Wiring motion detectors in parallel

[FrancisDoody]

Have a job requirement to wire R.A.B. model STL-110 motion detectors in parallel. Is this possible and will it be reliable. Thanks.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Have a job requirement to wire R.A.B. model STL-110 motion detectors in parallel. Is this possible and will it be reliable. Thanks.

Not sure what you want to do but I have wired two standard motion detectors that control one set of lights. Basically you feed one motion and then run a 3 wire to the 2nd motion. From there go to your lights (Load). It is the same as you would wire a 3 way switch to some degree. Feed your black wire of the 3 wire cable and energize both smokes then the reds get connected together and tied to the load.

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[Rewire]

Not sure what you want to do but I have wired two standard motion detectors that control one set of lights. Basically you feed one motion and then run a 3 wire to the 2nd motion. From there go to your lights (Load). It is the same as you would wire a 3 way switch to some degree. Feed your black wire of the 3 wire cable and energize both smokes then the reds get connected together and tied to the load.

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we have done this on long driveways nto control the lights along the driveway from either end

 

[Dennis Alwon]

we have done this on long driveways nto control the lights along the driveway from either end

Moi Aussie (me also) and it works very well.

 

[sparks2000]

Not sure what you want to do but I have wired two standard motion detectors that control one set of lights. Basically you feed one motion and then run a 3 wire to the 2nd motion. From there go to your lights (Load). It is the same as you would wire a 3 way switch to some degree. Feed your black wire of the 3 wire cable and energize both smokes then the reds get connected together and tied to the load.

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What do you mean by ENERGIZE BOTH SMOKES? Why did you say SMOKES?

 

[augie47]

check the rating of the motion detectors. when only 1 activates it will have to carry the full lighting load. Some of them have pretty low ratrings.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What do you mean by ENERGIZE BOTH SMOKES? Why did you say SMOKES?

I meant motion detectors. Power both units with the black and feed the red thu to the load connecting both red wires together of the motion detectors

 

[sparks2000]

ok! makes sence, but are those motion sensors capable of handling that much of a load?

 

[Rewire]

ok! makes sence, but are those motion sensors capable of handling that much of a load?

you can order 1500w detectors

 

[sparks2000]

oh ok! Good to know, thanks! I'm glad I found this website,lots of good info!

 

[LarryFine]

ok! makes sence, but are those motion sensors capable of handling that much of a load?

If not, have them activate a contactor.

 

[goldstar]

Probably can without a problem but I would contact RAB just to make sure. They're in Northvale, NJ