Timeguard ECO36PIR User Manual

36W ENERGY SAVER

PIR FLOODLIGHT

Cat No. ECO36PIR - Black

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation & Operating

Instructions

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The unit utilises passive infrared technology to detect heat radiation of moving human
bodies.
Upon detection, the lamp will illuminate for a user-determined time period.
An integral daylight sensor ensures night-only operation.
The bulb supplied with the ECO36PIR is a class B (high efficiency) unit of 36W power
consumption giving a similar but more diffuse light output to the lower efficiency 150W
halogen units previously in use.

PARTS INCLUDED

- PIR flood light unit.

- Instruction manual. Please keep safe for future reference.

- Spiral 36W lamp.

TOOLS & PARTS NEEDED

- Electric/hand-held drill & bits.

- Terminal or Electricians screwdriver

- Medium slotted/philips screwdriver

- Wire cutters

This product is suitable for wall mounting. (Unsuitable for soffit mounting).

2. SELECTING THE LOCATION

The motion detector has a number of detection areas, at various vertical and horizontal
angles as shown (see Figs. 1 & 2).
A moving human body needs to move between zones within one of these areas to activate
the sensor. The best all-round coverage is achieved with the unit mounted at the optimum
height of 2.5m. Forward looking range will be reduced by approx. 0.4m if the mounting
height is 4m with sensor angled slightly downward.

Careful positioning of the sensor will be required to ensure optimum performance.
See Fig. 1 detailing detection range (the ranges shown depend on the face of the
PIR lens being vertical to the ground).

The sensor is more sensitive to movement ACROSS its field of vision than to movement
directly TOWARDS (see Fig. 2). Therefore position the unit so that the sensor looks ACROSS
or to ONE SIDE of the likely approach path.
Avoid positioning the sensor where there are any sources of heat in the detection area
(extractor fans, central heating flues, tumble dryer exhausts etc.).
Reflective surfaces (ie pools of water or white-painted walls) and overhanging branches may
cause false activation under extreme conditions.

During extreme weather conditions the motion sensor may exhibit unusual behaviour. This
does not indicate a fault with the sensor. Once normal weather conditions return, the sensor
will resume normal operation.

The unit should be mounted with the following minimum clearances:­Above and to each side 0.3m. In front 1.0m

3. INSTALLATION

Before proceeding further fit the lamp to the flood light. To do this remove the 4 screws
retaining the front glass and frame using a suitable cross point or flat blade screwdriver
referring to Fig. 3. Remove the frame and glass being sure to retain the screw sealing rings
and the frame gasket.

Remove the spiral lamp from its box, ensure the lamp holders within the flood light are in the
open position (see Fig. 4a). Insert each end of the lamp into the lamp holders and rotate the lamp
through 90º so that the lamp holders are as shown in Fig. 4b.

After choosing a suitable location (see previous section) install the unit as follows:

Switch off the electricity at the consumer unit by removing the relevant fuse or switching

off the relevant circuit breaker before proceeding with the installation.

Remove the wiring box cover by unscrewing the 4 retaining screws (Fig. 5) and remove the
cover being careful to retain the 4 screw sealing rings and the cover gasket.
The unit is suitable for connection to a 230 V ac 50Hz electricity supply. It is suggested that
3-core round flexible cable of 1mm
switch the power to the unit ON & OFF. This allows the sensor to be easily switched off when
not required or for maintenance purposes and to invoke manual override (see section 6).

Mark the position of the 2 fixing holes (see Fig. 6).
Drill the holes. Insert the wall plugs into the holes if necessary and drive the 2 screws in until
the back of the heads are approx. 3mm clear of the wall.
BEFORE PROCEEDING, slacken off the cable gland and pass the cable through it.
Fix the mounting bracket to the wall by pushing the larger part of the keyhole over the screw
head and then sliding the bracket downwards so that the screw sits at the top of the narrow
section of the keyhole. Tighten the fixing screws.

FRONT GLASS REMOVAL LAMPHOLDER POSITION

*** IMPORTANT ***

2

gauge is used. An isolating switch should be installed to

OPEN CLOSED

Fig. 3

4 x Retaining Screws

Fig. 4a Fig. 4b

WIRING BOX COVER MOUNTING BRACKET

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

4 x Retaining Screws

Fixing Keyhole

CONNECTION

Rotate the flood light so that the front glass looks back towards the wall, giving good access
to the connector block.

Take out the 2 screws holding the connector block in place and remove the connector block to
ease wiring.

Connect the mains supply cable to the terminal block as follows
(see Fig. 7 connection diagram):

NEUTRAL (Blue) N
EARTH (Green/Yellow)
LIVE (Brown) L

Ensure the connections are secure. Replace the connector block and replace and tighten the
2 fixing screws. Adjust any excess cable and tighten the cable gland.
Refit the wiring box cover.

WIRING BOX
CONNECTION DIAGRAM

L (brown)

N E L

N (blue)

Supply

E (yellow/green

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Connector

Block

Cable Gland

Internal wall
switch/circuit
breaker

CONTROLS

Lux

Time

4. WALK TESTING AND OPERATION

WALK TEST PROCEDURE

The sensor will rotate from left to right, and tilt forward or backward. Adjust the sensor to
point in the required direction (see Figs. 1 & 2).

The unit can be set up in daylight or at night. The adjustment knobs are on the base of the
detector (see Fig. 8). Lux should be set to the Sun setting (fully anti-clockwise) and Time is
set to the minimum

Turn the power to the unit on. The lamp will illuminate for approximately 30 seconds. This
indicates the unit is wired correctly.

