echoflex RVS-A-xW User manual

RVS/RCS
This guide covers Resonate Vacancy/Occupancy sensor models, RVS-A-xW,
RVS-B-xW, RCS-A-xW and RCS-B-xW. The RCS is idencal to the RVS with the
addion of a baery to provide power for support of auto-on occupancy sensor
applicaons.
The character x in the model number is replaced with U for 902MHz, Y for
868MHz radios, and J for 928MHz radios.
The package includes the sensor, installaon guide, lens mask scker and two
wire adaptor straps for so ceiling le mounng. The cover is removable. Please
note: the cover must be fully seated for proper operaon.

The RVS/RCS (also referred to as the sensor in this guide) is a wireless, energy
harvesng sensor that monitors room occupancy state using a passive infrared
moon (PIR) detector. The RVS/RCS sensors are intended for indoor use only,
mounted on a ceiling at 8-10 feet from the oor.
NOTE: The RVS is a solar powered device that absorbs solar energy from arcial or
natural light sources. Before assigning the RVS sensor to a receiver or controller, the
sensor should be exposed to a good light source for a minimum of 2 minutes.

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Installaon Guide
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
The RVS sensor is powered by solar energy from natural or arcial light sources.
The solar energy is transformed into electrical energy which is then used
as a power source for the sensor. Powered by two solar cells, the sensor will
begin operaon without a baery within 2 minutes of being in sucient light.
The sensor will operate with 6 foot candles (65 lux) light energy. The RCS has
instantaneous operaon (baery powered).

The moon sensor supports the Occupancy Sensor EnOcean prole A5-07-01.
The sensor will transmit occupancy or vacancy depending on the occupancy
state of the room. The sensor will broadcast occupancy immediately upon a
state change from vacant to occupied. The sensor broadcasts a telegram when
movement is detected and repeats occupied telegrams with a minimum 100
second period between subsequent transmissions.
Aer detecng moon, the sensor is shut-down to conserve energy for 100
seconds. When the sensor awakens and further moon is detected, the sensor
will transmit an occupied telegram. If no moon is detected within 100 seconds,
the sensor transmits a vacancy telegram, 200 seconds total since the previous
transmission. The sensor will remain acve unl the next occupancy state is
triggered by moon detecon. If the sensor does not detect moon, it resends
the vacancy telegram every 1000 seconds.

The sensors use a PIR sensor element that detects moon by measuring the infrared
energy emied by objects. The sensors are calibrated to detect the temperature
range of the human body. The sensor has a lens that breaks the viewing angle of the
sensor into zones (movement zones), infrared energy moving in and out of a zone
is how the occupied state is dened. The amount of movement that triggers the
sensor is dependent upon the density of the zones where the moon takes place. A
Lens B: use for large moon detecon or larger rooms.
8/2.4m
30/9.1m 20/6m 10/3m 010/3m 20/6m 30/9.1m
10/3m
0
8/2.4m
15/4.5m
10/3m 5/1.5m 05/1.5m 10/3m
15/4.5m
10/3m
0
8/2.4m
15/4.5m 10/3m 5/1.5m 05/1.5m 10/3m 15/4.5m
10/3m
0
Lens A: use for small moon detecon or small rooms.

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higher density of zones means smaller moon will trigger the sensor.
For detecon of small moon (typing, drinking from a coee cup), use the A
lens which has more movement zones. Place the sensor close to the locaon
where the moon may occur.
The sensor comes with a scker that can be applied to the lens to mask o areas
where moon detecon is not desired.
An LED under the lens will blink once every 100 seconds when the sensor is
detecng moon. Addionally, the LED color indicates the status of the baery
when applicable, see the following table.
 
Red No baery or weak
Amber 50% discharged
Green Full charge

The mounng locaon of the sensor is important as this will directly aect the
receivers’ recepon of the telegrams. Before installing, refer to the secons
in the guide detailing the installaon of wireless devices, layout ps and test
operaon modes.
NOTE: The sensor cannot detect occupancy through solid objects including items placed
by a tenant, such as le cabinets or shelves.
NOTE: Do not locate the sensor near forced air vents as hot moving air may cause
the sensor to false trigger. Leave at least 4’ (1.2 m) minimum between air vents and
the sensor.
NOTE: Incandescent lights may cause false trips when turning on.
1. Select a locaon to mount the sensor on the ceiling by idenfying the
movement paerns that will be the most common in the space.
• For smaller oce spaces where hand moon on a desktop is common,
locate the sensor o to one end of the desk, in line with the desk edge
or slightly behind so the PIR lens has direct line-of-sight to the keyboard
desktop area. Insure that the PIR lens does not have direct line-of-sight
out a doorway where walk-by trac could trigger the sensor. Use the
included lens mask sckers to mask o these areas.
• Larger oces where larger body moon is more common, placement of
the sensor is less crical.
2. For the best sensor performance, mount the RVS sensor so at least one of
the solar cells is facing a light xture. The sensor will operate in low light
levels however, for best performance; a minimum of 6 foot candles must
be maintained. If the controlled lights in the space are dimmable either
manually or via daylight harvesng, insure the light level at the lowest
dimmed level meets this 6 FC requirement. If the light value does not meet
this requirement, install a baery.

