Philips EasyAir SNS300 Design-in Manual

Sensors

EasyAir

SNS300

Design-in Guide

Single, compact, cost-effective
luminaire control

Philips EasyAir SNS300

August 2019

Contents

Introduction to this guide 3

More information or support 3

Warnings and instructions 4

Introduction of EasyAir SNS300 5

Product characteristics 6

EasyAir SNS300 overview 6
NFC antenna 6
RF antenna 6
Infared (IR) receiver 6
Motion detector 7
Light sensor 9
LED indicator 9
Lighting control 9

Limited functions of
Philips Field Apps 10

Mechanical design-in 11

Mounting to a luminaire 11
Wiring diagram with Philips Xitanium SR LED driver 12
Labeling for field installation and commissioning 14
Recommendations to design a luminaire around
EasyAir SNS300 with good RF signal 15
Sensor position 15
Sensor spacing recommendations 16
Installing EasyAir SNS300 with ceiling
mount bracket (SNS300CMP) 17

EasyAir SNS300 with multiple Philips Xitanium
SR LED drivers (1:N application) 18

Contact details 19

Philips EasyAir SNS300 19

Disclaimer 20

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Introduction to this guide

Thank you for choosing the Philips EasyAir SNS300.
In this guide, luminaire manufacturers will find the
information required to design this product into a
luminaire and configure it to suit specific
applications.
This design-in guide covers sensor functionality,
mechanical mounting and wiring details.
For sensor specifications, please see the datasheet
available at www.lighting.philips.co.uk/oem-emea/
products/connected-lighting.

More information or support

For further information or support, please consult
yourlocal Philips sales representative or visit
www.lighting.philips.co.uk/oem-emea/support/
technical-downloads.

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Warnings and instructions

• EasyAir SNS300 must be used only with a Philips
Xitanium SR LED driver.

• Do not apply mains power directly to the sensor.

• Do not cover the sensor during operation or mount
the sensor recessed.

• External infrared light source in the space might
have influence on occupancy detection.

• Incorrect location of sensor (e.g., outside the view
angle of the occupancy sensor) will result in
occupancy detection not functioning correctly.

• Make sure the sensor, especially the occupancy
detection lens, is protected from damage during
shipment and handling.

• The application area of EasyAir SNS300 is designed
for a typical indoor environment (open/private
offices, conference rooms, classrooms, corridors,
etc.) in normally heated and ventilated areas.
EasyAir SNS300 has no protection against
aggressive chemicals or water.

• Make sure the the EasyAir SNS300 RF antenna is
not covered by metal for proper RF communication.

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Introduction of EasyAir SNS300

EasyAir SNS300 for networks is based on Zigbee
technology for use in wireless systems for indoor
connected lighting. It provides a simple solution to
actively manage and control energy usage, while
remotely adjusting light settings and determining
service needs. With the added Zigbee functionality,
EasyAir SNS300 can now be an integral part of
networks also based on the Zigbee standard.
A program is under development by Philips to qualify
third-party network systems for use with EasyAir
SNS300.

EasyAir SNS300 is renowned for its compact size and
ability to easily integrate into luminaires. In addition,
the sensors are compatible with Philips Xitanium SR
LED drivers, eliminating the need for auxiliary devices
and alleviating time-consuming configuration issues.
The simple two-wire connection from driver to
sensor reduces design-in complexity and eliminates
additional components that add to overall costs.
Now, SNS300 can provide luminairespecific
information into networks for centralized control and
enable functionality such as energy monitoring,
scheduling and load shedding.

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Product characteristics

EasyAir SNS300 overview

The Philips EasyAir SNS300 contains multiple
functions in one housing and uses two wires to
connect with an SR driver. (See wiring diagram in the
Mechanical designin section.)
Functions include:

• Occupancy sensor (PIR)

• RF antenna

• NFC antenna

• Light sensor

• Infrared receiver

• LED indicator

EasyAir SNS300 is designed for a typical indoor
environment (open/private offices, conference rooms,
classrooms, corridors, etc.) in normally heated and
ventilated areas. EasyAir SNS300 has no protection
against aggressive chemicals or water. The sensor is
normally mounted to a luminaire and is optimized for
a sensor mounting height of 2.5m to 3m.

NFC antenna

Device model/version information and MAC address
can be read out using the Philips Field Apps (EasyAir
SNS300 NFC). NFC is the set of protocols that
enables electronic devices to establish radio
communication with each other by touching the
devices together or bringing them into proximity to a
distance of typically 1cm or less.

RF antenna

The RF antenna allows communication via RF

technology. It should not be covered by metal and
should be exposed to free air to ensure there is
sufficient range.

Infared (IR) receiver

The infrared receiver serves as a communication
portal for the commissioning tools. Network settings
for an individual sensor can be reset with the Philips

Field Apps (IR).

Philips Field apps is available for free on Google
PlayStore. The user needs to download the app on an
Android phone, register and sign-in.

Once logged into the app, go to "EasyAir Office IR →
SNS200 → Maintenance → Reset Network Settings"
to reset the devices.

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Motion detector

The occupancy sensor is a PIR (Passive Infrared)
sensor that detects movement with an X-Y
cross-area under an angle of X = 72° and Y = 86°. Two
types of movements are defined in NEMA WD7 as
follows:

• Major movement: movement of a person walking
into or through an area.

• Minor movement: movement of a person sitting at
an office desk reaching for a telephone, turning the
pages in a book, opening a file folder, picking up a
coffee cup, etc.

When installed in a typical office ceiling at H, the
sensor is sensitive to minor movements within X1 by
Y1 area. It will respond to minor movements down to
a few centimeters at the task area of a desk and is
sensitive to major movements within a range of X2
by Y2. The maximum recommended height to place
the sensor in the ceiling is 10ft/3m to assure
movement coverage and detection. The PIR sensor
reacts on movement by means of a temperature
difference, such as the human body temperature
versus its surrounding temperature. A car that just
starts its engine is not seen by the PIR nor does the
PIR see people sitting within the car or a forklift truck.
Therefore, it is recommended not to use EasyAir
SNS300 in outdoor, parking or industrial
applications. Please refer to the EasyAir SNS300
datasheet for coverage area details.

H

Y2

Y1

X1

X2

Figure 1. Motion detection area. H: ceiling height. Minor movement detection area: X1 by Y1. Major movement detection area: X2 by Y2.

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