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SmartLantern

Outdoor Motion Sensor

Installation Manual

RAB

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Specifications

Switching Capacity:

Relay On/Off Model: 
SL500

500 watts Incandescent or 
250 watts Fluorescent @120 volts

Hi/Lo Model: 
SL180HL

Runs at 20% lamp wattage from
dusk to dawn. Brightens to full 
wattage upon sensor detection.
180 watts Incandescent maximum.

Voltage:

120 Volts AC

Power Consumption:

One watt

UL Listing:

Raintight
Photoelectric 
Switch

Time Adjustment:

5 seconds to 15 minutes

Quick Test Time:

5 second 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.

Photoelectric Control:

Deactivates lights during daylight.
Fully adjustable for 24 hour 
operation or custom applications.

Vandal Resistant Lens:

Hard lens resists casual vandalism.

Color Matched Lens:

Dark lens with black units.

Manual Override:

Double flip wall switch logic prevents
activation by short power outages.
Resets to auto at dawn. No extra
wiring needed.

LED Detection Indicator:

Glows red day and night for 
“on-guard” deterrence.

RF Immunity:

Circuits fully shielded for maximum
radio frequency immunity.

Contents

Poly Bag Contents

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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