High-Mount, Wide-Coverage | Creatrol High-Bay Radar Sensor Application Guide

• PIR Limitations: Traditional Passive Infrared sensors see a sharp decline in detection capability above 4 meters as infrared energy attenuates. They are also highly susceptible to ambient temperature fluctuations in summer, leading to missed triggers or shortened sensing distances.
• Standard Microwave Dilemma: Conventional radars often suffer from "insufficient power" or "coverage blind spots." If the beam diverges too quickly, the energy fails to reach the ground; if the beam is too narrow, it acts like a "flashlight," creating significant sensing gaps.

To achieve full-area coverage, project managers are often forced to double or triple the density of sensor nodes, causing installation and maintenance costs to skyrocket.

Creatrol High-Bay Radar Motion Sensor,specifically engineered for vertical heights of 6–12 meters. Through high-gain antenna design and customized beam-shaping technology, we ensure the signal maintains strong surface power density even when projected from extreme heights. It achieves a perfect performance balance of "High Mounting, Wide Coverage, and High Sensitivity."

Core Electromagnetic Design

The ability of this sensor to excel in high-ceiling environments stems from its underlying electromagnetic design:

High-Gain Antenna Array: Unlike standard omnidirectional radar radiation, we use targeted beamforming. By optimizing the side-lobe suppression ratio, energy is concentrated in the main lobe radiating downward, creating a massive conical detection zone. This ensures that even at 12 meters, the signal strength at ground level meets the threshold for motion detection.

5.8GHz Environmental Penetration: Industrial environments are filled with dust, vapor, and complex metal racking. The 5.8GHz wavelength (approx. 51.7mm) offers superior diffraction and anti-interference capabilities compared to high-frequency millimeter waves, effectively penetrating non-metallic obstacles and ensuring signal integrity in harsh conditions.

High-Bay Radar Technical Principles

Designed from an engineering perspective to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

• Versatile Installation Height: Supports mounting heights from 2.0 to 12.0 meters, perfectly adapting to everything from standard workshops to high-rise automated warehouses.
• Expansive Coverage: At an 8-meter mounting height, the effective ground detection diameter reaches ≤ 15.0 meters. A single sensor covers approximately 176 square meters. Compared to traditional sensors that cover only 20–30 square meters, Creatrol High-Bay Radar can reduce the number of device nodes by 70%–80%, significantly lowering wiring costs and troubleshooting complexity.
• Industrial-Grade Anti-Interference: Equipped with the self-developed CTL Hawkeye Algorithm, it effectively filters out interference from factory vibrations (e.g., heavy machinery) and electromagnetic noise, focusing purely on moving targets.
• Integrated Illuminance Sensing: Includes a built-in light sensor chip. Environmental light thresholds can be set (e.g., "Do not trigger if ambient light >500 Lux") to maximize the use of natural light and achieve secondary energy savings.

● How do you adjust parameters for a sensor installed 12 meters high?

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Workshops & Warehouses: Implements "Lights on when occupied, Sleep mode when vacant," solving the inconvenience of manual lighting control in vast spaces.
• Office Lobbies & Atriums: Supports hidden installation behind gypsum boards. Microwave signals penetrate ceilings, maintaining interior aesthetics while providing precise sensing.
• High-Ceiling Villas & Lofts: Solves the detection challenges for living rooms with 6m+ soaring ceilings.
• Exhibition Centers & Museums: Provides ultra-wide coverage with minimal sensors. The light-sensing function leverages natural light during exhibition setup and teardown for energy efficiency.
• Gymnasiums & Indoor Courts: Manages lighting for large areas like basketball or badminton courts, ensuring lights remain on during play and turn off automatically after clearing the area.

Detection Range

Detection Range at Various Mounting Heights.

