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3/26/01
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3-Way Motion
Sensing Switch
The 3-Way Motion Sensing Switch (MSS) detects motion to turn on
lights for an adjustable amount of time. A built-in photo cell can be set
to keep lights off when the lights aren't needed. The unit has excellent
sensitivity and a wide 150
detection range. It can be used with incan-
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descent lighting as well as rapid start fluorescent lighting.
The MSS can be used to replace either a 3-way wall switch or a
single pole switch. Some codes require installation by a qualified elec-
trician.
OFF
AUTO
ON
Features include:
• 150
motion detection angle
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• Adjustable on-time from 5 sec. to 20 min.
• Adjustable photocell
• Works with incandescent and rapid start fluorescent lighting
• Works with motors up to 1/8 hp.
• Slide switch selectable OFF, ON AND AUTO modes.
Included are: • The sensor switch • Cover plate • 4 wire connectors • 2 large screws • 2 small screws.
INSTALLATION
30'
WARNING: For indoor use only.
SELECT A LOCATION
NEW APPLICATION
Choose a location where the motion sensor has a clear view of
the entire area where occupant motion may occur.
15'
RETROFIT APPLICATION
Motion sensing switch will replace existing wall switch. Use only
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where the existing switch location provides a clear view of the
Typical Plan View of Coverage
occupied area.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
The detector is more sensitive to motion across the front of the sensor than to motion towards the sensor.
The detector senses heat in motion and possible heat sources that change temperature quickly. Therefore, to
avoid false triggering, avoid placing the sensor where it will be aimed at air conditioners, heaters, and other
sources of heat or cold.
• Connect the 3-Way Motion Sensing Switch as shown in the diagram below:
≠ Replace
switch with MSS
Hot Wire
Black
Brown
¨
Add
Jumpered Wire
Jumper
Wire
OFF
AUTO
ON
Green ground wire to
junction box screw or
Red
grounding wire
3-Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram
• Mount the MSS into the junction box with the two junction box screws.
• Turn the circuit breaker back on.
• Preset the controls: Time to min. (fully CCW), Photo Adjustment fully clockwise. Cover the lens with masking
tape.
• With the motion sensor in the "ON" position, turn the remote switch on and off several times. Go to step 1, 2,
or 3, depending on results.
WARNING: Shut off all power at fuse box or circuit breaker before beginning installation.
Exchange
1.
Test again.
If light does
Red & Black
not turn on:
wires on
Go to 2 or 3.
MSS Control
If light turns
Exchange
2.
on in only one
Red & Brown
Test again.
position of
wires on
Go to 1 or 3.
remote switch:
MSS Control
If light turns
Set sensor to "AUTO". Wait for the
3.
on with
unit to warm up (up to 1 min.). If the
remote switch
remote switch can turn the lights on,
in either
it's OK. Otherwise:
position:
Exchange Red & Brown wires
on MSS Control. Remove the
tape. Go to the next page.
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
3-Way With One Motion Sensing Switch
WARNING: Turn power off at the circuit breaker before wiring.
Note: a "3-way" circuit controls lights from two sepa-
rate switches. If you want to use this product in a sin-
gle switch circuit or if you want to install more than one
motion sensing wall switch, see page 6
• Remove the decorative coverplate (secured by two
screws).
• Remove Control Cover. (Press in with screwdriver.
Swing out cover to remove.)
• Choose which switch will be replaced and remove it.
• For easier re-wiring later, mark the house wiring with
tape indicating where the wire had been connected.
Common Switch Lug
Hot Wire
3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram
Questions? Call 1-800-435-4448 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time, weekdays
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598-1107-01
Single Switch Installation
• For single switch installations,
connect the wall switch as shown
here.
LOAD
OFF
AUTO
Hot Wire
Red & Brown
3-Way with Two Motion Sensors
If you want to have motion sensors at both 3-way switches, connect them as shown below. The minimum
wattage may increase to 100 W for fluorescent and 50 W for incandescent lighting.
Common Switch Lug
HOT
3-Way
3-Way
Switch
Switch
Existing Wiring Diagram
HOT
Red & Brown
Red &
Brown
OFF
AUTO
ON
Black
OFF
AUTO
ON
Dual 3-Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram
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• Remove remaining 3-way switch from the junction box.
• Add the jumper wire to the common lug and to either one of the two switched lugs. If you're not sure which
lug is common, install the jumper on any two of the three wires, and test the jumper as explained on the next
page.
