RAB GT500R/L User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
GT500R/L INSTALLATION
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IMPORTANT
CAUTION: All wiring MUST comply with local electrical codes and should be installed by qualified electrician.Read entire Installation
Manual before proceeding. TURN OFF POWER BY REMOVING POWER FUSE OR TURNING OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE
INSTALLATION. Total lighting load to Gotcha must not exceed: 500W incandescent @ 120V-277V, 500W LED @ 120V-277V with 0.8 pF
Driver. To switch more wattage, an electrician can install an additional relay. Line Carrier Remote Control Systems such as X-10, Leviton
or Radio Shack are incompatible with sensors and can cause false activations. Do not install on circuits feeding motor loads such
as kitchen appliances, HVAC equipment, washer/ dryer or garage door openers Sensor functions best when movement is across its
detection pattern, not towards the sensor. Mount 6’-12’ high for optimum range and direction. To switch more wattage, an electrician
can install an additional relay.
MOUNTING
1. Attach Cross Bar to Surface Junction Box using three bar
screws (supplied).
2. Bring sensor wires through the Surface Adaptor Plate.
3. Make connections to the supply wires in the junction box
according to the“Basic Kit Wiring”diagram on pg 2.
4. Push connected wires into the Surface Junction box.
5. Place the O-Ring over the 1/4-20 Screw and insert into
the center of the cover plate and tighten. Use Cap to cover
opening.
GT500R/L
Gotcha floodlight kits come pre-wired and assembled on the
RAB CU4 EZ plate, allowing for mounting on round, rectangular or
octagonal surface or recessed box.
Surface Junction Box Installation:
1/4-20 Screw with
O-Ring and Cap
Surface
Adaptor Plate
Wall
Cross Bar
& screw
Surface Junction Box
Gasket
Fig: 1
RECESSED JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION
1. Discard the Surface Adaptor Plate when mounting to a
Recessed Junction Box.
2. Attach Cross Bar to junction box using the screws supplied.
3. Make connections to the supply wires in the junction box
according to the“Basic Kit Wiring”on pg 2.
4. Push connected wires into junction box.
5. Place the O-Ring over the 1/4-20 Screw and insert into
the center of the cover plate and tighten. Use Cap to cover
opening.
Wall
Cross Bar
& screw
Recessed Junction Box
1/4-20 Screw with
O-Ring and Cap
Fig: 2

INSTRUCTIONS
GT500R/L INSTALLATION
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Fig. 3
WIRING
PICKING A LOCATION
Fig. 4
Location Considerations:
• Choose a location from which the sensor can “see”all the paths of
movement that will be illuminated by its lights.
• If wall mounting, locate 8-10’high for optimum range and
detection. Lower mounting height will reduce range. Sensor must
be below and as far as possible away from lights.
• Mount on stable surface that is protected from rain.
• Do not mount on a pole or tree that sways in the wind.
• Sensor functions best when the direction of expected movement
is across its detection pattern, not towards the sensor.
Easy Wiring Tip: Use “S” shaped EZ Hang Hook to hold the cover
plate and sensor for hands free wiring.
• Strip incoming supply wires 3/8”to 1/2”.
• Make connections shown left of the dotted line.
• The Red Pigtail is only used if you are remotely switching
additional fixtures.
Fig. 5
DETECTION PATTERN
Fig. 6
70FT
50 FT
8-10 FT
50 FT
Fig. 7
AIMING AND WALK TESTING
Test Period: The sensor has a Test mode which allows it to be
aimed and walk tested day or night.
• Switch the sensor to Test mode by adjusting the time control to
test setting. Power on sensor.
• During the 60 second warm up period, the lights will be turned
on. During this time, test that all fixtures and lamps function
properly.
• After the warmup period, the sensor will keep lights on for 5
seconds each time it detects movement in its Detection Zone.
• Once the Detection Zone is tested, adjust the sensor Time control
to desired standby time.

