Leviton ODS10-IDT Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor (120/277V rating), Light Almond

by Leviton

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Leviton's ODS10-ID Decora (R) wall switch passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor is used to provide automatic lighting control for energy savings and convenience in a variety of commercial applications, including: class rooms - conference rooms - offices multimedia rooms - day care centers - lounges the ODS0D- ID provides automatic switching of two separate incandescent lamps and fluorescent and low-voltage lighting with electronic or magnetic ballasts. The unit also features a manual override switch that can be used to keep lights off while an area is occupied, which may be desired in conference rooms and other areas during slide or film presentations. The unit installs in place of a single-pole wall switch and fits in a standard wall box. The unit requires a ground connection. Decora passive infrared wall switch occupancy sensor, 180-degree, 2100 sq. ft. coverage, commercial grade - light almond. Wall Plate not included with Occupancy Sensors. Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.

Product Description

Leviton Commercial Specification Grade Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, capable of detecting infrared emissions from human presence and responding by switching incandescent, low-voltage, and fluorescent lighting loads on. If this unit does not detect movement after a present period of time, it will respond by switching its assigned load off. The unit shall switch at the zero crossing point of the AC power curve to ensure maximum relay contact life and compatibility with electronic ballasts. Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor shall be equipped with a pushbutton to provide manual on/off switching. Leviton Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor shall feature adjustable delayed-OFF time and ambient light override capabilities. Unit shall also provide sensitivity adjustment and integral sliding blinders to customize the horizontal field of view. Unit shall be capable of providing optional manual-on/automatic-off operation.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013AG3AW
• Item model number: ODS10-IDT
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,864 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the laundry room and hallways, January 20, 2007

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Martin Anderson "Martin" (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton ODS10-ID Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor (120/277V rating), White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I installed one of these in my laundry room (which is located just inside the garage door in my house). Now, whenever we come home, we don't have the fumble for the light switch. I've also installed one in the room that my wife uses for her office for the same reasons.

This switch comes with three adjustments to customize it to your needs.

First, it has an ambient light adjustment so that you can tell it not to turn on if there is already sufficient light in the room. If you turn this setting all the way up, the switch will become a manual on, auto off switch that will only turn on when you push the button, but will turn off after it senses no motion for a set period of time.

Second, it has a sensitivity adjustment, which adjusts how far the sensor will look for motion.

Third, it has a duration adjustment to tell it how long it should wait with no motion before turning the light off.

It also has a red LED, which blinks whenever it detects motion, so you can tell how whether your movements are being detected or not.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for flourescent lighting of all types, April 22, 2010

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SkinDiver - See all my reviews

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Initially purchased a cheaper Leviton ($25) occupancy switch from a local hardware store to control a 4-tube flourescent fixture in our garage. Initially the switch worked great but it eventually failed to turn on 2 of the four tubes using the motion sensor. (all four tubes lit with the manual-on overide). After researching online, I came across this switch which works with both Magnetic and Electronically ballasted flourescent fixtures so I decided to spend the money.

Installation wasn't too challenging but did require the use of an a/c probe to determine which of the two black wires was the line "hot" and which was the load (light). Set up was also a breeze with the adjustment dials being easy to understand and dial-in.

This switch just went in and it's working perfectly with no flickering or problems so far. All four tubes of the overhead fixture fire up with any motion and the manual on/off is a great feature to have as you can simply turn the lights off or on and not worry as the motion sensor resets after the selected time out period with no motion.

The unit is also much more sensitive than the previous model, picking up the initial motion of the garage door opening so the lights are on by the time the garage door is fully open.

I would love to purchase more of these swiches for closets and other areas where lights are frequently left on.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended! Works with electronic ballasts!, April 17, 2011

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SpaceFuzz (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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If you're looking for IR sensor switches to automatically turn on lights when you enter the room, then turn them off when the room is empty, get these sensors and don't hesitate to pay a little extra. They require no neutral wire, but still work flawlessly in 2-way arrangement (two switches controlling the same lights--either sensor turns and keeps lights on when motion is present) as well as with circline and other fluorescent lights with newer electronic ballasts.

My first purchase was for sensors found at Home Depot. After installing these, I learned that a small amount of current trickles through the switch to run the infrared sensor, and this low current is enough to cause electronic ballast to try to start--hence the HD sensors caused my fluorescent bulbs to flicker even when no motion was present.

My second attempt was my own failure to read the details on Leviton IPP15 and IPP0R sensors. I read the "Manual On" as an infrared sensor with a "manual-on" override switch similar to the ones I bought from HD. These DO indeed work with electronic ballasts, but they ONLY come on via the manual button--then turn off when motion in the room stops.

When I bought these ODS10-ID switches, install was a breeze and everything worked the first time. I was very pleased.

One very minor disappointment is that the inactivity timeout settings allow for either 30 seconds or 10, 20, or 30 minutes. I'd think a 2 or 5 minute timeout would be ideal, but is not an option.

They call the 30 second timeout a "test" mode, which is fine for testing switch operation, but we also found it is ideal for things like a laundry or utility room. You don't stand motionless there and if it doesn't sense movement for 30 seconds, the room is likely empty. We have the 2-way switches set for 10 minutes in the basement.

Note: NO NEUTRAL IS NEEDED for these, which is impressive and makes installation a breeze. Somehow, they found a way to run the infrared sensor with a little current without tripping the electronic ballasts. But these sensors are great and my wife smiles at me every time she goes into the basement and laundry room with arms loaded with laundry and the lights greet her without effort.