Echoflex TAP-17 Installation manual - page 2
the rear mounting plate off the sensor.
2.) Using a drill suited to the wall anchor size ( #6 screw ),
bore the holes in the wall board.
3 . )
I n s e r t
t h e
wa l l
a n c h o r s
a s
p e r
p a c k a g e
recommendations, mount the back plate with the screws
4.) Snap on the photosensor body to the mounting plate.
This process requires the controller or receiver to be
mounted and powered and within range of the sensor to be
linked
1.
Activate
or
mode at the
receiver,
if
necessary
refer
to
the
manufacturers documentation.
2.
Tap the sensors TEACH button.
3.
Deactivate
LEARN
mode
at
the
receiver. test operation of the switch by
switching ON and OFF.
1. Using a fingernail or small flat head screwdriver, pop the
rear mounting plate off the sensor to reveal the range slide
switch.
2. Slide the switch to the range setting required.
3. Press the rear mounting plate back into position.
The TAP sensor will repeatedly broadcast a telegram on a timer
(heart beat timer). The time period adjusts automatically to
the ambient light levels and energy charge stored on the
radio.
2.3 .. 3 V
120 seconds
> 50 lux
3 V
30 seconds
> 50 lux
3 .. 4.5V
linear ramp to 10 sec.
Careful planning is needed when locating the controllers and
switches based on the construction materials in the space
and
possibility
of
tenant's
furniture
disrupting
the
transmissions.
The sensor should be installed in the space where the
receiving device is controlling the light fixtures or circuits
however the signal will travel through material barriers.
Refer to the table below
for range considerations with
building materials that reduce the radio signal power.
Linking a TAP to a lighting controller
Selecting the Light Range on the TAP sensor
Daylight Harvesting
LEARN
LINK
Light Level
Charge
Timer ( 10%)
±
Installing Wireless Devices
Wireless System Layout Hints
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Avoid transmitting down a length of wall to reduce signal
reflection
Avoid transmissions that must penetrate walls at acute
angles. This increases the wall material the telegram must
pass through, greatly reducing the signal power.
Avoid large obstructions. Place receivers in alternate
locations to avoid the radio shadow or use repeaters to go
around the obstacle.
Do not locate receivers close to other high frequency
transmitters. Leave at least 2’ between the receiver and any
other source of interference including, computers, video
equipment, Wi-Fi/LAN routers, GSM modems and monitors.
Transmitters
are
not
affected
by
these
sources
of
interference.
.
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Material
Attenuation
Material
Range-typical
Wood
0 - 10%
Plaster
0 - 10%
Glass
0 - 10%
Brick
5 - 35%
MDF
5 - 35%
Ferroconcrete
10 - 90%
Metal
90 - 100%
Aluminum
90 - 100%
Line of sight:
100’ (30m) corridors
Line of sight:
330’ (100m)open halls
Plasterboard:
100’ (30m) through 5 walls
Brick:
50’ (10m) through 1 wall
FerroConcrete:
33’ (10m)
Ceiling:
not recommended
Teach
Button
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ü
ü
ü
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Obstacle
Transmitter
Receiver and
Repeater
Transmission
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