Choosing a Location
Locations Near Roads
Cars and passing traffic may activate the sensor if it is
aimed at the road.
To Improve Performance in Locations Near Roads:
•
Reduce sensitivity by turning the SENS knob
counterclockwise.
•
Mask the lens in the direction of
the traffic using the lens mask
provided or opaque tape. (Lens
mask can be broken along lines
to desired size)
•
Make sure that sensor is
not aimed at traffic. The
sensor should be aimed
down so that the maximum
range of the sensor ends at least 20’
from the road. This will avoid detection
of passing trucks and cars, or the air
currents they create.
Mount Level
The sensor should be mounted level
from side to side and pointed at the
area where you desire coverage. If
tilted, part of the detection zone may
be high in the air over people’s heads.
Choosing a Location
Locate for Movement Across Pattern
Check that movement is not
directly towards sensor. Sensor
will see movement ACROSS its
pattern more quickly. Check that
movement far away and directly
towards sensor is not entirely
within one zone. To fix, change
the sensor location.
If the sensor is located over
a pathway so all movement is
directly toward it, range may
appear limited. “Micro Adjust”
sensor by moving
sideways 1/4” or so, which
may reposition the zones
enough to allow earlier
detection.
Choose a Protected Location
Mount sensor in protected area.
The more protected the mounting
location, the less chance of lights
turning on occasionally during rain,
snow and windstorms because the
sensor is detecting dramatic
changes in temperature.
20'
safety
zone
TIME
1 8 HRS
5 SECS 12 MINS
– +
EVENING
TIMER
SENS
Lens Mask
(included)
OK!
OK!
WRONG
Less
Sensitive
More Sensitive
Better detection after
“micro adjustment”
OK!
WRONG
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