Philips EasySense SNS210 MC User manual

Single, compact, cost-effective
luminaire control
Philips EasySense SNS210 MC
July 2020
Design-in Guide
Sensors
EasyAir
SNS210
Sensors
EasySense
SNS210 MC

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Contents
Introduction to this guide 3
More information or support 3
Warnings and instructions 4
Introduction of EasySense SNS210 MC 5
Product characteristics 6
EasySense SNS210 MC overview 6
Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy 6
Motion detector 7
Sensor view shield 8
Light sensor 9
LED indicator 9
Mechanical design-in 10
Wire strip length 10
Wire insertion 10
Wire separation from the connector 10
Wiring Information 10
Wire distance for remote mounting 11
Luminaire-to-luminaire distance 11
Recommendations to design-in around EasySense
SNS210 MC with good RF signal 11
Recommendations to design-in a luminaire
around EasySense SNS210 MC with good RF signal 11
Mounting to a luminaire 12
Mounting in a bracket (SMB-50) 13
Installing EasySense SNS210 MC with ceiling
mount bracket (SNS210 MCCMP) 14
Installer Label Instructions 15
EasySense SNS210 MC with multiple Philips Xitanium
SR LED drivers (1:N application) 16
Luminaire Production Test 17
FAQ 18
Contact details 20
Philips EasySense SNS210 MC 20
Disclaimer 21

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Introduction to this guide
Thank you for choosing Philips EasySense SNS210 MC. In
this guide luminaire manufacturers will find the information
required to design this product into a luminaire and
configure it to suit specific applications. This design-in
guide covers sensor functionality, mechanical mounting,
wiring details, configuration and commissioning (grouping)
method, application notes and frequently asked questions.
More information or support
For further information or support, please consult your
local Signify sales representative.
Philips EasySense SNS210 MC

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Warnings and instructions
• EasySense SNS210 MC must be used with Philips
Xitanium SR LED drivers.
• Do not apply mains power directly to the sensor.
• Do not cover the sensor during operation or mount the
sensor internal to the luminaire.
• External infrared light source in the space might have
influence on occupancy detection.
• Incorrect location of sensor (e.g., with setting up of
multiple SNS210 devices into a single network or a group
with addition of qualified wireless switches obstructions
in viewing angle) will result in incorrect functioning of
occupancy detection.
• Faulty settings of the sensor might result in undefined
startup.
• Make sure the sensor, especially the occupancy detection
lens, is protected from damage during shipment and
handling.
• The application area of EasySense SNS210 MC is
designed for a typical indoor environment (open/private
offices, conference rooms, classrooms, corridors, etc.) in
normally heated and ventilated areas. EasySense SNS210
MC has no protection against aggressive chemicals or
water.
• Make sure the the EasySense SNS210 MC Zigbee/
Bluetooth antenna is not covered by metal for proper RF
communication.

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Introduction to EasySense SNS210 MC
The Philips EasySense SNS210 MC is the ideal solution for
per-luminaire control of smart luminaires. It combines
occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting and task tuning in a
single, compact package for easy OEM luminaire assembly.
EasySense SNS210 MC operates with the established
Xitanium SR LED driver standard to make a simple two-
wire connection between sensor and driver, thus
eliminating the need for multiple components and auxiliary
devices. The result is a cost-effective and easy-to-
design-in solution ideal for energy-savings. An intuitive
MasterConnect app makes commissioning and
configuration during and after installation fast and easy.
EasySense SNS210 MC enables grouping allows scene
setting on a wireless switch (e.g., presentation mode for a
conference room) as well as occupancy sharing (i.e.,
luminaires within a group can be programmed to remain at
prescribed light levels so long as occupancy is detected
anywhere in the group).
For more details on specification and ordering codes,
please refer to the SNS210 MC datasheet on the technical
downloads page.

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Product characteristics
EasySense SNS210 MC overview
EasySense SNS210 MC contains multiple functions in one
housing and uses two wires to connect with an SR driver.
(See wiring diagram in the Mechanical design-in section.)
Functions include:
• Zigbee/Bluetooth
LE antenna
• Occupancy sensor (PIR)
• Light sensor
• LED indicator
EasySense SNS210 MC is designed for a typical indoor
environment (open/private offices, conference rooms,
classrooms, corridors, etc.) in normally heated and
ventilated areas. The sensor is normally mounted to a
luminaire and is optimized for a sensor mounting height of
2.5 m to 3 m.
Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
The Zigbee-BLE antenna should not be covered by metal
and should be exposed to free air to ensure there is
sufficient range.
For more information on mechanical design in of the
sensor, please refer the section on page 11.

