ETC Unison Paradigm Occupancy Sensor User Manual

ETC Installation Guide

The Paradigm Occupancy Sensor provides 360 degree coverage
of the installed location and is available in three models:

• P-OCC-SR- Occupancy Sensor with small room lens covers 450 sq. ft.
at 8 ft./ 800 sq. ft. at 10 ft.

• P-OCC - Occupancy Sensor with standard room lens covers
1,800 sq. ft. at 8 ft./ 3,000 sq. ft. at 10 ft.

• P-OCC-HC - Occupancy Sensor with high ceiling lens covers 300 sq. ft.
at 10 ft./ 7,000 sq. ft. at 40 ft.

Each sensor is available in neutral white or black finish. Lens
masks are provided to allow customized occupancy detection
fields as required by each installation.

Unison Paradigm® Occupancy Sensor
Overview

The Unison Paradigm® Occupancy Sensor is a ceiling mounted sensor that utilizes
passive infrared (PIR) technology; providing reliable vacancy and occupancy
detection for lighting control. Paradigm Occupancy Sensors integrate with Paradigm
lighting control systems, providing energy efficient lighting control solutions.

Wire Specification

The Paradigm Occupancy Sensor utilizes LinkConnect to power the sensor and to
provide data to and from the connected Paradigm control system. LinkConnect is
topology-free and polarity independent. You can install your data runs in any desired
combination of bus, star, loop, and home-run. ETC recommends using Belden 8471
(or equivalent) wire. The total combined length of a LinkConnect wire run may not
exceed 1,640 feet (500m), with a maximum distance of 1,312 feet (400m) between
any two devices.

Note:

ETC requires that all sensors be grounded by using a 14 AWG
(2.5mm2) ESD drain wire.

All control wiring should be installed and terminated by a qualified installer and should
follow standard wiring installation practices, and meet local codes. Leave
approximately 10 inches (254mm) of wiring in the junction box or tied back in the
ceiling to allow for wiring connections and future service needs.

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ETC Installation Guide

Occupancy Sensor

Installation Environment

Paradigm Occupancy Sensors are intended for installation to a finished ceiling
surface, ceiling tile mounted, attached to a round fixture junction box or single-gang
RACO switch box. The sensor operates in ambient temperatures of -10°C to 40°C,
non-condensing humidity.

ETC recommends paying special attention to the installation environment:

• The sensor must have an unobstructed view of the room. Do not mount behind or near tall
cabinets, shelves, hanging light fixtures, etc.

• Do not install the sensor within 8 feet from an HVAC airflow duct / vent.

• Install the sensor where it cannot easily sense movement in areas outside of the intended
space, such as hallways, glass partitions, or adjacent rooms. If the installation location
cannot avoid these conditions, portions of the lens can be masked to block the sensor view
of these undesired areas. Reference "Lens Masking" on page 5.

Parts and Supplies

The following parts and supplies are included with the Unison Paradigm® Occupancy
Sensor ordered:

• soft ceiling tile adaptor • 3 position WAGO connectors

• LinkConnect & ESD ground
wire pigtails

• 3 each lens masks (spare)

Installation

The Paradigm Occupancy Sensor is provided with a twist-lock mounting plate that
can be mounted to a junction box, finished ceiling or soft ceiling tile. Determine the
installation method and follow the detailed instructions:

• See “Junction Box Installation” on page 3.

• See “Soft Ceiling Tile Installation” on page 4.

• 2 each screws, 6-32 x 3/4” and 1 3/4”

Note:

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The LinkConnect pigtail and WAGO connectors (provided) are only
required when the sensor is installed in series with other stations or
sensors. If you are not continuing the data run, direct termination on the
control board is recommended.

ETC Installation Guide

Step 1:Pull the Belden 8471 (or

equivalent) and 14 AWG

(2.5mm

2

) ground wire to the

junction box.

installed control wire

installed control wire to next stati

on

sensor pigtail

a: Strip 3/16” (5mm) of insulation from each installed LON wire.
b: Open the three terminal levers on a WAGO connector and

insert the installed (typically black) Belden 8471 LinkConnect
wire, the black lead from the sensor pigtail, and the
continuing Belden 8471 (typically black) wire into the
terminals.

c: Close the levers onto the wires.
d: Repeat the above for the installed (typically white) Belden

8471 LinkConnect wire and the remaining pigtail from the
sensor, as well as the ESD ground wires using a new WAGO
connector for each termination type.

Occupancy Sensor

Junction Box Installation

terminate

wires here

Step 2: If you are installing the sensor in series with other sensors or stations

(continuing the data run), use the provided LinkConnect pigtail, ESD ground
pigtail and WAGO connectors to make the terminations. If you are not
continuing the data run, proceed to step 3.

Step 3:Orient the smooth side of the mounting plate to the junction box and pull the

Belden 8471 and the 14 AWG (2.5mm
box through the provided holes near the center of the mounting plate.

Step 4: Secure the mounting place to the junction box using the screws provided (both

short and long screws are included for convenience).

Step 5: Strip each wire 5/16” (8mm) and terminate the white, black, and green (ground)

wires to the terminal block located on the sensor control board. Torque each
termination to 3.1-3.5 in-lb.

a: Terminate the white incoming wire to terminal A.
b: Terminate the black incoming wire to terminal B.
c: Terminate the green wire to the ground terminal.

Step 6:Attach the sensor to the mounting plate by aligning the tabs on the sensor with

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the slots on the mounting plate, then twist clockwise until the two are locked
into place.

2

) ESD ground wire from the junction