RAB PIR40 Outdoor Passive Infrared Motion Sensor, 120V
The RAB PIR40 is a 120V outdoor passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor with an adjustable 20-40 ft detection range. It mounts on a standard junction box and is built for outdoor use. The PIR40/LCB variant adds Lightcloud Blue wireless control capability for networked lighting systems.
Key Features
- Detection Range: 20-40 ft, adjustable
- Voltage: 120V
- Technology: Passive Infrared (PIR)
- Location Rating: Outdoor
- Mounting: Standard junction box
- Variants: Standard (PIR40) and Lightcloud Blue wireless (PIR40/LCB)
Typical Applications
- Security and automated lighting control on building perimeters
- Parking areas, walkways, and building entrances
- Multi-family and commercial property exterior lighting
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Light Technology:
- NONFIXTURE
- Product Subgroup:
- Lighting Controls & Sensors
- Product Type:
- Occupancy Sensor
RAB PIR40 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the RAB PIR40 work on a standard 120V lighting circuit?
The PIR40 is a 120V passive infrared motion sensor, so it wires onto the same 120V branch circuit feeding the fixtures it controls. No transformer or low-voltage supply is needed, which is why it drops into existing exterior lighting circuits on a building without rework.
2) How far will the RAB PIR40 motion sensor detect someone walking up?
Detection runs 20 to 40 feet, adjustable, so it covers a driveway, a walkway, or a stretch of building perimeter. Set it toward the short end when you only want the sensor picking up people at an entrance, and toward 40 feet for a parking area or a longer approach where you want the lights on before someone reaches the door.
3) What is the difference between the RAB PIR40 and the PIR40/LCB?
Same sensor, two ordering options. Model PIR40 is the standard version and PIR40/LCB is the Lightcloud Blue version. If you are standardizing a site on plain motion-activated lighting, order the PIR40. Specify the /LCB suffix when the job calls for the Lightcloud Blue variant. Both are white.
4) Can the PIR40 be mounted outside where it gets rain and snow?
Yes. The PIR40 is built for outdoor use with weather-resistant construction rated for rain, snow, and temperature swings, which is what separates it from an indoor occupancy sensor. It is a sensor head only, not a fixture, so it controls lighting rather than providing it.
5) Does the RAB PIR40 come in bronze or black for a dark building exterior?
No. The PIR40 is offered in white only, in both the standard and Lightcloud Blue versions. On a bronze or dark fixture run, a white sensor head will read as a visible contrast, so plan the mounting location accordingly or paint-match on site per your own standards.
6) Will a PIR sensor like the RAB PIR40 false-trigger from wind or passing headlights?
Passive infrared sensing works off heat signatures in motion, not off light or air movement, so the PIR40 ignores wind and blowing debris that would trip other sensing types. That is the tradeoff to know before you spec it: PIR needs a person or vehicle crossing the detection zone to see them, and it wants a clear line of sight to the area you are covering.
7) Can I use one RAB PIR40 to switch security lighting for a whole parking area?
Within its 20 to 40 foot detection range, yes, that is the intended use: parking area lighting, building perimeter, walkways and entrances. Coverage is what limits you, not the load type. On a larger lot, plan a sensor per zone rather than expecting one head at 40 feet to catch approach from every direction.
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Does the RAB PIR40 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The RAB PIR40 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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