Picking A Location
Location Considerations:
• If your fixture is not permanently mounted,
or can be moved, choose a location from
which the sensor can “see” all the paths of
movement that will be illuminated by its lights.
• Smart Task may be painted to blend in with
walls. Carefully apply masking tape to the
sensor lens before painting!
• Sensor functions best when the direction of
suspected movement is across its detection
pattern, not towards the sensor.
• The sensor has a “Double Look Down”
Lens with one “Look Out” zone and two
“Look Down” zones, for excellent detection
both at long and close range.
• If wall mounting, locate 5-8’ high for optimum
range. Lower mounting height will reduce
range.
Side View 30’
Double Look Down Lens
8’
Top View 30’
40’
Detection Pattern
• Detection extends out a maximum of 30
feet and is 180º wide.
• To reduce Detection Pattern width, mask
the sides of the lens with the Lens Mask Kit
provided or opaque weatherproof tape.
• If sensor is mounted by a doorway at the
top of stairs, be aware that
the elevated mounting height may extend the
sensors range.
Control Panel:
Turn controls gently. Do not force past
stops.
Aiming and Walk Testing
Sensitivity
Time Control
Photocell
Turn to
moon symbol
for night only
Turn to sun symbol
for 24 hour
operation (lights turn
on night and day)
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 feet, several steps will be necessary.
3. To shorten the range, use the lens masks
provided or tilt the sensor down.
4. Repeat steps #2 and #3 until you are
satisfied with the coverage.
5. The Time Control is factory set between
5-8 minutes. This period starts after the
movement in the Detection Zone ceases.
If less time is desired, turn the time control
counterclockwise. For more time, turn the
control clockwise.
5. The sensor is factory set for night only
operation. To obtain operation in low level
light, turn the Photocell Control clockwise to
the sun symbol. Intermediate settings will
allow the sensor to operate earlier or later at
dusk.
6.Your sensor is ready for operation. See the
Technical Tips pages if additional help is needed.
Test Period:
The sensor has a 3 minute Test Period which
allows it to be aimed and walk tested day or
night.
• For the first 30 seconds, the lights will be
turned on. During this time, test that all
fixtures and lamps function properly.
• For the next 3 minutes, the sensor will keep
lights on for 5 seconds each time it detects
movement in its Detection Zone. The sensor
will change to Automatic Mode after the 3
minute Test Period.
• If another 3 minute Test Period is desired,
turn the power off for at least 10 seconds and
back on again.