Philips EasySense Guide

May 2016
Design-in Guide
Single, compact,
cost-effective
luminaire control
Philips EasySense luminaire-mount sensors
Sensors
EasySense
Luminaire-Mount

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Contents
Philips EasySense luminaire-mount sensors 1
Introduction to this guide 3
More information or support 3
Warnings and instructions 4
Introduction of EasySense 5
Product characteristics 6
EasySense overview 6
NFC antenna 6
Motion detector 6
Sensor view shield 7
Light sensor 7
LED indicator 7
IR receiver 7
System startup behavior
and auto-calibration 8
System startup behavior 8
Auto-calibration routine 8
Lighting control 9
Terminology used in this chapter 9
Occupancy-based lighting control 10
Lighting control overview 10
Low daylight level 11
Switch-on/off sequence 11
Daylight harvesting 11
High daylight level 12
Task tuning 12
Phone-based app and configuration 13
The Philips Field App for the EasySense sensors 13
Configuration steps 13
Mechanical design-in 16
Mounting to a luminaire 16
Wiring diagram with Philips Xitanium SR driver 17
Wire strip length 18
Wire insertion 18
Wire separation from the connector 18
Applicable wires 18
Wire distance for remote mounting 18
Sensor position 18
EasySense with multiple SR drivers
(1:N application) 19
FAQ 20
Contact details 22
Philips EasySense 22
Disclaimer 23

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Introduction to this guide
Thank you for choosing the Philips EasySense sensor.
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 method, application notes and
frequently asked questions. For sensor
specifications, please see the datasheet
available at www.philips.com/easysense.
More information or support
For further information or support, please consult
your local Philips sales representative or visit
www.philips.com/technology.
Philips EasySense luminaire-mount sensors
Product
information
Datasheet
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Warnings and instructions
• EasySense must be used only with Philips Xitanium
SR LED driver.
• The sensor is powered by a SR driver with a FELV
voltage 16-22V and should have at least basic
insulation.
• Do not apply mains power directly to the sensor.
• Do not cover the sensor during operation or mount
the sensor recessed.
• External infrared light source in the space might
have influence on occupancy detection.
• Incorrect location of sensor (e.g., outside the view
angle of the occupancy sensor) will result in
occupancy detection not functioning correctly.
• When recalibration is needed for adapting to
environment changes, make sure the SR driver is
power cycled. See System startup behaviors/Auto
calibration section for details.
• Faulty settings of the sensor might result in
undefined startup behavior; make sure field task
level is set higher than the background light level.
• Make sure the sensor, especially the occupancy
detection lens, is protected from damage during
shipment and handling.
• The application area of EasySense is designed for
a typical indoor environment (open/ private offices,
conference rooms, classrooms, corridors, etc.) in
normally heated and ventilated areas. EasySense
has no protection against aggressive chemicals or
water.

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Introduction of EasySense
The Philips EasySense luminaire-mount sensor is the
ideal solution for per-luminaire, stand-alone control
of new light luminaires. It combines occupancy
sensing, daylight harvesting and field task tuning in
a single, compact package for easy OEM luminaire
assembly. EasySense operates with the established
Philips 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. While the sensor pre-set
parameters are appropriate for most applications, an
intuitive app makes configuration during installation
fast and easy, if required.

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Product characteristics
X1
X2
Y1
Y2
H
EasySense overview
EasySense 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:
• NFC antenna • Occupancy sensor (PIR)
• Light sensor
• Infrared receiver
• LED indicator
The application area of EasySense is designed for a
typical indoor environment (open/private offices,
conference rooms, classrooms, corridors, etc.) in
normally heated and ventilated areas. EasySense has
no protection against aggressive chemicals or water.
The sensor is normally mounted to a luminaire and is
optimized for a sensor mounting height of 2.5 m to 3 m.
NFC antenna
The EasySense sensor can be configured through
NFC (near field communication) using a smart phone
with the EasySense app. NFC is the set of protocols
that enables electronic devices to establish radio
communication with each other by touching the
devices together or bringing them into proximity to a
distance of typically 1 cm or less. Parameters for
lighting controls can all be configured. (More details
are available in the Lighting control section.)
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 = 72° and Y = 86°.
Two types of movements are defined in NEMA WD7
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 H, 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 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. A car that just starts its
engine is not seen by the PIR nor does the PIR see
people sitting within the car or a forklift truck.
Therefore, it is recommended not to use EasySense
in outdoor, parking or industrial applications.
Please refer to the EasySense datasheet 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.

