
Dimensions
MS2421PF MS2421PSM
62mm deep
behind ceiling
Flange:
15mm deep
62mm
deep
MS2421PF / MS2421PSM
Gold Series LightSpot with photocell
100mm
Technical Data
100mm
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 230V 50Hz (UK & Europe)
PRODUCT RATING & RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT PROTECTION: 10
Amps
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD: 10 Amps per output (not exceeding
10A in total)
TERMINAL CAPACITY: 2 x 2.5mm
2
PHOTOCELL: Adjustable 0 - 5000 lux (with a 20% reflective work plane)
OFF DELAY: 1 min - 96 hours via Programmer
RANGE: Approx 7m dia at 2.4m ceiling height
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED MOUNTING HEIGHT: 3m
COLOUR: White (RAL9010)
MATERIAL: Flame retardant PC/ABS
WEIGHT: 251g (surface version); 243g (flush version)
IP RATING: 2X
Honeywell Ex-Or
St. Marks Court, North Street,
Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1BW, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1942 719229
Fax: +44 (0)1942 508753
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.
W4308K
MS2421PF
MS2421PSM
Installation and Commissioning
Instructions
Note: QuickSet Pro required for commissioning
Gold Series LightSpot with photocell
The Gold Series LightSpot is a high performance presence detector with photocell.
In all operating modes, the photocell can hold lights off as a vacant area becomes
occupied, and if the light level falls too low during the period of occupancy, the lights
switch on. In ‘Passive Mode’ the lights do not switch off whilst the area is occupied
no matter how much light is measured. In ‘Active Mode’ the photocell is able to
switch the lights off whilst the area is occupied.
1. Location
These detectors are extremely sensitive to movement; they must be mounted on a
solid surface which has no movement whatsoever.
Please note that the Gold Series LightSpot 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.
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.
The units are colour coded according to four variations in operating frequency.
Each type can be identified by different coloured stickers on the detector and
carton. For reliable operation it is essential that units of the same colour code do
not occupy adjacent positions in open-plan areas or in adjoining rooms (see
example plan below).
Note: Do not mount within 25cm of a luminaire.
Do not position this product on a pitch narrower than 5m.
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
2. Installation
MS2421PSM - The housing may be secured to a hard surface or a BESA box.
The unit fits into the housing with a simple bayonet action.
MS2421PF - Depth required behind ceiling: 62mm from front flange plus an
allowance for the minimum bend radius of the cable. Sinking box fits into a 89mm
diameter hole in ceiling tile or plasterboard ceiling. To avoid damage to ceiling
tile, do not overtighten. No access above the ceiling is necessary.
3. Connection
The sensor has two outputs, one influenced by the photocell, the other not.
LOAD 2
(Max 10 Amps)
NOT INFLUEN CED
BY PHOTOCELL
TOTAL LO AD N OT
TO EX CEED 10A
L
N
E
Permanent
or switched
supply
VOLTFREE
OUTP UT
LIVE OUT
LIVE IN
NEUT RAL
EART H
MS2421PF /PSM
R2
R2
R1
LOAD 1
(Max 10 Amps)
INFLUE NCED
BY PHOTOCELL
YellowBlue
Red
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
Yellow
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Blue
Red
Yellow
Green
Yellow
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green
YellowBlue
Red
Green

4. Commissioning
Sensors are supplied with factory default settings as shown in the table below. They
can be programmed using the QuickSet Pro infrared programming tool.
Factory Default Settings
Parameter
POWER UP
RESPO NSE
R1 OFF DLY
R2 OFF DLY
24 HOUR CYCLE
ON RANGE
OFF RANG E
ENTRY SCE NE
PCELL MOD E
SET-POIN T LO W
SET-POIN T HI GH
Options
ON/OFF
Auto/Semi-auto
1 min - 96 hours (5-35 mins with H P10)
1 min - 96 hours
ON/OFF
MAX, HIGH, ME D or LOW
100%, 75% or 50% off ON Range
Scn 1 - R1 On & influenced by photocell, R2 On
Scn 2 - R1 On & influenced by photocell, R2 Off
Scn 3 - R1 Off, R2 Off
Scn 4 - R1 On, R2 Off
Scn 5 - R1 On, R2 On
Scn 6 - R1 Off, R2 On
PASSIVE, ACTIV E, D ISABLED
0 - 1023
0 - 1023
Default
ON
AUTO
20 mins
20 mins
OFF
HIGH
75%
Scn 1
DISAB LED
1000
1023
Programming Notes
Each of these settings
can be re-programmed,
if desired, by use of the
infrared programming
tool QuickSet Pro.
.
Parameter Options
OFF DELAY
The Off Delay may be set between 1 minute and 96 hours. Independent Off Delays
may be set for each output. A 10-second Off Delay is available for walk-testing the
product. In a typical office environment an Off Delay of 20 minutes is usually
satisfactory.
RESPONSE
Where absence detection is required (i.e. the user manually turns lights ON if
required but lights still turn off automatically once an area is vacated), semiautomatic operation can be set via the programmer. It should be noted that this
mode of operation affects only the switched-live output, R1. Where semi-automatic
operation is required on both outputs, please contact Ex-Or for assistance.
