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higher density of zones means smaller motion will trigger the sensor.
For detection of small motion (typing, drinking from a coffee cup), use the A
lens which has more movement zones. Place the sensor close to the location
where the motion may occur.
The sensor comes with a sticker that can be applied to the lens to mask off areas
where motion detection is not desired.
An LED under the lens will blink once every 100 seconds when the sensor is
detecting motion. Additionally, the LED color indicates the status of the battery
when applicable, see the following table.
LED Color
Battery Status
Red
No battery or weak
Amber
50% discharged
Green
Full charge
Mounting the Sensor
The mounting location of the sensor is important as this will directly affect the
receivers’ reception of the telegrams. Before installing, refer to the sections
in the guide detailing the installation of wireless devices, layout tips and test
operation modes.
NOTE: The sensor cannot detect occupancy through solid objects including items placed
by a tenant, such as file cabinets or shelves.
N
OTE: Do not locate the sensor near forced air vents as hot moving air may cause
the sensor to false trigger. Leave at least 4’ (1.2 m) minimum between air vents and
the sensor.
N
OTE: Incandescent lights may cause false trips when turning on.
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elect a location to mount the sensor on the ceiling by identifying the
movement patterns that will be the most common in the space.
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For smaller office spaces where hand motion on a desktop is common,
locate the sensor off to one end of the desk, in line with the desk edge
or slightly behind so the PIR lens has direct line-of-sight to the keyboard
desktop area. Insure that the PIR lens does not have direct line-of-sight
out a doorway where walk-by traffic could trigger the sensor. Use the
included lens mask stickers to mask off these areas.
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Larger offices where larger body motion is more common, placement of
the sensor is less critical.
2. For the best sensor performance, mount the RVS sensor so at least one of
the solar cells is facing a light fixture. The sensor will operate in low light
levels however, for best performance; a minimum of 6 foot candles must
be maintained. If the controlled lights in the space are dimmable either
manually or via daylight harvesting, insure the light level at the lowest
dimmed level meets this 6 FC requirement. If the light value does not meet
this requirement, install a battery.
