Ex-Or MR1500P, MR1500PF Installation Instructions

MR1500P / MR1500PF

Mid Range LightSpot

MR1500P

MR1500PF

Installation and Commissioning

Instructions

Note: QuickSet Pro required for commissioning

Mid Range LightSpot (Switching)

Fixing

Only suitably qualified personnel should install this equipment.

1. The Mid Range LightSpot is an extremely sensitive movement detector; it is essential therefore that it be
installed on a rigid surface that will not itself be subject to any movement or vibration.

2. Before isolating the circuits to be switched, check that all lighting is fully operational and that there is no
moving equipment or machinery within the monitored area which may cause nuisance switching.

3. Position the detector where it has a good forward “view” of the area to be controlled. Ideal mounting
location is normally in a corner by the entrance or at one end of a corridor at a height of 2.5 to 3.5m. Do not
mount within 25cm of a fluorescent fitting.

Please note that this product uses microwave technology to detect occupancy and is not recommended

for applications where there are large areas of metal, e.g. metal ceiling or panelling, as unpredictable
sensitivity may result.

Also, microwave presence detection is not completely attenuated by materials such as plasterboard, wood

and glass, so the possibility of unwanted presence detection through office partitions should be considered
when determining detector positioning and sensitivity settings within the intended application.

4a. MR1500P - Surface version
Separate the detector from its back-box by loosening the locking screw so that approximately 3mm of

thread is visible and then twisting the detector off the back-box. Note the arrow symbol moulded into the
bottom of the back-box. The fixing holes allow for mounting on a BESA box or direct to a rigid surface.
Secure the back-box firmly to a rigid surface so that the arrow points into the controlled area.

4b. MR1500PF - Semi-flush version
Use a hole saw to drill a 76mm hole into the ceiling tile. The flush ring is designed to clamp the tile between

its two halves. Loosen the locking screw so that approximately 3mm of thread is visible and remove the
bottom half of the flush ring. With the detector in the ceiling, pointing towards the area to be controlled, fit
the bottom half of the flush ring to the assembly. Depending on the thickness of the ceiling tile, screws
longer than those supplied may be required to hold the two halves of the flush ring together.

It is recommended that Mid Range detectors be ceiling mounted. Where this is not possible, the wall-mounting
kit (WMK - see below) must be used.

Exploded view of detector

for fixing into ceiling tiles.

WMK Wall-mounting Kit

(Supplied assembled)

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Horizontal installation

For general applications where
ceiling mounting is not
convenient and wide angle
coverage in the horizontal plane
is desirable. The WMK can be
screwed to a hard surface or the
lid of a conduit stop-end box.

Vertical installation

Use this method of mounting for racking aisle
applications and where adjustment in the
vertical plane will give improved control over
the precise point of entry detection.

Electrical Connections

Mid Range LightSpot should be connected in accordance with the diagram below.

Mid Range LightSpot is designed to control a switched load of up to 10 Amps.

When switching via the relay output, multiple MR1500Ps' relay outputs may be connected in parallel provided
the controlled load does not exceed 10 Amps.

Volt-Free Operation

Live In

Live In

(Internally

linked)

Neutral

Earth

VOLT­FREE
OUTP UT

No Connection

No Connection

Live-Out Operation

Live In

Live In

(Internally

linked)

Neutral

Earth

VOLT­FREE
OUTP UT

No Connection

No Connection

Always check product label before wiring

8

L

7

L

6

N

5

R

4

3

R

or

Live

Neutral

Mains
Supply

Earth

Volt-Free Contacts

NC

1 2

NC

8

L

7

L

6

N

5

R

4

3

R

SWITCHED LOAD

10 Amps Maximum

Live

Neutral

Earth

Mains
Supply

NC

1 2

NC

Note: A means of disconnection must be incorporated into the fixed wiring in accordance with the current
wiring regulations.

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Commissioning

The units are supplied with the factory default settings shown below which render commissioning
unnecessary in many applications. To make use of the programmable settings, an infrared commissioning
tool is required (QuickSet Pro). A ten-second time delay is selectable to aid commissioning.

Sensitivity to Movement

While the factory settings will be correct for many applications, the sensitivity can be adjusted if required.
ON Sensitivity: This sets the detector’s range when the lights are ON. Choose setting from 1-100 where 1 is

lowest and 100 is maximum. (Note: Choose the lowest level possible to give adequate detection.)
OFF Sensitivity: This sets the detector’s range when the lights are OFF. Choose % setting from 10% to

100% where 10% = 10% of ON Sensitivity and 100% = same as ON Sensitivity. This is an approximation and
should be tested on site during commissioning.

Like all programmable parameters, the sensitivity settings will be retained in the event of a power failure and
can be re-programmed any number of times.

Factory Default Settings

These are the settings to which the units have been programmed before they leave the factory.