POWER UP
Set to ON the detector will automatically switch its outputs on when Mains is
applied. If set to OFF, the detector will power up without turning its outputs on, wait
for 15 seconds and THEN look for movement. Only if the area is occupied will the
outputs switch on at this time.
ON RANGE/OFF RANGE
Settings appropriate for the type of activity typical for the monitored area should be
chosen. It is desirable to require a larger movement to switch lights on (i.e. when
an area is entered) than to sustain the lights in an already occupied area. The On
Range determines the sensitivity to movement when lights are on; Off Range is
used to set a reduced sensitivity to movement when the lights have switched off.
PCELL MODE
The MS2421P has an in-built photocell. The photocell does not affect the volt-free
output, i.e. the volt-free output will turn on regardless of natural light levels when
occupancy is detected. The photocell has three modes of operation - Passive,
Active and Disabled. Its operational behaviour is governed by the setting chosen
and by the values stored in the Upper and Lower thresholds (see diagram under
Setting the Photocell).
Passive - The photocell will inhibit switch-on of the controlled load if sufficient
natural light is available. It will not turn the load off whilst an area is occupied
Active - The photocell will turn the controlled load on and off as required whilst
natural light levels fluctuate during a period of occupancy. This mode of operation
operates in conjunction with a passing cloud timer (PCT). The PC T is
asymmetrical in operation - the load will be switched on immediately that the light
level falls below the lower set point, however, the load switches off only if the light
level exceeds the upper threshold continuously for a period equal to the Off Delay.
Disabled - The photocell has no effect.
24 HOUR CYCLE
For use in ‘Washroom Mode’ only (see section 7). In this mode it is necessary to
have a hygiene cycle (flush) if the area has been unoccupied for 24hrs. Select
this feature and the output will switch on for the duration of the Off Delay once
every 24hrs if the area remains unoccupied. Operates on R2 (if selected).
ENTRY SCENE
Sets which scene is recalled when an unoccupied area is entered.
SET-PO INT LOW
Aiming point as photocell adjusts ballast output.
SET-PO INT HIGH
Level above which photocell switches its output off.
5. Setting the Photocell
1. If the lights are not already on, switch them on manually by pressing ‘Utilities
/ LightSpot/MLS/LCM / IR Remote / Luminaire+ / OK’. 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. This stage may be
omitted if the intention is to operate the detector’s photocell in Passive Mode
only [the detector must have already been programmed to Passive Mode].
2. Wait until the time of day when the natural light level is at the point below
which you would want the lights to be on, and above which you would not
want the lights to be on.
3. Start the internal self-programming mechanism by pressing ‘Utilities /
LightSpot/MLS/LCM / Set Light Level / OK’. The detector takes a
measurement, adds a small amount and stores the value in the Upper
Threshold. Then it turns the lights off, makes another measurement and
stores the value in the Lower Threshold. 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 the contribution made by the electric lighting; this is the perfect
amount of hysteresis to ensure that the lights will not oscillate. The thresholds
may be read back and fine-tuned if necessary using the QuickSet Pro. Please
note that the values are non-specific units i.e. not lux.
Note: The light level perceived by the detector at the moment immediately prior
to a Download operation is shown momentarily on the QuickSet Pro screen
following the Download; this is a useful mechanism for troubleshooting.
Active Mode
Passive Mode
Upper Threshold
Lower Threshold
Occupancy
Natural
Light
Level
Duration of
Off Delay
Lights ON =
Lights OFF =
Note that when the natural
light level exceeds the
‘upper threshold’ value, the
lights do not immediately
turn off. They will turn off
only when the upper
threshold has been
exceeded for the duration of
the programmed Off Delay.
Area Occupied =
Area Unoccupied =
6. Walk-test Mode
Walk-test mode is used to check that the detector is operating as required.
The short Off Delay enables the installer to check that lights are switching on
when movements are made at the edge of the detection zone. It is easier to
carry out a walk-test when the photocell is not holding the lights off.
1. C h ang e t h e Off De lay to 10 se cond s b y p res s ing ‘ U til i tie s /
LightSpot/MLS/LCM / Walk Test / OK’.
2. Move around the area that is being controlled, stopping for 10 seconds to
allow the lights to switch off, before moving and triggering the lights back on.
Re-programme the desired Off Delay once testing is complete. The
programmed Off Delay will be automatically restored after 5 minutes.
7. Washroom Mode (24-Hour Cycle)
The unit may be used in conjunction with a 230V solenoid valve and a trickle
valve or ‘petcock’ to effect a urinal flush system. Set the water flow rate by
adjusting the petcock so that the cistern just fills within the chosen Off Delay
period of the detector. Note that the urinal control operates on R2.
Important Additional Notes
1. Only suitably qualified personnel should install this equipment.
2. A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with
the current wiring regulations.
3. This equipment switches lights no more frequently than would a responsible human
occupant. However, m anufacturers of s ome pa rti cul ar lig hti ng types (e.g. ‘2 D’
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.