Wall Switch Sensors

SWX-100 SERIES

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Overview

The SENSORWORX family of wall switch occupancy sensors provides a simple yet cost-effective lighting control solution for many retrofit applications. Designed with contractors in mind, the SENSORWORX wall switch sensor is significantly shallower than typical sensors, resulting in less crowded wall boxes. Additionally, versatile wiring enables usage with or without a neutral and allows reversal of line and load connections. SENSORWORX products utilize the latest passive infrared technology and digital signal processing techniques to provide unmatched motion detection performance. These units are also available with an integrated microphone to provide overlapping passive acoustic occupancy detection for rooms with obstructions or where occupant motion is limited.

Basic Operations

Sensors detect movement in the infrared energy that radiates from occupants as they move within the devices field-of-view. Once occupancy is identified, the sensor’s internal relay switches power on to the connected lighting. Units can also be configured to operate in Vacancy Mode (e.g., require lights be manually switched on). Once lights are on and if equipped with passive dual technology (PIR/Acoustic), the unit’s microphone is enabled to further enhance detection. An internal timer is set to keep lights on during brief periods of inactivity, and is reset every time occupancy is signaled by either the passive infrared or acoustic detection technologies. Ambient daylight detection can also be enabled in equipped units so that lights are held off in rooms with sufficient light contribution from windows or skylights.

Applications

A wall switch sensor is typically used to retrofit an existing wall switch in a small room or enclosed space. A Passive Infrared (PIR) only sensor is sufficient for spaces where line of site is maintained and occupants are periodically moving (e.g., copy rooms, storage rooms). Dual technology sensors are necessary where occupants may be partially blocked from the sensor’s direct view or where they may be stationary (e.g., private offices or restrooms with stalls).

Private Restrooms
Copy Rooms
Restroom with Stalls
Small Meeting Room
Small Office
Vestibule
Storage Room
Break Room

Features / Wall Switch Sensors

Electrical Features

Interchangeable Line & Load Wires –
Impossible to Wire Backwards
Accommodates Neutral (3-Wire)
and No-Neutral (2-Wire) Installation
Electronically Timed Switching
Ensures Long Relay Life

Compatible with LED, Fluorescent
and Incandescent Lighting
Meets NEC 404.2(c) & 404.22 Guidelines Regarding Powering Over Ground & Current Leakage

Physical Features

Enclosure is 25-40% Shallower than
Other Sensors (< 1” depth into wallbox)
Unique Bat-Wing Shaped Lens Provides
Enhanced Peripheral Detection
Self-Grounding Mounting Strap

Modern Look and Intuitive
Easy-Tap Button
Rugged Vandal Resistant Lens
Settings are Adjustable Without Removing
Cover Plate

Operational Features

Wall-To-Wall Passive Infrared
Small Motion Detection
Passive Acoustic Detection (Optional) –
Prevents False Offs when No Motion is Present

100% Passive Detection Methods –
No Interference Potential from External Devices
Ambient Daylight Override Mode Increases Energy Savings
Configurable Time Delays and Operating Modes
Blue Locator LED when Lights are Off

Multi-Gang Switch Replacement

Many residential and commercial building spaces contain multi-gang switch locations (i.e. locations on the wall that have more than one single-gang switch devices in the same wall box). The SENSORWORX solution for these applications utilizes a wall switch occupancy sensor and one or more added “sidecar” wall switches that receives necessary occupancy information from the adjacent sensor. Each unit can be configured separately for Auto On or Manual On (Vacancy) operation and time delay. Most conveniently, this solution enables adding a standard multi-gang decorator switch plate in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance without any awkward and conspicuous blank wall plate sections. Additional sidecar switches can also be added to create 3-pole (or greater) solutions.

INBOARD / OUTBOARD SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Many older buildings have fluorescent light fixtures wired for inboard/outboard control by a pair of wall switches. Retrofitting these wall switches with code-compliant controls is attractively done with a SENSORWORX 2-pole solution (model: #SWX-102 or SWX-122). These two unit kits contain an Auto On occupancy sensor and a Manual On sidecar switch that work together to meet the required partial on energy code requirements.

BATHROOM LIGHTS & FAN
Bathrooms often have separate switches for lights and ventilation fans. In some cases two switches for lights (e.g. vanity and shower) and the fan are all contained in the same 3-gang wall box along the entry wall. Retrofitting these switches with a SENSORWORX wall switch sensor and two sidecar switches is an attractive and energy efficient solution for providing occupancy control of all three loads.

Specifications

Physical

SIZE
2.74”H x 1.68”W x 1.39”D
(6.96 x 4.27 x 3.53 cm)
Not Including Mounting Strap

WEIGHT
4.5 oz

MOUNTING
Single Gang Switch Box

Electrical

OPERATING VOLTAGE
120/277 VAC, 50/60 Hz

LOAD RATINGS
MAX: 800W @ 120VAC
1200W @ 277VAC
MIN: None

LOAD TYPES
LED Driver/Lamps
CFL, Electronic/Magnetic Ballasts (Fluorescent)
Tungsten (Incandescent)

Environmental

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C)

RELATIVE HUMIDITY
0-95% Non-Condensing,
Indoor Use Only

Code Compliance

Sensors can be used to meet ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, & Title 24 energy code requirements.

