Heath Zenith SL-5211 User Manual

Instant Motion Sensor
Light Control

Model SL-5211

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 120-volts AC.

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

• Some codes require installation by a qualified elec-

trician.

OPERATION

Mode: On-Time: Works: Day Night

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

* resets to Auto Mode at dawn.

Note: When first turned on wait about 1 1/2 minutes for the

circuitry to calibrate.

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 MODE

ON-TIME

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ON-TIME

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Parts

The SL-5211 package includes:

• The Sensor and Lamp Module

• Two mounting screws

Typical Installation

The lamp module is not weather tight. It should only be
used inside of a light fixture.

Existing Light

Fixture

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 only with the ON­TIME switch in the 1, 5, or 10 position.

1 Second OFF

then...

... back on.

Mode Switching Summary

Sensor
Module

Sensor

Cord

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Lamp

Module

TEST

Move ON-TIME Switch to

1, 5, or 10 minutes

AUTO

Flip light switch off

for one second then

MANUAL MODE

* 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.

back on*

INSTALLATION

.

❒ Before proceeding with the installation, TURN OFF

THE POWER TO THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT AT THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BOX to avoid electrical
shock.

There are two types of decorative fixtures that the Instant Light
Control should be used with as shown here.
‘A’ shows a fixture with the wire going under the top cover. ‘B’
shows a fixture with a open bottom and the wire going through
the bottom.

Drip

Loop

Seal With Weather-

‘A’

Drip Loop

NOTE: The Drip Loop is neccessary to prevent rain from
running down the cord to the Sensor Module.

‘B’

‘B’

Proof Sealant

❒ Plug the sensor cord into the switch module. The sensor

cord's plug is polarized for proper installation.

IMPORTANT: When installing the sensor, make sure the wire
comes out the bottom of the bracket and the wire has a drip
loop (as shown below) to help prevent water from entering the
sensor head.

❒ Open the top of the light

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

Drip Loop

Mounting Sensor

❒ Mount the sensor approximately five feet above the ground.

Place the sensor below or beside the lighting fixture
so that the light from the decorative fixture will not hit
the sensor. Secure the sensor to the wall with the screws

provided. It may be necessary to tilt the sensor head up
slightly when mounting.

NOTE: Mounting the sensor above the light fixtures may
increase false triggering.

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TEST AND ADJUSTMENT

❒ Turn on the circuit breaker and light switch.
NOTE: Sensor has a 1 1/2 minute warm up period before it

will detect motion. When first turned on or when
switching modes 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

SENS

❒ 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

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

110°

5 ft.

60 ft.

Maximum Range Maximum

Coverage Angle

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 60 feet (varies with surrounding

temperature).

Sensing Angle . . . . . . Up to 110°

Electrical Load. . . . . . 25 to 75 watt Incandescent

Power Requirements

(Lamps off) . . . . . . . . 120 VAC, 60 Hz

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

RIDE

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

Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . Adjustable

HeathCo LLC 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.

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Sensor

Motion

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