Heath Zenith 5213, 5212 User Manual

Instant Motion Sensor

MANUAL MODE

AUTO

TEST

Light Control

Models 5212 and 5213

Features

• Turns on lighting when motion is detected.

• Automatically turns lighting off.

• Photocell keeps the lighting off during daylight
hours.

Requirements

• The Light Control requires a properly installed and
working light fixture, operating on 120 volts AC.

• If you want to use Manual Mode, the fixture must be
wired through a switch.

Parts

Package includes:

• Motion Sensor

• Lamp Adapter (5213)

• Two mounting screws

Typical Installation

The lamp module should only be used with Listed lamp
fixtures. Never use a light bulb with a higher wattage
rating than the rating of your fixture.

OPERATION

Mode: On-Time: Works: Day Night

Test 5 Sec x x
Auto 1, 5, 10 min. x
Manual Until Dawn* x

* resets to Auto Mode at dawn.

TEST

Put the ON-TIME switch on the bottom
of the sensor in the TEST position.

AUTO

Put the ON-TIME switch in the 1, 5
or 10 minute position.

MANUAL OVERRIDE

Manual mode only works at night
because daylight returns the sensor
to AUTO.

Flip the light switch off for one second
then back on to toggle between AUTO
and MANUAL MODE.

Manual mode works with the ON-TIME
switch in the 1, 5, or 10 position.

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

1 Second OFF

then...

Existing Light Fixture

... back on.

Mode Switching Summary

Lamp Adapter

Sensor
Module

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Sensor

Cord

Floodlamp

(not included)

* If you get confused while switching modes, turn the

power off for one minute, then back on. After the cali­bration time the control will be in the AUTO mode.

Move ON-TIME Switch

to 1, 5 or 10 minutes

Flip switch off for

one second then

back on

INSTALLATION

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❒ Turn power off at the fuse or circuit breaker.

This model Instant Motion Sensor Light Control can be
used with many indoor or outdoor light fixtures where
the motion sensing feature is desired.

Keep the lamp at least 1"

(25mm) from the sensor

and cord.

Mounting Sensor

Wall Mount Ceiling Mount

❒ Mount the sensor 5 to 9 feet (1.5 to 2.7 meters) above

the ground. Place the sensor below or beside the

lighting fixture so that the light from the fixture
will not hit the sensor. Secure the sensor to the

wall with the screws provided. It will be necessary
to tilt the sensor head to the side when mounting.

NOTE: Do not stretch the coils too tight when installing
the remote sensor. The coils are needed to create a
drip loop to prevent water from running into the fixture
or the sensor.

❒ Open the light fixture if it

is necessary. Remove the
light bulb. Screw in the lamp
module and replace the
bulb.

Warning - Risk of fire. Do not aim the lamps at a
combustible surface within 3 ft. (1 m).

NOTE: Mounting the sensor directly above the lamps

may increase false triggering.

❒ Plug the adapter

cord(s) into the
sensor module. The
adapter cord's plug
is polarized for proper
installation.

❒ The sensor/control is capable of controlling two lamp

adapters. This illustration shows a typical installation
with two lamp adapters controlling PAR-38 lamps.
Note the sensor is below the lamps and there is
sufficient cord from the adapters to form a drip
loop to prevent water from
running down the cords
and into the
sensor. Also,

th e la mps
mu st st ay
at least 1"
(25mm) from
the sensor.

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TEST AND ADJUSTMENT

❒ Turn on the circuit breaker and light switch.

The detector is less sensitive to motion directly towards
it and more sensitive to cross motion.

NOTE: Sensor has a 1 1/2 minute warm up period

before it will detect motion. When first turned
on or when switching from Manual to Auto
mode wait 1 1/2 minutes.

❒ Turn the SENSITIVITY (SENS) control to the mid

position and the ON-TIME control to the TEST
position.

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

SENS

MIN MAX

Bottom of Sensor

Avoid aiming the control at:

• Objects that change temperature rapidly, such as

heating vents and air conditioners. These heat
sources could cause false triggering.

• Areas where pets or traffic may trigger the control.

• Nearby large, light-colored objects reflecting light

may trigger the shut-off feature. Do not point other
lights at the sensor.

5 to 9'

(1.5-2.7 m)

60 ft.

(18m)

110°

Motion

Sensor

Motion

Least Sensitive Most Sensitive

❒ Walk through the coverage

area noting where you are
when the lights turn on. Move
the sensor head up, down, or
sideways to change the cover­age area.

❒ Adjust the SENSITIVITY as

needed. Too much sensitivity
may increase false triggering.

❒ Set the amount of TIME you

want the lights to stay on after
motion is detected (1, 5, or 10
minutes).

Aim Sensor

Down for Short

Coverage

Aim Sensor

Higher for Long

Coverage

SPECIFICATIONS

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 60' (18m) [varies with

surrounding temperature].

Sensing Angle . . . . . . . Up to 110°

Electrical Load . . . . . . . Up to 150 Watts Maximum (per

adapter) Incandescent.
Power Requirements . . 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Operating Modes . . . . . TEST, AUTO and MANUAL

Time Delay . . . . . . . . . 1 , 5, 10 minutes

Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . Adjustable

DESA Specialty Products™ reserves the right to dis­continue products and to change specifications at any
time without incurring any obligation to incorporate new
features in products previously sold.

Maximum Range Maximum
Coverage Angle

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM
Light will not

come on.

Light comes on
in daylight.

Light comes on
for no apparent
reason.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Light switch is turned off.

2. Lamp is loose or burned out.

3. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is turned off.

4. Daylight turn-off is in effect (recheck after

dark)

5. Re-aim the sensor to cover desired area.

6. Cable not fully plugged in.

1. Light Control may be installed in a relatively

2. Light Control is in Test (Set control switch

1. Light Control may be sensing small animals

2. Sensitivity is set too high (Reduce sensitiv-

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dark location.

to an ON-TIME position).

or automobile traffic

ity).

(re-aim sensor).

SYMPTOM
Light stays on

continuously.

Light flashes on
and off.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. A sensor is positioned too close to the lamp
or pointed at nearby objects that cause heat
to trigger the sensor (Reposition the lamp
away from the sensor or nearby objects).

2. Light Control is pointed toward a heat
source like an air vent, dryer vent, or
brightly-painted heat-reflective surface
(Reposition sensor).

3. Sensor is in Manual Mode (Set to Auto
Mode).

1. Heat or light from the lamp may be turning
the Light Control on and off (Reposition the

sensor away from the light)

2. Heat being reflected from other objects may be
affecting the sensor (Reposition sensor).

3. Light Control is in the Test mode and warm
ing up (Flashing is normal under these
conditions).

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

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