Did You Know the Faradite Pinhole Sensor Works in Fabric?

The Faradite Motion Sensor 360 Pinhole has been around for a while, but there’s one thing about it that not everyone knows: it can be installed straight into fabric.

That makes it a handy option for upholstered surfaces, where you want motion-based automation without a sensor that stands out.

WHERE IT WORKS WELL

Faradite designed the pinhole version for bespoke installs, and fabric opens up a few more ideas:

Cinema seating, to trigger aisle or step lighting
Upholstered headboards, for example for a low night light
Custom furniture and joinery with fabric panels

SMALL ON THE OUTSIDE

From the front, all you see is 15mm of sensor. Everything else sits behind the surface.

The unit is solid aluminium with a threaded barrel and two disc nuts. The nuts adjust to the thickness of the material, so it sits flush every time, as long as the total thickness (fabric plus any foam or stiffener) is 5mm or less.

INSTALLING IT IN FABRIC

It takes three steps:

Pass it through. Remove the larger nut and push the sensor through the fabric and any stiffening you’ve added.
Secure from the front. Put the larger nut back on the thread with just one or two turns.
Secure from the rear. Tighten the smaller nut against the back of the fabric, foam or stiffener.

SPECS

Visible front: 15mm diameter
Max material thickness: 5mm
Rear mounted, so you need access to the back of the surface
Power: 5V to 35V DC
Volt-free (dry contact) output
Removable push-fit connector blocks
Works with Control4, Loxone, Lutron, Rako and many other automation systems

One thing to keep in mind: the pinhole sensor isn’t designed for plasterboard ceilings. For those, Faradite recommends the Motion Sensor 360 Plaster In.

AVAILABLE THROUGH IVORY EGG

We are the exclusive distributor of Faradite in Australia. And when you order through us, you also get local technical support to help you get the sensor working on your project.

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