PIR Sensor not switching off

funkey_monkey

Hi,

I've wired a new light to a PIR sensor. Light is constantly remaining on regardless of how much toggling the switch I perform. The time delay on the sensor is set at ~60s. Wiring was pretty straight-forward so I don't think I've got it wrong.

I think either the sensor needs reset or the sensor has failed. How can I reset the sensor - After period of time I cannot remember the make/model of the sensor. Can the sensor fail in the on position - I suppose it can, but is it as likely to do so?

Looks a bit like this one - I've tried the reset instructions in here but no success.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-indoor-outdoor-white-black-pir-standalone-sensor-180/8461v#product_additional_details_container

kirk.

Could be the supply live and switched live mixed up if memory serves

You have tried turning off for a full minute ?

It's an old sensor ? Could be faulty too I suppose

10-10-20

That looks like the same model as the Robus one which I had issues with:

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116398078#Comment_116398078

funkey_monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119845036#Comment_119845036

It's off overnight from the switch. Some suggestions state turning it off at the breaker - how does that differ from the switch?

I'll recheck the wiring, but I had thought I done it correctly.

kirk.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119845608#Comment_119845608

No difference breaker or switch but you want to leave it off a minute to reset

Think the crossed lives causes that issue , been a while mostly pir led lights now

funkey_monkey

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119845648#Comment_119845648

Rechecked at weekend and I had somehow wired the live feed into the light instead of into the sensor - so the PIR was essentially bypassed. So there you are - I shouldn't have said the wiring was pretty simple!