Groundbreaking motion and activity sensor suits many tasks

EnOcean is introducing the enhanced EMDC energy harvesting motion and activity sensor family at Light & Building 2024. This cutting-edge device marks a considerable leap forward in smart building technology. It lets users monitor room occupancy, light levels, and people's activity through one single, self-powered wireless sensor.

EMDC devices supply essential sensor information for room occupancy, light level, and people activity monitoring, all from a single, wireless, and maintenance-free device. This greatly simplifies deployments in smart building applications.

Access to occupancy and ambient light level data enables the automation of lighting systems based on room occupancy and available light. In addition, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air condition) systems can benefit from the same information to automatically adjust heating, cooling, and airflow based on actual utilisation rather than static schedules. This type of smart building automation greatly improves energy efficiency without the necessity for manual intervention.

"The EnOcean EMDC energy-harvesting motion and activity sensor redefines smart building technology. It offers a streamlined solution for monitoring room occupancy, light levels, and people activity. The easy integration of this product with intelligent lighting and HVAC control systems as well as space utilisation applications positions this product as a game-changer for sustainable and smart building applications," emphasises Matthias Kassner, vice president of Product Marketing at EnOcean.

Beyond lighting control, the sensor's occupancy data allows streamlined monitoring of workspace and meeting room utilisation. Users can easily locate available meeting rooms, which saves time and effort on their end. Services such as office or restroom cleaning can be scheduled based on actual utilisation instead of fixed schedules. This enhances operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

The latest sensors now also report on people's activity by quantifying detected motion events. This feature provides insights into the level of activity and utilisations within different building areas, providing a better understanding of space dynamics.

Light + Building 2024, booth D10, hall 9.0, March 3-8, 2024.