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3. Remove the cover by inserng a small screwdriver under the white
enclosures lip. Gently twist the screw driver and pull the cover away from
the base.
4. Choose a mounng method. The RVS/RCS sensor can be mounted:
• With the integrated magnets to a steel T-bar ceiling frame or other
metallic surface by placing the sensor on to the metal rail.
• With screws and anchors (not provided) to a wall-board ceiling.
i. Use a pencil to mark the mounng base keyhole locaons and
remove the sensor.
ii. Using a drill, bore the two holes and insert the anchors.
iii. Install the screws, leaving them loose while you place the sensor.
iv. Tighten the screws.
• With the provided wire adapter straps to a so ceiling le.
i. Mark the sensor mounng locaon on the
ceiling le with a pencil. Remove the ceiling le
from the T-bar frame.
ii. Insert the so ceiling le adapters through the
pair of small holes beside both keyholes on the
sensors mounng plate.
iii. Poke the adapter nes through the ceiling le,
then bend each ne over in opposite direcons for
a secure t.
iv. Replace the ceiling le.
• With double sided tape or Velcro™, not provided. Cut two lengths of
tape and remove the backing. Place on the mounng surface of the
sensors back plate, pressing down. Remove the backing from the tapes
other side and place the sensor on the ceiling surface, pressing rmly.
5. Refer to the secon tled.
6. Once linking is complete, replace the sensor cover. 
seated. If the cover is not rmly aached, it could obstruct the lens and
adversely aect operaon.

Lens mask sckers are provided in the packaging for
your convenience.
1. As needed, peel o the lens masks to t the desired
area to be blocked.
2. Apply the mask gently to the secon of the lens exterior
to block the required area from occupancy sensing.

This process requires the controller or receiver to be mounted,
powered and within range of the sensor to be linked.
Lens Mask Applied
Wire Mounts

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The sensor is a solar powered device that absorbs energy through a solar panel;
storing it for use during low light periods. Before assigning the sensor to a
receiver/controller, the RVS must be exposed to a good light source for at least
2 minutes.
1. Remove the cover by inserng a small screwdriver under the white
enclosures lip. Gently twist the screw driver and pull the cover away from
the base.
2. Acvate LEARN or LINK mode at the receiver, if necessary refer to the
manufacturers documentaon.
3. Press the sensors LINK buon.
4. Deacvate LEARN mode at the receiver.

The baery is not required for normal
operaon when the RVS receives
adequate natural or arcial light,
minimum 6 foot candles or 65 lux.
The RCS model comes with a baery
(requires installaon).
1. Remove the cover by inserng a small
screwdriver under the white enclosures lip. Gently twist the screw driver
and pull the cover away from the base.
2. To remove an old baery, use a small screwdriver as a lever and insert
under the baery. Gently twist the screwdriver so the baery pops out.
3. Install or replace the baery with a new CR1632 coin cell baery insuring
the posive side (+) will be facing up.
4. Place the baery in the holder and press in place with your thumb.

Test modes require a baery to be installed. For RVS units, insert a CR1632
baery to run tests.
NOTE: An alternave to installing a baery is to use a bright light (hand-held
LED light, or Smart Phone) and shine this on the sensor while in test mode.
Depending on the light used, this may provide sucient energy to run the test
selected. Do not use this method for Light Level Test, Walk Test Mode or Range
Conrmaon .
Remove the cover for access to the test buon.
The following 4 tests can be selected when in test mode operaon.

1. To enter Light Level Test mode, press and hold the test buon for 6 seconds.
The green LED will begin to blink (LEDs are located under the lens).
2. Press the test buon again for 6 seconds to select Light Level Test. The
green LED will blink in accordance to the light level it is detecng. This will
Baery Holder
Link Buon

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change (2 second lag me) if you move the sensor to areas with dierent
light levels. See blink indicator table on the next page.

