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Summary of Contents for RAB Lighting GT500
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Page 1: Installation Manual
Installation Manual GT500 GT500R... - Page 2 How Does Gotcha Work? Gotcha’s infrared sensor “sees” Will Gotcha detect animals? Gotcha will not detect cars, birds small temperature changes caused or small dogs. It may detect large by the motion of people or cars dogs and larger animals. Having within its protection zone and animals trigger Gotcha can help turns on lights automatically.
- Page 3 Gotcha! Assembly and Wiring • To install a GT500 Sensor with separately purchased floodlights, start at #1. • For GT500R Pre-wired Floodlight Kit, see page 5. Cautions TURN OFF ALL POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSE PANEL • Read entire Installation Manual •...
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Page 4: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams Basic Wiring Diagram Basic Kit Wiring Multiple Fixtures While multiple fixtures may be wired to a single sensor, multiple sensors should not be wired together, as problems become difficult to troubleshoot. Single sensors that control their own lights will give a more accurate location of movement and trouble-free operation. - Page 5 Gotcha Kit Assembly and Wiring 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 boxes. Mounting Bar Screws Metal Mounting Plate Insert close-up plug in unused hole Universal...
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Page 6: Selecting A Location
Selecting A Location How large an area will Gotcha Detection Pattern protect? When mounted at the recommended height of 6 - 12 feet, the detection pattern extends out 40 - 60 feet and is 110° wide. To reduce coverage, aim the sensor towards the 110°... - Page 7 Do Not Locate Gotcha: • Where movement is directly toward sensor. Less sensitive to movement More sensitive to movement directly towards sensor across the pattern Less sensitive Correct More sensitive • Exposed to rain or icicles Sensor unprotected and Mount sensor in view blocked protective area Incorrect...
- Page 8 Helpful Aiming Hints Do Not Aim Gotcha: • Above or touching its own lights. Heat from lights triggers sensor Move sensor below lights Correct • Tilted from side to side. Part of protection pattern Position sensor exactly level from unusable side to side Correct •...
- Page 9 Do Not Aim Gotcha: • Pointing at branches, swimming pools, plants or water. Motion triggers sensor Aim sensor away from obstructions Correct • Where sensor may detect passing cars. Passing cars activate sensor Aim sensor down to avoid activation from passing cars Correct •...
- Page 10 Aiming And Adjustment The purpose of the Walk Test is Walk Test to check and adjust the coverage pattern of Gotcha. When power is first applied to the Gotcha, it will automatically provide a 5 minute Walk Test Period. During this period the sensor will operate in daylight and will keep lights on for only 5 seconds after motion ceases.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Each Gotcha undergoes rigorous Lights Do Not Turn Off testing and quality control proce- 1. Check that the Time control dures before it leaves the factory. dial on the bottom of the sensor Malfunctions are most often due is set to minimum. to incorrect installation or aiming 2. -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
Faxed Information, 8AM-6PM ET Mon.-Fri. 24/7 24/7 888 RAB-1000 888 RAB-1232 888 RAB-1236 E-mail www.rabweb.com Questions and requests Visit our internet site answered promptly for product information tech@rabweb.com RAB Lighting 170 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647 USA © RAB Lighting 2004...
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