Troubleshooting - STEINEL detector Instructions Manual

14. Troubleshooting

Malfunction
IS 2180-2
without power
IS 2180-2 will not switch
ON
IS 2180-2 will not switch
OFF
IS 2180-2 keeps switching
ON / OFF
IS 2180-2 switches on
when it should not
Cause

Fuse faulty; not switched
ON

Short circuit

Mains switch OFF

Twilight control set to
nighttime mode during
daytime operation

Bulb faulty

Mains power switch OFF

Fuse faulty

Detection zone not
properly targeted

Continuous movement in
the detection zone

Light is in detection zone
and keeps switching on
as a result of tempera-
ture change

Set to continuous
operation by indoor
series switch

Light is in detection zone

Animals moving in
detection zone

Heat source (e.g.
extractor hood outlet) in
detection zone

Wind is moving trees and
bushes in the detection
zone

Cars in the street are
being detected

Sudden temperature
changes due to weather
(wind, rain, snow) or air
expelled from fans or
open windows
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Remedy

Renew fuse, switch on
mains power switch,
check wiring with voltage
tester

Check connections

Switch on

Adjust setting

Change light bulb

Switch on

Renew fuse, check
connection if necessary

Re-adjust

Check detection zone
and re-adjust if
necessary or fit shrouds

Re-adjust zone or apply
shroud

Set series switch to
automatic mode

Adjust detection zone
or fit shrouds, increase
distance

Adjust detection zone or
fit shrouds

Adjust detection zone or
fit shrouds

Blank off sections using
shrouds

Blank off sections using
shrouds

Adjust detection zone
or change site of
installation
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