13
Technical Tips:
Lights Turn On and Off Incorrectly
7. Make sure lights are not visible
from or reflecting back into sensor.
Check for white or reflective surfaces
close to the sensor.
Solution:
Aim sensor away from
lights and reflective objects or mask
the lens in the direction of the light
or reflection.
8. Make sure sensor is not aimed
within 30’ of a road or sidewalk.
Passing cars will activate sensor.
Solution:
Adjust angle of sensor, or
mask the top of the lens to reduce
Detection Pattern Length.
9. Check solutions 1,2,3,5 & 6 under
“Lights Do Not Turn Off” (Page 10).
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 completely out of
the detection pattern to make sure
the sensor is not detecting them.
4. Make sure sensor is located
below and as far as possible from
its lights. Heat from the lights may
trigger the sensor.
Solution:
Move sensor below and
away from the lights.
5. Self ballasted PL lamps may
cause cycling (on-off).
6. Heavy rain, snow or high winds
may activate the sensor occassionally.
Solution:
Reduce sensitivity control
settings, mount in a more protected
area and/or mask the lens if this is a
constant problem.
