RAB Tuff Dome Installation Manual

RAB Tuff Dome Installation Manual

Vandal resistant outdoor motion sensor

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Tuff Dome
Vandal Resistant
Outdoor Motion Sensor
Installation Manual
RAB
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Specifications

Switching Capacity:
Relay On/Off Model:
500 watts Incandescent when used
remotely, 250 watts when floodlights
are mounted to it.
250 watts Fluorescent @ 120 volts
Hi/Lo Model:
Runs at 20% lamp wattage from
dusk to dawn. Brightens to full
wattage upon sensor detection.
180 watts Incandescent maximum.
Voltage:
120 Volts AC
Power Consumption:
One watt
UL Listing:
Raintight Photoelectric
Switch. Suitable for wet locations.
Time Adjustment:
5 seconds to 15 minutes
Quick Test Time:
5 second test time for fast installation.
Works day or night.
Detection Zone:
Full180º by 30'
"No Hands" Auto Testing:
Auto mode starts after 3 minutes of
testing. No adjustment needed.
Built for Severe Conditions:
Double weatherproofing for long life.
Photoelectric Control:
Deactivates lights during daylight.
Fully adjustable for 24 hour
operation or custom applications.
Vandal Resistant Lens:
Hard lens resists casual vandalism.
Case Construction:
Precision molded Lexan®
Color Matched Lens:
Dark lens with black units.
White lens with white units.
Surge Protection:
Withstands up to 3000 volts
Manual Override:
Double flip wall switch logic prevents
activation by short power outages.
Resets to auto at dawn. No extra
wiring needed.
LED Detection Indicator:
Glows red day and night for
"on-guard" deterrence.
RF Immunity:
Circuits fully shielded for maximum
radio frequency immunity.
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Michel Morin
June 10, 2025

Hi. My tuff dome exterior sensor stopped working. Wondering if it can be repaired and/or is it worth fixing? Thanks, Michel

Summary of Contents for RAB Tuff Dome

  • Page 1 Tuff Dome Contents Vandal Resistant Outdoor Motion Sensor Installation Manual Specifications Switching Capacity: Built for Severe Conditions: Double weatherproofing for long life. Relay On/Off Model: 500 watts Incandescent when used Photoelectric Control: remotely, 250 watts when floodlights Deactivates lights during daylight.
  • Page 2 • Sensor functions best when the die cast housing of the Tuff Dome. movement is across its detection Molded is better! No leaky gaskets or bug hotels with Tuff Dome. Leave the locknuts and arm screws pattern, not towards the sensor.
  • Page 3 (3) screws. around, and re-installing the plugs from switching capacity. Black the back of the Tuff Dome sensor (if you 14. Turn on power. are not using the holes for lighting fixtures). .1µF 400V DC...
  • Page 4 Zone is vacated from approximately turns on lights automatically. It wel- •Tuff Dome is for wall mounting only. 5 seconds to 15 minutes. Use the comes visitors and may deter intrud- • Detection extends out a maximum adjustment tool provided to turn ers.
  • Page 5 Photocell Control is turned to the be enough. while at 30 feet, several sun symbol, the lights will stay on in 3. Make sure that Tuff Dome is not steps will be necessary. low mode in low level light and night.
  • Page 6 Technical Tips: Technical Tips: Lights Turn Off Range appears limited Lights Do Not Turn On Too Quickly 4. Check that movement is not direct- 1. Check that the sensor is level from 1. Check that lamps and fixtures 1. Check if sensor is being “tricked” ly towards sensor.
  • Page 7 4. Make sure sensor is located below and as far as possible from its lights. Heat from the lights may Solution: Remove Tuff Dome lens to trigger the sensor. expose sensor, tilt down (see pg. 8) or mask the top of the sensor lens to 3.You may not be aware that animals...
  • Page 8 Limited Warranty Toll Free Technical Assistance Your Tuff Dome will be promptly If you need technical assistance, replaced or repaired, at our option, if please do the following: it proves to be defective in workman- ship or materials within 5 years of 1.

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