Crestron Introduces Green Light Occupancy Sensors

This article is excerpted from CEPro Magazine written by Steve Crowe.

01.26.2009 — Crestron has added seven models of occupancy sensors to its line of Green Light controls.

Each occupancy sensor has a different coverage range and built-in microprocessors and photocells that "continually" analyze and adjust to changing conditions. Climate and device control can be integrated into the models, which all include wall and ceiling mounts. The sensors feature dual-technology (ultrasonic and passive IR) to reduce false triggering, like electrical noise, air currents, and temperature changes. Passive IR-only models of the occupancy sensors are also available. Each sensor enters "Walk-through" mode when triggered, staying active for 2.5-minute intervals and turning the lights off when a person enters and exits a room. If the room is still occupied after that 2.5 minutes, the sensor enters "occupied" mode. There's also "delayed off" mode that turns lights off after no motion is detected after a specific time. Crestron says the sensors learn occupancy patterns and "delayed off time will change as the sensor intelligently adapts to environmental conditions." Sensor behavior can be customized via the Crestron control system.

If your a reader of this blog you already know that Foss-AVI in Sioux Falls, SD is an authorized Crestron Dealer. As soon as we know of the availability dates of these exciting new products we'll test them and make them available to our customers. Home Automation is already unbelievably great with Crestron products. These occupancy sensors will be icing on the cake.