PIR motion sensors
PIR lighting sensors detect movement using passive infrared technology. They are a practical choice for corridors, entrances, stairwells, offices and many general lighting control applications.
Discover Bell lighting sensors for automatic control in offices, corridors, warehouses, commercial buildings and outdoor areas. Choose from PIR motion sensors, microwave presence detectors, photocell sensors, ceiling sensors, wall-mounted controls and plug-in lighting sensor accessories.
Shop Bell Lighting →PIR sensors detect movement and can automatically switch lighting when an area is occupied.
Sensitive presence detection for offices, corridors and commercial environments.
Photocell sensors automatically respond to changing ambient light levels.
Intelligent switching can help avoid lighting being left on unnecessarily.
Bell standalone sensors provide automatic lighting control for commercial, industrial and residential projects. The range includes PIR motion sensors, microwave presence detectors and photocell daylight sensors, together with wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted and plug-in control options.
PIR lighting sensors detect movement using passive infrared technology. They are a practical choice for corridors, entrances, stairwells, offices and many general lighting control applications.
Microwave presence sensors provide sensitive movement detection and can be useful where reliable occupancy detection is required in commercial spaces.
Photocell lighting sensors monitor ambient light levels and automatically switch lighting according to the available daylight.
Ceiling PIR and microwave sensors provide discreet automatic lighting control for offices, corridors, classrooms and communal areas.
Wall-mounted PIR and photocell controls are suited to entrances, circulation areas and installations where ceiling mounting is not appropriate.
Bell also offers plug-in PIR and microwave accessories for compatible battens, bulkheads and industrial lighting products.
PIR sensors are typically used to detect body movement, while microwave sensors can provide more sensitive presence detection. Photocells work differently by measuring available daylight rather than occupancy.
The correct lighting control depends on how the room is used, where the sensor can be mounted and whether control should respond to movement, presence or natural light.
A versatile option for corridors, entrances, offices and general areas.
Sensitive detection for commercial spaces requiring automatic occupancy control.
Automatically controls lighting according to ambient light levels.
The Bell Foxbridge 70400 microwave sensor is designed to detect large, medium and smaller movements including walking, hand movement and head movement. It can be installed recessed or surface mounted and provides 360° detection.
Automatic lighting sensors can improve convenience and provide more controlled operation across a wide range of commercial and residential lighting installations.
Occupancy and presence sensors can automatically control lighting as spaces are used.
PIR and microwave sensors provide automatic lighting control in circulation areas.
Plug-in and standalone sensors can support commercial and industrial lighting control.
IP-rated PIR and photocell sensors can provide movement or daylight-based automatic switching.
Bell's Foxbridge range includes PIR, microwave and photocell sensors with recessed, surface, wall and ceiling mounting options for different installations.
Flexible recessed or surface-mounted PIR and microwave sensor options.
Wall and ceiling mounted movement sensors for environments needing greater protection.
Automatic daylight controls including wall and NEMA photocell options.
Sensor accessories for compatible Bell battens, bulkheads and high bays.
A PIR sensor uses passive infrared detection to identify movement. It can be used to automatically switch lighting when someone enters or moves within a detection area.
A microwave sensor uses microwave technology to detect movement and presence. It can provide sensitive occupancy detection for commercial lighting applications.
Both can control lighting according to occupancy, but they use different detection technologies. The best choice depends on the space, mounting position and required sensitivity.
Life presence detection is designed to recognise smaller movements in addition to larger movement. The Bell 70400 can detect walking, hand movement and smaller head movement.
A photocell measures ambient light levels and automatically controls lighting according to the amount of available daylight.
Yes. The range includes wall, ceiling, recessed and surface-mounted options. The correct product should be chosen for the installation location.
Yes. The Bell Foxbridge 70403 white PIR and 70404 black PIR are IP65 wall or ceiling mounted sensor options.
Automatic occupancy and daylight control can help prevent lighting from operating unnecessarily, although actual savings depend on the installation and how the space is used.