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X1
X2
Y1
Y2
H
Motion detector
The occupancy sensor is a PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor
that detects movement with an X-Y cross-area under an
angle of X = 62° and Y = 84°. Two types of movements
are defined as follows:
• Major movement: movement of a person walking into or
through an area.
• Minor movement: movement of a person sitting at an
office desk reaching for a telephone, turning the pages in
a book, opening a file folder, picking up a coffee cup, etc.
When installed in a typical office ceiling at height, the
sensor is sensitive to minor movements within X1 by Y1
area. It will respond to minor movements down to a few
centimeters at the task area of a desk and is sensitive
to major movements within a range of X2 by Y2. The
directions X1, X2 are parallel to direction X; likewise for Y1,
Y2 being parallel to Y. The maximum recommended height
to place the sensor in the ceiling is 3 m to assure
movement coverage and detection. The PIR sensor reacts
on movement by means of a temperature difference, such
as the human body temperature versus its surrounding
temperature e.g. people. People sitting behind a
transparent shield or glass window are not seen by PIR
sensor of SNS210. Please refer to the table below for
coverage area details.
Figure 1. Motion detection area. H: ceiling height. Minor movement detection area: X1 by Y1. Major movement detection area: X2 by Y2.
X
Y
Minor movement Major movement
Height X1 Y1 X2 Y2
2.4m 1.9 2.9 2.9 4.3
3.0m 2.4 3.6 3.6 5.4

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Sensor view shield
The sensor comes with an occupancy view shield that can
be used to block the movement detection by the sensor in
a certain area. The shield comes inverted. (See Figure 2.)
This view shield can be pulled out, flipped and inserted
back in the sensor and then rotated so the correct area is
shielded off from the detection area. If such shield is not
needed in the application, it can be easily pulled out from
the sensor or left as in the original position.
To prevent false triggers, the EasySense SNS210 MC must
be mounted more than 2 m away from air vents in all
directions, see figures below:
> 2m
> 2m
Luminaire
> 2m
> 2m
• Occupancy view shield
Figure 2. Sensor view shield.

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Photocell
Window
h
Windowsill
eld of view
(= 0.7 x h)
Field of viewY (cm)
H (cm)
100
120
90
60
30
0
150 200
300
250
Light sensor
The light sensor is a photo diode that reads the average light
level captured under an angle of approximately 40°. This
level depends on the amount of artificial and/or natural
light supplied in the office, as well as how this light is
reflected toward the ceiling/sensor. The EasySense SNS210
MC converts the illuminance signal into ON/OFF or dimming
commands to the Philips Xitanium SR LED driver in order to
maintain a constant light level on the desk.
The sensor should be installed with a minimum distance of
0.6 m to the window to avoid the sensor looking outside.
When the sensor is mounted too close to the window it will
look partly outside. Sun reflection from cars or snow can
reflect directly into the sensor. The sensor will then measure
such high illumination levels that it will drive the artificial
light to its minimal level or even switch off the artificial
lights. The optimum distance [Y] from the window to
EasySense SNS210 MC can be obtained from Figure 4. This
graph shows the relation between the distance from the
window to the sensor [Y] and the height [H] of the sensor (H,
height of the sensor measured from ceiling to bottom of
window sill).
LED indicator
The product contains a LED indicator. This is enabled by
default, and it can be disabled through the app. The
behavior of the LED is as follows:
Yellow LED on: = vacancy & light sensor are functional.
Red LED on: = motion is detected and hold time is not
expired yet.
Figure 3. Sensor placement.
Figure 4. Sensor mounting height from window sill (Y) vs. sensor horizontal distance from
window sill (H).

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Mechanical design-in
Wiring Information
Applicable wires
Conductor size: solid 0.2 - 0.75 mm2
Conductor size: fine-stranded 0.2 - 0.75 mm2
Conductor size: fine-stranded 0.25 - 0.34 mm2
(with insulated formule)
Conductor size: fine-stranded 0.25 - 0.34 mm2
(with insulated formule)
AWG 24 - 18
Strip length 7 - 9 mm / 0.28 - 0.35 in
Note: Stranded wires without ferrule should be soldered
Strip length
8.0 ± 0.5 mm
Conductor
[ Conductor: Bare Copper / Strand wire ]
Insulation
5°~7° Angle Max
Insertion
[ Inserting solid conductors via push-in terminal ]
2. Pull-out
1. Push
Wire strip length
Wire insertion
Wire separation from the connector
Inserting solid conductors via push-in terminal

