Installation Guide
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
One Lithonia Way, Conyers, GA 30012
www.AcuityBrands.com
If this xture fails to operate properly, use the guide below to diagnose and correct the problem.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Lights will not come on 1. Light switch is turned o.
2. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is turned o.
3. Incorrect circuit wiring.
4. Motion is not detected.
5. Photocontrol does not work.
1. Turn light switch on.
2. Replace fuse or turn circuit breaker on.
3. Verify wiring is correct. Check wire connections.
4. Turn MOTION sensor dial to higher sensitivity.
5. Test photocontrol function (cover daylight
sensor, light should come on)
Lights come on during the
day.
1. Light xture/Sensor may be located in a
relatively dark location.
2. Motion Sensor is in TEST mode.
1. Fixture is operating normally under these
conditions. Turn Daylight sensor dial to higher
sensitivity.
2. Set MODE dial to M1 or M5 position.
Lights come on for no
apparent reason
1. Motion sensor maybe detecting movement
from small animals or passing cars.
2. Sensitivity set too high.
3. The outdoor temperature is getting cooler.
4. The light xture is wired through a dimmer
or timer.
1/2/3. Reduce Motion sensitivity
4. Do NOT use a dimmer or timer to control light
xture.
Lights stay on continuously 1. Motion Sensor is in Manual Override mode.
2. The sensor may be picking up a heat
source like an air vent, dryer vent, or brightly
painted, heat-reective surface.
3. The sensor may be picking up motion due
to gusty wind
1. Follow manual override instructions to reset.
2. Reduce sensitivity.
Lights ash on and o
(strobing)
1. Heat or light from the lamps may be turning
the light control on and o.
2. Heat being reected from other objects may
be aecting the sensor.
3. Sensor is in Test mode.
1. Reposition the lamp heads so Light is not
reected toward the Daylight sensor.
2. Reduce Sensitivity.
3. While in TEST mode, light only stays on for 5
seconds.
Range appears limited 1. Sensor is not level.
2. Sensor is mounted too high or low.
3. Movement is directly towards sensor.
1. Position sensor exactly level from side to side
2. If mounted above 20 feet, much of the usable
range will be lost. Mount at 6 to 10 feet for max.
range.
3. Move Sensor. Sensor will see movement across
detection pattern more quickly. Move sensor in
¼” increments.
Lights will not trigger with
motion
1. Sensitivity may be set too low. 1. Turn up sensitivity in small steps
If further technical assistance is required, contact: Technical Support at: (800) 705-7378
This LED light provides low maintenance service with no bulbs to change. Clean surfaces with mild soap
and water. Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads or powders, steel wool or abrasive paper.
WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside xture.
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