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Photocell
Window
h
Windowsill
eld of view
(= 0.7 x h)
Field of viewY (cm)
H (cm)
100
230
210
190
170
150
130
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90
70
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120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
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 inverted.
Light sensor
The light sensor is a photo diode that reads average
light level captured under an angle of approximately
40°. The intensity of the illuminance 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 converts the illumi-
nance signal into ON/OFF or dimming commands to
the Xitanium SR 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
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 an LED indicator. The LED
indicator by default is enabled, and it can be disab-
led through the app. The behavior of the LED is as
listed below.
Yellow LED on: = vacancy & sensor is functional.
Red LED on: = motion is detected and hold time is
not expired yet.
IR receiver
The infrared receiver serves as a communication
portal for the commissioning tools for future version
of the sensor. Also, an RF transceiver is built in, in
compliance with RTTE and EMC regulation, and will
be enabled for future version of the sensor.
• Occupancy view shield
Figure 2. Sensor view shield.
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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System startup behavior
and auto-calibration
System startup behavior
When the sensor is powered (mains of driver is
switched on or a momentary power dip is detected
by the sensor), the sensor performs an auto-
calibration routine.
Auto-calibration routine
Below describes the calibration routine.
• Light is switched on at maximum light level set by
max of AOC (adjustable output current).
• Light dims down to minimum dimming level.
• Sensor stores the value detected by the light
sensor.
• Light dims up to maximum light level which is set by
the field task level.
• Sensor stores the value detected by the light
sensor.
• A calculation is executed, and calibration set point
will be determined.
• Light dims down to the task level that meets the set
point.
Warning:
Make sure no objects are blocking the sensor’s
view and no surface reflectance changes occur
in the sensor’s view during auto calibration.
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Lighting control
Fade to switch-on time is the time (T1 to T2) from
the point at which occupancy is detected until the
lights dim up to the max light output. This timer is set
to 0.7 sec and is not configurable.
Hold time is the time (T3 to T4) from the point
at which the last movement has been detected
(e.g., occupant left the room) until grace time starts.
This timer is set to 15 minutes by default and can be
configured from to 1 – 120 minutes.
Grace fading time is the time from T4 to T5 during
which the lights are being dimmed down from the
current light level to the background level. By default,
grace fading time is 10 sec and can be configured to
0 – 25 seconds.
Prolong time is the time from T5 to T6 at which the
background level is maintained at a fixed level.
Default prolong time is 15 minutes and can be
configured from 0 – infinity.
Fade to switch-off time is the time (T6 to T7) for
the lights to fade from background level to off after
prolong time is expired. This timer is set to 0.7 sec
and is not configurable.
Field task level is used to configure the required light
level on the task plane, which is also the maximum
light level of the luminaire. It can be configured
through the app. (See Task tuning.)
Switch-on level is a predefined output level that will
be activated when occupancy is detected. The
switch-on level is not configurable and is set to
100%, or the field task level if set lower than 100%.
Background level is a light level lower than 100%,
used to save energy when space is not occupied.
Terminology used in this chapter
All parameters are stored in the sensor,
and most of the parameters can be configured
through NFC.
• Fade to switch on/off time
• Hold time
• Grace fading time
• Prolong time
• Switched-on level
• Background level

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Lighting control overview
EasySense controls the light output based on the
occupancy, daylight regulation and field task level.
When both occupancy- and daylight-based lighting
control are enabled, the light level is determined by
the lowest light level of the following:
• Occupancy-based set point (either the switch-on
level, background level or off)
• Daylight regulation set point (The daylight
regulation set point is the amount of light needed
on top of the available daylight.)
• Field task level
In case occupancy-based lighting control is disabled,
the occupancy-based set point is not used for
determination of the light level. In case daylight-
based lighting control is disabled, the daylight
regulation set point is not used for determination of
the light level. When both occupancy-based light
control and daylight-based light control are
disabled, the light output will continuously be on
field task level.
Switch On sequence
Switch On level (xed)
T1 T3T2 T4 T5 T7T6
Background level
(congurable)
LIGHT LEVEL
Fade to switch on
(xed)
Fade to switch on
(xed)
Grace fading
(congurable)
Grace fading
(congurable)
Fade to switch o
(xed)
Fade to switch o
(xed)
Hold time
(congurable)
Prolong time
(congurable)
Switch O sequence
Occupancy-based lighting control

