High-Sensitivity Motion & Presence Detectors
Featured Presence and Motion Detection Products
Looking for the ideal presence detector or motion sensor for your project? Explore our product range or contact us for expert advice on selecting the right solution for your needs.
TECTA D280i WH
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle, Ø 24 m
- ➜ Detection area digitally adjustable via app, no mechanical adjustment necessary
TECTA D280i AN
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle, Ø 24 m
- ➜ Detection area digitally adjustable via app, no mechanical adjustment necessary
TECTA D180i WH
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle, 14 m
- ➜ Detection area digitally adjustable via app, no mechanical adjustment necessary
TECTA D180i AN
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle, 14 m
- ➜ Detection area digitally adjustable via app, no mechanical adjustment necessary
TECTA D180 WH
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle
- ➜ For outdoor use
TECTA D180 AN
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle
- ➜ For outdoor use
PIRA TC AP
- ➜ Motion detector (PIR) for surface-mounted ceiling installation indoors
- ➜ Rectangular detection area 360°, 25 x 3 m (75 m²) at 2,5 m mounting height
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V)
PIRA TC DE
- ➜ Motion detector (PIR) for recess ceiling installation indoors
- ➜ Rectangular detection area 360°, 25 x 3 m (75 m²) at 2,5 m mounting height
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V)
PIRA T8 AP
- ➜ Motion detector/Presence detector (PIR) for surface-mounted ceiling installation indoors
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, up to Ø 8 m (50 m2) at mounting height 2.5 m
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V)
PIRA T8 DE
- ➜ Motion detector/Presence detector (PIR) for recess ceiling installation indoors
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, up to Ø 8 m (50 m2) at mounting height 2.5 m
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V)
PIRA T8-2 DE
- ➜ Motion detector/Presence detector (PIR) for recess ceiling installation indoors
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, up to Ø 8 m (50 m2) at mounting height 2.5 m
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V) and 1 channel presence (relay potential-free for HVAC control)
PIRA TO AP
- ➜ Passive infra-red motion detector for wall installation
- ➜ 180° detection angle, 10 m at 2 m mounting height
- ➜ For outdoor use
PIRA T6 Mini
- ➜ Motion detector/Presence detector (PIR) for recess ceiling installation indoors
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, up to Ø 6 m (28 m2) at mounting height 2.5 m
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V)
thePiccola P360-100 DE WH
- ➜ Passive infra-red presence detector for ceiling installation in false ceilings
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, up to Ø 8 m (50 m2) at mounting height 2.5 m
- ➜ 1 channel light (Relay, 230 V)
LUXA 103 S360-100-28 AP WH
- ➜ Passive infrared presence detector, for surface-mounting
- ➜ Rectangular detection area 360°, 28 x 5 m (140 m2) at 3 m mounting height
- ➜ 1 channel light (relay 230 V)
LUXA 103 S360-100-28 DE-UP WH
- ➜ Passive infrared presence detector, ceiling installation as supplied or flush-mounting by means of removable springs/protection cap and enclosed mounting frame
- ➜ Rectangular detection area 360°, 28 x 5 m (140 m2) at 3 m mounting height
- ➜ 1 channel light (relay 230 V)
LUXA 103 S360-101-12 AP WH
- ➜ Passive infrared presence detector, surface-mounting
- ➜ 1 channel light (relay 230 V) and 1 channel presence (relay potential-free for HVAC control)
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, Ø 12 m (113 m2) at 3 m mounting height
LUXA 103 S360-100-12 AP WH
- ➜ Passive infrared presence detector, surface-mounting
- ➜ 1 channel light (relay 230 V)
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, Ø 12 m (113 m2) at 3 m mounting height
LUXA 103 S360-100-12 DE-UP WH
- ➜ Passive infrared presence detector, ceiling installation as supplied or flush-mounting by means of removable springs/protection cap and enclosed mounting frame
- ➜ 1 channel light (relay 230 V)
- ➜ Circular detection area 360°, Ø 12 m (113 m2) at 3 m mounting height
Presence and Motion Detection Solutions Developed by Theben
Theben develops presence and motion detection solutions designed to support automatic control of lighting and building functions. As a manufacturer of detection devices, Theben focuses on products that respond reliably to occupancy and movement, helping systems operate in line with real-world use.
These detection solutions form part of Theben’s wider expertise in control technology, supporting structured system behaviour and dependable operation across different environments.
Smart Motion & Presence Control
Presence and motion detection plays an important role in creating buildings that are efficient, safe, and easy to manage. At Theben, our experienced team delivers detection solutions that respond accurately to real movement and occupancy, supporting automatic control of lighting and other building systems so they operate only when needed.
How do Presence and Motion Detection Improve Smart Buildings?
