Aiming and Walk Testing
Walk Test
The purpose of the Walk Test is
to check and adjust the coverage
pattern. Stealth has a 5 minute Test
Period which allows the sensor to
be aimed and walk tested day or
night. If you require 5 more minutes
of Test Time, turn the power off for
at least 10 seconds and back on
again. During the Test Period, the
sensor will keep lights on for 5
seconds each time it detects move-
ment in its Detection Zone. The
sensor will change to Automatic
Mode after 5 minutes of testing.
To enter Test Mode:
Turn power off for at least
10 seconds and back on.
1. Aim the sensor across the traffic
pattern you want to detect. Start by
aiming the sensor downward and
then raise it slowly until the desired
range is obtained.
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 the sensor aiming as
necessary to improve coverage.
4. To adjust the sensitivity turn knob
gently. Less sensitivity (counter-
clockwise) may be desired if you
wish to detect a limited area or if
the sensor is being activated by
wind, foliage or animals. More
sensitivity (clockwise) will help
cover a larger area.
5. Repeat steps #2 thru #4 until you
are satisfied with the coverage.
6. The “Time” control is factory set
at approximately 5–8 minutes. This
period starts after the movement in
the detection pattern ceases. If less
time is desired, turn the time control
counterclockwise. For more time,
turn the knob clockwise.
7. Stealth is factory set for night
only operation. To obtain 24 hour
operation, turn the photocell control
full counter clockwise. Intermediate
settings will adjust operation during
dusk and dawn.
8. Your sensor is ready for operation.
See the Technical Tips pages 7-11
if additional help is needed.
Control Panel:
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Start
Finish
1. Check that lamps and fixtures
work. Compare wiring to the wiring
diagram in this manual. Check that
the power is on.
2. If installing during daylight,
remember that the sensor will
provide 5 minutes of Test Time after
power is turned on. After 5 minutes,
the sensor will switch to Automatic
Mode and will not work during
daylight if the photocell control is
turned to the night only position
(moon symbol).
If you require 5 more minutes of
Test Time, turn the power off for
at least 10 seconds and back
on again.
If you require the sensor to operate
both day and night, turn the center
control knob counterclockwise to
the sun and moon symbol.
3. Check that lights from another
source, such as adjacent porch
lights, garden lights or street lights
are not in the sensor’s view. The
sensor’s photocell may detect the
light and deactivate “daylight”.
If you desire the sensor to operate
in higher ambient light levels, turn
the photocell control (center knob)
toward the sun symbol.
4. Was sensor wired hot? If so
circuitry may have been damaged.
1. Check if sensor is being “tricked”
by reflected light. If lights controlled
by the sensor shine or reflect into
the photocell (located behind the
lens) the unit will go on briefly, see
its own light, and turn off “thinking”
that it is daytime:
Problems:
Lights reflect into photocell
lights shine directly into photocell
Solution:
Adjust photocell control (center
knob) slightly counterclockwise, to
allow operation at higher ambient
light levels. Alternatively, move the
lights or reflectors or mask the lens
in the direction of the lights and/or
reflections.
2. Check if “R” lamps, non-reflector
“A” lamps or self-ballasted PL
lamps are being used in a non-
enclosed lampholder. If so, switch
to reflector PAR floodlight lamps or
Quartz floods so the sensor is not
affected by stray light. If using PAR
floodlights, consider using lower
wattage, energy saving lamps.
Technical Tips:
Lights Do Not Turn On
Lights Turn Off Too Quickly
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