3-position switches?

[edenbridge]

Since my last posting to you there is now a another outside light to be fitted with a built-in PIR sensor.

I have an isolator switch near the door which I'd use as an override as well.

I'm not sure I'm Googling for the right thing, or understanding the MK Grid Plus options correctly, but are there any domestic switches on the market that offer an intermediate setting:
- UP = cut all power to light and PIR
- MIDDLE = PIR 'armed' (ideally with neon indication)
- DOWN = light on all the time

Alternatively could a dimmer switch work?? Would the 'intermediate' settings vary the sensitivity of the PIR, so that when 'fully on' the light is on permanently?

Or is the only option to fit a two-gang switchplate - one switch for arming, and the other for override?

Thanks again in advance.

 

[Lectrician]

The MK ones are centre OFF. Up is generally used for AUTO, and down for OVERRIDE.

Look for the K4899 Clicky

Do not confuse with the K4900 which is retractive (does not stay in either of the outer positions).

We use these alot for photocell controled lighting, but will work just the same with PIR controlled lighting.

You CANNOT use a dimmer

 

[edenbridge]

That's the baby! "Two-way and Off" is the kind of thing.

I didn't think a dimmer was the way to go, and this is more elegant than two separate switches.

Having UP as "Auto" makes sense, and the faceting on the switch should give enough indication as to which setting it's in without a neon.


Thanks, Lectrician! Have a good day.

 

[edenbridge]

Sorry to be a nuisance, but they don't sell these at Screwfix, do they??

 

[Lectrician]

Not when I searched.

My local wholesaler gets them in next day when we require.

 

[Spark123]

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK4899.html