OC sensor with dimming and/or manual on

[electrofelon]

I have some questions on OC sensors. I could go through the miserable process of digging up and reading through instruction sheets, but I thought I would ask here first as there are likely people much more familiar with their use and functions.

I have some energy code requirements to meet. First thing is they must have manual on functionality. Is that common? I always have seen them auto on and auto off. Also, depending on the interpretation of the type of processes that go on in these areas, I may need light reduction control. Are there OC sensors that have light reduction or dimming built in? Finally, any product recommendations? I get very good pricing on leviton. Thanks.

 

[James L]

Depending on what lights you use...

I used this Lutron Maestro in a daycare with LED can trims.

Has manual override, auto dimming, etc.

And with Amazon, you can even have a pro install it for you

 

[electrofelon]

Depending on what lights you use...

I used this Lutron Maestro in a daycare with LED can trims.

Has manual override, auto dimming, etc.

And with Amazon, you can even have a pro install it for you

Hmm, thanks I'll check it out!

 

[ppsh]

Lutron MSCL-OP153M-WH

 

[James L]

Hmm, thanks I'll check it out!

Sorry, I forgot to include a link in my last reply

https://smile.amazon.com/Lutron-Maestro-Single-Pole-Multi-Location-MSCL-OP153M-WH/dp/B00CAO4NUM/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=ofA4S&pf_rd_p=49ff6d7e-521c-4ccb-9f0a-35346bfc72eb&pf_rd_r=BZ6X08GYWYRCD6J9C069&pd_rd_r=be93fc8a-23c8-4dc7-8ddc-67f5bdf51d82&pd_rd_wg=DtNcP&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d

 

[Rock86]

There are many options for OC/Vacancy sensors with dimming. It kind of depends on the situation. For private offices I generally call for a vacancy switch (manual on/auto off) with dimming capability. For single occupancy bathrooms, I use a wall mounted occupancy sensor. You can even get fancy and go with app controlled fixtures. It really depends on what you want to accomplish.

I know that isn't really much help. But if you give more specifics, maybe I could throw up a couple of suggestions.

 

[wwhitney]

The Lutron MSCL-OP153M-WH manual says you can set the light level at which the lights come on with auto on, but the choices are 100%, 50%, and the Preset level.

So what does "auto" dimming mean in this context? I took it to mean that one of the settings would tell the dimmer/occupancy control to come on at a level dependent on the amount of daylight, which I don't see as an option on that model. [Although you can separately tell it not to turn on when it detects daylight, and over time program the daylight threshold.] But maybe I misunderstand. Does any dimmer/occupancy control offer that feature?

Cheers, Wayne