User's Manual
EcoSense+ IOM Guide
Telkonet, Inc.
For Use With Firmware V. 2.x
20800 Swenson Drive, Suite 175
PIR Rotation Design
Waukesha, WI 53186
Revision
2
(800) 380-9640
Page 7
www.telkonet.com
IfThere’sNoBed
Mount on wall that people walk alongside.
Aim at area that will detect the most foot
traffic.
DistancetoOccupant:
If the occupants will likely be stationary
(e.g. sleeping in bed), position the
EcoSense within 12 feet of their expected
location.
If the occupants will move occasionally
(e.g. working at desk), position the
EcoSense within12-18 feet of their
expected location.
If the occupants will move regularly (e.g.
walking in hall), position the EcoSense
within 18-30 feet of their expected
location.
DistancetoEcoInsightorEcoSource
There is no minimum distance between the
EcoSense+ and the EcoInsight or EcoSource.
LineofSight
The EcoSense+ should not have its line of
sight to the EcoInsight or EcoSource
partially obstructed by grills, registers, or
spinning fan blades.
Obstructions
Ensure the EcoSense+ is mounted with a
direct line-of-sight to the target area.
The line-of-sight to the target should not
be obstructed by grills, registers, or
spinning fan blades.
OrientationandFacing
The EcoSense+ can be mounted on a ceiling
or a wall.
PIR Rotation Design
Figure 1 PIR Rotation Design
Always use the set screw to rotate the PIR
sensor.
Do not force the PIR sensor or you risk
damaging the device.
Installation
Requiredequipment
2 AA batteries (included in shipment)
Pigtails (included in shipment)
2 x 50lb EZ-Anchors with screws
Screwdriver for wall screws
1 Security screw screwdriver
1 Angle set screw driver (
to adjust PIR
direction)
Step 1 Remove the EcoSense+ cover by gently
twisting the cover counterclockwise and
lifting it off.
Step 2 Install 2 AA batteries in the backplate.
Step 3 With the cover still off, rotate the
backplate so that the PIR will point toward
the appropriate occupancy detection zone.
(For more information, see “Where to Aim
PIR
page 6.)