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Assembly and Wiring

1. Choose the clapboard or straight
wall mounting plate. SmartLantern
may be painted to match the wall 
finish, if desired. Mask the lens area
carefully with the Lens Mask provided
or with masking tape before painting.

2. Measure the length of sensor
extender needed to give the sensor 
a clear view below all parts of the
lantern. Use hacksaw to cut off
excess extender length, if necessary.

Once the proper length of the
extender has been determined,
drill through two holes to line up
with the wall mounting plate. Note
that there are drilling guides to
make drilling easier.

3. Bring wires from sensor up
through the wireways in the extender.
Keep wires in place by press fitting
the plastic wire retainers provided
onto the posts of the wireways.

4. Fasten the sensor extender to the
wall mounting plate with the two
screws provided.

5. Bring power leads, light fixture and
sensor leads into box.

6. Attach ground wire(s) to outlet box
grounding screw.

7. Strip 1/2” insulation from leads.
Connect as shown in Wiring Diagram.

8. Twist on wire nuts. Secure with
electrical tape.

9. Fasten lantern and mounting
plate to box using lantern mounting
nipple and crossbar provided.
Use silicone sealant around all
openings.

10. Screw in light bulbs. Turn on
power.

11. Conduct Walk Test to adjust
sensor response.

Hacksaw

Wireways

Wire
Retainers

Drilling
Guides

Insert screw
into wall to
hold extender
stationary

These 2 holes
will be drilled
by the installer

Mounting 

Nipple

Mounting 

Plate

Extender

Tilt Set Screw

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Wiring more than one sensor
together is recommended only for
the experienced installer because
it becomes difficult to trobleshoot.
Single sensors that control their
own lights pinpoint movement
more accurately and operate 
better.

Sensors should not be installed on
a circuit that also feeds motor
loads such as HVAC equipment,
kitchen appliances, or garage door
openers. If voltage varies signifi-
cantly from 120 volts, sensors
may malfunction.

Black

Red

White

White

White

Power In

Power In

.1µF
400V DC

Capacitor

Black

Wiring Diagrams

Basic Wiring Diagram

To switch more than rated load
(Relay model only)

Hi/Lo sensors can not accept an
auxiliary relay to increase their
switching capacity.

Multiple Sensors:

Power Quality:

Relay rated to

handle load

required

Summary of Contents for SL500

Page 1: ...econd test time for fast installa tion Works day or night No Hands Auto Testing Auto mode starts after 3 minutes of testing Built for Severe Conditions Double weatherproofing for long life Photoelectr...

Page 2: ...F POWER BY REMOVING POWER FUSE OR TURNING OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE INSTALLATION Total lighting load must not exceed Relay On Off Model 5 amps 500 watts incandescent quartz or 250 watts fluorescent a...

Page 3: ...8 Twist on wire nuts Secure with electrical tape 9 Fasten lantern and mounting plate to box using lantern mounting nipple and crossbar provided Use silicone sealant around all openings 10 Screw in li...

Page 4: ...g animals trigger the sensor can give property a lived in look You can limit animal detection by placing opaque weatherproof tape on the lower part of the lens or using the bottom mask on the Lens Mas...

Page 5: ...le at 30 feet several steps will be necessary Technical Tips Lights Do Not Turn Off 1 Make sure sensor is not aimed at something that would move or change temperature such as waving branches water air...

Page 6: ...me lantern s shiny metal or glass surfaces will allow reflections to be seen by the sensor Solution Adjust Photocell Control slightly clockwise toward the sun symbol This allows the sensor to function...

Page 7: ...detecting them 4 Make sure sensor is located below and as far as possible from its lights Heat from the lights may trig ger the sensor Solution Move sensor below and away from the lights 5 Make sure...

Page 8: ...e SmartLantern is designed to detect people or cars in the detection area It should not be construed as a theft or crime prevention device RAB does not accept responsibility for any damages resulting...

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