Motion Sensor in Bathroom

[dan55]

I'm a long time Insteon/ISY user but I never have used the motion sensor. In each of my bathrooms I have simple motion sensors on a timer switch, not tied in to my automation system. These were an attempt to have those lights turn off when the bathrooms are not in use, something which my children can't seem to master.

 

I would prefer to replace with something on the ISY to gain some degree of programming ability, but I have some concerns.

 

The existing motions do not sense someone in the shower or in the tub, some of which is due to blocked line of sight and I would think the heat from a bath may obscure the person in the room. Has anyone mounted the Insteon Motion Sensor on a ceiling and how is it's fitness in a room like a bathroom? I will use a dual band switchlinc to control the load.

 

My thoughts in programming are as follows:

 

If motion is triggered, keep the lights on for a set period of time, maybe a few minutes or so. If the on time is outside of daylights hours act the same way but maybe 40-50% of full brightness.

 

If someone hits the on, fast on or dim while the light is already triggered, start a longer timer and keep the light on for a set period of time ignoring the motion input until the timer is expired.

 

Does anyone have any thoughts or improvements?

 

Thanks!

Dan

[oberkc]

I use insteon motion sensors outside, though protected from direct exposre from rain. I am not sure if this is as bad as th humidity of a shower, though.

 

I can think of no reason that your logic cannot be implemented.