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RVS-RCS Installation Guide

controllers receive an occupied state telegram before their occupancy timer expires, 

the lights will remain on.

PIR Motion Detection

The  sensors use a PIR sensor element that detects motion by measuring the infrared energy 

emitted by objects. The sensors are  calibrated to detect the temperature range of the 

human body. The sensor has a lens that breaks the viewing angle of the sensor into zones 

(movement zones), infrared energy moving in and out of a zone is how the occupied state is 

defined. The amount of movement that triggers the sensor is dependent upon the density of 

the zones and where the motion takes place. A higher density of zones means smaller motion 

will trigger the sensor. 

For detection of small motion (typing, drinking from a coffee cup), use the A  lens which 

has more movement zones. Place the sensor close to the location where the motion may 

occur. 

The sensor comes with a sticker that can be applied to the lens to mask off areas where 

motion detection is not desired. Refer to the Lens Mask section of this guide.

An LED under the lens will blink once every 100 seconds when the sensor is detecting 

motion. Additionally, the LED color indicates the status of the battery when applicable, 

see the following table.

LED Color

Battery Status

Red

No battery or weak

Amber

50% discharged

Green

Full charge

Mounting the Sensor

The mounting location of the sensor is important as this will directly affect the receivers’ 

reception of the telegrams. Before installing, refer to the sections in the guide detailing 

the installation of wireless devices, layout tips and test operation modes.

i

Note:

Do not locate the sensor near forced air vents as hot moving 

air may cause the sensor to false trigger. Leave at least 4’ (1.2 

m) minimum between air vents and the sensor. The PIR sensors 

cannot detect occupancy through solid objects including items 

placed by a tenant, such as file cabinets or shelves. Use the dual-

tech models in these applications.

Lens B: use for large motion detection or larger rooms.

8ft/2.4m

30ft/9.1m

20ft/6m

10ft/3m

0

10ft/3m

20ft/6m

30ft/9.1m

10ft/3m

0

8ft/2.4m

15ft/4.5m

10ft/3m

5ft/1.5m

0

5ft/1.5m

10ft/3m

15ft/4.5m

10ft/3m

0

8ft/2.4m

15ft/4.5m

10ft/3m

5ft/1.5m

0

5ft/1.5m

10ft/3m

15ft/4.5m

10ft/3m

0

Lens A: use for small motion detection or small rooms.

Summary of Contents for RVS-A-XW

Page 1: ...on i Note The RVS is a solar powered device that absorbs solar energy from artificial or natural light sources Before assigning the RVS sensor to a receiver or controller the sensor should be exposed to a good light source for a minimum of 2 minutes RVS Vacancy RCS Occupancy Sensor Description The RVS RCS also referred to as the sensor in this guide is a wireless energy harvesting sensor The model...

Page 2: ...e time in which an occupancy trigger PIR or audio must be detected to keep the audio input active The default value for this timer is 20 minutes and it is configurable to values of 5 10 15 20 25 minutes or disabled If the sensor occupancy timer expires the sensor will send out a vacancy signal and 40 seconds later the audio will be disabled The 40 seconds grace time allows an occupant to use sound...

Page 3: ...uide An LED under the lens will blink once every 100 seconds when the sensor is detecting motion Additionally the LED color indicates the status of the battery when applicable see the following table LED Color Battery Status Red No battery or weak Amber 50 discharged Green Full charge Mounting the Sensor The mounting location of the sensor is important as this will directly affect the receivers re...

Page 4: ...a steel T bar ceiling frame or other metallic surface by placing the sensor on to the metal rail With screws and anchors not provided to a wall board ceiling i Use a pencil to mark the mounting base keyhole locations and remove the sensor ii Using a drill bore the two holes and insert the anchors iii Install the screws leaving them loose while you place the sensor iv Tighten the screws With the pr...

Page 5: ... Gently twist the screw driver and pull the cover away from the base 2 To remove an old battery use a small screwdriver as a lever and insert under the battery Gently twist the screwdriver so the battery pops out 3 Install or replace the battery with a new CR1632 coin cell battery insuring the positive side will be facing up 4 Place the battery in the holder and press in place with your thumb Test...

Page 6: ... sensor displaying the linked signal strength status for 2 5 seconds RANGE CONFIRMATION TEST TABLE LED Signal Strength Green Blinking 2 5 sec 41 to 70 dBm Amber Blinking 2 5 sec 70 to 80 dBm Red Blinking 2 5 sec 80 to 95 dBm No LED No linked receivers detected The test will repeat every 4 seconds and run for a duration of 50 seconds You may quit the test at any time by pressing the test button for...

Page 7: ...ancy Timer the audio will remain active the entire 60 minute duration of the Audio Enabled Timer Disabling both the Sensor Occupancy Timer and Audio Sensitivity setting will have the sensor behave exactly like the IR model To save the Sensor setting press and hold the teach button until all the LEDs double blink The unit will now be in normal operating mode with the new setting in effect To select...

Page 8: ... Built in an ISO9001 certified facility FCC Part 15 231 902 MHz models only Contains FCC ID TCM300U The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions I This device may not cause harmful interference and ii This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IC RSS 210 902 MHz model...

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