Presence Detectors

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As versatile as your requirements

Presence detectors automatically detect the presence of someone inside the room. The highly sensitive sensors can detect the smallest movements, providing intelligent automation for modern buildings.

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Comfort

Light that responds automatically makes everyday life much easier. It switches on automatically when someone enters a room and immediately provides orientation.

Safety

Good illumination plays an important role for safety - it helps to clearly detect paths and prevent accidents. On stairs or during the night on the way to the toilet, adequate illumination provides orientation and confidence.

Efficiency

Light, only when it is actually needed. This saves energy and protects resources. Energy savings of 30-60% depending on the area of application.

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Intelligent Control

Our presence detectors reliably detect whether a room is being used. Beyond illumination, heating and other building functions can be controlled according to requirement - for greater comfort, safety and efficiency in the building.

 

Selecting Presence Detectors

ABB presence detectors are available with two different sensor technologies, each suited to specific applications

  • PIR sensors operate based on sight and are ideal for offices, corridors, and clearly defined spaces where there are no visual barriers.
  • HF sensors use radar technology and can detect movements through obstacles like partitioning walls, shelves, and furniture - making them perfect for spaces with changing room divisions, storage areas, or sanitary facilities.

Choose PIR for straightforward room detection, or HF when barriers or precise adjustability is needed.

 

PIR Sensors

Conventional
ABB flexTronics®
ABB i-bus® KNX


Simple and reliable detection

BasicLINE presence detectors offer a straightforward solution with modular construction. Available with push-button extension units for manual operation and infrared remote control capability. Ideal for standard applications requiring simple, functional automation.


Modular and flexible automation

Combinable presence detectors with modular relay inserts and flexible integration with other ABB flexTronics® components. Offers dual switching outputs for lighting and heating/ventilation control. Supports push-button extensions and infrared remote control for complete flexibility.

Ideal for:
Mixed automation systems, flexible building control, modular installations

For professional building automation

Communicates via KNX bus to enable complex automation. Controls lighting, heating, blinds, ventilation and air-conditioning systems brightness-dependently.

Ideal for:
Office buildings, commercial spaces, enterprise automation

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KNX

 

HF Sensors

Conventional
ABB-free@home®
ABB i-bus® KNX


Discreet design with excellent detection quality

The BasicLINE HF detector offers simple, unobtrusive design with flexible mounting options - surface-mounted, flush-mounted or ceiling installation. Suitable for standard interior applications where barriers exist during detection.


For demanding spaces with obstacles

Radar technology detects through walls, furniture and glass surfaces. Detection range precisely adjustable via potentiometer. Sensitivity adjustable via app.

Ideal for: Changing rooms, storage areas, offices with partitions, variable room layouts

For professional spaces with visual barriers

Full KNX integration with radar detection through obstacles. Precisely adjustable sensitivity via ETS. Controls all building systems via bus network.

Ideal for:
Complex offices, sanitary facilities, storage areas, multi-zone automation

 

Applications

 

Motion Detection

 

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