CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 INSTALLING THE INFRARED SENSOR ..........4-5 SET UP AND OPERATION ...............6-9 TROUBLESHOOTING................10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............11 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............12...
INTRODUCTION The Housewatch infrared sensor is suitable for installation on walls and ceilings in a range of outdoor locations including entrances, gardens, staircases, garages and parking areas. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please follow these instructions carefully before attempting to install and operate this sensor.
INSTALLING THE INFRARED SENSOR 1) Switch power OFF at meter box. FIGURE 1 2) Refer to FIGURE 1. Use the holes (A) on the Mounting Base (B) to mark the position of the fixing screws on the selected mounting surface once the mounting position has been established.
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INSTALLING THE INFRARED SENSOR Load Sensor Neutral Out (N) Neutral Supply (N) Active Supply (L) Relay SPARE FIGURE 2 7) Connect the cable to the terminal block provided as per FIGURE 2. 8) Remove protective backing from self-adhesive foam gasket (D) as per FIGURE 1.
SET UP AND OPERATION The outdoor sensor is equipped with a highly sensitive PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detector. A multi-cell technology fresnel lens is used to divide the sensor's basic detection range into multiple separate segments or zones. The sensor automatically scans for movement between zones. The outdoor sensor will provide optimal performance and range when installed in a vertical position approximately 2.5m above the ground;...
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SET UP AND OPERATION Time Duration Lux Level Sensitivity FIGURE 4 Time Duration: The length of time the sensor will activate a load after detection can be adjusted from 10 seconds to 10 minutes. Rotating the time knob (marked with the clock) anti-clockwise will reduce the duration time.
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SET UP AND OPERATION Walk Test 1) Rotate the lux knob fully clockwise for daylight operation, set the time control to min (Anti-clockwise) and the sensitivity to maximum (clockwise). 2) Turn on the power at the isolating switch. The load should turn on for a short period of time.
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SET UP AND OPERATION Resetting the Sensor into “Manual Mode” 9) To bypass the “auto mode” and set the sensor into “manual mode”, turn the wall switch “OFF” and “ON” once within 3 seconds. Wall switch action: OFF > ON. 10) Wait for 3 seconds and the light will turn “ON”...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Suggested Solution Load does not 1) Auto off time is set 1) Set auto off time to a turn off too long shorter time and check if the load is switched off or not according to the preset off time 2) Keep away from detection 2) Sensor is nuisance...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz Rated Load For Lighting LED Lamp: Max. 1000W Tungsten lamp: Max 2000W Fluorescent lamp: Max 1000W Detection Angle 110° Detection Range 15m Max (24°C) (adjustable) Adjustable from approx. 10 seconds to 10 Auto Time Off minutes ±...
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY This Housewatch product is guaranteed for a period of 2 (Two) years from date of purchase, provided the product has been installed in accordance with this instruction manual and local electrical wiring regulations and codes of practice. This guarantee shall become invalid if this product has been incorrectly installed, misused, tampered with or accidentally damaged.
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