INSTRUCTIONS
GT500R/L INSTALLATION
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Walk Test: The purpose of the Walk Test is to check and adjust the
coverage pattern.
1. Aim the sensor approximately to cover the area you desire.
2. Start outside the Detection Zone and walk across the zone until
the lights go on. As distance from the sensor increases, it will
take more movement to be detected. For instance, at 10 feet, a
half step will be enough, while at 30 feet, several steps will be
necessary.
3. To reduce range tilt sensor down. Repeat steps #2 and #3 until
you are satisfied with the coverage.
4. After testing is complete, adjust the time setting to desired
setting by turning time control knob (5 sec to 15 mins).
5. Your sensor is ready for operation. See the Technical Tips pages if
additional help is needed.
Fig. 8
Start Finish
TROUBLESHOOTING
Technical Tips: Lights Do Not Turn O
1. Make sure sensor is not aimed at something that would move
or change temperature such as waving branches, water, air
conditioners, windows or heating vents - even on neighboring
property. You can test for infrared sources in the area by placing
a box or bag over the sensor. Put sensor into Test Mode. After the
initial 60 seconds of the lights being on, lights should stay off. Wave
your hand inside the bag in front of sensor. Lights should go on
and then time out. If sensor operates properly when covered, check
items 2-6.
Problem: Sensor is triggered by unwanted movement or heat
source.
Fig. 9 Branches
blowing may
activate
sensor
AIMING AND WALK TESTING (cont’d)
2. Make sure sensor is mounted firmly and does not move even
slightly when touched. If it moves, tighten all screws.
3. Make sure that Sensor is not mounted on an unstable object
such as a tree or a pole that will move in the wind.
4. Was sensor wired hot? If so, circuitry may have been
damaged.
5. Make sure sensor is not aimed within 30 feet of a road.
Solution: Tilt sensor or mask lens in the direction of the
source. Move sensor or source.
Problem: Passing cars activate sensor.
Fig. 10
Solution: A 20’ safety zone between the sensor and road is
recommended to avoid activation from passing cars.
You may tilt sensor to not aim in the direction of the street or
mask top of sensor lens to reduce range (Pg. 4)
Fig. 11
6. Make sure heat from lights is not triggering sensor. Make sure
the sensor is below and as far as possible away from lights.
7. Make sure sensor is not in initial 60 sec warm up period.
Warm up period will activate every time power is turned off
and re-applied to sensor.
Technical Tips: Lights Do Not Turn On
1. Check that lamps and fixtures work. Compare wiring to the
Wiring Diagram in this manual. Check that the power is on.
2. Check that lights from other sources, such as adjacent porch
lights, garden lights, streetlights or lights from inside the house
are not in the sensor’s view. See #1 under “Lights Turn Off Too
Quickly”.
3. Was sensor wired hot? If so, circuitry may have been damaged.
4. If sensor is painted, make sure there is no paint on the lens and
that the lens paint mask is removed.
5. Check that time adjustment control is not set past 15 min mark.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d)
Lights Turn O Too Quickly
1. Make sure the Time control is not set to test mode or set to
the minimum setting which would be 5 seconds. Change time
setting on knob on bottom of the sensor.
Technical Tips: Range appears limited
1. Check that the sensor is level from side to side and pointed at the
area you desire. If unit is tilted, part of the Detection Zone may be
high in the air over people’s heads.
Fig. 12
Solution: Position sensor exactly level from side to side.
Fig. 13
2. Check that the sensor is not mounted too high. If mounted
above 20 feet, much of the usable range will be lost.
Fig. 14
Solution: Mounting at 8’ to 10’ allows maximum range.
3. If sensor is painted, make sure there is no paint on the lens and
that the lens paint mask is removed.
Fig. 15
20’
40’
8’-10’
50’
1. Make sure the sensor is installed on its own dedicated
circuit free of motor loads such as HVAC equipment, kitchen
appliances or garage door openers.
2. It is not recommended to wire sensors in parallel. More
than one sensor wired together makes them difficult to
troubleshoot. Disconnect multiple sensors and test separately.
3. Keep all people completely out of the detection pattern to
make sure the sensor is not detecting them.
4. Make sure sensor is located below and as far as possible from
its lights. Heat from the lights may trigger the sensor.
Technical Tips: Lights Turn On and O Incorrectly
Solution: Move sensor below and away from the lights.
Solution: Aim sensor away from lights and reflective objects or
mask the lens in the direction of the light or reflection.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
5. Make sure lights are not visible from or reflecting back into
sensor. Check for white or reflective surfaces close to the sensor.
Fig. 19

INSTRUCTIONS
GT500R/L INSTALLATION
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d)
6. Heavy rain, snow or high winds may activate the sensor
occasionally.
Solution: Reduce sensitivity control settings, mount in a
more protected area and/or mask the lens if this is a constant
problem.
7. Make sure sensor is not aimed within 30’ of a road or sidewalk.
Passing cars will activate sensor.
8. Self ballasted PL lamps may cause cycling (on-o).
9. Check solutions 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 under “Lights Do Not Turn Off”
(Pg. 4).
Fig. 10
Solution: Mask the top of the lens to reduce Detection
Pattern Length.
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