Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, White

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The Leviton IPP15 Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor allows you to manually turn on the lights upon entering a room--the lights will remain on as long as the room is occupied. When the space is unoccupied for your preset amount of time, the sensor will automatically switch the lights off. Featuring a 180-degree field of view, the sensor provides up to 900 square feet of coverage and is ideal for utility rooms, closets, basements, garages, and a variety of other residential areas.

IPP15 Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor At a Glance: Manual ON/Auto OFF; 15A-120VAC; 180-degree field of view; 900 square feet of coverage Configurable for optimum sensitivity and performance Low-profile design eliminates obtrusive scanning-device look Compatible with incandescent and fluorescent loads and electronic and magnetic ballasts Five-year limited warranty

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Automatically Turns Off the Lights
Even with the best of intentions, it's often easy to forget to turn off the lights before leaving a room, which wastes energy and increases utility costs. The IPP15 Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor helps solve this problem by automatically turning lights off when motion is not detected in the coverage area for a set period of time.

Saves Energy, Lowers Utility Bills, and Helps the Environment
For a quick, low-cost, and energy-saving upgrade in your home, simply replace a standard light switch--where a neutral wire is present--with the IPP15. It will reduce power usage, lower energy bills, and help improve the environment by automatically turning lights off when a room is unoccupied. No need to worry about lights that were left on, because the occupancy sensor will turn the lights off for you.

About PIR Technology
The IPP15 uses passive infrared (PIR) detection technology via a segmented Fresnel lens to monitor a room for occupancy. This specialized lens divides the field of view into sensor zones and detects the movement of heat-emitting bodies. After the switch is manually turned ON, when a person passes into a sensor zone, the sensor detects motion and keeps the lights on.

The lights will remain on as long as there is an occupant moving through the sensor zones--even the slightest body movement will be detected. When the space being monitored by the sensor is unoccupied for a preset time interval, the sensor automatically switches off the lights.

Easy-to-Install, Low-Profile Design
Featuring a low-profile design that eliminates the obtrusive, scanning-device look of other monitors, this 15A-120VAC sensor offers simple push-button operation and is easy to install. It can be used in either a single-pole installation or in a three-way installation with an IPP0R Sensor Remote or a VP0SR Vizia + Switch Remote (sold separately).

Compliancy and Warranty Information
UL listed and CSA certified, The IPP15 Decora Manual-ON Occupancy Sensor complies with the California Title 24 Energy Code. It is backed by a five-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Leviton IPP15 Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor and instruction sheet.

Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensors
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Product Description

Leviton R02-IPP15-1LW Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, 1800W@120VAC INC, 1800VA@120 VAC FL, 1/2 HP, 60Hz, for single pole or 3-way applications when used with IPP0R or VZ0SR, 180 Degree, 900 Sq. Ft. Coverage, Decora Passive Infrared Wall Switch- White, California Title 24 2005 Compliant Leviton R02-IPP15-1LW Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, 1800W@120VAC INC, 1800VA@120 VAC FL, 1/2 HP, 60Hz, for single pole or 3-way applications when used with IPP0R or VZ0SR, 180 Degree, 900 Sq. Ft. Coverage, Decora Passive Infrared Wall Switch- White, California Title 24 2005 Compliant Features: Manual-ON/Automatic OFF operation in accordance with California Title 24 2005 requirements Low-Profile design eliminates an obtrusive "scanning device" look. Elegant Decora styling compliments any interior and coordinates with leviton's popular line of Decora wiring devices 180 degree field-of-view provides approximately 900 square feet of coverage suitable for bathrooms, basements, garages, utility rooms and a variety of other residential areas Convenient push-button provides Manual ON/OFF light switching at any time Segmented fresnel lens provides optimum sensitivity and performance. It is designed with an extensive "minor motion" area where even slight body movements will be detected Horizontal field of view may be adjusted between 180 and 32 degrees of arc by using internal blinders located on either side of the lens Four optional manual adjustments for delayed-OFF time settings maximize energy savings: 30 seconds (for walking test), 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes LED Indicator Light flashes when sensor detects motion to verify detection is active Unit can be used for 120V lighting. Compatibile with both electronic and magnetic ballasts or 1/2 HP loads Relay switches at zero crossing point of the AC power curve to ensure maximum contact life and compatibility with electronic ballasts Fits in standard wallbox and replaces single-pole wall switch, 3-Way operation when used with IPP0R Series R

