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Too many sensors

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Hi guys iv been asked to help with a lighting sollution at this large family home 


They currently have 2 sensors (x2 and x3) connected in parallel controlling 2 lights (□1 and □2) - they would however like to add an additional 2 sensors (x1 and x4) and also a switch (● 1) to bring on the lights as when required (but not to switch the circuit off)


Adaptable box (■ 1) currently have the L - N - E - SW 


I would like to bring 3 individual switch wires from the 2 new sensors and 1 new switch back to the adaptable box 


We will then have the following number of cables in each connector block 


L - 4 wires

SW - 5

N - 4

E - 5


LIght 1 - 100w LED Flood

Light 2 - 200w LED Flood


Can anyone suggest a better way of doing this or is this method acceptable?


I feel a little apprehensive about all the cables in together but also don't feel it would be unsafe - just not ideal.


Any input winputted greatly appreciated.


I will also try add a picture of the plan.
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    ebee:

    I am struggling to envisage the layout. I think that what you are trying to achieve is possible.

    Hopefully this is all on one circuit. Note that security lights and/or seperate sensors fall into two types - 1/ those that can be paralled up and / 2those that can not (although using relays you can get around that).

    Also watch the total load that any sensor can switch.


    It might prove more prudent to use a different system for security lighting control such as the GJD system using 12v detector heads (Opal) and one or more controllers such as Emerald/ Saphire etc.


    If there is more than one circuit then interlinking via relays or better still radio links ("wireless" technology) is achieveable


    Thanks Ebee - much appreciated - I uploaded a picture of the plan (if thats any use) 


    I will look into the other method suggested, however, I was wondering if in your opinion my original plan is acceptable if all else fails?


    Basically multiple sensors connected to 1 connection point and acting individually to switch the feed to the lights on - 


    And yes mate just 1 circuit ( 1feed)


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    ebee:

    I am struggling to envisage the layout. I think that what you are trying to achieve is possible.

    Hopefully this is all on one circuit. Note that security lights and/or seperate sensors fall into two types - 1/ those that can be paralled up and / 2those that can not (although using relays you can get around that).

    Also watch the total load that any sensor can switch.


    It might prove more prudent to use a different system for security lighting control such as the GJD system using 12v detector heads (Opal) and one or more controllers such as Emerald/ Saphire etc.


    If there is more than one circuit then interlinking via relays or better still radio links ("wireless" technology) is achieveable


    Thanks Ebee - much appreciated - I uploaded a picture of the plan (if thats any use) 


    I will look into the other method suggested, however, I was wondering if in your opinion my original plan is acceptable if all else fails?


    Basically multiple sensors connected to 1 connection point and acting individually to switch the feed to the lights on - 


    And yes mate just 1 circuit ( 1feed)


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