GE SIR-LONG, SIR-LONG-D Installation Instructions Manual

Passive Infared Corner/Wall Mounted Low Voltage Occupancy Sensor

• Read all instructions on both sides of this sheet first.

• Plan all component locations carefully.

• Install in accordance with ALL local codes.

• For indoor use only.

• For Use with GE Switchpacks & Systems Only.

• Do not run any GE Low Voltage Wiring in the
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ame conduit as power conductors.

General Information

Technology: Passive Infrared (PIR)
Power Requirements:

Input:

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10-30 VDC from GE Controls Switchpack or GE system.
Maximum current needed is 25mA per sensor

Output:

• Open collector output to switch up to ten GE
Switchpacks. BAS with Isolated Form C Relay (-D

model) Isolated Form C Relay Ratings: 1A 30VDC/VAC
Time Delays:Self-Adjusting, 15 seconds/test
(10 min Auto), or Selectable 5, 15, 30 minutes

Coverage: 90 sq. ft.
Light Level Sensing: 0 to 300 foot-candles (- R model)
Operating Environment:

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Temperature: 32° F – 104° F (0° C – 40° C)

• Relative Humidity: up to 90% non-condensing

Housing:

• Medium impact injection molded housing.
Polycarbonate resin complies with UL94V0.

Size: 4.4" x 3.4" x 2" (112mm x 86.4mm x 50.8mm)
LED Indicators: Red indicates PIR detection

Specifications

Description

The SIR-LONG Corner/Wall Mount Low Voltage Occupancy Sensor is a Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensing

lighting control, used for energy savings and convenience. When motion is detected, the blue wire is electronically
connected to the red wire, energizing the relay in the switchpack to turn ON the load. If vacancy is detected, the
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lue wire is disconnected from the red, causing the relay to open turning OFF the load. The red lead is 10 to 30 VDC

supply, the black lead is common, and the blue is the relay control. (-D models: yellow is second relay control)

PIR Technology

The sensor’s segmented lens divides the field of view into sensor zones, and detects the changes in temperature
that are created when a person, or part of a person as small as a hand, passes into or out of a sensor zone.
The sensor includes self-adaptive technology that continually adjusts to conditions by adjusting sensitivity and
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ime delay in real-time. By adjusting sensitivity and time delay automatically, the sensor is maximizing the potential
energy savings that are available in the particular application.
The Daylighting feature (-D model only: yellow control lead only) prevents lights from turning ON when the room is
adequately illuminated by natural light.
Walk-Through feature maximizes energy savings by not leaving the lights ON after a momentary occupancy. The
sensor will switch the lights ON when it detects a person entering the area. If the sensor does not continue to
detect motion 30 seconds following the initial activation, it will automatically go to a shorter 2 minute time delay.
In Automatic On Mode, the lights turn ON when a person enters the room. In Manual-ON Mode, the lights are
turned ON by activating a momentary switch (model # RS2-*) that is connected to the sensor. When used with 2
level lighting (-D model only), bi-level Automatic-ON can be achieved which allows Zone 1 to come ON automatically
upon occupancy. Zone 2 does not come ON unless the occupant presses the optional momentary switch.

Coverage

Location

The m aximum coverage area ma y vary somewhat accordi ng to r oom sha pe and the pres ence of

obsta cles. F ollow t he cove rage di agram c oncernin g major and m inor mo tion co verage. The se nsor
must have a clear view of the area to be c ontrolled. Th e sensor will n ot “see” throu gh glass. Moun ting
height should not e xceed 12 fe et. Optim um mountin g height is 1 0 feet. To prevent fal se activati on,
the se nsor shou ld be mou nted away from the air suppl y duct a m inimum o f 4 to 6 fe et. Mou nting
at fi xture he ight is most eff ective.

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Occupancy Sensor Mounted to Round Fixture with Raceway

One Sensor, One Switchpack

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Turn power off before servicing

• Properly ground components

Wiring

CAUTION: Before installing or performing any service on a GE system, the power MUST be turned OFF at the
branch circuit breaker. According to NEC 240-83(d), if the branch circuit breaker is used as the main switch for
a fluorescent lighting circuit, the circuit breaker should be marked “SWD”. All installations should be in compli­ance with the National Electric Code and all state and local codes.

NOTE REGARDING COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS: The life of some compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is shortened
by frequent automatic or manual switching. Check with CFL and ballast manufacturer to determine the effects of cycling.

1. Make sure power is turned OFFat the branch circuit breaker.

2. Wire units as shown in wiring diagrams per applicable voltage requirements. (Use twist-on wire connectors
for all connections) CAP ALL UNUSED WIRE LEADS.

3. Mount unit to wall, ceiling, junction box, or round fixture with raceway.

4. Turn power back ONat the branch circuit breaker and wait 2 minutes for the unit to stabilize.

5. Make necessary adjustments. (See Checkout and Adjustments section)

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NSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

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odel # SIR-LONG

Model # SIR-LONG-D

Checkout and Adjustment

Adjustments should be made with the HVAC system ON. Use only insulated tools to make adjustments.

