SensCalc is a highly specialized, professional sensor planning and simulation software tool primarily used by lighting designers, building engineers, and facility planners. Rather than adjusting physical hardware or correcting electrical sensor offsets in the field, SensCalc acts as a digital simulation platform to map out, evaluate, and ensure the precise placement and coverage of motion, presence, and occupancy sensors before building installation begins.
The application works in tandem with leading building design and lighting engineering suites. Key Features and Ecosystem
METAS-Measured Accuracy: All sensor data profiles available within SensCalc are rigorously measured at the Federal Institute of Metrology METAS, ensuring that the simulated detection ranges and behavioral angles strictly adhere to official engineering norms.
3D Detection Area Mapping: The software captures the digital form of a sensor’s precise detection area across varying positioning angles, mirroring how photometric data (C-curves) is measured for architectural luminaires.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Projects started in SensCalc can be downloaded and stored in flexible JSON formats. They can also be exported as RECAD files, allowing planners to seamlessly reopen and fine-tune their layouts directly inside Relux Desktop or integrate them into Autodesk Revit applications via Global Lighting Files (GLF). How SensCalc Fits Into Industrial Workflows
While traditional physical tools like the SENECA Multifunction Smart Calibrator handle physical electrical currents or signal generation for active lab testing, SensCalc resolves the geometric and spatial challenges of sensor deployments. It prevents coverage dead-zones or false triggers by simulating how building materials and room shapes alter a smart sensor’s effectiveness prior to construction.
To help me provide more relevant details on your project, what type of sensors (e.g., PIR motion, ultrasonic, occupancy) are you planning to simulate? Sensor planning tool – FUN with RELUX – Episode 40
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