PIR light

[vinny97]

Hi all,

Would just like some advice on the wiring for a PIR light, the PIR is built into the light I would like to be able to switch it. I mean, when you turn the switch on, it overrides the PIR and turns the light on, and when you turn the switch off, it goes into PIR mode, I have been told this is fairly straight forward, but i keep getting conflicting wiring instructions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have attached a blank wiring diagram, if anyone could fill this in for me, I would be extremely greatfull.

All the best.

Chris

 

[Darkwood]

Welcome to the forum Chris.

You need access to the switch wire in the PIR Light fitting, if you have only got L/N/E terminals then you cannot do it. Some fittings come with smart switching option, if you turn the switch/power off and on a few times very quickly it goes into over-ride mode, I would check your fitting instructions.

As you diagram goes, you show no switch terminal at the PIR so I'm not surprised you are scratching your head.

 

[ackbarthestar]

You can sometimes get access to the wiring between the PIR and lamp (not always) Then its a question of which wire to cut and join; assume brown or black, blue, Green/yellow are taken for, that leaves red or white or yellow as the switch line - happy soldering.

Alternatively, dump it and buy a lamp and separate PIR sensor then you can have multiway switching using the PIR as one of the switches......

 

[vinny97]

Ok cheers for that, I will do that, sounds like a lot less hassle....

 

[telectrix]

it makes sense as the position of the light may not be the ideal position for the PIR. these new-fangled LED ones are diabolical as you can't elevate the PIR angle to get a decent pick up range without having the light shining up into the sky.

 

[vinny97]

Yeah just been doing some reading up and all the combined ones are gash, thanks for the advice, will get a seperate light and sensor....