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How to wire occupancy sensor/ and motion detectors
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Wiring varies by brand and model number
And wiring varies by type of application.
Some swithces are single-pole only.
Some are single-pole or 3-way. Some are 4-way.
Some require companion occupancy sensor for 3-way and 4-way application.
Some require neutral wire, while others do not.
Generally if no neutral wire is required, then the type of load is limited to incandescent lights.
Some occupancy sensors/ motion detectors turn On automatically, while others are activated by push button.
All occupancy sensors turn off automatically.
All occupancy devices can be set for range of delay times
Occupancy switch How to wire single pole occupancy switch
You are Replacing single pole switch
Wall switch has 2 wires, plus green ground screw for bare-copper ground wire.

Single-pole Occupancy switch has Black Red White Green wires
If occupancy switch is rated single-pole and 3-way, then it will have yellow or blue wire in addition to red wire shown in illustration. With the single-pole 3-way, the red wire is capped for single pole installation. Use the blue or yellow wire to connect to load (light fan motor etc).

Heres what to do
1) Occupancy-green-wire connects to bare ground wire.
2) Single-pole switch being replaced has 2 wires.
Take Single-pole switch wires and connect them to Occupancy-black-wire and Occupancy-red-wire.
Choose either one for now.
(Variations exist for 3-way and multiple location occupancy sensors)
3) In back of electric box are white wires twisted together and covered with wire connector. Connect Occupancy-white to these wires.
4) If electric box does not have white wires described above, then connect Occupancy-white to bare ground. Occupancy switch will work until you have time to run additional White neutral wire from nearby outlet.
5) Turn on electricity, and activate occupancy switch. If lights come on, Occupancy is wired correctly. If lights do not come on, then reverse Occupancy-red and Occupancy-black wires.

If Box does not have white neutral wire, then connect occupancy-white to bare ground wire.
No white neutral wire If your new device has just 2 wires, and no white neutral
Use same diagram shown above, except there is not white wire
2-wire devices are rated for incandescent-only
Check rating sheet shown in product manual
How to wire single-pole occupancy switch
You are Replacing single pole switch, but there are only two wires and a ground wire in the switch box. There are no neutral wires.

Installation is same as described above, except the occupancy switch white wire is connected to the bare ground wire.

In the case of occupancy switches rated for single-pole or 3-way, then the red wire is capped off for single pole installation. Yellow wire or blue wire is connected to Load.
How to wire single pole/ 3-way occupancy switch
If occupancy switch is rated for single-pole AND 3-way
Then Red wire is capped for single pole
Motion detector switch
Power consumption
Typical in-wall occupancy switch runs full time, consumes .8 Kwh per year
Occupancy switch consumes power because it is standing ready.
When person enters area covered by occupancy switch, the electronics inside switch must be On so occupancy switch can detect motion, heat or sound.
Advantage of occupancy switch is that light or fan etc will not remain turned On and consuming power for many hours ... which will ultimately consume much more power than .8 Kwh per year.
How to wire motion sensor How to wire floodlight motion sensor light ... outdoor off-delay light switch
Incoming wire has Black and White
Motion sensor has Black Red White

Connect Motion sensor Red wire (Load wire) where incoming Black wire used to connect
Connect incoming Black to motion sensor Black
Connect White to White

When finished, the light switch must remain ON position
Make sure wire connectors are tight and cover all of copper wire
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Both bulbs turn ON with motion detector
Connect all white wires together
Black wires from lights connect to red wire from motion sensor/ Cap this connection/ it is finished
Black wire from motion sensor is separate.

Black wire from switch connects to black wire going to motion detector
White wire from switch box connects to white wires.

Screw wire connectors very tight.
Make sure all bare wire is covered with wire connector
Make sure wire connector cannot pull off

Connect ground wires to each green ground screw.
Connect all ground wires together.
Motion sensor How to wire motion sensor light ... so 1 bulb ON, and other bulb turns ON with motion sensor
Install smaller wattage bulb for full-time lighting
Install larger wattage bulb for motion sensor
Dual bright motion detector Dual-bright motion sensor/ brighter when motion detected
Uses existing light fixture.
Light bulb automatically ON at dusk, but becomes brighter when motion is detected
Replace single-pole light switch with dualbright switch.
NO Neutral wire needed... do not connect antenna wire on dual bright switch to any wires inside box.
Single-pole switch has 2 wires... connect either of these two wires to either two black wires on dual bright switch. Connect dual bright green wire to bare copper ground wires. No other wiring needed.
Attach wireless motion detector to wall outside, after installing 2 AAA batteries.
5 brightness settings

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On at dusk.
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The above items will not screw into outdoor aluminum lampholder used for outdoor spotlights unless you add socket adapter, but will screw into indoor table lamp, or outdoor light fixture that is covered.
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Screw-in motion sensor Screw-in motion sensor for exterior light
No wiring needed
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Motion sensor socket
The above items will not screw into outdoor aluminum lampholder used for outdoor spotlights unless you add socket adapter, but will screw into indoor table lamp, or outdoor light fixture that is covered.
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Motion sensor bulbs will screw into aluminum outdoor lamphold typically used for spotlights and other outdoor lights, but are expensive to replace frequently.
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Add motion detector to lightAdd motion detector to lights
Connect motion sensor to outdoor lights
Or connect to silent dog whistle to wake dog
If you have dual light, the motion sensor can be installed in place of 1 light
Or add motion sensor anywhere nearby, and run wire between light and sensor.
Disadvantage of adding sensor is that light can not be turned ON with switch
The switch must remain ON for motion sensor to work
To overcome this problem requires another line run from switch.
Motion sensorOr add another light controlled by remote switch. 
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120Volt hardwire systems are generally more reliable, and will work in freezing temperature... while batteries have shortened lifespan in freezing cold

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motion sensor plug Motion activated outlet
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Plug in motion activated light/ 100 watt Plug in motion activated light/ 100 watt
Always unplug cords before working with outdoor lights, to avoid possible shock
Always plug outdoor extension cords, timers, and light to GFCI-protected outlet

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Resource:
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Water-tight cord lock
Water-tight cord lock -or- choose weatherproof cord connection box
Use cord lock to safely and securely connect outdoor cords
Always unplug cords before working with outdoor lights, to avoid possible shock
Always plug outdoor extension cords, timers, and light to GFCI-protected outlet
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Motion sensor turns ON pump Motion sensor controls heavy-amp Load
Use contactor to control Heavy-amp loads
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Turn off motion after motion is detected
Turn off lights when motion is detected, so they can't find your beer
Reverse motion sensor so Load turns OFF
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Motor runs full-time until motion sensor activates
Install timer on Hot line to control when motor is ON.
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Add photocell to outdoor lights
Leave switch turned ON

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