Self-Adjust

Sensor is shipped in the Self-Adjust Mode. This applies to time delay and PIR sensitivity. In preparation for the

Installer Test, the time delay is set to 15 seconds, after the sensor is installed, powered-ON and has stabilized, the
unit will time-out 15 seconds after the last motion detected. Coverage and sensitivity can be confirmed by watching
the Red (PIR) indicator LED on the front of the sensor, while moving around the room.

1. Walk around the room and monitor LED. LED should only turn ON for one second with each motion.
(If LED do not turn ON, go to Installer Adjustments - Sensitivity Adjustments Section)

2. Stand still six to eight feet away from the sensor for five seconds. LED should not turn ON. (If any LED turns
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N, go to Installer Adjustments – Sensitivity Adjustment section)

3. Walk outside the room and wait 15 seconds for the lights to turn OFF. (If lights do not turn OFFgo to Installer
Adjustments Section)

4. Re-enter the room to activate sensor. (If lights do not turn ON go to Troubleshooting Section)

5. The unit will remain in Test Mode for 5minutes then automatically exit Test Mode and go for 10 min.
Time Delay User Mode setting.

Note:

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o place into Test Mode, toggle DIP Switch 10 out of its current position, wait 3 seconds, and then back in to its original position. To force

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nto 10 min User Mode move Dip Switches 1 and 2 down. (If DIP Switches 1 and 2 are already down, toggle DIP Switch 1 out of its current position,

wait 3seconds, and then back to its original position) While in Test Mode, the LEDs will flash once per 1/4 second.

Installer Adjustments

Hot

Neutral

Line

Load 1

Black
Red
Blue

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Gray

Orange

Switchpack

Blue

Blue

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*Use Black Lead for 120VAC

Use Orange Lead for 277VAC
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ap Unused Lead

White

Hot

Neutral

Line

Load 2

Switchpack

Blue

Blue

**Hot

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*Use Black Lead for 120VAC

Use Orange Lead for 277VAC
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White

Yellow
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rown
Brown/White

Optional GE RS2-* Switch

Red (15VDC)

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lack(Common)

Blue (Control)

SENSOR WIRE LEAD LEGEND

Black (Common)
Red (10-30VDC)
Blue (Control)
Yellow (Control)
Brown (Switch-Blue Lead Control)
Brown/White (Switch-Yellow Lead Control)

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ensor's Isolated Relay

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range (Normally Open)

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ray (Common)

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urple (Normally Closed)

Red (15VDC)

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lack(Common)

Blue (Control)

One Sensor, Multiple Switchpacks

To Additional Switchpacks
10 switchpacks Maximum

WARNING

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ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Turn power off before servicing

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Properly ground components

Manufactured for GE Lighting
General Electric Company
Nela Park Cleveland, OH 44112
1-877-584-2685
www.gelightingcontrols.com
© 2011 GE

Sensitivity Adjustments

PIR Sensitivity

1. Stand in different areas of the room and wave your hands.

2. If the Red LED does not turn ON, check for any obstructions.

3. Stand still six to eight feet away from sensor for five seconds. LED should not turn ON.

4. If Red LED turns ON without motion or is constantly ON adjust PIR sensitivity to 50% by moving DIP
Switch 5 UP.

Field-of-view outside the space

1. Adjust PIR sensitivity to 50% by moving DIP Switch 5 up.

Daylight Adjustments

If this feature is not needed, leave the light level at maximum (fully CW).
The Daylighting feature (-D model only) prevents the lights from turning ON when the room is adequately
illuminated by natural light. If there is enough light in the room regardless of occupancy, the sensor will
hold the lights OFF. If there is not enough light in the room, the sensor will allow the lights to turn ON when
occupied.

Full and Half Logic Modes (See DIP Switch legend):
In both Full and Half Logic modes, lights connected to the yellow control lead will not turn ON upon
occupancy activation, should the ambient light level exceed the preset foot-candle level.

After activation:

Full Logic Mode - should the ambient light level exceed the preset foot-candle level, the lights connected
to the yellow control lead will turn OFF. The lights will remain OFF, until the ambient light level falls below
the set point.
Half Logic Mode – the output state of the yellow control lead will not change with ambient light changes,
after occupancy activation. If the amount of natural light available rises above the setpoint , the daylight
sensor will not turn the lights OFF while occupancy is being detected.

Note: Set the light level when the ambient light is at the level where no artificial light is needed. In order
for this feature to function, the yellow control lead must be wired.

1. With the load ON, put the sensor into Test Mode. To place into Test Mode, toggle DIP Switch 10 out of
its current position, wait 3 seconds and then back in to its original position.

2. Set DIP Switch 10 to Full or Half Logic Mode.

3. Set the Light level to Minimum (fully CCW).

4. Lea ve the room and let th e sensor ti me-out so lights ar e OFF. Enter the space and lights should
remain OFF.

5. Make sure not to block the sensor from the daylight source and adjust the light level potentiometer
CW in small increments until the lights are ON. (Pause 5 seconds between each adjustment)

6. Once the lights are ON, the load connected to the sensor will not turn ON if light levels are above the
current illumination.

