RAB Lighting LOS800CA User manual

SMART SWITCH OCCUPANCY SENSOR
Installation Manual
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Features
Maximum Energy Savings
Sensitive 180° view passive
infrared motion detector keeps
lights on only when rooms are
in use.
Manual ON switch with automatic
OFF saves energy!
Meets California Title 24 standards.
Maximum Coverage
180° wide angle detection pattern.
Lights have to be manually switched
on when someone enters the room .
Covers 1000 square feet, eliminates
the need for multiple sensors.
Superb small movement sensitivity
within 18 feet. Great for sedentary
office use.
No dead spots within 18 zones.
Easy Installation
Works with electronic ballasts.
No minimum load requirement.
Replaces single pole wall switches
without additional wiring.
Decorator style, rectangular switch
plate included.
Only 1/2” protrusion from switch plate.
Maximum Versatility
Switches all types of fluorescent and/or
incandescent lighting.
Fits single or multi-gang boxes without
special adapters.

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Locate the LOS800CA where it has
an unobstructed view of the room,
particularly the areas normally
occupied by people. Ideal mounting
height is 3.5 to 4.5 feet above
the floor.
If people cannot see the sensor
lens from their normal positions in
the room, the sensor will not detect
their presence.
High cabinets, walls, doors and other
obstructions may limit the sensor’s
view of the entire room. If obstructions
can be moved the sensor will have a
better view. If the areas obstructed
are not areas normally occupied,
the sensor will still be able to see
normal occupancy.
Cabinet obstructs sensor’s
view of active area
Obstruction moved, sensor
has full view
Do not locate sensor over or looking at
heating vents, baseboard, heaters,
hanging plants or air conditioners.
Do not locate sensor where it will view
direct sunlight.
If the sensor’s location gives it a view
of the other rooms or hallways, lights
will be turned on when movement is
detected in these adjacent areas. If this
is undesirable, the sensor’s detection
zone may be restricted by covering a
portion of the lens with a white paper
label or tape.
Sensor has view of
adjacent area
Wiring:
Replaces single pole wall switch.
3 wire system where neutral & hot
are present.
Temperature Range:
-4°F to 104°F
(-20°C to +40°C)
Humidity Range:
93% relative humidity.
Approvals:
UL Listed Photocontrol
UL Standard 773A
Weight:
3.3 oz. no box. 5 oz. with box.
Parts List:
LOS800CA Sensor
Matching wall plate
2 matching wall plate screws
2 sensor mounting screws
3 wire nuts
Dimensions:
A= 4.2” (107mm) B=1.8” (46mm)
C= 1.6” (41mm) D= 2.63” (67mm)
E= 1.3” (33mm) F= 0.5” (13mm)
G= 1.1” (28mm)
D
B
EC
G
F
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A
Sensor
Sensor
1. Selecting a LocationSpecifications
Sensor
5’
32’
Side View 32’
Coverage:
1000 square feet, up to 32’ from
the sensor.
Detection Zone:
180° in 18 zones
32’ range.
Detection Pattern:
Time Adjustment:
5 seconds to 15 minutes after motion
stops (approximate)
Detection Indicator:
Red LED when motion is detected.
Green LED in Auto Mode.
LED Off when Manual On is required
(15 minutes after vacating the room).
Energy Codes:
Complies with California Title 24
Switching Capacity:
120V: 800W Incandescent &
Fluorescent, 6.67 Amps
277V: 1200W Incandescent &
Fluorescent, 4.33 Amps.
Minimum Load:
None

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Basic wiring diagram
Single Level Lighting
Multiple Level Lighting
Wiring Diagram
Caution:
TURN OFF ALL POWER BY
REMOVING THE POWER FUSES
OR TURNING OFF THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER FOR YOUR SAFETY
AND TO PREVENT DAMAGE
TO THE UNIT.
Please read the Owner’s Manual
enitrely before installing.
All wiring should comply with local
electrical codes and requires a
qualified electrician.
Make sure the total lighting load
connected to the LOS800CA does
not exceed the following:
120V: 800W Incandescent and
fluorescent, 6.67A.
277V: 1200W Incandescent and
Fluorescent, 4.33A.
Exceeding the wattage limits will
damage the unit. To switch more
wattage, an electrician can install
a relay to handle the load.
Do not use LOS800CA to control
high intensity discharge lights, fans,
heaters, or motors. Small bathroom
exhaust fans may be used with
LOS800CA.
LOS800CA may be used with both
standard and electronic fluorescent
ballasts.
Installation Step by Step:
1. Remove the existing switch,
if necessary.
2. Connect as shown in the wiring
diagrams. See page 5.
3. Twist on wire nuts. Secure with
electrical tape. Mount LOS800CA
in wall box with 2 screws provided.
4. Remove the adjustment access
cover and set the timer to minimum
by turning the dial counter clockwise.
5. Turn on the power. The LED will
blink Red and the lights will turn on.
After 40 seconds the lights will go
off and the LED will go off.
6. Push the On button, the LED will be
Green and the sensor will enter Auto
Mode. When it detects movement the
LED alternates between Red and
Green and the lights will turn on.
7. When detection stops the sensor
turns off the lights in about 8 seconds
(while set at minimum).
8. Check coverage area.
9. Set the timer to desired amount
from 5 seconds to 15 minutes.
10. After the lights go out and the
sensor does not detect any movement
for 15 minutes the sensor will turn off.
LED will also go off.
11. The Manual-On button will need
to be pushed to reactivate sensor.
The Red LED will blink during 40
seconds warm up and lights will
stay on.
The LED will be Green when the
sensor is in the auto mode. Lights
will come on with motion for set time.
The sensor LED will turn Red.
When the sensor is triggered lights
will come on.
The sensor LED will blink Red and
Green when motion is detected,
while lights are on.
The LED will be off when Manual-On
is required.
12. See ‘Adjustments’ section for
control options. Only make adjust-
ments after the setup has been
completed.
13. Attach the wall plate.
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2. Installation 3. Wiring Diagrams
WALL MOUNTING BOX
ADJUSTMENT
ACCESS COVER
(Removable only
when switch plate
is off)
Black
Red
White
Black
COMMON (WHITE)
HO
Load
Power in
T (BLACK) LOAD
RED
BLACK
BLACKRED
RED BLACK
BLACK/HOT
WHITE/COMMON
LOAD
Caution:
TURN OFF ALL POWER BY
REMOVING THE POWER FUSES
OR TURNING OFF THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER FOR YOUR SAFETY
AND TO PREVENT DAMAGE
TO THE UNIT.
The supply ground wire must be tightly
secured to ground.
3-way Switch wiring diagram
RED
COMMON (WHITE)
HOT (BLACK) LOAD
LOAD
LOAD

