Walk Testing
STL360’s full coverage pattern reduces the need for aiming
and adjustment. The purpose of the Walk Test is to check
and adjust the coverage pattern. The STL360 has a Test
Period which allows the sensor to be walk tested day or
night.
To enter Test Mode:
The sensor is in Test Mode when power is first applied.
Turn power off for at least 10 seconds and back on.
1. Aim the sensor at the traffic pattern you want to detect.
Sensor will detect any movement ACROSS its pattern
most effectively.
2. Start outside the pattern
and walk across the pattern
until the lights go on. As
distance from the sensor
increases, it will take more
movement to be detected.
3. Adjust sensor aiming as necessary to improve coverage.
Make sure sensor is level.
4. Sensitivity may be decreased with the SENS knob to
detect a limited area or if the sensor is being activated by
wind, foliage, traffic or animals, or increased to cover a
larger area. [See p. 11-12 to adjust sensor settings.] The
lens mask can also be used to drastically reduce coverage,
or allow undetected movement from some directions.
5. STL360 is factory set for night only operation. For 24
hour operation, turn the photocell control completely
toward the SUN/MOON setting. Turn counter clockwise
to have the sensor come on later at dusk, clockwise to
have it come on earlier.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 until you are satisfied with coverage.
Your sensor is now ready for operation.
Technical Tips:
Lights Do Not Turn Off
1. Make sure that the sensor is not in Manual Override Mode. Turn power
OFF for 10 seconds, then ON Sensor will be in Test Mode for approximately
2 minutes, then it will switch to Auto Mode with lights off and ready to
detect movement.
2. Make sure that the sensor is not in Evening Timer Mode. Turn power
OFF for 10 seconds (see #1).
3. Make sure sensor is not aimed at or mounted over something that would
move or change temperature such as waving branches, water, air condi-
tioners, 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. Lights should stay off. Wave your hand inside
bag in front of sensor. Lights should go on and then time out. If sensor
operates properly when covered, check items #4–8.
Problem: Sensor is triggered by unwanted
movement or heat source.
Solution:
(1) Aim sensor away from movement, or
(2) Mask lens as in the direction of the source
(3) Lower sensitivity control setting
4. Make sure sensor and lights are mounted firmly
and do not move even slightly when touched. If
they move, tighten all screws.
5. Make sure sensor is not mounted on an unstable object
such as a tree or pole that will move in the wind.
Problem: Movement of tree triggers sensor.
Solution: Mount on stable surface.
6. Was sensor wired hot? If so, circuitry may have been damaged.
7. Make sure sensor is not aimed within 20
feet of a road.
Problem: Passing cars activate sensor.
Solution: A 20 foot safety zone and lower
sensitivity are recommended to avoid activation
from passing cars.
8. Make sure heat from lights is not triggering
sensor. Make sure the sensor is below and as
far as possible away from sensor.
16
20'
safety
zone
OK!
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