Presence and motion detection systems refer to sensor-based systems that identify whether people are moving through or occupying a space. Motion detection picks up larger movements such as walking, making it suitable for corridors and circulation areas. Presence detection is more sensitive and can detect small movements like typing or shifting position, ideal for offices and meeting rooms.
These systems are commonly used to automate lighting and can also support heating or ventilation control. Presence and motion detection systems helps ensure building systems respond to real usage rather than fixed schedules. This results in more efficient operation and a better experience for occupants in residential, commercial, and public buildings.
How Do Presence Detectors Save Energy on Lighting?
Theben’s presence detectors are the ultimate solution for intelligent, energy-saving lighting control. Perfect for offices, corridors, and public buildings, our detectors also enable heating and air conditioning to be managed based on occupancy. This not only helps reduce energy costs but also significantly cuts CO2 emissions.
Our presence detectors respond to even the slightest movement and continuously monitor ambient light levels. When no movement is detected or the set brightness threshold is exceeded, the detector automatically switches off the lighting, ensuring no energy is wasted.
Discover how Theben’s motion sensors and presence detectors work and explore practical guidance for planning and installation. Browse our extensive product range, designed to meet diverse requirements and ensure reliable performance in real-world applications.
How Do Presence and Motion Detection Works?
Presence and motion detection systems identify movement or occupancy within a space and trigger predefined control actions. When activity is detected, connected systems such as lighting can respond automatically, providing light or function only when required.
Detection behaviour can be adapted to suit different areas and usage patterns, allowing control systems to respond appropriately to how spaces are used throughout the day.
What's the Difference Between a Motion Sensor and a Presence Detector?
The key distinction lies in sensitivity:
- Presence detectors feature highly sensitive sensors that divide their detection area into up to 1000 zones, enabling them to pick up even the smallest movements – like someone typing at a desk. They also offer continuous light measurement, turning lights off as soon as sufficient daylight is available, even if movement continues. This maximises energy savings and reduces CO2 emissions.
- Motion sensors (PIR sensors) are ideal for detecting larger, more obvious movements, such as someone walking through a hallway or approaching a building entrance. However, they typically measure light only once – when first activated – meaning lights can remain on unnecessarily if movement is ongoing.
How to Choose the Right Detector for Your Space?
By Room Size and Shape
The PIRA T6 Mini gives a circular 360° detection area up to Ø6m (28m²) at 2.5m mounting height. This suits single offices, small meeting rooms, and storerooms where one central ceiling-mounted unit needs to cover the whole floor without dead zones.
The PIRA T8 AP (surface-mounted) or PIRA T8 DE (recessed) covers a circular Ø8m (50m²) area at the same 2.5m mounting height. For a typical 6 x 6m office (36m²), one centrally mounted T8 covers the full room with margin to spare. Once a room exceeds roughly 7m in any direction, a single T8 starts to leave weak detection at the corners, so check actual room dimensions against the Ø8m circle rather than just floor area.
The LUXA 103 S360-101-12 or S360-100-12 extends coverage to Ø12m (113m²) at 3m mounting height. For open-plan offices between 50m² and 113m², this is a single-unit solution rather than needing two T8s. Above 113m², plan for multiple units with overlapping coverage rather than relying on one detector at the edge of its range, since sensitivity typically drops off toward the outer limit of the stated detection radius.
- The PIRA TC AP or PIRA TC DE covers a 25 x 3m (75m²) rectangular footprint at 2.5m mounting height, ideal for standard corridors.
- The LUXA 103 S360-100-28 extends this to 28 x 5m (140m²) at 3m mounting height, suited to wider corridors, open corridors with seating, or long thin office spaces.
- For corridors longer than 28m, plan multiple units spaced along the length rather than one unit stretched beyond its rated footprint, since PIR detection along the long axis weakens well before the stated maximum length in practice.
- TECTA D280i WH and TECTA D280i AN : 180° detection angle, Ø24m range, wall-mounted, ideal for open areas like car parks or building perimeters where long-range detection matters more than close-in sensitivity.
- TECTA D180i WH and TECTA D180i AN: 180° detection angle, 14m range, better suited to shorter approach distances such as front doors or side entrances.
Because both are wall-mounted at 180°, position them facing across likely pedestrian movement rather than directly at an approach path, since PIR sensors detect lateral movement across their field more reliably than movement heading straight toward them.
The thePiccola P360-100 DE WH matches the PIRA T8’s Ø8m/50m² coverage but is built specifically to sit flush within a suspended ceiling void, making it the right choice over a PIRA T8 wherever the ceiling type itself is the deciding factor rather than room size.
Switch and Load-type Guidance
Most detectors in this range, including the:
- PIRA T8 AP / PIRA T8 DE
- PIRA T6 Mini
- PIRA TC AP / PIRA TC DE
- LUXA 103 S360-100-12 AP WH / LUXA 103 S360-100-12 DE-UP WH
- thePiccola P360-100 DE WH
include one 230V relay channel rated for direct lighting control. This is the right choice whenever the detector only needs to switch lights on and off.