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Daylight harvesting
Daylight-based control is enabled by default.
The light sensor auto-calibrates when power to the
driver is cycled. The light level of the luminaire is
bounded by field task level (maximum light level)
and background level (minimum light level). If the
background light level is set to be 20%, during
daylight harvesting, the light will only dim to 20%.
Daylight-based control is not active after hold time
of the occupancy sensor expires.
Figures 6 and 7 show examples of lighting control
using both daylight and occupancy. When the
daylight level is low (Figure 6) and an occupant is
present, the luminaire light level is the field task
level minus the daylight level. Assume the incoming
daylight level is constant, luminaire light level
remains the same until hold time expires, then it will
fall to the background light level. When the daylight
level is high, the luminaire light level is the field task
level minus the daylight level. However, when there
is an abundance of daylight, the luminaire light level
does not dim lower than the background light level
(Figure 7).
Field task level
Background light level
Daylight level
Occupancy level
Light level of the luminaire
Light level of the luminaire = Field task level - daylight level
Switch-on/off sequence
If occupancy is detected, lights are dimmed up to
the switch-on light level in 0.7 second.
When occupancy is not detected anymore, the
following lighting switch-off sequence is executed:
the sensor will wait until the hold time is expired and
then the light fades the background level in grace
fading time. The light level is kept on the background
level for prolong time. After prolong time expires,
the light fades from the background level to off
in 0.7 second.
Occupancy-based lighting control is enabled by
default for the EasySense, and it can be
disabled using an app through NFC.
Low daylight level
Figure 6. Lighting control behavior with low daylight level.

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Task tuning
Field task tuning is a feature to reduce the maximum
output of a luminaire to a certain percentage of the
AOC (adjustable output current) of the driver.
After installation, there is a possibility that the task
light level is not set according to the end user needs
(light level too high). Task light level can be adjusted
by the installer or building maintenance personnel to
a value between 5% and 100% of the max setting
through the app.
Field task level
Background light level
Daylight level
Occupancy level
Light level of the luminaire
High daylight level
Figure 7. Lighting control behavior with high daylight level.

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Phone-based app and configuration
The Philips Field App for the EasySense sensors
The Philips Field App for the EasySense sensors
works only on Android-based smart phones. Please
check the EasySense website for the latest list of
compatible phones and their NFC reader locations.
The app can be downloaded from the Google Play
store. This is a B2B app requiring authentication with
user id and password. Please contact your local
Philips sales representative for this authentication.
Various sensor parameters can be configured
through the app. Plus, the app can also be
used to read out energy parameters of the luminaire
after installation.
Features that can be configured are:
• Occupancy-based control: Enable/disable, hold
time, prolong time, background light level, grace
fading time
• Daylight-based light control: Enable/disable
• LED indicator: Enable/disable
• Task Tuning: In percentage level
The configuration range for each parameter is listed
in the EasySense datasheet.
Configuration steps
1. Select “Scan Device.”
2. Place the back of the smartphone onto the
sensor face (almost touching) to enable NFC
communication. NFC communication might
take around a few seconds.

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3. After hearing a beep, the following screen
shall show up in order to configure parameters.
Most parameters can be configured using the
sliding bar or key in the exact number on the right.
After configuration, press “Confirm.”
4. The app also provides an option to save this
profile for future use by entering a profile name
and location. The user can skip entering this
information and program the EasySense sensor
by pressing “Program EasySense.”
5. Repeat step 2.
6. After programming successfully, a green arrow
shows on the screen. More sensors can be
programmed with the same setting by pressing
“Program EasySense” again. Or press “Done”
to finish configuration.

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7. To use a saved profile, go to “Profile” from the
main menu, select the desired profile and program
sensors. Users can also edit/delete profiles by
clicking “edit” on the top right corner.
8. Energy Readout
The user can also follow steps below to read out
energy data, e.g., total consumed energy, average
power consumption, percentage time the light
being on, system on time and lamp on time. This
feature only works after the system has been
powered for at least one hour.

