Desk Occupancy Sensors
Our desk occupancy sensors accurately detect when a desk is utilised and monitor ongoing occupancy
Non-invasive occupancy data for more efficient space utilisation
Our wireless desk occupancy sensors accurately detect and monitor passive infrared radiation (PIR) emitted by a person sitting at a desk.
When a person enters the sensor’s field of view, the sensor detects motion and tells you someone is present within that space, without detecting people in the surrounding areas.
You can install this camera-free and fully GDPR-compliant sensor that in seconds.
Product Features & Specifications
Features
- Sends instant updates when occupancy is detected
- The sensor continues to monitor the workspace and send you regular updates on whether it’s occupied or not. Status updates can be configured between 10 minutes and 5 hours
- They can be configured to allow for short ‘absences’ from the desk
- GDPR and privacy-compliant solution: no images or personal information stored or transmitted
- No recurring fees. Access the data through your chosen platform, without any additional costs from Pressac
- Manufactured in the UK to high-quality and high-safety specifications, they are subject to rigorous testing procedures
Range
- Detection range is within 0.5 meters based on typical desk height
Wireless communication
- Transmit data wirelessly and securely – using AES-128 encryption – via EnOcean wireless protocol, which uses internationally approved, licence-free ISM bands
- 868 MHz for Europe (RED)
- 902 MHz for North America (FCC) and Canada (IC)
- EnOcean Equipment Profile (EEP): A5-07-01
- Transmit up to 30 metres in buildings and 300 metres in free field
Power
- Battery powered
- Battery life typically 5+ years
Dimensions
- 93 x 65 x 28 mm (approx)
Desk utilisation data for your workplace management solutions
Instant desk occupancy updates
The small, discreet sensors simply stick to the underside of the desk and send an instant update when someone sits at a desk. You can configure ongoing occupancy updates every 10 minutes to 5 hours to maximise battery life.
Accurate, reliable desk utilisation monitoring
With a narrow-angle, 180 degree radius PIR motion sensor, our desk sensors only pick up people at the desk, not people walking past or at other desks.
Real-time local or cloud data
Data can be sent securely to a local network or the cloud — via Ethernet, LTE (4G) or WiFi through an MQTT broker or ready connections to AWS and Microsoft Azure. No subscriptions or recurring fees.
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Desk Occupancy Sensor FAQs
How do our desk occupancy sensors detect presence?
Our desk occupancy sensors use a narrow-angle, 180-degree Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector to sense movement within a 0.5-metre range. This ensures the desk sensor accurately detects if someone is present at a specific desk, without picking up movement from nearby desks or people walking past.
How are our desk sensors installed?
Our wireless desk sensors are simple to install. They attach discreetly to the underside of a desk using either adhesive pads for temporary placement or screws for a more permanent setup. No specialist tools or expertise are required.
Do our desk occupancy sensors require calibration?
No, our desk sensors are ready to use straight out of the box. Once installed and activated, no additional calibration is necessary.
What is the battery life of our desk occupancy sensors?
Each desk occupancy sensor is powered by a long-life battery designed to last over 5 years, depending on usage patterns and configuration settings.
How do our desk occupancy sensors transmit data?
The sensors transmit data wirelessly using the EnOcean protocol, which operates on licence-free ISM bands (868 MHz in Europe and 902 MHz in North America). This makes them ideal for scalable, low-maintenance deployments.
Can desk sensor data be integrated with cloud platforms?
Yes. The data from each desk sensor can be securely transferred to local networks or cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure via Ethernet, LTE (4G), or WiFi using an MQTT broker.
Can I adjust the reporting frequency of the desk sensors?
Yes, the reporting intervals of our desk occupancy sensors can be configured between 10 minutes and 5 hours. This allows you to strike the right balance between detailed space usage data and battery performance.
What is the ‘absence timeout’ on a desk occupancy sensor?
The absence timeout is a configurable setting that defines how long the desk sensor waits before reporting an ‘unoccupied’ status. You can set it anywhere between 2 and 30 minutes based on your needs.
Do our desk sensors support secure communication?
Absolutely. All desk occupancy sensors come with enhanced security options, including AES-128 encryption, ensuring that all data transmissions remain secure.
Are our desk sensors GDPR compliant?
Yes. Our desk occupancy sensors are fully GDPR-compliant and privacy-focused. They do not record personal data, images, or audio—only anonymous motion-based presence data.
Are there any ongoing costs with our desk occupancy sensors?
No. There are no subscriptions or ongoing fees. You retain full ownership of your data, with no hidden costs after purchase.
How do our desk sensors work?
Our occupancy sensor technology is system agnostic, meaning the data from our sensors can be used in any way you need and can be easily accessed and integrated in near real-time.
There are different options to choose from, making it easy to get your data in the way that’s right for you.
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Easily access and integrate Desk Occupancy Sensors data
Our technology is system agnostic, the data from our sensors can be used in any way you need. There are different options to choose from, making it easy to get your data in the way that’s right for you.
Why choose Pressac desk occupancy sensors?
Simple occupancy monitoring
Smart sensors anonymously detect occupancy to give you an accurate, near real-time picture of desk usage.
East to install
Our sensors are small and can simply fix to the underside of a desk and send data wirelessly.
Low maintenance
Our sensors are ultra-lower power, so batteries last 5+ years reducing their overall maintenance costs.
Control your data
Data is sent securely to your preferred on-premise or cloud platform, via Ethernet, LTE (4G) or WiFi with no subscriptions or recurring fees.
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