Occupancy and door sensors
Know when a room is really empty, not just when the card is out.
A door contact and a ceiling occupancy sensor together tell an empty room from a sleeping guest. The room controller uses both to decide when to set back the AC and switch off the lights.
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What it does
- Ceiling PIR or microwave occupancy sensing
- Door and balcony contacts
- Tells a sleeping guest from an empty room
- Drives HVAC and lighting setback
Specifications
| Sensors | PIR / microwave, magnetic door contact |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Ceiling, door frame |
| Connects to | Room controller |
Options vary by project. Full electrical data is in the datasheet.
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Guides
- Key card switch or occupancy sensor? What a hotel room needs
How key card energy savers and occupancy sensors each decide a room is empty, where each one fails, and why most hotels use both.
- What is a guest room management system (GRMS)?
A plain explanation of the controllers, panels and software that run a hotel room, what each part does, and what to ask a supplier.