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Problem: 

Passing cars activate sensor.

Solution:

 A 20’ safety zone between 

the sensor and road is recommended 
to avoid activation from passing cars. 

6. Make sure heat from lights is not 

triggering sensor. Make sure the 
sensor is below and as far as possible 
away from lights.

7. Make sure sensor is not in initial 60 sec 

warm up period. Warm up period will 
activate every time power is turned 
off and re-applied to sensor.

1. Make sure sensor is not aimed at 

something that would move or 
change temperature such as waving 
branches, water, air conditioners, 
windows or heating vents - even on 
neighboring property. You can test 
for infrared sources in the area by 
placing a box or bag over the sensor. 
Put sensor into Test Mode. After the 
initial 60 seconds of the lights being 
on, lights should stay off. Wave your 
hand inside the bag in front of sensor.  
Lights should go on and then time 
out. If sensor operates properly when 
covered, check items 2-6.

Problem:

 Sensor is triggered by 

unwanted movement or heat source. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution:

 Tilt sensor or mask lens 

in the direction of the source. Move 
sensor or source.

2. Make sure sensor is mounted firmly 

and does not move even slightly 
when touched. If it moves, tighten all 
screws. 

3. Make sure that Sensor is not mounted 

on an unstable object such as a tree or 
a pole that will move in the wind.

4. Was sensor wired hot? If so, circuitry 

may have been damaged.

5. Make sure sensor is not aimed within 

30 feet of a road.

Branches 

blowing may 

activate  

sensor 

 

You may tilt sensor to not aim in the 
direction of the street or mask top of 
sensor lens to reduce range (Pg. 8)

Technical Tips:

Lights Do Not Turn Off

Troubleshooting

Содержание Gotcha! Plus GT500

Страница 1: ...Installation Manual GT500 GT500R ...

Страница 2: ...Warm Up Period 60 Seconds Sensitivity Adjustment 100 to 50 Sensor Construction Watertight precision molded Poly Carb Sensor Adjustment 20 Degrees Pan and Tilt GT500R KIT PAR holder Construction Precision molded polycarbonate with molded gasket Cover Plate Construction Diecast Aluminum universal coverplate for surface or recessed junction box mounting Sockets Medium Base Lamps 150W Max PAR 38 not s...

Страница 3: ...in on approximately 5 sec up to 15 minutes depending on the time control adjustment During initial 60 sec warm up time lights remain on Will the sensor detect animals Gotcha may detect large animals You can limit animal detection by turning down sensitivity knob or by placing opaque weatherproof tape on the lower part of the lens How to Manual Override Gotcha To Keep lights on at night flip the wa...

Страница 4: ... dryer or garage door openers Sensor functions best when movement is across its detection pattern not towards the sensor Mount 6 12 high for optimum range and direction Mounting GT500R Gotcha floodlight kits come pre wired and assembled on the RAB CU4 EZ plate allowing for mounting on round rectangular or octagonal surface or recessed box GT500R Surface Junction Box Installation 1 Attach Cross Bar...

Страница 5: ...w and insert into the center of the cover plate and tighten Use Cap to cover opening Wall Cross Bar screw Recessed Junction Box 1 4 20 Screw with O Ring and Cap FIG2RECESSEDJUNCTIONBOXINSTALLATION GT500R Recessed Junction Box Installation 4 GT500 Sensor with separately purchased floodlights 1 Mount sensor to 1 2 NPS hole of a RAB CU4 EZ weatherproof coverplate not provided 2 Mount fixtures not pro...

Страница 6: ...ang Hook to hold the cover plate and sensor for hands free wiring Basic Wiring Diagram GT500 Strip all wires 3 8 to 1 2 Wire as shown Multiple Fixtures Do not switch loads greater than 500W without installing a relay suitable for your load Wiring more than one sensor together isrecommended only for the experienced installer because it becomes difficult to troubleshoot Single sensors that control t...

Страница 7: ... detection Lower mounting height will reduce range Sensor must be below and as far as possible away from lights Mount on stable surface that is protected from rain Do not mount on a pole or tree that sways in the wind Sensor functions best when the direction of expected movement is across its detection pattern not towards the sensor Picking A Location 8 10 Ft 70Ft 50 Ft 50 Ft Detection Pattern ...

Страница 8: ...d standby time Start Finish Walk Test The purpose of the Walk Test is to check and adjust the coverage pattern 1 Aim the sensor approximately to cover the area you desire 2 Start outside the Detection Zone and walk across the zone until the lights go on As distance from the sensor increases it will take more movement to be detected For instance at 10 feet a half step will be enough while at 30 fee...

Страница 9: ...fter the initial 60 seconds of the lights being on lights should stay off Wave your hand inside the bag in front of sensor Lights should go on and then time out If sensor operates properly when covered check items 2 6 Problem Sensor is triggered by unwanted movement or heat source Solution Tilt sensor or mask lens in the direction of the source Move sensor or source 2 Make sure sensor is mounted f...

Страница 10: ...e not in the sensor s view See 1 under Lights Turn Off Too Quickly 3 Was sensor wired hot If so circuitry may have been damaged 4 If sensor is painted make sure there is no paint on the lens and that the lens paint mask is removed 5 Check that time adjustment control is not set past 15 min mark 1 Make sure the Time control is not set to test mode or set to the minimum setting which would be 5 seco...

Страница 11: ...chnical Tips Range appears limited 40 10 8 10 50 Ft 1 Make sure the sensor is installed on its own dedicated circuit free of motor loads such as HVAC equipment kitchen appliances or garage door openers 2 It is not recommended to wire sensors in parallel More than one sensor wired together makes them difficult to troubleshoot Disconnect multiple sensors and test separately 3 Keep all people complet...

Страница 12: ...product must be in its original unopened and new condition at the time of installation The information provided in the RAB Sensor Owner s Manual is critical in determining the location conditions intended use and other requirements with respect to the use and installation of a sensor product Using a sensor product in any manner other than as disclosed in the RAB Owner s Manual automatically voids ...

Страница 13: ...is responsible for all costs to de install defective products and re install replacement or repaired products and RAB shall not be liable for labor or other costs related to de installation or re installation DISCLAIMER THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND RAB EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIT...

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