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The Cabac HNS050MD is a passive infra-red motion detector with light sensitivity, rated 240V AC 50Hz for indoor installation. The HNS050MD senses movement within a 2-metre radius and triggers connected Cabac S-Click timer switches only when the room is dark (below 20 lux), combining hands-free light control with power savings. The HNS050MD is designed for use with Cabac S-Click 2-Wire or 3-Wire timer switches (HNS410TM, HNS420TM, HNS440TM, HNS450TM) and fits standard HPM and Clipsal (30 series) wall plates.
Motion-sensing switches suit retrofit and new-build applications where natural light varies throughout the day. The HNS050MD is engineered in Australia and certified to AS/NZS 3100 and CISPR 15 electrical standards. Meeting rooms, hallways, offices, laundries and garages benefit from automatic switching that turns lights on only when the space is dark and occupancy is detected, reducing energy waste during daylight hours. The detector remains passive — it simply triggers the timer switch without drawing continuous power.
The trade value of the HNS050MD lies in its simplified installation and dual-sensor approach. Electricians value a sensor that fits standard wall plates without requiring custom backing boxes or extended depth installations. The light threshold (<20 lux) prevents nuisance switching in spaces with ambient natural light, a feature that reduces customer callbacks about lights flickering on in daylit rooms. The 2-metre detection radius suits the majority of single rooms and hallway lengths in domestic applications. Wiring the HNS050MD with multiple units on a single circuit is straightforward — up to 50 metres of trigger wire is supported, enabling one timer to control multiple spaces. The timer switch remains manually operable even with the HNS050MD installed, so occupants are never locked into automation.
The Cabac HNS050MD is not suitable for outdoor installation, weatherproof locations, or damp areas such as wet bathrooms, poolside enclosures or exposed outdoor walls. The detector is also not rated for use in high-temperature environments exceeding +50°C.
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The HNS050MD cannot operate independently — it must be installed with a Cabac S-Click timer switch (HNS410TM, HNS420TM, HNS440TM or HNS450TM). The timer controls the dwell time and actual load switching. The HNS050MD is a sensor only and acts as a trigger input to the timer.
The HNS050MD is light-sensitive and triggers only when the room is dark (below 20 lux). The HNS060MD is a movement-only detector with no light threshold, triggering whenever motion is detected regardless of ambient light level. Both require a compatible Cabac timer switch to operate.
Multiple HNS050MD detectors can be wired to control one Cabac S-Click timer. The total trigger wire length must not exceed 50 metres. There is effectively no limit to the number of detectors provided the wire length constraint is observed.
Yes, the HNS050MD is certified to AS/NZS 3100 and CISPR 15 standards. It is approved for use in fixed electrical installations in Australia and New Zealand and complies with the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements of both standards.
Yes. The manual controls on the Cabac S-Click timer continue to function normally. Occupants can switch lights on or off manually at any time, or extend the timed period without waiting for the automatic cycle to complete.
No, the HNS050MD is designed for indoor use only and is not rated for outdoor, damp or weatherproof installations. It must be installed inside dry environments. For outdoor motion sensing, a weatherproof motion detector with an appropriate IP rating is required.
The Cabac HNS050MD is available online from Sparky Direct, with Australia-wide delivery to any state or territory including regional areas. Sparky Direct is an Australian electrical wholesaler established in 2005, supplying more than 500,000 customers with transparent trade pricing.
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