Summary of GT500
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Rab installation manual gt500 gt500r.
Page 2: How Does Gotcha Work?
Will gotcha detect animals? Gotcha will not detect cars, birds or small dogs. It may detect large dogs and larger animals. Having animals trigger gotcha can help give property a “lived-in” look. You limit animal detection by turning down the sensitivity knob or by placing electrical tape on the lowe...
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3 gotcha! Assembly and wiring cautions • to install a gt500 sensor with separately purchased floodlights, start at #1. • for gt500r pre-wired floodlight kit, see page 5. 1. Twist the threaded arms of each floodlight into the rab cu4 ez plate. 2. Screw the threaded arm of the sensor into the bottom h...
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4 while multiple fixtures may be wired to a single sensor, multiple sensors should not be wired together, as problems become difficult to troubleshoot. Single sensors that control their own lights will give a more accurate location of movement and trouble-free operation. To handle loads greater than...
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5 gotcha kit assembly and wiring gotcha floodlight kits come pre-wired and assembled on the rab cu4 ez plate, allowing for mounting on round, rectangular or octagonal surface or recessed boxes. Mounting 1. Attach the universal mounting bar with the bar screws (provided) to the junction box. If you a...
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Detection pattern mounting 6' to 12' high allows maximum range mount on stable surface how large an area will gotcha protect? When mounted at the recommended height of 6 - 12 feet, the detection pattern extends out 40 - 60 feet and is 110° wide. To reduce coverage, aim the sensor towards the ground....
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7 do not locate gotcha: • where movement is directly toward sensor. Less sensitive to movement directly towards sensor • over heating vents, dryer vents, air conditioners or any object that may move or change temperature rapidly correct correct incorrect less sensitive more sensitive more sensitive ...
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8 do not aim gotcha: • above or touching its own lights. Heat from lights triggers sensor move sensor below lights • tilted from side to side. Part of protection pattern position sensor exactly level from unusable side to side • where reflections come from shiny or light colored objects such as cars...
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9 do not aim gotcha: • pointing at branches, swimming pools, plants or water. Motion triggers sensor aim sensor away from obstructions • where sensor may detect passing cars. Passing cars activate sensor aim sensor down to avoid activation from passing cars • aimed above horizontal aiming at sun wil...
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10 aiming and adjustment the purpose of the walk test is to check and adjust the coverage pattern of gotcha. When power is first applied to the gotcha, it will automatically provide a 5 minute walk test period. During this period the sensor will operate in daylight and will keep lights on for only 5...
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11 lights do not turn off 1. Check that the time control dial on the bottom of the sensor is set to minimum. 2. Stay completely out of the protection pattern to avoid activating. 3. Make sure unit is not mounted on an unstable object (tree or pole) that sways in the wind. Make sure unit is firmly mo...
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Limited warranty 170 ludlow avenue northvale, nj 07647 the unit should be packed carefully. Please include your sales receipt and a descrip- tion of the problem. If your unit is out of war- ranty or the damage is unrelated to the original manufacture, return your unit directly your gotcha will be re...