The unit is now in Walk Test Mode.

We suggest that, since the 30 seconds minimum delay is rather long to be standing completely
still, a minimal pattern of walks into the detection area (see Figs. 1 & 2) followed by a quick
retreat out of the area waiting 30 seconds before a different walk is tried is a realistic method
of proving the detection area.

If the area is smaller than expected try angling the sensor upward.

If the area is too great try angling the sensor downward and, if appropriate, to one side.

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(fully anti-clockwise).

SETTING UP FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION

The time Control determines how long the light stays on following activation and after all
movement ceases. It is approximately linear so the mid point gives around 31/2 minutes delay
from last detection.

The required time can now be set.

An approximate setting for the Lux (light) control to give operation after dusk only is between
2/3 and 3/4 of the way round from the Sun position toward the Moon position.
This setting can be fine tuned after observing the units performance at dusk.

INFRA-RED COVERAGE AREA

SIDE VIEW

2m

3m

10m

12m

TOP VIEW

3m

160º

10m

12m

110º

90º

AIMING DIRECTIONS

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

GOOD
SENSITIVITY

APPROACH
PATH

LESS
SENSITIVITY

MANUAL OVERRIDE MODE

The light can be switched on for longer time periods by use of the Manual Override Mode.
This can be activated at night by using the internal wall switch or circuit breaker.

Switch the internal wall switch/circuit breaker twice (on/off once) within 1/2 to 2 seconds.
The unit will now illuminate continuously until it is switched back into Auto Mode.

To get switch the unit back into Auto Mode, switch the internal wall switch/circuit breaker
off for 10 or more seconds and then back on again. The unit will return to Auto Mode.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Detection Range

Detection Angle

Power Supply

Maximum Switchable Lamp Load

Time On Adjustment

Dusk Level Adjustment

Environmental Protection

EC Directives

Up to 12 metres

Up to 160º

230 V AC ~ 50Hz

36W Low Energy Spiral bi-pin tube*

30 seconds - 7 minutes approx.

Day & night or night only operation

IP44 (suitable for outdoor use)

Conforms to 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC

* Should you experience difficulty in obtaining replacement

lamps, these are available from Timeguard Limited, please ring

the helpline number below.

If you experience problems refer to

Troubleshooting Guide.

If problems still persist, do not

immediately return the unit to supplier.

Telephone the Timeguard Customer

Helpline

020 8450 0515

Qualified Customer Support Co-ordinators will be

on-line to assist in resolving your query.

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Using lamp supplied

6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

o Lamp stays ON all the
time at night.

o PIR keeps activating for
no reason / at random.

o PIR sensor will not
operate at all.

o The PIR sensor will not
operate at night.

o Unit activates during the
daytime

o PIR coverage is poor/
sporadic

o Detection range varies
from day to day

SOLUTION

The unit may be suffering from false activation. Cover the sensor
lens completely with a thick cloth. This will prevent the sensor
from "seeing" anything. If the unit now switches off after the
set time duration and does not re-activate, this indicates that the
problem was caused by false activation. The problem may be
solved by slightly adjusting the direction/angle of the sensor
head.

If the unit persists in turning on with the cover over the lens, it is
faulty.

Ensure the unit is not in manual override mode by switching the
internal wall switch/circuit breaker off for at least 10 seconds and
then back on again.

Ensure that there are no central heating flues, extractor fans in
or close to the detection area.

Occasionally, wind may activate the sensor particularly if there
are bushes in the detection area. Sometimes passages between
buildings etc. can cause a "wind tunnel" effect.

Ensure the unit is not positioned so as to allow detection of cars/
people using public thoroughfares adjacent to your property.

Check that the power is switched ON at the circuit breaker/
internal wall switch.

Turn OFF the power to the unit and check the lamp.
If the lamp has failed, replace. Ensure that the lamp
is seated correctly in the lampholder.

Turn OFF the power to the unit and check the wiring connections
as per the diagram (see fig. 7). Ensure no connections are loose.

The level of ambient light in the area may be too bright to allow
operation at the current Lux setting. During the hours of
darkness, adjust the Lux control slowly anti-clockwise until the
lamp illuminates.

The level of ambient light in the area may be too dark for the
current Lux setting. During daylight, adjust the Lux control
slightly clockwise. When the lamp load extinguishes, enter the
detection area. If the PIR still activates, the setting is still too
high. Repeat the above procedure until the PIR does not activate
when you enter the detection area.

Unit may be poorly located. See previous section - ‘Selecting The
Location’ and consider relocating the unit.

PIR sensors are influenced by climatic conditions. The colder the
ambient temperature, the more effective the sensor will be. You
may need to make seasonal adjustments to the sensor head
position to ensure trouble-free operation all year round.

3 YEAR GUARANTEE

In the unlikely event of this product becoming faulty due to defective material or

manufacture, within 3 years of the date of purchase, please return it to your supplier in

the first year with proof of purchase and it will be replaced free of charge. For years 2

and 3 or any difficulty in the first year telephone our helpline on 020 8450 0515. This

For assistance with the product please contact:-

guarantee does not apply to the bulb.

HELPLINE

020-8450-0515

or email [e-mail]

For a product brochure please contact:

Timeguard Ltd.

Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road,

London NW2 6ND Tel: [phone]

or email [e-mail]

A Group company

67-058-335 (Iss.1)