Common Energy Code Definitions:

Occupancy Operation: Auto On/Auto Off
Vacancy Operation: Manual On/Auto Off
Partial On Operation:
- 1st Pole Auto On / 2nd Pole Manual On
- Auto On to 50% / Manual On to 100%
- All Poles Auto Off

Coverage

30” to 48” (0.76 – 1.22 m) recommended mounting height
Wall to wall (~180 degree) coverage
Small motion (e.g., hand movement) detection up to 20 ft (6.10 m), ~625 ft²
Large motion (e.g., walking) detection greater than 36 ft (10.97 m), ~ 2025 ft²
Overlapping acoustic detection of occupants over entire coverage area
Advanced signal processing filters out nuisance noises while not effecting overall sensitivity

Operation Settings

Time Delay

Test Mode, 30 sec, 5-30 min
Both master wall switch sensor unit and sidecar switch unit in 2-Pole solution have independent time delay

Ambient Light (Daylight) Detection

Sensor holds lights off when ambient light is present
Manual threshold levels or auto-selection of threshold level
Disabled when in Vacancy (Manual On) mode

Turn-On Sensitivity

When enabled, this setting reduces the sensor’s PIR sensitivity for initial turn-ons in order to eliminate false on caused by reflective surfaces like windows
Unit returns to full sensitivity after initial turn-on

LED Functionality

White LED blinks upon occupancy detection
Blue LED serves as a switch locator when lights are off
LED functionality can be disabled

Operational Modes

SENSORWORX wall switch sensors are intelligent devices that provide both excellent energy savings and enhanced user convenience. Users can choose from several pre-programmed operational modes that best fit their preferences and applicable energy codes. Note that both the master wall switch sensor unit and sidecar switch unit in 2-Pole solution (SWX-102, SWX-122) have independent operational modes.

Vacancy Mode
Manual On / Automatic Off operation. Lights can also be switched off manually. This mode provides increased energy savings but requires the user to initially turn on the lights. Models SWX-103, SWX-104, SWX-123, and SWX-124 default to Vacancy modes. Sidecar switch units (SWX-831-SC) in 2-Pole kits also default to Vacancy mode.

Occupancy Mode
Automatic On and Automatic Off operation. If lights are switched off manually, the Automatic On functionality is temporarily disabled to allow the occupant a few seconds to leave the room before returning to Automatic On operation. However, if the person remains in the space, the unit will stay in a manual on state until the switch is pressed again. This mode is the default operation of SWX-101, SWX-111, SWX-121, and SWX-131 models.

Automatic On w/ Exit Time Mode
Automatic On and Automatic Off operation. If lights are switched off manually, the Automatic On functionality is disabled for a fixed 30 seconds to allow a person time to leave the room.

Override Off Mode
Automatic On and Automatic Off operation until lights are switched off manually, at which point Automatic On functionality is disabled until the switch is pressed again.

Disabled Switch Mode
Automatic On and Automatic Off operation only. Switch functionality to manually turn on/off lights is disabled.

Presentation Mode
If lights are switched off manually, the Automatic On functionality is disabled until the space becomes unoccupied and the sensor’s time delay expires.

Wiring Diagrams

Unit works both in installations where Neutral connection is available as well as installations where only Ground connection is present
The unit’s two black wires are interchangeable (e.g., one connects to line power, one connects to load)

Standard Wiring

3-Way Wiring

TWO SENSORS IN PARALLEL

Both sensors must time out for lights to turn off (or both buttons must be switched)
Recommended for Automatic On (Occupancy) applications only

2-Pole Wiring

2-Pole solution includes a single pole occupancy sensor and a connected “sidecar” switch unit for second pole
Requires two-gang box and decorator wall plate.
Units can be powered from same or different circuits/voltages.

Neutral to Ground Conversion Detail

The white wire has a removable sleeve which reveals a green/yellow wire

Installation Options

Ordering Info

EXAMPLE MODEL # SWX-101-WH

	PRODUCT		DETECTION		DEFAULT OPERATING MODE		COLOR*		PACKAGE COUNT
SWX–	Wall Switch Sensor	1	Passive Infrared (PIR)	0	1-Pole: Auto On	1	White	–WH	Single Pack	(Blank)
			Passive Infrared (PIR) + Daylight	1	2-Pole: Partial On^†	2	Ivory	–IV	10 Pack**	–J10
			Passive Dual Technology (PIR/Acoustic)	2	1-Pole: Manual On (Vacancy)	3	Light Almond	–LA
			Passive Dual Technology (PIR/Acoustic) + Daylight	3			Gray	–GY

*WALLPLATE NOT INCLUDED
** THE CONTRACTOR PACK OPTION (-J10) REDUCES JOB SITE WASTE AND INVENTORY TIME (AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE POLE MODELS ONLY)
† 2-POLE SOLUTION INCLUDES A SINGLE POLE OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND A CONNECTED “SIDECAR” SWITCH UNIT FOR SECOND POLE (REQUIRES TWO GANG BOX)

Wall Switch Sensors Popular Model Numbers

SWX-101-WH	Single Pole, PIR, Auto On, White
SWX-102-WH	2-Pole Kit w/ PIR Sensor & Sidecar Switch, White
SWX-103-WH	Single Pole, PIR, Manual On, White
SWX-121-WH	Single Pole, Dual Tech., Auto On, White
SWX-122-WH	2-Pole Kit w/ Dual Tech. Sensor & Sidecar Switch, White
SWX-123-WH	Single Pole, Dual Tech., Manual On, White