L 900 Series

Owner's Manual

Movement switches light, alarms and much more - for your convenience and safety.
The L 900 Series lamp can be installed and ready for operation quickly at the front door, garage, patio or carport, in a
stairway, storeroom or basement.
Installation Instructions
Caution: Read the entire instruction book before you start installation.
Principle of Operation

The built-in pyroelectric infrared sensor detects the invisible heat radiation emitted by moving people or cars. The thermal
radiation detected is converted electronically, and switches on light. No thermal radiation is detected through barriers such as
walls or panes of glass.

After all connections are made and the lamp
is securely fastened to the junction box or
conduit; the sys-tem can be turned on. Now
you need to design your detection zone.
We recommend setting the unit to the
minimum time when adjusting the detection
zone or carrying out a performance test.
A = Detection range B= Sneak by guard
The set angle of detection is 140°. This is
adjustable in three ways:
A. Swivel on a horizontal plane by 130°.
B. Swivel on a vertical plane by 65°.
C.Use of shrouds to customize the angle from
20°
to 140°. These shrouds are manufactured so
they can be broken off into 1/8" sections to
further customize your zone in increments of
20°. (May be easily cut with scissors - see
function and calibration).
These features allow you to focus your lamp
in smaller areas optimizing your zone
coverage to eliminate interference from
street traffic and other undesired triggering of
the unit.

The large angle through which it can swivel (130° horizontally and 65° vertically) allows the detection
zone to be selected freely within a range of 270°.

Attention: The sensor may not be tilted to face upwards. The sensor must be aimed at least 15° below
horizontal.

Installation

Junction box installation

Caution: The installation involves connecting the unit to the power mains. 120 Volts can be lethal. First switch off power and
check that the circuit is dead by means of a voltage tester. Make sure that circuit remains interrupted.
In case of doubt contact a qualified electrician.
The mounting location should be at least 20" from any lamp because its thermal radiation could trigger the system. The
mounting height should be 6'-8'.
Installation:
A. Use flathead screw driver to remove screw (C) on bottom of lamp and remove back plate to expose lead wires.
B. Install enclosed X bar to the junction box using 2 (two) 3/4" screws (A) with regular flathead screwdriver.
C. Adjust X bar to a horizontal position that lines up with the pre-drilled holes in the back plate. Tighten center screw on X
bar to lock into position.
D. Attach lamp to the (4" x 4") backplate, feeding wires through the center hole.
E. Properly connect the wires from the lamp unit to the corresponding wires in the junction box. (See connection of
power supply).
F. Fasten lamp (with backplate) to cross-bar using the 2 (two) screws (B).
Tighten to assure back plate is firmly in place.
G. Apply caulking around edge of backplate to assure water tight fit.

Conduit Installation
Caution: The installation involves connecting the unit to the power mains. 120 Volts can be lethal. First switch off power and
check that the circuit is dead by means of a voltage tester. Make sure that circuit remains interrupted. In case of doubt contact a
qualified electrician. The location should be at least 20" from any lamps because its thermal radiation could trigger the system.
The mounting height should be 6'-8'.
1. Fix a standard conduit fitting to the conduit and lead wires through conduit fitting and central hole of the mounting
plate.
2. Place mounting plate onto the conduit fitting through central hole and fix it with a lock nut. Secure mounting plate to
wall using screws provided or screws appropriate for the mounting surface.
3. Connect wires inside the connecting compartment of the unit using enclosed wire nuts according to the schematic
printed on the mounting plate.
4. Fix lamp to the mounting plate and fasten the screw.
5. Apply caulking around edge of back plate to assure water tight fit.

Connection of power supply lead

The connection lead consists of 3 wires:
L = hot wire (usually black)
N = neutral wire (usually white)
PE = protection earth or ground wire (green or bare)
In case of doubt, identify the individual conductors with a voltage tester or contact a qualified electrician.
Warning: 120 Volts can be lethal. Before wiring make sure that the power is off at the fuse box.
Refer to the schematics on cover plate for connection.

The power mains for the lamp consists of 2 wires:

L = hot wire (black)
N = neutral wire (white)
a) Connect the ground wire of the supply lead onto the X-bar of the junction box using the green ground screw.
b) Connect black "L IN" - wire of the lamp with hot wire of supply lead in the junction box or inside connecting
compartment of lamp if mounted on junction box using enclosed wire nuts.
c) Connect white "N" - wire of the lamp with neutral wire of supply lead in the junction box or inside connecting
compartment of lamp if mounted on conduit using enclosed wire nuts.
Important: You may also install a power switch in the supply lead to switch the power on and off, of course.
Function

Lighting controller (threshold)

The desired light threshold can be adjusted continuously on the bottom of the unit, from about 2 lux to 2000 lux. Setscrew
turned clockwise to stop equals daytime operation at approximately 2000 lux; counterclockwise to stop equals nighttime
operation at 2 lux. (The unit is shipped with a factory setting for daytime operation.) When adjusting the detection zone, and for
a performance test during daylight, the setscrew must be turned clockwise to the stop.
Timer setting
(10 sec. to 15min.)
1. Minimum setting 10 secs (clockwise to stop)
2. To increase timer setting turn counterclockwise to stop equals approximately 15 minutes. (Factory setting is at 10
seconds minimum).