Sensor
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3. Check if sensor is “seeing” heaters
or air conditioning vents. Mask sensor
lens if necessary.
4. Make sure unit is at room tempera-
ture. If it was installed immediately
after being in an extremely hot or
cold environment, wait an hour for it
to adjust.
5. Make sure the sensor has timed
out of the auto feature of 15 minutes.
Field of View Adjustment
If the sensor is “seeing” out through
a doorway onto the hallway or “seeing”
undesired areas, simply cover part
of the sensor lens with opaque white
tape or paper label. Clear tape may
be used, but it limits detection only
partially. Test that the portion of
the lens covered limits detection as
desired and does not reduce detection
in other areas.
Sensor has view of
adjacent area
Removing the Adjustment
Access Cover:
This cover is tamperproof and cannot
be removed if the switch cover Plate
is attached. The cover has two “ears”
that hook under the cover plate and
prevent tampering. To remove the
cover insert a screwdriver into the
latch and pull forward.
Time Delay Adjustment
The time delay adjustment can be set
so the lights turn off from 8 seconds
minimum to 15 minutes maximum after
the room is vacated (approximate).
Walk test
After 40 seconds warm up (Red light
blinking), set time to minimum and
push manual on.
To test the detection pattern of the
LOS800CA, make no motion for 8
seconds. Move sideways up to 12”.
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4. Adjustment 5. Troubleshooting
Lights Do Not Turn On
1. Check that:
the lamps and fixtures work;
wiring exactly matches the wiring
diagram.
wiring polarity is correct;
power is on;
sensor has warmed up for 40 secs.
2. Make sure sensor’s view of the
room is not blocked.
Lights Do Not Turn Off
1. Check that the Time delay control
is set to minimum.
2. Stay completely out of the
protection pattern to avoid activation.
3. Make sure sensor is not seeing
movement in an adjacent area
through a doorway or other opening.
4. Make sure unit is not aimed at
something that would move or cause
a temperature change such as hot
water pipes, air conditioners or
heating vents.
5. Check that the wattage controlled
does not exceed the maximum limits.
Lights Go On and Off Quickly
1. Check that wattage controlled
does not exceed the maximum limits.
2. Certain energy saving fluorescent
lamps strobe when turned on within
a minute of being turned off.
Lights Go On for “No Reason”
1. Look for sources of electrical noise
such as fans or air conditioners on the
same circuit or nearby. If possible
unplug or move the noise sources.
2. Check if sensor is “seeing” into
adjacent rooms or hallways. Mask
sensor lens in that direction with
opaque tape.
Insert small
screwdriver
into slot and
pull forward
Hole for
Coverplate screw
Mounting screw
Mounting screw
Red or green LED
for troubleshooting
Motion
Sensor lens
Manual On switch
Time delay
(5 second
minimum- 15
minutesmaximum)
Turn the control
gently clockwise
with a small
screwdriver to
increase time delay
Hole for
Coverplate screw.
Over tightening
screw will strip
threads.
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LOS800CA Smart Switch requires
no maintenance other than keeping
the lens area clean and free of
obstructions. Do not attempt to open
or repair the unit. There are dangerous
voltages inside the case and no user
serviceable parts.
Your LOS800CA will be replaced or
repaired, at our option, if it proves
to be defective in workmanship or
materials within one year from the
date of original purchase.
For repair or replacement, return the
product freight prepaid and insured
to the address below. The LOS800CA
should be packed carefully. Please
include your sales receipt and a
description of the problem.
If your unit is out of warranty or the
damage is unrelated to its original
manufacture, return your unit directly to
RAB with a check for $20.00 (payable
to RAB Lighting). We will repair or
replace the unit.
Under no circumstances shall we
be liable for any incidental or conse-
quential damages arising out of or
in connection with the use or perfor-
mance of this product or other
indirect damages with respect to
loss of property or revenue or cost of
installation, removal or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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Limited Warranty
Easy Installation & Product Help
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