Time Delay Adjustments

People who remain very still for long periods of time may need a longer Time Delay than the default set­ting of 10 minutes. As long as Auto is enabled, the sensor will respond to each pair of false offs with no nor­mal OFF in between, by alternately making slight adjustments to either time delay (by 2 minute increments)
or sensitivity, so there should be no need for manual adjustment. If manual adjustment is desired, refer to
Time Delay settings in DIP Switch legend.
Reset sensor time delay to factory settings by moving DIP Switches 1 and 2 down. (If DIP Switches 1 and
2 are already down, toggle DIP Switch 1 out of its current position, wait 3 seconds, and then back to its orig­inal position)

Automatic Mode

In Automatic-ON Mode, the lights turn ON when a person enters the room. If optional momentary low volt­age switches are used along with Automatic-ON Mode, activating the switch(es) while the load is ON turns
the load OFF. When the load is turned OFF manually, as long as the sensor continues to detect occupancy
the loads stay OFF. After the time delay expires, the lights stay OFF and the sensor goes back to Automatic
ON Mode. For wiring information for the optional momentary low voltage switch(es), please see the wiring
section of the installation instructions.

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anual Mode

In Manual ON Mode, the optional momentary low voltage switch(es) is required to turn the load(s) ON. Once
activated the sensor will maintain the lights ON until motion ceases and the time delay expires. While the
room is occupied the BAS relay remains active. After the time delay expires, the load(s) will automatically
be turned OFF and the switch(es) must be used to turn the load(s) ON unless there is motion detected within
the 10 second re-trigger period.

Lighting Sweep Option

If selected, this DIP Switch option forces an initial 60 second delay upon “power up” to prevent false acti­v

ation in buildings with computer control systems.

1. Move DIP Switch 9 UP.

Override

The Override setting allows the lights to remain ON in the unlikely event of sensor failure.

1. Move DIP Switch 8 UP.

While in Override Mode, the optional low voltage momentary switch(es) will toggle the lighting load(s).

Limited Warranty

Troubleshooting

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship and shall conform to and

perform in accordance with Seller’s written specifications for a period of five (5) years from date of shipment

for all occupancy sensors. We guarantee the performance of our product to specifications or your money

back. This warranty will be limited to the repair or replacement , at Seller’s discretion, of any such goods

found to be defective, upon their authorized return to Seller. This limited warranty does not apply if the

goods have been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, modification or misapplication, by damage during

shipment or by improper service. There are no warranties, which extend beyond the hereinabove-limited

warranty, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IM-

PLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any war-

ranties on behalf of the Seller or to assume for the Seller any other liability in connection with any of its

goods except in writing and signed by the Seller. The Seller makes no representation that the goods comply

with any present or future federal, state or local regulation or ordinance. Compliance is the Buyer’s re-

sponsibility. The use of the Seller’s goods should be in accordance with the provision of the National Elec-

trical Code, UL and/or other indu stry or military sta ndards that are pertinent to the particular end use.

Installation or use not in accordance with these codes and standards could be hazardous.

Res. #4881175

Printed in USA

Issue Possible Causes Suggestions

Lights
Will Not
Turn ON

automatically

Wall Switch OFF Turn Wall Switch ON.

If low voltage switch option is used, lights

may have been turned-off manually.

Press low-voltage switch.

Daylight Feature Enabled

If all lights are required to turn ON adjust

DIP Switch 10 and/or daylight potentiometer

Power interruption Check incoming voltage and/or wiring

Lights
Will Not
Turn ON

manually

Daylight Feature Enabled

If all lights are required adjust DIP switch 10

and/or daylight potentiometer.

Power interruption Check incoming voltage and/or wiring

If lights will still not turn ON, set sensor to override mode and call Technical Services at 1-877-584-2685

Lights
Will Not
Turn OFF

automatically

Override Make sure sensor is not in Override Mode (DIP Switch 8 up).

Sensor installed close to an air vent

Sensors should be installed 4 - 6 feet away from any air

vent and out of heavy air flow.

Sensor installed close to indirect lighting. Sensors should be mounted away from indirect lighting.

Self-adjust

It may be possible for the unit to have self-adjusted the

time delay to a 30 minute delay. If the lights do not turn

OFF after 30 minutes follow next step.

30 Minute Delay

Maximum time delay is 30 Minutes. Check DIP Switches
to verify DIP Switch settings. If lights do not turn OFF at

the set time delay, check next step.

PIR activated by heat source other than occupant Move DIP Switch 5 UP.

Bypass

Check wiring to make sure sensor or switchpack are not

bypassed.

Lights
Will Not
Turn OFF

manually

Wiring Check Wiring

If lights will still not turn OFF, call Technical Services at 1-800-553-3879

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IP Switch Settings

LEDs

Power Pack One

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ower Pack Two

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-D model only)

(-D model only)

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