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Wire distance for remote mounting
It is recommended to keep the wire distance from sensor
to Xitanium SR LED driver less than 15 m and meet the wire
gauge requirement to guarantee the performance.
Luminaire-to-luminaire distance
If multiple luminaires with EasySense SNS210 MC are used
in the same area, the distance between the different
sensors should be kept at least 1.5 m. This distance will
minimize a sensor from “seeing” the light variation of
neighbouring luminaires and reacting.
Recommendations to design-in around EasySense
SNS210 MC with good RF signal
It is recommended to have one side metal wall distance
from EasySense SNS210 MC antenna side wall greater than
100mm (assuming other metal walls are further away, see
figure 6 below).
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
20 40
signal loss [dB] vs
60 80 100 120
Distance (mm)
Signal loss [dB]
Figure 6. Transmission signal loss [dB] with distance to metal wall [mm].
Closer the metal wall, higher the signal loss.
Figure 5. Distance between sensors should be at least 1.5m apart.
≥ 1.5 m ≥ 1.5 m

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Mounting in a luminaire
EasySense SNS210 MC is a luminaire-mount sensor that is
directly powered by a Xitanium SR LED driver. It can be
mounted to a slot or a cut-out in sheet metal.
Note: When daylight sensing is enabled, it is advised to
add a light shield in between LED module and EasySense
SNS210 MC in case the sensor is placed close to the LED
module and in the same cavity. Without the shield some
light can tunnel through the white housing and impact
daylight sensing.
LED module
SNS210 Light shield

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Mounting in a bracket (SMB-50)
The EasySense SNS210 MC can be mounted in a bracket
(SMB 50). Refer the figures for details on mounting and
design-in into luminaire. All dimensions are in mm.
65 Max.
26 Max.
64 Max.
24 Max.
8 Max.
22 ± 0.2
60 ± 0.2
Press springs inwards on both sides before the bracket can
slide-in the luminaire hole.

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Installing EasySense SNS210 MC with ceiling mount
bracket (CMP/W)
The ceiling mount CMP bracket is available as a bracket
without any pre-mounted sensor or cable. The luminaire
manufacturer needs to mount the sensor in the CMP
bracket and attach cable to it. The cable and screws are
available with the accessory.
Caution: The cable length from the EasySense sensor to SR
driver should be kept <2m.
For cut-out in the ceiling and mounting, refer to the figures
below. All dimensions are in mm.
74
46 86
Ø 63
Ø 74
Radius min 5 mm

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SNS210 MC sensors are supplied with three labels which each contain the
assigned ZigBee MAC Address. For a typical application, the top two labels
can be removed and discarded.
For a network application using a gateway, the labels can be used to
identify a luminaire and where it is installed in the building.
Label 1 - Apply to the luminaire
Label 2 - Apply to the floor plan
Label 3 - Remains on the sensor
Installer Label Instructions
Using the installer code labels
When the sensor isn’t operated with a gateway, the installer code label can be thrown away
When the sensor is used with a gateway, remove the 2 top labels
Tear of the 2nd and 3rd label, take care to hold 1 label on the sensor
1 label must remain on the sensor,
put 1 label on the luminaire,
put 1 label on the floorplan (for more information see website)
Hereby, Signify declares that the radio
equipment type EasyAir is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text
of the EU declaration of conformity and
technical information is available at the
following internet address:
https://www.lighting.philips.co.uk/oem-
emea/products/connected-
lighting/easyair-sensors
4422-947-76641 February 2020
Using the installer code labels
When the sensor isn’t operated with a gateway, the installer code label can be thrown away
When the sensor is used with a gateway, remove the 2 top labels
Tear of the 2nd and 3rd label, take care to hold 1 label on the sensor
1 label must remain on the sensor,
put 1 label on the luminaire,
put 1 label on the floorplan (for more information see website)
Hereby, Signify declares that the radio
equipment type EasyAir is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text
of the EU declaration of conformity and
technical information is available at the
following internet address:
https://www.lighting.philips.co.uk/oem-
emea/products/connected-
lighting/easyair-sensors
4422-947-76641 February 2020
Using the installer code labels
When the sensor isn’t operated with a gateway, the installer code label can be thrown away
When the sensor is used with a gateway, remove the 2 top labels
Tear of the 2nd and 3rd label, take care to hold 1 label on the sensor
1 label must remain on the sensor,
put 1 label on the luminaire,
put 1 label on the floorplan (for more information see website)
Hereby, Signify declares that the radio
equipment type EasyAir is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text
of the EU declaration of conformity and
technical information is available at the
following internet address:
https://www.lighting.philips.co.uk/oem-
emea/products/connected-
lighting/easyair-sensors
4422-947-76641 February 2020

