ᐅ Motion sensor dims light

Created on: 30 Apr 2016 13:11
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InfoSam
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InfoSam
30 Apr 2016 13:11
Hello,

I have the following project, and I’m not sure how to implement it.
I have a long (dark, since there are no windows) hallway. At night, you can’t see anything at all, but I don’t want to turn on the main lights right away (you know how it is—you don’t want to be blinded just because you need to quickly go to the bathroom). So... there are two-way switches installed at each end of the hallway that control the four dimmable LEDs.

Now I want to implement the following:
IF the light is off
AND
IF the motion sensor is triggered
THEN turn on the LEDs at the lowest dimming level for 10 seconds.

If someone is really knowledgeable in this area, maybe they could tell me if it’s possible to add this condition:
IF the time is between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

My kneecaps already thank you in advance for your help!
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Sebastian79
30 Apr 2016 13:20
The timing is a bit tricky – it could be solved with a timer switch depending on the wiring – although: if the hallway is going to be dark anyway?

I installed a Gira Sensotec for exactly this purpose in our upstairs hallway, which meets your requirements except for the timing phase (assuming the LEDs are dimmable).
Uwe821 May 2016 10:58
Or sockets with built-in LEDs. This would be a very simple solution.
Umbau-Susi1 May 2016 11:48
We solved the problem with two battery-powered Osram night lights with motion sensors and have been very satisfied for two years. Battery replacement is needed about once a year.

White interior door in the hallway; above the door frame a small security device.
lastdrop1 May 2016 12:27
In our home, outlet LED nightlights stay on all night. The effort required is practically zero.
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Sebastian79
1 May 2016 13:09
Uwe82 schrieb:
Or sockets with built-in LEDs. That would be a very simple solution

At least from Gira, way too expensive, and you would need to have several installed anyway.