Automate Plug Load Controls using Motion Sensor

Modified on Wed, 7 May at 3:46 AM

The plug load control system is integrated with occupancy/vacancy sensors that detect human presence within an area.

This step-by-step configuration process demonstrates how to create a Group, add the Plug Load Controller and Sensor, and define sensor-based behaviors that automate power delivery. When presence is detected, connected devices are energized to support occupant activity. Upon vacancy, the system intelligently deactivates plug loads after a specified delay, minimizing standby power waste without compromising user experience.

1. Create a new Group

Navigate to the ‘Groups’ tab as shown in the image.
Click on the ‘+’ (Add) icon to create a new Group.
Enter a desired name for the Group.

2. Add the Plug Load Controller

Select the 'Settings' icon next to the Group
Tap the ‘Add Device’ icon to add a Plug Load Controller to the Group

3. Add a Sensor to the Group

Click on the (Add Sensor) icon to include the required sensor in the Group.

4. Selecting the Sensor element

Set the sensor mode as Motion
Select the ‘+’ sign adjacent to Motion sensor

5. Configure Motion sensor in a Group

(This helps to turn ON load during occupancy detection and turn OFF during vacancy etc )

Go to the 'Groups' tab
Click on the icon of the Group that should respond to the motion sensor triggers
Click on 'Group Automation Settings'

Click on the 'Motion sensor settings' option and Select sensor activation period In order to activate the sensor within the specified time frame
Select the Sensor activation period – Period 1
In the Motion sensor settings page, select the icon to adjust the time

‘When someone arrives': Defines the action to be performed when presence is detected

Click on the icon and slide the intensity bar to 100%
Click on the 'Ok' button to save the changes

'When everybody leaves': Defines the action to be performed when absence is detected

Configure the time duration for which the group should remain in the state configured for 'When someone arrives'
Click on the icon and slide the intensity bar to 0% on detecting absence
Click on the 'Ok' button to save the changes
Then Defines the action to be performed later
Let the option remain disabled

The Group is now set up, ensuring automated and efficient plug load control based on Motion Sensing.

For details on commissioning and configuring the sensor, click here

For more details on selecting and configuring the sensor elements, click here

Link for The Specification sheets of Lumos Controls' sensors has been provided below:

Cyrus AM

Cyrus AP

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PSC-BL-I-FM-DC0-BLE-WS