The green LED will blink according to the energy produced by the solar cell
 Lux  
0 0 0 below operang level
150-100 4.5 to 9 min. operang level
2100-200 9 to 18 operaonal
3200-400 18 to 36 operaonal
4400-800 36 to 72 operaonal
5 800+ 72+ operaonal
The test will repeat every 2 seconds and run for a duraon of 100 seconds. You
may quit the test at any me by pressing the Test buon for 10 seconds.
   provides visual feedback of the sensors signal
strength by a linked receiver with range conrmaon capability (only “F series”
controllers have range conrmaon ability). Have only one receiver linked to the
sensor for proper operaon of the test and disable repeaters in range for proper
test operaon).
The Range Conrmaon test requires a baery to be installed.
1. To enter Range Conrmaon Test mode, press and hold the test buon for
6 seconds. The green LED will begin to blink.
2. A quick press and release of the buon at this point will allow you to select
between test modes. Pressing and releasing the test buon scrolls through
the LED indicators. When the amber LED is blinking, go to step 3.
3. Press and hold the test buon again for 6 seconds to select Range
Conrmaon Test.
4. All three LED’s will blink (for 1 second) in this test mode when the sensor
transmits or receives a Range Conrmaon Telegram followed by the
sensor displaying the linked signal strength status for 2.5 seconds.

LED 
Green - Blinking 2.5 sec -41 to -70 dBm
Amber - Blinking 2.5 sec -70 to -80 dBm
Red - Blinking 2.5 sec -80 to -95 dBm
No LED No linked receivers detected
The test will repeat every 4 seconds and run for a duraon of 50 seconds. You
may quit the test at any me by pressing the test buon for 10 seconds.
: In walk test mode, the red LED will blink on every moon event.
This allows an installer to verify the sensor can monitor and detect moon in an
area as required.
1. To enter Walk Test mode, press and hold the Test buon for 6 seconds. The
green LED will begin to blink.

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2. A quick press and release of the buon at this point will allow you to select
between test modes. Pressing and releasing the test buon scrolls through
the LED indicators. When the red LED is blinking, go to step 3.
3. Press and hold the test buon again for 6 seconds to select Walk Test
mode. The red LED will begin blinking when moon is detected. The test
will run for a duraon of 100 seconds. You may quit the test at any me by
pressing the test buon for 10 seconds.
 The sensivity feature allows the installer to adjust
the sensivity level. False occupancy states caused by other elements can be
reduced by reducing the sensivity level. The default seng is max. sensivity.
To enter sensivity adjust mode, press and hold the Test buon for 6 seconds.
The green LED will begin to blink.
1. A quick press and release of the buon at this point will allow you to
select between test modes. Pressing and releasing the test buon scrolls
through the LED indicators. When the red and amber LEDs are blinking
simultaneously, go to step 2.
2. Press and hold the test buon again for 6 seconds to select PIR sensivity
adjust mode. One of the LEDs will begin blinking based on the selected
sengs, see the .
3. A press and release of the buon will allow you to scroll through the
sengs as shown in the sensivity adjust table on page 7.

 
High Green LED blinking
Medium Amber LED blinking
Low Red LED blinking
NOTE: The low sensivity seng is used as the base line for the lens detecon ray
diagrams found on the data-sheet.
4. To select a seng press and hold the test buon for 10 seconds when the
desired LED is blinking. To exit without saving, allow the test to me-out in
60 seconds.

Careful planning is needed when locang the receivers and transmiers based
on the construcon materials in the space and possibility of tenant’s furniture
disrupng the transmissions.
The occupancy sensor should be installed in the space where the receiver is
mounted and connected to the occupancy control equipment. The signal will
travel through some material barriers.
Refer to the tables on the next page for range consideraons with building
materials that reduce the radio signal power.

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 
Wood 0 - 10%
Plaster 0 - 10%
Glass 0 - 10%
Brick 5 - 35%
MDF 5 - 35%
Ferroconcrete 10 - 90%
Metal 90 - 100%
Aluminum 90 - 100%

Avoid locang transmiers and receivers on the same wall.
Avoid locang transmiers and receivers where the telegrams must penetrate
walls at acute angles. This increases the material the telegram must pass through
reducing the signal power.
Avoid large metal obstrucons as they create radio shadows. Place receivers in
alternate locaons to avoid the shadow or use repeaters to go around the obstacle.
Do not locate receivers close to other high frequency transmiers.
Leave at least 3’ between the receiver and any other source of interference
including, ballasts, LED drivers, computers, video equipment, Wi-Fi/LAN
routers, GSM modems and monitors. Transmiers are not aected by these
sources of interference.
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Document 8DC-5543 | Revision 1.6| 8188M21-5543-1 | Rev E
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CEC Title 24 Compliant
Built in an ISO9001 cered facility
FCC Part 15.231 (902 MHz models only)
Contains FCC ID: TCM300U
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(I.) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operaon.
IC RSS-210(902 MHz models only)
Contains IC: 5713A-STM300U
CE (868 MHz models only)
CE Marking
ARIB STDT108 (928MHz models only)
Complies with the Japanese radio law and is cered according to ARIB STDT108.
This device should not be modied (otherwise the granted designaon
number will become invalid)
 
Line of sight: 80’ (24m) corridors
Line of sight: 150’ (46m)open halls
Plasterboard: 80’ (24m) through 3 walls
Brick: 33’ (10m) through 1 wall
FerroConcrete: 33’ (10m) through 1 wall
Ceiling: not recommended
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