Timeguard PDFMCDALI, PDFMDALI Installation Instructions

Flush Mount IR DALI

Presence Detectors

Model: PDFMDALI Flush Mount

IR DALI Presence Detector

Model: PDFMCDA LI Flush Mount

IR DALI Corr idor Presence Detector

Installation & Operating Instructions

1. General Information

These instructions should be read carefully
and retained for further reference and maintenance.

2. Safety

• Before installation or maintenance, ensure the mains
supply to the PIR sensor is switched off and the circuit
supply fuses are removed or the circuit breaker is turned off.

• It is recommended that a qualified electrician is consulted
or employed for the installation of this PIR sensor and that

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it is installed in accordance with the current IEE wiring
and Building Regulations.

3. Technical Specifications

General

• 230V AC 50 Hz

• This PIR is of Class ll Construction and must not be earthed

• Detection angle: 360°

• Requires a 68mm diameter ceiling cut-out

• Time ON adjustment: 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min,

10 min, 20 min, 30 min

• LUX Light level
adjustment: 10, 100, 500, 1000 Lux

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• CONSTANT LUX level
adjustment: 300, 500, 1000 Lux

• STDBY (Standby)
Time adjustment: OFF, 1m, 2m, 5m, 15m, 30m, ON

• Warm up period: 60 seconds

• DALI Group: Select channel 0 to E for

grouping 0 to 14 to the
connected load,
Channel F = Broadcast to all
the connected load

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +40°C

• IP20 rated suitable for restricted internal applications

• CE compliant

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• Motion detection range: Up to a 9m diameter approx.

at a 2.5m mounting height

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 99 x 99 x 74mm

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• Motion detection range: Cross walk approx. 40m length.

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• Dimensions (W x H x D): 99 x 99 x 88.8mm

Straight approx. 16m width.

4. Selecting a Location

• Careful positioning of the sensor will be required to
ensure optimum performance.

• The best all-around coverage is achieved with the unit
mounted at the optimum height of 2.5 metres.

• The sensor is more sensitive to movement ACROSS
its field of vision than to movement directly TOWARDS it.
Therefore position the unit so that the sensor looks
ACROSS the likely approach path.

• Reflective surfaces (i.e. white-painted walls) may cause

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false activation under extreme conditions.

• Avoid positioning the sensor where there are any sources
of heat in the detection area (extractor fans, tumble dryer
exhausts etc.) including opposite any other light sources.

• Install the sensor at least 3' away from fluorescent
and HVAC ducts, and at least 4' away from incandescent
fixtures and HVAC diffusers.

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5. Installation

5.1 Ensure the mains supply is switched off and the circuit

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supply fuses are removed or the circuit breaker is turned off.

5.2 Make sure the power wiring comes from an external

miniature circuit breaker for short circuit operation.

5.3 Mark the position of the 68mm diameter locating hole,

taking care to avoid ceiling joists and other obstructions
within the 68mm diameter.

5.4 Drill a pilot hole to take the centre shaft of the hole cutter.

5.5 Use the hole cutter to cut the required hole.

5.6 Pass the 230V 50Hz mains supply and load cables

through the hole and prepare for termination.

5.7 Terminate the cables into the terminal block ensuring

correct polarity is observed and that all bare conductors
are sleeved (See section 6. Connection Diagram).

5.8 The adjustments can be found beneath the sensor head.

Check that the sensor is set to factory default, with the
adjustments set as follows;

TIME ON setting: 10 seconds
LUX setting: 1000 Lux
STDBY TIME: OFF
DALI Group: F

5.9 Push back the locating springs and feed the sensor into

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the ceiling void via the 68mm hole. The locating springs
will now fold back and hold the sensor in place.

6. Connection Diagram

• Connections are as follows;

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230V 50Hz Mains Supply

Live Supply (Brown or Red) to L
Neutral Supply (Blue or Black) to N

7. Adjustments

The adjustments can be found beneath the sensor head.

• LUX: Used to select the threshold light level to activate the
sensor when it goes from day to night.

