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Technical Tips:
Lights Turn On for Unknown Reasons
1. Lights may turn on occasionally
during rain, snow and windstorms
because the sensor detects
changes in temperature.
Solution:
mount sensor in
protected area.
• If false detections constantly
occur, reduce sensitivity (turn
counterclockwise) until the
problem stops.
2. Tilt the sensor lower; it may
register movement from distant
objects.
3. You may not be aware of animals
triggering the sensor. Create an
“Animal Alley” by aiming sensor
or masking the lower portion of
the lens with opaque weather-
proof tape to reduce triggering.
10’
50’
“Animal Alley”
4. Although it is surge and transient
protected, the sensor may
occasionally turn on during
extreme voltage surges.
5. A possible source of “mysterious”
sensor activations are strong
local radio signals. Check for
nearby CB, Ham, VHF radio
transmitters or cellular
telephones. These signals may
activate the sensor, but will not
do permanent damage.
6. Check all the solutions
mentioned under “Lights Turn
On and Off.”
7. Check items #2, 4, 5, 6, and 7
under “Lights Do Not Turn Off.”
