Hi,
we have a 5-core cable for our outdoor light, which is connected to a standard on/off switch.
I now want to install an outdoor light with a motion sensor. When I switch the indoor switch to ON, the light should stay on continuously; when I turn the switch OFF, the motion sensor mode should be activated.
How do I need to connect (or have connected) the cables to make this work? As far as I have seen, outdoor lights usually have only the common 3 wires (L, N, and PE).
Regards,
StarAce
we have a 5-core cable for our outdoor light, which is connected to a standard on/off switch.
I now want to install an outdoor light with a motion sensor. When I switch the indoor switch to ON, the light should stay on continuously; when I turn the switch OFF, the motion sensor mode should be activated.
How do I need to connect (or have connected) the cables to make this work? As far as I have seen, outdoor lights usually have only the common 3 wires (L, N, and PE).
Regards,
StarAce
Yes, you can do it that way. They then work like a two-way switch, so the light can be turned on either by the sensor or by the switch. However, when buying the motion sensor, pay attention to the connections or get advice.
Also, you should replace the lamp as well; otherwise, it won’t work for the reasons mentioned earlier.
Also, you should replace the lamp as well; otherwise, it won’t work for the reasons mentioned earlier.
KNX-Partner schrieb:
In addition, the cable running outside should have 5 conductors. One for continuous power, one switched from the switch, one neutral conductor (N = blue), one for grounding, and one spare Well, at least it has that.
Hmm, another option: I will use a lamp with an integrated motion sensor but only connect 3 of the 5 wires. That should work, right? Then I’ll set the switch inside to permanent power, so the lamp always has electricity—but it only turns on when the motion sensor detects movement. The other two wires would remain unused as a backup. That should work too, right?
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