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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 15, 1998
Brian P. Platner, Guilford, CT (US);
Philip H. Mudge, Brookfield, CT (US);
William J. Fassbender, Watertown, CT (US);
Keith K. Platner, Northford, CT (US);
Other;
Abstract
Occupancy sensors are presented that include a flat lens for focusing detecting beams into narrower, longer range beams than those of conventional curved lenses. A sensing circuit generates a detecting beam that is substantially perpendicular to the flat lens. The flat lens has a plurality of lens segments that provide long, intermediate, and short range sensing beams. To facilitate positioning of an occupancy sensor, the sensor includes a plurality of indicators that indicate the sensor's long and short range sensing limits. An override timer circuit is provided that upon activation sets the occupancy sensor in occupancy mode for a predetermined time period. A warm-up timer circuit is also provided that upon power-up automatically sets the occupancy sensor in occupancy mode for a predetermined warm-up period. These occupancy sensors are well-suited for environments with long aisles, high ceilings, and high intensity discharge lighting.