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Mechanical design-in
Mounting to a luminaire
EasySense is a luminaire-mount sensor that is
directly powered by Philips Xitanium SR LED driver.
It can be mounted to a slot or a cut-out in sheet metal.
2. Mounting to rectangular cut-out
Another option is attaching EasySense to a cutout in
the sheet steel. An additional mounting bracket is
used to snap to the EasySense.
1. Mounting in a U-shaped slot in the luminaire
sheet metal
EasySense can be assembled into an open-ended
slot with dimensions following the cutout dimensions
shown in the data sheet. Max sheet metal thickness
is 1 mm.
3. OEM-developed mounting options
OEMs can develop mounting provisions specific
to their own luminaires and materials.

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Wiring diagram with Philips Xitanium SR driver
XITANIUM SR
LED DRIVER
EASYSENSE LED+
LED+
LED-
LED-
LEDset
GNDset
NFC ANTENNA
SR-
Connectors
SR+
SR
SR
LINE
NEUTRAL
GROUND
NC
NC
Connectors
(non-polarized)
Use 0.75 mm2 solid copper wire,
rated >= 600 V / 90 °C.
Strip wire to 8 mm.
Figure 8. Wiring diagram with Philips Xitanium SR driver.
Figure 9. Sensor in a luminaire.
Xitanium LED
SR driver
EasySense

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Applicable wires
The (2) Lite-Trap connectors are rated for 0.75 mm2
solid conductor wire.
Wire distance for remote mounting
It is recommended to keep the wire distance from
sensor to SR driver less than 15 meters and meet the
wire gauge requirement to guarantee the performance.
Sensor position
If multiple luminaires are used in the same area, the
distance between the different sensors should be at
least 1.5m. This distance will minimize a sensor from
“seeing” the light variation of other luminaires and
reacting.
Strip length
8.0 ± 0.5 mm
Conductor
[ Conductor: Bear Copper / Strand wire ]
Insulation
5°~ 7° Angle Max
[ Inserting solid conductors via push-in terminal ]
Insertion
Wire strip length
Wire insertion
Wire separation from the connector
Figure 10. Distance between sensors should be at least 1.5 m apart.
1 Push
2 Pull-out
≥ 1.5 m ≥ 1.5 m

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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. When EasySense is connected
to multiple Xitanium SR drivers with an enabled DALI
power supply, the maximum number of connected
drivers is limited to four. Each SR driver provides
approximately 55 mA of current on the DALI bus and
EasySense is limited to 250 mA.
EasySense sends commands to all connected
drivers (using broadcast command); it does not
have capabilities for addressing 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 driver will not function.
The energy readout of multiple drivers is foreseen
for future sensor generations.
Warning:
Please note the DALI power supply can only be
turned on/off on the SR driver through
MultiOne configurator. 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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FAQ
Does EasySense work on 1 - 10 V or DALI drivers? No. EasySense works on Philips Xitanium SR LED
drivers to enable two-way digital communication
directly to the driver and to eliminate need for other
auxiliary devices.
Can you use a wall dimmer with EasySense? Models are in development to support wireless
switches and dimmers. The first model is targeted
for stand-alone operation only and not for use with
wall dimmers.
How does EasySense 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 within the luminaire is
slightly deeper and longer to accommodate added
functionality. EasySense includes institutional tuning
plus energy reporting and also works on Xitanium SR
drivers to eliminate the cost and complexity of
a separate power pack. EasySense also performs
auto-calibration for daylight (see later Q&A).
Is EasySense a DALI sensor? EasySense works with SR drivers, which use DALI to
communicate between driver and sensor. This is the
same principle as other SR-certified devices,
therefore, EasySense is not a DALI sensor.
Can I use EasySense outside a luminaire? An accessory option is in development to enable
ceiling mount. Wiring to the driver must be managed
similar to other external mounted sensors. Because
EasySense is low-voltage class 2, this is easier than
with many other sensors.
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 with
multiple SR drivers 1:N application section.
Why only PIR? I thought dual-technology
sensors were best?
Dual-technology sensors include ultrasonic as
well as infrared (PIR) technology. Use of ultrasonic
developed out of the need to 1) discern small
movements better and 2) “see” through partitions.
Philips PIR technology has developed over recent
years to handle small movements quite well. PIR
does not transmit through walls/partitions, so
sensors using ultrasound may have benefit when
using a single sensor for large areas with blocking
elements. EasySense targets bringing controls to a
more granular level rather than only controlling a
large space, such that PIR will see its designated
space very well.