Can One Motion Sensor Control Multiple Commercial Lights? Check These Inputs First
One motion sensor may control multiple commercial lights, but fixture count alone is not enough. The control path, combined load, voltage, interface, occupancy zone, and exact equipment documentation must align before purchase or installation.
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Can One Motion Sensor Control Multiple Commercial Lights? Check These Inputs First
One motion sensor may control multiple commercial lights, but fixture count alone is not enough. The control path, combined load, voltage, interface, occupancy zone, and exact equipment documentation must align before purchase or installation.
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