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When a group of luminaires is in the same daylight
condition and needs to be operated at the same level, it is
possible to use one sensor to control multiple luminaires.
This can be done in two ways:
(a) Use an SR bridge which can then connect to multiple
DALI drivers. For details on SR bridge, please refer to
design in guide of SR bridge.
(b) add multiple SR drivers together.
In case EasySense SNS210 MC is connected to multiple
Philips Xitanium SR LED drivers, the number of drivers is
limited to 10. Not more than 4 drivers should have DALI
power supply enabled. To minimize unnecessary losses, it
is recommended to turn on only two DALI power supplies.
Each SR driver provides approximately 55mA of current on
the DALI bus, and EasySense SNS210 MC is limited to
250mA.
EasySense SNS210 MC sends commands to all connected
drivers (using broadcast command); it does not have
capabilities to address individual drivers. The light
commands are sent as a broadcast command, so
occupancy-/daylight-based lighting control and task
tuning operate the same on all connected drivers. The
readout of energy information from the connected drivers
will not function. The energy readout of multiple drivers is
foreseen in our roadmap.
EasySense SNS210 MC with multiple Philips
Xitanium SR LED drivers (1:N application)
EASYSENSE DA
DA
Xitanium SR LED Driver
LED+
LED+
LED-
LED-
RSET2
SGND
NFC ANTENNA
DA-
Connectors
DA+
LINE
NEUTRAL
GROUND NC
Enable DALI PS
LED+
LED+
LED-
LED-
RSET2
SGND
NFC ANTENNA
SR-
Connectors
SR+
LINE
NEUTRAL
GROUND NC
Enable DALI PS
LED+
LED+
LED-
LED-
RSET2
SGND
NFC ANTENNA
SR-
Connectors
SR+
LINE
NEUTRAL
GROUND NC
Enable DALI PS
LED+
LED+
LED-
LED-
RSET2
SGND
NFC ANTENNA
SR-
Connectors
SR+
LINE
NEUTRAL
GROUND NC
Xitanium SR LED Driver
DA-
DA+
Xitanium SR LED Driver
DA-
DA+
Xitanium SR LED Driver
DA-
DA+
Warning:
Please note the DALI power supply can only be
turned on/off on the Philips Xitanium SR LED
driver through the MultiOne tool. For this
application, please also make sure all drivers that
are connected to the sensor have the same wiring
polarity. SR drivers are shipped with the power
supply on as default.
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To ensure that a luminaire has been assembled correctly
i.e. the wiring of the EasySense SNS210 MC sensor to
Xitanium SR driver is correct; a visible check can be made.
The luminaire on power up dims up to 30% of maximum
light output in the 1st second followed by dimming up to
100% in the next second.
This behaviour is only visible in non-commissioned
devices i.e. once grouped using Philips MasterConnect
app, this behaviour will cease to exist.
Luminaire Production Test

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FAQ
Can you use a wall dimmer with EasySense SNS210 MC? EasySense SNS210 MC can be used with a wireless wall
dimmer, e.g., Zigbee green power switch. For list of
supported switches, please visit our website
How does EasySense SNS210 MC compare to Philips ActiLume? Occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting are similar.
Form factors are also similar, with the face of the sensor
outside the luminaire having the same size. The portion of
EasySense SNS210 MC within the luminaire is slightly
deeper and longer to accommodate added functionality.
EasySense SNS210 MC includes granular dimming together
with energy reporting and works with Philips Xitanium SR
LED drivers to eliminate the cost and complexity of a
separate power pack.
Is EasySense SNS210 MC a DALI sensor? EasySense SNS210 MC works with Philips Xitanium SR
LED drivers, which have inbuilt power supply. It
cannot be used with DALI drivers and therefore,
EasySense SNS210 is not a DALI sensor.
Can I use EasySense SNS210 MC outside a luminaire? An accessory option called CMP/w is available to
enable ceiling mounting. Wiring to the driver must be
kept less than 2m.
Can I use one sensor with multiple luminaires? Yes, and the ceiling mount option is likely utilized in this
use case (called 1:N operation as opposed to 1:1). It usually
means turning off the SR power supplies in all but one of
the SR drivers. See EasySense SNS210 MC with multiple SR
drivers 1:N application section.

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Does EasySense SNS210 MC make sense if I only want to do
occupancy sensing?
Yes. Keep “Occupancy Control” enabled in MC App and
disable “Daylight Control”
How does the daylight harvesting feature work? EasySense SNS210 MC does inbuilt calibration to a fixed
lux at desk level. Auto-calibration to a desired light level
will be enabled in future release.
Is EasySense SNS210 MC “failsafe”? Unlike traditional occupancy sensors, EasySense SNS210
MC does not have a mechanical relay. This is a benefit of
Philips SR LED drivers, as on/off is done relay-free within
the driver. Devices with mechanical relays should be
designed so that relay failure results in “lights on.” If an SR
driver does not see a digital signal from a device for a long
period of time (e.g., loose connection, sensor failure), the
driver goes to full programmed output.
Does EasySense SNS210 MC work on 0-10v drivers? No. EasySense SNS210 MC works on Philips Xitanium SR
LED drivers to enable two-way digital communication
directly to the driver and to eliminate the need for other
auxiliary devices.

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Philips EasySense SNS210 MC
Product information:
contact your local Signify sales representative.
Contact details