Specifications

Various Installation Accessories (Universal for Mini Series)

• Frameless Embedded Parts: For pre-installed suspended ceilings, allowing the sensor to sit flush with the ceiling surface.
• Wall Panel Cover: Standard 86-type box panel for wall-mounted installations.
• Surface Mount Sleeve: For exposed external mounting; features a magnetic back for easy attachment.
• Angle-Adjustable Universal Mount: Used with surface mount accessories to provide a wide range of detection angle adjustments.
• Large Aperture Adapter Ring: For use when the ceiling hole is too large or when replacing legacy devices.
• 90° Bracket: For scenarios requiring horizontal detection, such as under desks or bed frames.

Multi-Protocol Versions

Mini Embedded Version
Version / Model / Part Number	Product Image	Order Now
Dry Contact Mini-HCS-REL [60.99.5101]
RS485 Mini-HCS-485 [60.99.5108]
UART Mini-HCS-UART [60.99.5181]
KNX Mini-HCS-KNX V2 [60.99.5113]
AC Light Control 300W Mini-HCS-S1 [60.99.5111.F20]
AC Light Control 1KW Mini-HCS-S1+ [60.99.5111.F21]
Dual-Channel AC Light Control Mini-HCS-S2 [60.99.5111.F22]
Tuya ZigBee Mini-HCS-TYZ/AC [60.99.5116.F61]
Tuya WiFi Mini-HCS-TYW/AC [60.99.5126.F62]
Tuya ZigBee/S1 Mini-HCS-TYZ/S1 [60.99.5116.F20]
Tuya WiFi/S1 Mini-HCS-TYW/S1 [60.99.5126.F20]
Tuya ZigBee/S1+ Mini-HCS-TYZ/S1+ [60.99.5116.F21]
Tuya WiFi/S1+ Mini-HCS-TYW/S1+ [60.99.5126.F21]
0-10V Mini-HCS-0-10V [60.99.5104.F42]
DALI Mini-HCS-DALI/LTC [60.99.5105.F51]
DALI Mini-HCS-DALI/STD [60.99.5115]

Version Descriptions

Tuya Version

The sensor integrates into the global Tuya IoT ecosystem via ZigBee/WiFi. Users can easily manage devices, configure scenes, and enable remote control through the Tuya App. Its flexible deployment and seamless automation with massive Tuya-compatible devices (lights, sockets, curtains) make it ideal for smart homes, hotels, and commercial projects.

Wiring: 220V Mains -> Power Box -> Sensor

KNX Version

KNX is the global standard for home and building control. It uses a dedicated bus for power and communication, ensuring superior stability and interference resistance. The Creatrol Sensor KNX version maintains ultra-low power consumption (only 10mA) even with Radar, PIR, and Lux sensors fully active. It requires no auxiliary power, significantly reducing installation complexity and costs.

Wiring: KNX Bus Power -> Sensor 1 -> Sensor 2

ETS Programming
Certified database provided. All parameters are configured via ETS. Creatrol offers complete bilingual tutorials covering database setup, Easy/Advanced modes, and scene linkage.

For detailed ETS operations, please scan the QR code below or click the link to access the CTL-KNX series user manuals and video tutorials.

RS485 Version

The sensor outputs a wealth of detection data via RS485—including presence status, illuminance (Lux), switch status, real-time distance measurements, approach/departure triggers, and zone occupancy triggers—enabling the master control system to perform precise logic judgments and data analytics. Options include the universal Modbus-RTU protocol or the high-real-time Unified Active Transmit Protocol.

RS485 Modbus

RS485 Unified Active Transmit Protocol

Wiring: DC Power -> RS485 Gateway -> Sensor 1 -> Sensor 2

DALI Version

Native support for the DALI-2 standard. Connects directly to existing DALI lighting systems as a smart input device, requiring no additional gateways or complex configurations.

Wiring Reference: DALI Power -> Sensor -> DALI Driver -> Lamp

Dry Contact Version

Features a silent solid-state relay with no mechanical vibration or arcing, ensuring a much longer lifespan than traditional relays. Ideal for integration with various smart and security systems.

Wiring: Connects to Smart System Input Modules.

AC Power Version

Simplifies lighting control with 220V mains power. The sensor directly controls lights (On when occupied, Delay Off when vacant). Connects to 300W or 1kW Light Control BOX.