DANLERS CESF PIR User Manual Download Page 1

DANLERS Limited, Vincients Road, CHIPPENHAM, Wiltshire, SN14 6NQ, UK. 
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE PRODUCT

DANLERS ceiling surface passive infra-red  
occupancy switches (CESF PIR) can be 
ceiling mounted on a square pattress box 
(DANLERS code: PABO).

The CESF PIR incorporates a passive infra-red 
quad sensor to detect movement of a warm 
body within its detection zone (diagram A) and 
a photocell to monitor the ambient light level. 

up to 5m

up to 7m

Strong detection zone 
i.e. person moving 
arm or walking 
towards PIR

Secondary detection 
zone i.e. person 
walking perpendicular 
to PIR 

For optimum coverage recommended 
mounting height: 2.4 to 5m

DIAGRAM A  (DETECTION)

Upon detecting movement, if the ambient light 
is dark enough, the CESF PIR will switch the 
load on. The ambient threshold can be set by 
the user to between approximately 30 lux and 
1000 lux and maximum (photocell inactive) at 
the PIR via the LUX adjuster (diagram B).

If no more movement is detected within a 
pre-selected time, then the CESF PIR will 
switch the load off. This time lag can be 
set via the TIME adjuster to 10 seconds, 
20 seconds, 40 seconds, 80 seconds, 
2 minutes 30 seconds, 5 minutes, 10 
minutes, 20 minutes or 40 minutes 
(diagram B).

CESF PIR also incorporates a sensitivity 
adjuster, labelled ‘SENS’, to reduce the range 
and sensitivity of detection (diagram B).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Please read these notes carefully before

commencing work.
In case of doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

2. POSITIONING: The CESF PIR should be

installed to achieve correct coverage of
the area, see diagram A. If the photocell
override facility is required, the switch
must be located above an area where
daylight can give greater illumination
than the artificial light. Avoid locating this
product where it is exposed to windy or
drafty conditions (exposed lobbies, open
ceiling voids or near ventilation fans) or

near heat sources. To cover large areas 
CESF PIRs should be spaced in a 5 metre 
grid formation.

3. The greatest energy savings will be made

if each CESF PIR controls an independent
set of lamps. They can be wired in parallel
but this should ideally be limited to three,
see diagram D.

4. Make sure the power is isolated from

the circuit. The CESF PIR should be
connected as shown in diagrams C & D:
L - Live in.
N - Neutral in.
SL - Switched Li

ne out.

LOADING

See overleaf for loading details.

START-UP MODE

When the PIR is powered up, the PIR will 
switch on the lighting load for 1 minute then 
switch it off. After 2 seconds it will switch 
on again if it detects movement. With T

IME

 

set to minimum the load will stay on for 10 
seconds so the detection range can be 
easily assessed. If a manual override-off 
switch is positioned before the PIR in the 
circuit (diagrams C & D, note 1) it will do 
this each time the wall switch is switched 
on. Alternatively, if the wall switch is placed 
after the PIR (diagrams C & D, note 2) it will 
not enter the start-up mode each time.

TIME, LUX AND SENSITIVITY SET UP

For convenience, ensure that the TIME is 
set to the minimum when setting up the 
LUX level. Afterwards set the TIME to a 
value suitable for the application, making 
reference to diagram B.

The LUX is best set up when the local 
ambient light is at approximately the 
minimum desired working light level, a lux 
meter placed on the surface under the 
CESF PIR may help. With the LUX set 
fully clockwise wait for the CESF PIR to 
switch off. Rotate the LUX adjuster slowly 
anticlockwise (- to +), whilst waving your 
hand approximately 1m below the PIR, until 
the load switches on.

Turn the SENS adjuster fully clockwise 
for maximum range and sensitivity of the 
person detector. Turn anti-clockwise for 
reduced range and sensitivity.

CESF PIR

Ceiling Surface Mounted  
PIR Occupancy Switch

 (Presence detection)

Input: 220-240 Vac 50Hz

TIME

min

max

LUX

max

min

SENS

min

max

Typical settings

30 LUX

1000 LUX

PHOTOCELL

INACTIVE

40m

20m

10m

5m

2.5m

80s

10s

20s

40s

100%

50%

DIAGRAM B  (ADJUSTING TIME, LUX & SENSITIVITY)

TROUBLESHOOTING

The load will not switch on:

• The LUX adjuster is set too low and is

inhibiting the switch.

• The SENS adjuster is set too low.

• The moving body is not emitting more

IR than the background. (Person
wearing insulating clothing in a warm
environment)

• Person is too far from the PIR switch, see

detection diagram.

• Person is moving unusually slowly

(perhaps when testing).

The load switches on when nobody is 
present:

• Heater causing infra-red variations in a

small cold room. Reduce the sensitivity
adjuster or re-site the CESF PIR.

• Please contact DANLERS for further

technical support.

VARIANTS - MAINS VOLTAGE

CESFAPIR 

Surface mounted PIR 
absence switch (square 
enclosure)

CESFPIRAR 

Surface mounted PIR 
switch with additional 
range - 8m maximum 
(square enclosure)

CESRPIR 

Surface mounted 
PIR switch (round 
enclosure)

CESRAPIR 

Surface mounted PIR 
absence switch (round 
enclosure)

13/04/2021

DAT0098 CESFPIR

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