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Occupancy Sensors
Published in Craig DiLouie, Lighting Controls Handbook, 2020
Troubleshooting is much like detective work, in which one has a problem and then determines a list of likely suspects, narrowing the list through a process of elimination until the cause is determined. In this section, possible causes and solutions are detailed for a number of potential problems related to nuisance switching in occupancy sensors.
The Effect of Simulation Fidelity on Transfer of Training for Troubleshooting Professionals: A Meta-Analysis
Published in IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2022
Pooyan Doozandeh, Shekoofeh Hedayati
A troubleshooting professional first observes the output (or current state) of a system; if there is a fault in the output, it should be traced back through its connections to one or multiple components within the system that are responsible for the fault. Examples of troubleshooting simulators are shown in Figure 1. In electronic systems, components are resistors, diodes, capacitors, etc. that are often connected with wires in a circuit, and in mechanical systems components include thermostats, generators, fuel injectors, etc. connected by pipes, gears, or other connectors. So, finding faulty components is the main goal in troubleshooting and is our focus in this article. Often, the expertise lies in choosing a strategy—e.g., what internal components should be tested first—to find the faults resulting in an accurate, fast, and inexpensive fix for the system (see Johnson, 2008; Morris & Rouse, 1985). Mastering this skill requires practice, and for various reasons such as safety and costs, this practice is conducted through simulators (see Cooley et al., 2015). The main indicator of training success is the positive transfer of the acquired skills from a simulation to an operational system.