Parameter

Power Up
Response
Off Delay
On Sensitivity
Off Sensitivity
Pcell Rly
Set-Point Low
Set-Point High

Options

On/Off
Auto, Semi Auto
1min-96hrs, 10 secs (walk test), Disabled
0-100
100-10% in 10% increments
Disabled/Passive/Active
0-1023
0-1023

Default
Setting

ON
AUTO
20 mins
20
100%
Disabled
409
512

Options

Each of these settings
can be re-programmed,
if desired, by use of the
QuickSet Pro infrared
programming tool.

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Photocell Control

i) Switching Photocell (PHOTOCELL: ACTIVE or PASSIVE)

Both ACTIVE or PASSIVE modes hold off the controlled lighting on entry when natural light is sufficient, i.e.
SET-POINT LOW is exceeded, but only ACTIVE mode will extinguish the lighting if natural light increases
sufficiently during occupancy, i.e. SET-POINT HIGH is exceeded continuously for a period equal to OFF
DELAY. The lighting is restored immediately if the illumination level subsequently drops below SET-POINT
LOW.

ii) Photocell DISABLED

If the photocell is configured as DISABLED it will have no effect on the control of that load, which will be ON
continuously during periods of occupancy unless commanded OFF via manual switch or infrared control.

Programming the Photocell Set-points

Method 1: Manual

The parameters SET-POINT LOW and SET-POINT HIGH programme the detector’s photocell response.
The SET-POINTS can be manually programmed as numbers between 1 (darkest) and 1023 (brightest). This
number is not scaled to correlate with ‘lux’ measurements made using a light meter, but nevertheless is a true
representation of the light level perceived by the detector. To assist with finding the appropriate SET-POINT
settings, the light level currently perceived by the photocell can be viewed on the QuickSet Pro’s screen briefly,
following a download operation. The number represents the light level read immediately before the download
took place.

Tip: Turn the lights off using the QuickSet Pro (UTILITIES/LightSpot_MLS-LCM/USER-REMOTE) to
measure the perceived light level with no contribution from the controlled lighting.

Method 2: ‘Teaching the Levels’

With the photocell configured as ACTIVE or PASSIVE:

1) If th e li ghts are not already on, swit ch them o n manually by pressin g "+" ( H C5 A) or
‘UTILITIES/LightSpot_MLS-LCM/USER-REMOTE/HC5/Luminaire+/OK’ (QuickSet Pro). Fluorescent
lights do not reach full output until up to 15 minutes after being switched on, so ensure that the lights are
fully warmed up before continuing.

2) If the chosen photocell mode is Passive, wait until the time of day when the natural light level is at the point
below which you want the lights to be on. For Active photocell mode, wait until the light level is would
above which you want the lights to be on.would not

3) Start the internal self-programming mechanism by pressing and holding Scene 1 (HC5A) or
‘UTILITIES/LightSpot_MLS-LCM/USER-REMOTE/SET LIGHT LEVEL/OK’ (QuickSet Pro). The
detector takes a photocell reading, adds a small amount and stores the value in SET-POINT HIGH. Then
it turns the lights off, makes another measurement and stores the value in SET-POINT LOW. The lights
now switch on again to acknowledge a successful programming operation.

The two switching thresholds have now been set, and the difference between them is equal to slightly more
than the contribution made by the electric lighting. This is the perfect amount of hysteresis to ensure that the
lights will not oscillate.

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Important Additional Notes

1. All terminals on this product are provided for final connections. It is not intended that the product be used as a
junction box for looping cables.

2. Take care when choosing a location for this equipment since this type of device is capable of detecting large
moving metal objects well beyond the normal range at which it is sensitive to human targets.

3. This equipment switches lights no more frequently than would a responsible human occupant. However,
manufacturers of some lighting types (e.g. ‘2D’ luminaires) may specify a maximum number of switching cycles in
order to achieve a predicted lamp life. Please check with the manufacturer of the luminaires to ensure that they
are compatible with automatic controls in this respect.

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Technical Data

OPERATING VOLTAGE: 230V ~ 50Hz (UK & Europe)
SWITCH CAPACITY: 10 Amps max any lighting load except incandescent lamps: 1500W max (at 230V~)
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED MOUNTING HEIGHT: 3.5m
RANGE: Adjustable up to 20m
OFF DELAY: 1 min - 96 hours plus 10-second walk-test mode
PHOTOCELL: Passive/Active/Disabled adjustable 50-5000 lux
MATERIAL: Flame retardant PC/ABS
COLOUR: White
WEIGHT: 180g (semi-flush version), 160g (surface version)
IP RATING: 4X
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 C to 40 C

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Contact Ex-Or Technical Helpline on 01942 719229 for guidance on installation and commissioning.

Honeywell Ex-Or

St. Marks Court, North Street,
Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1BW, UK.

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Email: technicalsales.ex-or@.com
www.ex-or.com

At the end of their useful life
the packaging and product
should be disposed of via a
suitable recycling centre.
Do not dispose of with normal
household waste.
Do not burn.

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