance building practice

REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING LIGHTING MANAGEMENT

Mandatory requirements Voluntary programmes
Standards on energy savings Green Building programmes
European Standard EN15193 provides a guideline for the energy Green Building is an approach to building that considers the overall
performance of lighting systems. Legrand has chosen this standard as a environmental impact of a building as well as the health and well-being
basis to demonstrate the energy performance of its lighting solutions. of its occupants.
This standard is widely recognized and provides a calculation methodology Green Building programmes are voluntary, consensus-based programmes
on energy savings according to the type of solution installed, the type of that provide guidelines. These programmes generally have an associated
building and the type of room. rating tool for assessing the environmental performance of the building
and certifying its compliance with the standard.
Putting a stop to energy waste
SAVING ON ENERGY(1)
333 € | year Green Building certification is awarded to differentiate sustainable building
Legrand is commited to providing customers with projects and give them credibility. Major Green Building programmes
comprehensive, transparent information on actual GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AVOIDED (2)
751 kg | CO2 eq.| year include LEED, BREEAM, HQE and GREEN STAR.
savings for its lighting management solutions: saving on
energy + Green House Gas (GHG) emissions avoided. Legrand lighting management solution for large
partitioned office space – 300 m2 based on:
vacancy-based control + daylight-based control

Look for this information in our best practice (1) based on EN 15 193
(2) Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) include water

literatures.
vapour, ozone, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
(CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). They are
measured in CO2 equivalent units

Note: A vehicle with an average

consumption of 4.5 l/100 km emits 11.8 kg
of CO2/100 km i.e. 0.118 g of CO2/km

HOW TO IMPLEMENT LIGHTING MANAGEMENT ?

Lighting management strategies Lighting management technologies
Lighting management strategies refer to the basic method that will be Lighting management technologies refer to the actual device that will
used to control lighting systems. This will include automatic operation of be used to implement a specific strategy and the method the device will
the lighting, taking into account the needs of the space’s occupants : use to operate (passive infrared, ultrasonic or dual technology sensors,
Occupancy-based Scheduled Daylighting timers or dimmers).
control control level control
PIR Ultrasonic Dual
technology technology technology
Vacancy-based Dimming
control control

LIGHTING MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS

Switch sensors BUS/SCS systems

1 output controls room controllers sensors

2 outputs dimmers & actuators software & accessories radio & zigbee accessories

RELATED SERVICES
Local support guidance for application-related questions, installation assistance or
Our sales representatives are available to assist with all aspects of a troubleshooting.
lighting management projects. Services include building walk-through,
training, payback analysis reports and product demonstrations. Field services
Factory-trained assistance during the critical startup and commissioning
Technical support stages to ensure optimal system performance.
Telephone technical support from our dedicated team offers personal Don’t hesitate to contact us.

*Energy end-use distribution greatly varies depending on the activity of the building and across geographical and climate regions
(Source : Energy Information Administration, USA)
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