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Overriding a PIR with a key switch?

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Will it be okay to override a PIR using a key switch, incase the PIR stops working?
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  • Yes good [point by AJJ, I have a few times cross connected the outputs of PIR switches so that any sensor operates all lamps. I find that sending the switched output to a common bus via a ganged lightswitch means you can set up each PIR and lamp combination on it`s own for initial set up and fault finding then switch the 2,3,4 or 6 gang switch to give an "all" output for lighting.. As AJJ says it`s OK with relay outputs PIRs but not so solid state switching (often the simple click will tell you if using a type you are not familiar with (or ask the manufacturer), off course you need to check it`s output against total possible load too.
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  • Yes good [point by AJJ, I have a few times cross connected the outputs of PIR switches so that any sensor operates all lamps. I find that sending the switched output to a common bus via a ganged lightswitch means you can set up each PIR and lamp combination on it`s own for initial set up and fault finding then switch the 2,3,4 or 6 gang switch to give an "all" output for lighting.. As AJJ says it`s OK with relay outputs PIRs but not so solid state switching (often the simple click will tell you if using a type you are not familiar with (or ask the manufacturer), off course you need to check it`s output against total possible load too.
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