Calibration

Operation
Operation
In order to switch on the light without a heat source in the detection zone, switch the power on momentarily. This will activate the
light for the selected period of time.

Maintenance
The fresnel lens should be periodically wiped clean with a damp cloth if it gets dirty. Do not use any cleansing materials.

Caution:
The lamp is not suitable for special burglar alarm systems since it lacks the sabatoge protection required for this use.
Troubleshooting

Malfunction Cause Remedy

Lamp without power ■ fuse has blown, not switched on, break in switch, check wiring with volt age
wiring tester

■ short-circuit ■ check connections

Lamp will not switch on ■ during daytime operation, light threshold ■ change setting
set to night time operation

■ light bulb burned out ■ replace light bulb

■ power switch OFF ■ switch on

■ fuse blown ■ replace fuse, check connection if

necessary

■ monitoring zone not targeted properly ■ recalibrate

Lamp will not switch off ■ constant movement in monitoring zone ■ check detection zone, and readjust
or shroud if necessary

■ light switched is in monitoring zone, its ■ readjust detection zone

temperature change switches unit on again

■ set to ON by indoor switch ■ check circuitry to wiring diagram

Lamp is always ■ lamp is in detection zone ■ change detection zone, increase

switching ON/OFF distance

■ animals moving in detection zone ■ tilt sensor up or shroud

Lamp switches on when ■ cars in street are monitored ■ readjust detection zone or shroud
it should not

■ sunlight strikes the lens ■ install sensor in sheltered spot, or

change detection zone or shroud

■ reflection from light-colored walls or ■ readjust light threshold

paving
Technical Specifications

Supply voltage: 120 V/60Hz

Power. max. 60 W

Switching capacity incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, max. 600 W Tungsten load 5A max.
fluorescent lamps 300 VA Electric Discharge
Detection angle of sensor/plane: 140° horizontally (A), 90° horizontally (B) 8°
vertically (A) + (B)
Swivelling range of sensor. Tilting range of 130° horizontally 65° vertically
sensor.
Adjustable detection zone: 270° horizontally

"ON" time: 10 sec.-15 min.

Light threshold, adjustable: 2 Lux - 2,000 Lux

Reach (depending on sensor setting, ambient temperature, 40 ft 23 ft

and direction of approach) in front at sides.
Type of enclosure, raintiqht IP 54

Ambient temperature -13°F-+131°F

Operating guarantee
Limited Warranty
STEINEL America, Inc./ STEINEL Canada Inc. (the Company) warrants to the original end-user purchaser (the Purchaser) that
its lamp (the Product), if properly operated and maintained, and used under normal conditions, shall be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. The obligation of the Company, and
Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy here-under, shall be limited to one of the following, at the Company's option:
1. The repair or replacement of the Product.
2. In the event the Company is unable to repair or replace the Product, the Purchaser shall be entitled to a refund of the
purchase price paid for the Product.

The Company shall have no obligation under this Limited Warranty for ordinary wear and tear of the Product, or if the Product is
modified by any other person or organization.

The Company will inspect the Product within thirty (30) days after it receives the Product and the requested information. If the
Company determines that a defect covered by this Limited Warranty exists, within thirty (30) days after the inspection, the Com-
pany or a party designated by the Company will attempt to make repair or replacement of the Product. If this is not possible, a
refund of the purchase price paid for the Product will be paid to the Purchaser.

Disclaimers of warranties
The warranties contained herein are expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties, or any other obligation on
the part of the company. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall expire one (1) year after
the date the product is purchased by the original end-user purchaser. Any models, drawings, plans, specifications, affirmations
of fact, promises, or other communications by the company with reference to the performance of the product are solely for the
convenience of the purchaser and shall not in any way modify the expressed warranties and disclaimers set forth herein. The
purchaser acknowledges it is purchasing the product solely on the basis of the commitments of the company as expressly set
forth herein. No agents or other parties are authorized to make any warranties on behalf of the company or to assume for the
company any other liability in connection with the product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Consequential damages
The Company shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the Product by the
Purchaser, the breach of any warranties, the failure to deliver, delay in delivery, delivery in non-conforming condition, or for any
other breach of contract or duty between the Company and the Purchaser.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.

Limitation of actions
Any action resulting from the breach of any warranty contained herein by the Company must be commenced within one (1) year
after the cause of action accrues. In no event shall the Company's total liability for any or all breaches of any warranty exceed
the actual purchase price of the Pro-duct.

Other rights
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty performance procedure

In the event the Purchaser believes the Company may be responsible for the performance of any warranty obligation, the
Purchaser should send the Product; a brief written description of the defect; and a statement specifying the date the Product
was purchased, where it was purchased, and the amount of the purchase price, postage prepaid, to the Company at:

STEINEL America Inc. 9051 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Tel.: (001)612-888-5950
Fax: (001) 612-888-51 32 Toll-free: 1-800-852-4343

STEINEL Canada Inc. 108-3070 Norland Avenue Burnaby B.C. V5B3A6 Tel.: (604)299-3506 Fax: (604)299-1222