

The Orbis MULTIMAT motion detector, reference OB134212, is a surface-mounted PIR sensor designed to automate the switching on and off of lighting circuits. It stands out for its versatile mounting options, as it can be installed on a wall or ceiling and also adapted to corners and angles, offering a flexible solution for entrances, porches, garages, patios, storage rooms, and other indoor or outdoor areas.
The MULTIMAT provides a wide 200° detection angle, with a frontal range of up to 12 meters and a lateral range of up to 8 meters at 20 °C. It also allows the time delay to be adjusted between 3 seconds and 30 minutes and the light level threshold to be selected between 5 and 2000 lux. Its IP55 enclosure provides protection against dust and water jets, making it suitable for more demanding locations than a conventional indoor detector.
The Orbis MULTIMAT uses passive infrared PIR technology with two sensors. The device detects variations in infrared radiation produced by people and other heat sources crossing its detection field, without emitting radiation to perform the sensing.
When it detects movement and the ambient light level is below the configured value, it activates the output circuit. Once it no longer detects movement, it keeps the lighting on for the selected time before switching it off automatically.
Under the reference conditions established by Orbis, the MULTIMAT reaches up to 12 meters in the frontal direction and 8 meters of lateral coverage at an ambient temperature of 20 °C.
Detection is more effective when a person crosses the sensor beams transversely than when moving directly toward the detector. As with any PIR detector, ambient temperature can also affect the range, especially when it approaches body temperature.
One of the MULTIMAT's main advantages is its installation versatility. It can be surface-mounted on either a wall or a ceiling, allowing the sensor to adapt to different architectural configurations.
Orbis recommends a maximum installation height of 3 meters, with the ideal range being between 2 and 3 meters for good coverage.
In addition to conventional wall or ceiling mounting, the base design allows the MULTIMAT to be installed in corners and angles. Orbis's official price list expressly identifies this mounting option for reference OB134212.
The base includes prepared areas to adapt the fixing to different surfaces, making it easier to orient the detector in entrances, facades, and other locations where a fully flat installation is not the most suitable solution.
The detector head can be rotated approximately 180° horizontally and around 45° vertically. This allows the detection field to be directed toward the area that actually needs to be controlled after the base has been fixed.
This orientation capability is especially useful when the detector must be installed in a position constrained by wiring or the building layout.
The mounting base incorporates the electrical connections, so it can be installed and wired first and then the detector body inserted afterward. If the MULTIMAT needs to be removed for maintenance, there is no need to remove the base or redo the electrical connections.
This system makes installation and maintenance easier, especially in professional installations with multiple detectors.
The switch-off delay can be adjusted from approximately 3 seconds to 30 minutes. Each new detection resets the selected time, so the lighting remains on as long as movement continues within the controlled area.
Short times are especially suitable for quick passage areas, while longer delays make the detector suitable for garages, porches, warehouses, and spaces where users remain for several minutes.
The MULTIMAT incorporates a light sensor with an adjustment range between 5 and 2000 lux. The user can configure the detector so that the lighting only activates when the ambient light is below the selected level.
With a higher setting it can operate even when there is quite a lot of ambient light, while settings close to the minimum allow switching on mainly in low-light or dark conditions.
Orbis supplies the MULTIMAT with field limiters that allow certain areas of the lens to be excluded. The limiters are divided into sectors that can be adapted according to the required coverage.
This function makes it possible to reduce unwanted detections coming, for example, from nearby passageways, neighboring access points, or sectors outside the area that actually needs to be controlled.
The detector has an IP55 protection rating according to EN 60529, offering protection against dust ingress and water jets. It is suitable for certain indoor areas as well as compatible outdoor applications.
Orbis specifies its use in porches, landings, garages, storage rooms, patios, warehouses, and other residential, commercial, or industrial areas.
The manufacturer's specified operating temperature range is between -20 and +40 °C. For transport and storage, the technical data sheet specifies temperatures between -20 and +50 °C.
The detector should not be aimed or installed directly over heat sources, air-conditioning equipment, drafts, highly reflective surfaces, or light sources that may affect sensor operation.
The MULTIMAT incorporates zero-cross detection to perform the electrical switching close to the zero crossing of the voltage waveform. This feature helps reduce electrical stress when switching certain electronic loads.
The device controls one circuit and has a breaking capacity of 10 A at 230 V AC with cos φ = 1.
The Orbis MULTIMAT can control different lighting technologies within the maximum loads recommended by the manufacturer:
Reference OB134212 operates with a 230 V AC ±10% power supply and a nominal frequency of 50 Hz. Its own consumption is approximately 1.5 W, equivalent to 8.5 VA.
Connection is made via screw terminals, accepting conductors with a cross-section between 1 and 2.5 mm².
The current Orbis technical data sheet indicates approximate external dimensions of 72 x 80 x 127 mm and a net weight of 235 g. Its compact format provides wide 200° coverage without requiring a large detector.
Thanks to its IP55 protection, wide detection field, and different mounting options, the MULTIMAT can be used in numerous spaces where lighting automation is desired:
The Orbis MULTIMAT OB134212 stands out from conventional wall-mounted detectors thanks to the variety of positions in which it can be installed. The possibility of using it on a wall, ceiling, corner, or angle makes it easier to find the location that offers the best coverage in each project.
Its 200° detection, frontal range of up to 12 meters, IP55 protection, time delay of up to 30 minutes, and LED compatibility of up to 400 VA provide a complete solution for automating lighting in homes, residential communities, and professional spaces.
Important: the 12 and 8 meter ranges correspond to the reference conditions specified by Orbis at 20 °C. Actual coverage may vary depending on temperature, installation height, detector orientation, and the direction in which people cross its detection beams.