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TAP-21

Task Ambient Photo Sensor

Installation Guide

Overview

This guide covers all models of TAP-21 sensor.

The TAP-21 product family includes:

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T

AP-21U Photo Sensor with 902 MHz radio

•  TAP-21Y Photo Sensor with 868 MHz radio
•  TAP-21J Photo Sensor with 928 MHz radio 

The package includes the photo sensor and installation guide.

TAP-21 Sensor Description

The 21 series TAP Task Ambient Photo sensor (also referred to as the sensor 

in this guide) is a wireless, energy harvesting sensor that monitors light levels 

within interior spaces and transmits the value to lighting controllers.
The sensor measures ambient light in two ranges: 0-510 lux (0 - 50 foot candles) 

and 0-1024 lux (0 - 100 fc) and is intended for indoor use only.

NOTE: The TAP is a solar powered device that absorbs solar energy storing it for use 

during low light periods. Before assigning the TAP device to a receiver/controller, the 

device should be exposed to a good light source for a minimum of 5 minutes or install a 

start assist battery.

Summary of Contents for TAP-21 Series

Page 1: ...so referred to as the sensor in this guide is a wireless energy harvesting sensor that monitors light levels within interior spaces and transmits the value to lighting controllers The sensor measures...

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Page 3: ...3 Supply Voltage 0 5 1V linear n 0 255 Daylight Harvesting The sensor will repeatedly broadcast a telegram on a timer heart beat timer The time period adjusts automatically to the ambient light levels...

Page 4: ...0 foot candles or 1024 lux 100 foot candles The factory default is 512 lux 3 Press the rear mounting plate back into position Installing or Replacing the Start Assist Battery The battery is not requir...

Page 5: ...rs 5 826 83 9 0 hours 91 25 hours The time to fully charge is based on the storage capacitor charging from a non operational condition Discharge time indicates how long a fully charged sensor will ope...

Page 6: ...ng the test button for 6 seconds Commissioning Test Mode This mode accelerates the time period between transmissions of the current light level to every 10 seconds for a duration of 5 minutes regardle...

Page 7: ...0 90 Metal 90 100 Aluminum 90 100 Wireless System Layout Hints Avoid locating transmitters and receivers on the same wall Avoid locating transmitters and receivers where the telegrams must penetrate w...

Page 8: ...S 210 902 MHz models only Contains IC 5713A STM300U CE 868 MHz models only CE Marking ARIB STDT108 928MHz models only Complies with the Japanese radio law and is certified according to ARIB STDT108 Th...

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