X10 Motion Monitor PR511 Owner's Manual - page 3
COVERED AREA
INSTALLING THE MOTION DETECTOR
Position the Motion Detector so that a moving object cuts “across” its beams, not directly
towards them.
Motion Path Motion Path
(Poor Detection)
(Good
Detection)
Motion Path
(Good Detection)
Sensor Position
(Good Location)
Nominal Zonal Coverage (Plan View)
CHOOSING A LOCATION
You must install your Motion Detector
on a standard, round outdoor electrical
junction box. Use either an existing box
overlooking the area you want to illumi-
nate or install a new box in the desired
location.
Consider the following when choosing a
location:
Your Motion Detector must be at
least 6 feet above the ground and be
parallel to the ground.
Existing floodlights must be aimed
away from the sensor.
Direct sunlight must not fall on the
sensor lens.
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The sensor must not face reflective
surfaces such as swimming pools or
large windows.
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You must not mount the sensor over
heat producing vents or air-
conditioning units.
The sensor cannot “see” through
Note: The sensor “sees” a moving ob-
ject by detecting a change in tempera-
ture as an object moves. If you install
and set up your Motion Detector on a
very hot day it will be difficult for the
sensor to detect the difference between
the heat from your body and the back-
ground temperature. (At 98.6 degrees F.
you are invisible to the sensor.)
For best results. it is recommended that
you install your Motion Detector during
the day and make test adjustments dur-
ing the evening when it is cooler.
Cautious:
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You must connect your Motion De-
tector to 120 volts AC. Check your
local building codes before installing.
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If you do not have experience with
household wiring, have a qualified
electrician install your Motion Detec-
tor.
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Turn off the power at the main circuit
breaker or fuse panel before you be-
gin installing.
Standard Electrical Wire
Color Code
Color
Black
White
Green or Bare Copper
Status
Hot (Live)
Neutral
Ground
PREPARING THE
JUNCTION BOX
You should mount the Motion Detector
and lamp holder assembly on a standard
round outdoor electrical junction box.
If the location you selected has a rectan-
gular junction box, replace it with the
round type, or use a rectangular to
round adapter.
If the location you selected does not
have a junction box, complete all wiring
to the location before you mount the
Motion Detector.
Nominal Zonal coverage (Side View)