Features
• Turns on lighting when motion is detected.
• Automatically turns lighting off.
• Photocell keeps the lighting off during daylight hours.
Requirements
• The Light Control requires 120-volts AC.
• If you want to use Manual Override, the control must be
wired through a wall switch.
• Some codes require installation by a qualified electrician.
• Switch Module mounts into a standard 4" x 4" junction box.
The SL-5210 package includes:
• The Sensor Module and Switch Module
• Three wire nuts
• Two sensor module screws
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Motion Sensor
Decorative Lighting
Control
Model SL-5210
OPERATION
10 5 1 TEST
ON-TIME
TEST
* resets to Auto Mode at dawn.
ON-TIME
AUTO
... back on.
1 Second OFF
then...
MANUAL OVERRIDE
10 5 1 TEST
Switch
Module In
Junction Box
Behind Light
Fixture
Sensor Module
Sensor Cord
Existing Light Fixture
Typical Installation
Drip Loop
NOTE: The Drip Loop is neccessary to prevent rain from
running down the cord to the Sensor Module.
Move ON-TIME Switch to
1, 5 or 10 minutes
Mode Switching Summary
Flip light switch off
for one second then
back on*
MANUAL MODE
AUTO
TEST
* If you get confused while switching modes, turn the power
off for one minute, then back on. After the calibration time
the control will be in the AUTO mode.
Note: When first turned on wait about 1
1
/
2
minutes for the
circuitry to calibrate.
Manual mode only works at night because
daylight returns the sensor to AUTO.
Flip the light switch off for one second then
back on to toggle between AUTO and
MANUAL MODE.
Manual mode works only with the ON-TIME
switch in the 1, 5, or 10 position.
Mode:
On-Time:
Works:
Day
Night
Test
5 Sec
x
x
Auto
1, 5, 10 min.
x
Manual
Until Dawn*
x
Put the ON-TIME switch on the bottom of
the sensor in the TEST position.
Put the ON-TIME switch in the 1, 5, or 10
minute position.