The switch may
indicate the
common
COMMON
OR
Color of screw
may be different
for the common
Hot Wire
To Red wire
of MSS
(note color)
ADJUSTMENTS
HOT
TIME
There are 6 preset selections for the
amount of time the lights stay on: Test (5
seconds), 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes. Use
a small, phillips screw driver to adjust the
TIME control (see Figure 4). Turn the TIME
control until it "snaps" into the desired time
position.
ON
BLACK
Green ground wire to
junction box screw or
Any Light Level
grounding wire
5
10
1
Test
20
T I M E
5 Seconds
HOT
Complete Installation
•
Replace control panel cover and install the decorative wall plate. In installations where the GE motion sensor
switch is combined with other switches or outlets on an expanded box, a combination wall plate will need to
be purchased. Various combination wall plates are available at Home Centers and Electrical Supply Stores.
•
Slide the switch a couple of times to make sure it operates freely.
USE
HOT
Black
MODE Selection Switch
Moving the switch selects one of three modes of operation: OFF, AUTO, ON
Green ground wire to
OFF: Lights stay off.
junction box screw or
grounding wire
AUTO: Lights come on for time set when motion is detected and the light level is below the set level or when
3-way switch is manually switched.
ON: Lights stay on continuously. Flipping 3-way switch has no effect.
Test for correct common wire connection:
Common
Switch Lug
Hot Wire
Jumper
To Brown wire
of MSS
Move one end of the jumper
(note Color)
wire to the previously
unconnected terminal.
Remove the jumpered
switch from the
Turn the power
circuit breaker.
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If you have a problem with your Wall Switch, first follow this guide. If the problem persists, call the
LIGHT LEVEL
customer service hotline at 1-800-435-4448 between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM ET weekdays.
SYMPTOM
The sensor can be prevented from turning on lights
when there is already enough light in the room. Use a
Light does not come
small phillips screw driver to set the light level using this
on in the AUTO
diagram as a guide. In the fully clock-
mode.
wise position, the sensor turns on
lights even in full daylight. In the fully
counter-clockwise position, the sen-
sor only turns on lights when the sur-
rounding light level is very low.
Dark (low light level)
To adjust the photocell:
+
•
When the light in the room is at the
level you want the lights to turn on,
set the switch to the AUTO position.
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•
Put the TIME control to the 5 sec-
Lights do not stay
ond position.
L I G H T
on in the Auto mode.
•
Put the LIGHT control to the mini-
mum dark (fully counter-clockwise)
20 Minutes
position.
•
Wait for the lights to turn off.
Turn the LIGHT adjustment clock-
SPECIFICATIONS
wise in very small steps and wait 2
seconds before moving your hand
in front of the sensor. Repeat until
Electrical input............................................................................................................... .................120V, 60 Hz
the lights controlled by the sensor
Fluorescent Load...........................................................(2) 30 Watt minimum 400 Watt maximum Rapid Start
come on. The light will now come
Motor Load.............................................................................................................................1/8 HP maximum
on when the light level is at or below
Incandescent.........................................................................................................................500W at 120V AC
the present level and motion is
On-Time..........................................................................................Adjustable approximately 5 sec . to 20 min.
detected.
Photocell Sensor.......................................................................................From dull daylight to less than 1 FC.
Coverage...............................................................................up to 15 ft. at 150
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
• Shut off power at fuse box or
circuit breaker before installation
• Use indoors only
Risk of fire
• Do not exceed electrical ratings
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Re-install the switch.
Turn the circuit
breaker back on.
Leaving the jumpered switch in one position,
flip the other 3-way switch on and off.
Lights
Jumper is
Yes
turn on
correct. Go
and off.
to next page.
No
Flip the switch with the
jumper wire to the
other position.
Flip the unjumpered switch
on and off.
junction box.
Lights
Jumper is
No
Yes
off at the
turn on
correct. Go
and off.
to next page.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.
Circuit breaker or fuse is
Light does not turn
1.
Incorrect wiring.
turned off.
off.
2.
MODE switch is set to
2.
If the lamp being controlled
ON instead of AUTO.
has another switch, it may
3.
Motion is still present.
be turned off.
4.
Delay set by TIME
3.
Bulb is defective.
control has not
4.
LIGHT control is set too far
expired.
toward the DARK position.
1.
Heating or cooling ob-
Light comes on for
5.
MODE switch is set to OFF
jects (such as air
no reason in the Auto
instead of AUTO.
mode.
vents, appliances, or
6.
Poor connection.
drafts through the wall
box) are causing false
1.
Motion has stopped in the
triggering.
room.
2.
Switch on the sensor
2.
TIME control is set for too
has been turned off
short a delay.
and back on.
3.
There was a momen-
tary power interrup-
tion. The light will turn
off automatically when
the "on" time expires.
, up to 30 ft. in front of the sensor
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Res. #8143555
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