MOTION SENSOR PLACEMENT
Careful consideration must be given to sensor placement. PIR sensors detect the difference
between infrared energy in motion and the background space. To be detected, a person or
vehicle must be within the sensor’s coverage pattern and have an unobstructed view of the sensor.
Mounting options
• Install onto a standard 4" round outdoor junction box.
• Mount to a flat, stable, vibration-free surface.
• Mount
vertically
or
horizontally
, usually to a wall, ceiling or under an eave.
Vertically mounted:
The sensor comes assembled and ready for vertical cover plate mounting, as shown below.
Horizontally mounted:
For horizontal mounting, such as under eaves,
rotate the sensor
housing as shown in the
diagrams below.
Make sure that the gasket is seated properly.
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Loosen the two
screws at the back
of the sensor.
Rotate the
sensor housing
180°.
Replace and
tighten the
screws.
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Mounting and sensor positioning guidelines
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Mount to flat, stable, vibration-free surface
Avoid runoff; sheltered locations preferred
Aim motion sensor downward to limit sensing
Mount motion sensor level
Do not mount by vents or above lamps
Install lamps above sensor to avoid heat effects
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