Where the same sensor should also drive heating or ventilation based on occupancy, the PIRA T8-2 DE and LUXA 103 S360-101-12 AP WH add a second, potential-free relay channel dedicated to HVAC equipment.
This avoids installing a separate occupancy sensor purely for climate control. Use these models specifically when a room’s heating or ventilation should follow occupancy the same way its lighting does, for example in meeting rooms or intermittently occupied offices where running HVAC constantly would waste energy.
Why Presence and Motion Detection Systems Matter?
Presence and motion detection helps lower energy consumption by switching lights and connected systems on only when spaces are occupied. Empty rooms are no longer lit unnecessarily, reducing wasted electricity. Automatic control works consistently throughout the day without user input. Over time, this leads to measurable energy savings and more efficient building operation.
Lighting controlled by presence and motion detection systems responds immediately when someone enters a room. Presence detectors maintain operation even during periods of low movement, ensuring lights stay on while a space is in use. This removes the frustration of lights switching off unexpectedly. Occupants experience a more comfortable and reliable environment.
Automatically activated lighting improves visibility in stairwells, corridors, and entrances. Presence and motion detection systems ensures these areas are illuminated when movement is detected, reducing the risk of trips or accidents. This is especially important in shared or public spaces. Better lighting control supports a safer overall environment.
Presence and motion detection systems can be applied across many settings, from private homes to large commercial buildings. Sensors can be adjusted for detection range, sensitivity, and time delays. This flexibility allows solutions to match how each space is used. Both simple installations and complex layouts benefit from adaptable detection control.
Modern presence detectors and motion sensors are designed for long-term reliability. Robust construction and proven detection technology ensure consistent performance over time. This reduces maintenance needs and system downtime. Reliable detection helps building systems operate as intended day after day.
Why Use a Square Detection Area Instead of a Circular One?
Our presence detectors feature a square detection area with a 360° field of view, making planning simple and effective – especially for square or rectangular rooms. This ensures seamless coverage without blind spots or overlaps, offering reliable detection throughout the entire space. Unlike circular detection zones, our square layout provides optimal room coverage with maximum precision.
What Practical Advantages do Theben Presence Detectors Offer?
- Ultra-Sensitive Detection: Detects even the smallest temperature and movement changes for precise control.
- Flexible Design Options: Available in black, white, grey, silver, or custom colours on request.
- Multi-Functionality: Controls lighting, heating, and air conditioning based on occupancy and ambient light.
- Energy and Cost Savings: Significantly reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Seamless Integration: Compatible with a wide range of building management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide lighting control systems designed to reduce energy consumption and suit a variety of environments, including municipal buildings, schools, car parks and commercial units. Our approach uses LED-compatible dimmers, digital and astronomical time switches, staircase timers and relays to ensure lighting is used exactly when and where it’s needed. With high-quality build and long-term reliability, we aim to deliver efficient control without unnecessary complexity.
We design our detectors for a wide range of environments—from entrance halls and storage rooms to private homes and commercial buildings. Whether it’s indoor wall-mounting, ceiling mounting or outdoor installation, our products deliver reliable detection and lighting control. You can count on them for flexible use across many building types.
We use highly sensitive sensor technology that detects even the smallest movements and measures both artificial and daylight levels. Our presence detectors continuously monitor brightness and occupancy, allowing lights to dim or switch off when daylight is sufficient. With these features, we help you maintain optimal lighting while saving energy.
Yes — we build our detectors to also support functions such as heating and air-conditioning control based on presence. When the system detects that a space is unoccupied, lighting and climate systems can adjust automatically. This integrated approach helps you gain broader efficiency benefits across building systems.
We support installation by providing planning tools and detailed know-how on proper placement, detection zones, light measurement and settings. Our products include features like teach-in lux setting, configurable sensitivity and compatibility with demanding conditions. We aim to simplify setup and ensure reliable, energy-saving operation.
Why Choose Us?
Effective presence and motion detection systems depend on understanding how people actually use a space. Our team focuses on advising on detection solutions that are accurate, practical, and easy to manage in real-world conditions. At Theben, we take a structured approach to project consultancy, helping to ensure sensors are selected, positioned, and configured for reliable performance. By prioritising efficiency, comfort, and consistency, we help you specify and install presence and motion detection systems that deliver long-term value without unnecessary complexity.
Need Support Choosing Presence or Motion Detection Products?
Theben’s team provides specification advice on presence and motion detection systems, drawing on practical experience with real building use and occupancy patterns. We help you select, position, and configure sensors correctly the first time, covering room geometry, switch and load type, and integration with wider building controls.
To discuss your project, call 01237 751 546 or email info@theben.co.uk.