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Ceiling-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls
Also known as occupancy sensors, these controls turn lights on when movement is detected and off when an area is unoccupied. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time.
Infrared sensors detect moving heat sources and require a direct view of the occupants.
Infrared/ultrasonic sensors minimize false activation by detecting changes in heat sources and motion. They can be set so that only one or both detection methods are required to activate and hold lights on.
Ultrasonic sensors detect movement and don’t require a direct view of the occupants.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Motion Sensor Type | Coverage, sq. ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage  | Wattage | For Outlet Box Type | Color | Ht. | Dia. | Wire Connection Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
| Infrared | 1,500 | 1 | 120V AC 277V AC | 800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC | 2 Device (2 Gang) | White | 3 3/8" | 4 1/2" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| Infrared/Ultrasonic | 1,000 | 1 | 120V AC 277V AC | 800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC | 2 Device (2 Gang) | White | 2 1/16" | 4 1/2" | Screw Terminals | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Ultrasonic | 2,000 | 1 | 120V AC 277V AC | 800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC | 2 Device (2 Gang) | White | 1 13/16" | 4 1/2" | Screw Terminals | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Current Wall-Mount Timer Switches
Control equipment with high currents such as air conditioners, heaters, and ventilating equipment. They automatically turn electrical equipment on or off after a set interval of time.
Switches with override can bypass the automatic shut-off.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switching Current @ Voltage | Horsepower @ Switching Voltage | Set Time | For Outlet Box Type | Includes | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
With Override | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 1 min.-1 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 15 min.-12 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 1 min.-1 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 15 min.-12 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
Without Override | |||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 1 min.-1 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 15 min.-12 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 1 min.-1 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC | 1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC | 15 min.-12 hrs. | 2 Device (2 Gang) | Steel Wall Plate | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Knob | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |
Ready-to-Use Steel Outlet Boxes
These boxes come ready to use with receptacles and/or light switches installed. Use the included plug-in connectors with wire leads to connect the receptacles and/or light switches. See information about NEMA straight-blade receptacles.
Use outlet boxes with toggle or rocker switches to control lighting.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads for Switches | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Designation | No. of | Gauge | Industry Designation | Lg. | Switching Voltage | Switching Current | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | No. of Knockouts | Knockout Trade Size | Material | Each | |
With 2 Toggle Switches | ||||||||||||||
| 2 Gang | 3 | 12 | THHN | 6" | 120V AC, 277V AC | 20A | 4" | 4" | 2 1/8" | 16 | 1/2, 3/4 | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wire Leads for Outlets and Switches | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Designation | NEMA Style | Voltage | Current, A | No. of | Gauge | Industry Designation | Lg. | Switching Voltage | Switching Current | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | No. of Knockouts | Knockout Trade Size | Material | Outlet Color | Each | |
With 1 Toggle Switch and 2 Outlets | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 Gang | 5-15 | 125V AC | 15 | 3 | 12 | THHN | 6" | 120V AC, 277V AC | 15A | 4" | 4" | 2 1/8" | 16 | 1/2, 3/4 | Zinc-Plated Steel | White | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 Gang | 5-20 | 125V AC | 20 | 3 | 12 | THHN | 6" | 120V AC, 277V AC | 20A | 4" | 4" | 2 1/8" | 16 | 1/2, 3/4 | Zinc-Plated Steel | White | 00000000 | 000000 |