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Caution

All wiring MUST comply with local 
electrical codes and should be installed by 
qualified electrician.

Read entire Installation Manual before 
proceeding.

TURN OFF POWER BY REMOVING POWER 
FUSE OR TURNING OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER 
BEFORE INSTALLATION.

• Total lighting load must not exceed: 

5 Amps, 500 Watts incandescent quartz 
when sensor is used remotely (250 Watts 
when floodlights are mounted to sensor) 
or 100 Watt fluorescent at 120 Volts or 5 
Amps, 450 Watts LED at 120 Volts with 
0.8pF driver or 5 Amp, 300 Watts LED 
at 120 Volts with 0.5pF driver. To switch 
more wattage, an electrician can install an 
additional relay.

• Line Carrier Remote Control Systems 

such as X-10, Leviton or Radio Shack are 
incompatible with sensors and cause false 
activations.

• Do not install on circuits feeding motor 

loads such as kitchen appliances, HVAC 
equipment, washer/ dryer or garage door 
openers.

• Sensor functions best when movement is 

across its detection pattern, not towards 
the sensor. 

• Mount 3’-6’ high for optimum range and 

direction.

Less Sensitive

More Sensitive

Assembly and Wiring

1.   SmartBox requires a vertically mounted 

single gang, full size outlet box.

2.   Position gasket on back of switch plate.

3.   Bring power leads and sensor leads into 

box.

4.   Attached ground wire(s) to outlet box 

grounding screw.

5.   Strip 1/2” of insulation from all leads. 

Connect as shown in Wiring Diagram.

6.   Twist on wire nuts. Secure with electrical 

tape.

7.   Align gasket to insure proper seal. 

Fasten SmartBox to outlet box. Use 
silicone sealant around all openings.

8.   Adjust tilt angles of the sensor. Tilt 

down if necessary to limit range, tilt up 
to increase range. Tighten tilt set screw.

9.   SmartBox may be painted to match the 

building, if desired. Mask the lens area 
carefully with the lens painting mask 
provided or with masking tape.

10. Turn on power.

11. Conduct Walk Test to adjust sensor 

response.

Basic Wiring Diagram

5

4

Tilt Set Screw

Turn with 

Hex Wrench 

(supplied)

Outlet Box

Note: The SmartBox time control is factory set 
for 5-8 minutes and for night only operation. 
For other settings, see “Aiming and Walk 
Testing” section. It is easier to set the time 
control on the sensor prior to installation.

Summary of Contents for SmartBox

Page 1: ...Installation Manual SmartBox Outdoor Motion Sensor It s easy to add motion detection to outdoor lights ...

Page 2: ...s Hard lens resists casual vandalism Case Construction Precision molded Lexan Color Matched Lens Dark lens with black units White lens with white units Surge Protection Withstands up to 3000 Volts Manual Override Double flip wall switch logic prevents activation by short power outages Resets to auto at dawn No extra wiring needed LED Detection Indicator Glows red day and night for on guard deterre...

Page 3: ...6 high for optimum range and direction Less Sensitive More Sensitive Assembly and Wiring 1 SmartBox requires a vertically mounted single gang full size outlet box 2 Position gasket on back of switch plate 3 Bring power leads and sensor leads into box 4 Attached ground wire s to outlet box grounding screw 5 Strip 1 2 of insulation from all leads Connect as shown in Wiring Diagram 6 Twist on wire nu...

Page 4: ...ity and Photocell adjusted TimeControl Sets the time that lights will remain on after the Detection Zone is vacated from approximately 5 seconds to 15 minutes Use the adjustment tool provided to turn clockwise to increase the time Factory Setting 5 8 minutes Photocell Control For night only operation use the tool provided or a small screwdriver to turn the Photocell Control all the way counter clo...

Page 5: ...ll be necessary Picking A Location Detection Pattern The sensor has a Double Look Down Lens with one Look Out zone and two Look Down zones for excellent detection both at long and close range Detection extends out a maximum of 40 feet and is 180º wide To reduce the Detection Pattern length adjust the tilt set screw underneath the sensor using the hex wrench provided To reduce Detection Pattern wid...

Page 6: ...om lights 1 Make sure sensor is not aimed at something that would move or change temperature such as waving branches water air conditioners windows or heating vents even on neighboring property You can test for infrared sources in the area by placing a box or bag over the sensor Put sensor into Test Mode After the initial 30 seconds of the lights being on lights should stay off Wave your hand insi...

Page 7: ...en lights streetlights or lights from inside the house are not in the sensor s view See 1 under Lights Turn Off Too Quickly 4 Was sensor wired hot If so circuitry may have been damaged 5 If sensor is painted make sure there is no paint on the lens and that the lens paint mask is removed 5 Make sure lights are not visible from or reflecting back into sensor Check for white or reflective surfaces cl...

Page 8: ...ct was purchased by the contractor or end user from an authorized RAB distributor who purchased the product directly from RAB and from no other source b if the product has been installed the entire installation was performed by a licensed electrician or under the supervision of a licensed electrician and the product was in its original unopened and new condition at the time of installation RAB LIG...

Page 9: ... Answers rablighting com Visit our website for product info Tech Help Line 888 722 1000 e mail sales rablighting com Free Lighting Layouts Answered online or by request 2019 RAB LIGHTING Inc Northvale New Jersey 07647 USA ...

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