• CONSTANT LUX: At the selected threshold light level
the sensor will be activated. The sensor will automatically
regulate the load to keep the light level up to the selected
threshold until it goes from day and over the threshold.

• TIME: Used to select the desired time ON delay for each
time the sensor is activated.

• STDBY (Standby) TIME: Used to select the time delay for

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standby (fixed at 20% of the brightness of the load).

• DALI Group: Used to select the channel 0 to E for grouping
0-14 of the connected load, or channel F to broadcast to all
of the connected loads.

• Push Button Function (S Terminal): An external push
button can be installed for manual light control (See section 6.
Connection Diagram). Press the button once to turn the
load ON, the time ON delay will be accosting to the TIME
adjustment. Press the button once again to turn the load
OFF, the time OFF delay will also be according to the

TIME adjustment. Hold the button down to dim (up or down)
the load, release the button and the current brightness value
will be retained. Hold the button down a second time to dim
the load the reverse way.

8. Initial Set-up and Operation

• Switch the power on to the detector, the sensor LED indicator

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and load will turn ON for a warm-up period of approximately
60 seconds.

• Once the warm-up period is complete, walk in front of the
detector until the load turns ON. This checks the operation
of the detector and field of view.

• In Test Mode (when using the Timeguard IRRDALI remote
control), the sensor LED indicator and load will turn ON
for 3 seconds when each movement is detected. Without
the IRRDALI remote control, the sensor LED indicator will
turn on the load for the duration as set on the TIME setting
(minimum is 10 seconds).

• Walk around the sensor to establish the detection area.

• Adjust the TIME and LUX control settings to the desired
positions.

• The detector is now in Auto Mode and will operate
according to the pre-set TIME and LUX light level
adjustments. Once activated, the sensor LED indicator
and load will remain ON until it times out.

9. Lens Mask

• The supplied lens mask can be used to reduce the
sensor coverage, preventing detection in unwanted areas.

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• Cut the lens mask either horizontally or vertically until
the desired area of detection is obtained.

• For your information, the centre section of the lens mask
covers short range detection, and the outer edge of the
lens mask covers long range.

• Push the lens mask into the slot around the sensor head.
The position can be adjusted by sliding it around the slot
as follows;

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10. Troubleshooting

Problem

The sensor will not
function at all/Load
will not come ON.

Detector clicks

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but does not work.

Load goes ON
and OFF
too quickly.

Solution

Check the wiring to make sure that
you have the correct AC power
and DALI power at the sensor.

Check the wiring from the sensor
to the source of power to make sure
you have wired the sensor correctly.

Check the LUX adjustment to see
if it is set at your desired level.

Check the load is operational.

Ensure light and heat are not being
deflected onto the detector. Check for
white or reflective surfaces that may
be causing the problem.

Note the detector is more sensitive
in cold weather.

Make sure the sensor isn’t installed
close to an air conditioner.

Load stays ON. Check the wiring to ensure the load

isn’t wired directly to the supply.

Adjust the time to minimum,
and ensure the sensor is firmly fixed
to a fixed solid object with no moving
objects in the field of view.

Ensure the detector is not being
activated by stray moving heat
sources such as heating outlets.

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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 the second and third years or any difficulty in the first year
telephone the helpline on 020 8450 0515.

Note: Proof of purchase is required in all cases.
For all eligible replacements (where agreed by Timeguard)
the customer is responsible for all shipping/postage charges
outside of the UK. All shipping costs are to be paid in advance

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before a replacement is sent out.

If you experience problems, do not immediately

return the unit to the store.

Telephone the Timeguard Customer Helpline:

HELPLINE

020 8450 0515

or email [e-mail]

Qualified Customer Support Coordinators will be online

to assist in resolving your query.

For a product brochure please contact:

Timeguard Limited.

Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road,

London NW2 6ND

Sales Office: 020 8452 1112

or email [e-mail]

www.timeguard.com

67.058.630 (Issue 1)

Zerofour – June 2018