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012DNL6Y
• Item model number: IPP15-1LW
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,123 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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61 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars note the MANUAL ON in the description, March 29, 2008

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Sid V "Sid" (Bayside, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

Does what it is supposed to do. Works with CFL's and that is a plus. However I really wanted a product that would turn the lights on with motion. This does not do that. You must turn the lights on by pressing the switch. The lights will stay on as long as it detects motion. If it does not detect motion it will turn the lights off. You can specify how long to leave the lights on after it stops sensing motion.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pricy, but unique enough to warrant it, November 2, 2008

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R. Holman "the_holmboy" (SoJo, Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased these for a bathroom & hallway in which my 'tween boys constantly leave the lights on. I like the fact that it cannot be left on indefinitely without occasional motion and it has to be turned on each time. It also acts as a timer in the bathroom -- I told my son who likes long showers, when the lights go out, his shower time is up. Very nice. For the hallway, which has 2 switches in 3-way, I had to buy another Leviton switch (the VZ0SR) to get it to work, but that wasn't a big deal. These are perfect if you want manual control each time vs. auto on, which these do not do. Leviton & Cooper both make cheaper versions for automatic-on functionality. Of course, their cheaper versions do not let you use CFLs, which have electronic ballasts, so you get what you pay for. I am running mostly CFLs with these two and they work perfectly. That is definitely a plus that pays you back for the extra $$ you will pay for these.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great switch, allows for Title-24 compliance., August 22, 2009

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Joshua Senecal (Livermore, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

Before I begin, let me say that if you're going to do any sort of wiring project it's up to you to learn about applicable codes and regulations, from reliable sources. Do the job right. Get the needed permits and inspections. Get an electrician, if you have to.

I live in Alameda County, California, where we have to be Title 24 compliant. According to the city permit desk, and as I understand it, Title 24 dictates that all lighting in bedrooms etc. needs to be energy efficient. It also indicates that for a lighting fixture to be considered "energy efficient" it cannot be possible to easily swap out the efficient bulbs (LED, CFL, etc.) with something less efficient (incandescent). The upshot is that currently most of the lighting fixtures you purchase at the major home improvement centers cannot be legally installed in your home. Why? Because it's possible to remove the CFLs that come with the fixture, and use incandescent bulbs.

Fortunately, there's a way. Title 24 also indicates that any lighting fixture can be used if it is either (1) on a dimmer, or (2) on a manual-on occupancy sensor.

My wife and I were selecting ceiling fan/light fixtures for installation in our home. When I found out about Title 24 from the city permit desk, I was worried because the ceiling fan/light combos my wife had purchased at the local home improvement store were not Title 24 compliant (nothing they sold was), and she really wanted *those* fans and lights.

This switch saved the project. I purchased several of them, and wired them to the fan's light kits. This made the whole thing compliant, and they passed inspection. Installation of the switch is easy--just make sure to read the directions. Be aware that the switch takes up more space (volume) in the box than a regular toggle-type switch, so if your box is crowded you may have to install a larger box. Also, as this is an occupancy sensor it needs to be able to "see" most of the room to work as intended. Again, this is a *manual-on* occupancy sensor switch. The only way to turn the light on is to push the button. It will turn off automatically if no movement is detected for a period of time (so don't sit too still!).

The switches are nice. They don't really stand out, and after a few days we forgot all about them. The button has an LED on it, which makes it easy to find the switch in the dark. They seem to be well-built, so unless you're really whacking the button, it should last a while.

One more thing to be aware of: even when the switch is "off" there is still voltage on the hot switched wire. It's probably very low current (I didn't touch it to find out!) as it's not enough to light the lights.