Cafeterias
What are the best occupancy sensors for cafeterias? Best Practices: Cafeterias come in widely varying sizes, so we will look at the differences in sensor application for Small to Medium-sized and Large cafeterias separately. Shop for Cafeteria Occupancy Sensors Now Shop for All Occupancy Sensors Small to Medium Sized Cafeterias (Up to 50' X 100', ceilings up to 12') Typical Room Features: In cafeterias of this size, a typical layout includes many hard surfaces such as tables, chairs, hard surface flooring, columns, glass, and hard surface walls. This makes an ideal environment for Ultrasonic technology. These hard surfaces often result in increased sensitivity and improved reliability for Ultrasonic sensors. When combining this technology with Passive Infrared sensors utilizing Multi-Technology, you have a perfect scenario for flawless operation. Best Sensing Technology: Multi-Technology and Ultrasonic Technology Best Mounting Type: Ceiling and Wall Mount sensors are the best choice, but smaller rooms up to 20 X 30 feet can be successfully handled with a Multi-Technology Wall Switch sensor. Typical Motion Sensing: Major Motion for dining; but, if the room is multi-purpose, consider Minor Motion sensing dimensions for sensor placement. When applying sensors in larger areas that require multiple sensors, figure in about a 3 to 5 foot overlap of the major motion sensing area for best coverage.
Shop for Cafeteria Occupancy Sensors Now Shop for All Occupancy Sensors Mounting Recommendations: Multi-Technology and Ultrasonic sensors
Shop for Cafeteria Occupancy Sensors Now Shop for All Occupancy Sensors
Large Sized Cafeterias (Larger then 50' X 100' or ceilings as high as 40') Best Sensing Technology: Multi-Technology and Ultrasonic technology for ceilings up to 12 feet; Passive Infrared when ceiling or mounting height exceeds 12 feet up to 40 feet. Best Mounting Type: Wall Mount Multi-Technology sensors are the best choice until the both room directions exceed 70 feet. For larger spaces and when ceilings exceed 12 feet, the Passive Infrared OSF-series fixture mount sensors can be utilized very effectively. Example #1: 12' Ceiling Example #2: 20' Ceiling Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Typical Motion Sensing: Major Motion for dining; but, if the room is multi-purpose, consider Minor Motion sensing dimensions for sensor placement. When applying sensors in larger areas that require multiple sensors, figure in about a 3 to 5 foot overlap of the major motion sensing area for best coverage. Remember school cafeterias are often used for assemblies and testing which both uses are consider Minor Motion sensing areas. Mounting Recommendations: Same as above for Multi-Technology and Ultrasonic sensors. For OSF PIR-series fixture mount sensors, utilizing the correct lens will allow for a large 40-60 foot diameter Major Motion sensing area and a 15-40 foot Minor Motion sensing area.
Best Occupancy Sensors for Cafeteria Applications To narrow the results, select from the attribute drop-downs in the left column at the top of this page and look below for the best sensor choices. |
- ODC05-MDW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 500 Sq. Ft. 120/277 Volt AC 60Hz Self-Contained - WhiteOccupancy Sensor OSC05-M0W Kitted with the Power Base Sensor. (Occ Sensor: 24VDC, 8-12 Foot Ceiling Mounted, 50 Single Tech.) (Power Base: Line Voltage to Low Voltage
- ODC10-MDW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 1000 Sq. Ft. 120/277 Volt AC 60Hz Self-Contained - WhiteOccupancy Sensor OSC10-M0W Kitted with the Power Base Sensor. (Occ sensor: 24VDC, 8-12 Foot Ceiling Mounted, 10 Single Tech.) (Power Base: Line Voltage to Low Voltage
- ODC20-MDW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 2000 Sq. Ft. 120/277 Volt AC 60Hz Self-Contained - WhiteOccupancy Sensor OSC20-M0W Kitted with the Power Base Sensor. (Occ Sensor: 24VDC, 8-12 Foot Ceiling Mounted, 20 Single Tech.) (Power Base: Line Voltage to Low Voltage
- ODW12-MDW - MT WALL SNSR W/PWR BASEOccupancy Sensor OSW12-M0W Kitted with the Power Base Sensor. (Occ Sensor: 24VDC, 8-10 Foot Wall Mounted, 1200S Single Tech.) (Power Base: Line Voltage to Low Voltage
- OSC05-M0W - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 500 Sq. Ft. 24VDC NAFTA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 180 Degree, 500 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - White California Title 24 Compliant, UPC: 07847718055
- OSC05-MAW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 500 Sq. Ft. 24VDC NAFTA Made in USA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 180 Degree, 500 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - White, Made in USA.
- OSC05-RMW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 500 Sq. Ft. 24VDC w/HVAC Relay NAFTA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 180 Degree, 500 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Isolated Relay, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - True White.
- OSC10-M0W - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 1000 Sq. Ft. 24VDC NAFTA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 360 Degree, 1000 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - White California Title 24 Compliant, UPC: 07847718057
- OSC10-MAW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 1000 Sq. Ft. 24VDC NAFTA Made in USA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 360 Degree, 1000 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - White, Made in USA.
- OSC10-RMW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 1000 Sq. Ft. 24VDC w/HVAC Relay NAFTA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 360 Degree, 1000 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Isolated Relay, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - True White.
- OSC20-M0W - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 2000 Sq. Ft. 24VDC NAFTA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 360 Degree, 2000 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - White California Title 24 Compliant, UPC: 07847718013
- OSC20-MAW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 2000 Sq. Ft. 24VDC NAFTA Made in USA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 360 Degree, 2000 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - White, Made in USA.
- OSC20-RMW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount Multi-Technology Max. 2000 Sq. Ft. 24VDC w/HVAC Relay NAFTA - WhiteMulti-Technology, 360 Degree, 2000 Sq. Ft.Coverage, Isolated Relay, Self-Adjusting, Ceiling Mount Occupancy Sensor, Commercial Grade - True White
- OSFHP-ILW - Occupancy Sensor Fixture Mount PIR High Bay/Low Bay/Aisle 24VAC/DC w/Light Sensor - WhitePIR Fixture Mount High Bay Sensor with Light Sensor, 24V
- OSFHS-ITW - Occupancy Sensor Ceiling Mount PIR Max. 3600 Sq. Ft. 120/230/277/347VAC - WhitePIR Surface/Recess Mount High Bay Occupancy Sensor