Motion sensor Schneider Electric ARGUS Presence 180, KNX, model 630419

The Motion sensor Schneider Electric ARGUS Presence 180, KNX, model 630419 is a ceiling-mounted presence and motion detector designed for integration into KNX building automation systems. It detects movement and presence in indoor environments to trigger lighting scenes, control HVAC setpoints and manage other automated functions within a KNX installation. The sensor provides wide-area coverage and communications compatibility with KNX networks, enabling centralized and programmable responses to occupancy changes in offices, corridors and meeting rooms.

Advantages

This ARGUS Presence 180 sensor delivers reliable occupancy detection with adjustable detection range and sensitivity for varied interior layouts. Its KNX compatibility ensures seamless integration with lighting, ventilation and shading systems, allowing coordinated automation. The device supports presence and motion detection modes to distinguish between brief movement and sustained occupancy, enabling finer energy management. Compact ceiling mounting and a low-profile design allow discreet installation in commercial and public spaces.

Suitable for

• Open-plan offices and individual workspaces
• Corridors, stairwells and circulation areas
• Meeting rooms and conference areas
• Classrooms and training spaces
• Building automation projects requiring occupancy-based control

Key specifications

• Detection type: presence and motion detection with separate modes
• Coverage: wide-angle ceiling coverage suitable for typical room layouts
• Integration: KNX protocol for direct connection to KNX automation systems
• Mounting: ceiling-mounted, low-profile design for indoor use
• Adjustments: configurable sensitivity and detection range via device parameters on the KNX bus
• Functionality: supports triggering of lighting scenes, switching loads and sending occupancy status to HVAC controllers

How to use

Install the sensor in a central ceiling position to maximize coverage of the monitored area according to the manufacturer’s mounting guidelines. Connect the device to the KNX bus for power and communication and configure parameters such as detection mode, sensitivity and timeouts through the KNX commissioning tool. Use group addresses to link the sensor to lighting actuators, HVAC controllers or scene controllers so that occupancy events trigger the desired automated actions. Test detection coverage after commissioning and adjust orientation or parameter settings if necessary to avoid false triggers from nearby movement sources.

Usage recommendations

For reliable performance, position the sensor away from direct airflow from HVAC vents and avoid installation near heat sources or vibrating fixtures. Configure presence mode for spaces where people remain stationary for extended periods and motion mode for transient areas like corridors. Regularly verify KNX group address mappings after system updates and perform sensitivity adjustments to account for changes in room layout or furniture.