Heath Zenith MSS specifications Way Motion Sensing Switch, Installation, Adjustments, Time

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3-Way Motion

Sensing Switch

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

3-Way With One Motion Sensing Switch

WARNING: Turn power off at the circuit breaker before wiring.

Note: a "3-way" circuit controls lights from two sepa-

rate switches. If you want to use this product in a sin-

gle switch circuit or if you want to install more than one

•Remove remaining 3-way switch from the junction box.

•Add the jumper wire to the common lug and to either one of the two switched lugs. If you're not sure which lug is common, install the jumper on any two of the three wires, and test the jumper as explained on the next page.

Test for correct common wire connection:

Re-install the switch.

Turn the circuit breaker back on.

The 3-Way Motion Sensing Switch (MSS) detects motion to turn on lights for an adjustable amount of time. A built-in photo cell can be set to keep lights off when the lights aren't needed. The unit has excellent sensitivity and a wide 1500 detection range. It can be used with incan- descent lighting as well as rapid start fluorescent lighting.

The MSS can be used to replace either a 3-way wall switch or a single pole switch. Some codes require installation by a qualified elec- trician.

OFF AUTO ON

Features include:

•1500 motion detection angle

•Adjustable on-time from 5 sec. to 20 min.

•Adjustable photocell

•Works with incandescent and rapid start fluorescent lighting

•Works with motors up to 1/8 hp.

•Slide switch selectable OFF, ON AND AUTO modes.

Included are: • The sensor switch • Cover plate • 4 wire connectors • 2 large screws • 2 small screws.

motion sensing wall switch, see page 6
• Remove the decorative coverplate (secured by two
screws).
• Remove Control Cover. (Press in with screwdriver.
Swing out cover to remove.)		ON
• Choose which switch will be replaced and remove it.	OFF	AUTO
• For easier re-wiring later, mark the house wiring with
tape indicating where the wire had been connected.

Hot Wire Common Switch Lug

The switch may

indicate the

commonCOMMON

OR

Color of screw

may be different for the common

Common

Switch Lug

Hot Wire

Jumper

To Brown wire

Leaving the jumpered switch in one position,

flip the other 3-way switch on and off.

Lights	Yes	Jumper is
turn on		correct. Go
and off.		to next page.
No

INSTALLATION

WARNING: For indoor use only.

SELECT A LOCATION

NEW APPLICATION

Choose a location where the motion sensor has a clear view of the entire area where occupant motion may occur.

RETROFIT APPLICATION

Motion sensing switch will replace existing wall switch. Use only where the existing switch location provides a clear view of the occupied area.

30'

15'

0'

Typical Plan View of Coverage

Hot Wire

3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram

To Red wire

of MSS

(note color)

of MSS

(note Color)

Move one end of the jumper						Flip the switch with the
	wire to the previously					jumper wire to the
	unconnected terminal.					other position.
					Flip the unjumpered switch
	Remove the jumpered
							on and off.
		switch from the
		junction box.
		Turn the power	No	Lights		Yes		Jumper is

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

The detector is more sensitive to motion across the front of the sensor than to motion towards the sensor.

The detector senses heat in motion and possible heat sources that change temperature quickly. Therefore, to avoid false triggering, avoid placing the sensor where it will be aimed at air conditioners, heaters, and other sources of heat or cold.

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• Connect the 3-Way Motion Sensing Switch as shown in the diagram below:

Questions? Call 1-800-435-4448 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time, weekdays

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Single Switch Installation

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ADJUSTMENTS

off at the	turn on	correct. Go
circuit breaker.	and off.	to next page.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

≠Replace switch with MSS

• For single switch installations, connect the wall switch as shown

HOT

TIME LIGHT LEVEL

If you have a problem with your Wall Switch, first follow this guide. If the problem persists, call the customer service hotline at 1-800-435-4448 between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM ET weekdays.

Hot Wire

¨

Add

Jumper

Wire

Brown

Jumpered Wire

Black

Hot Wire

here.LOAD

OFF AUTO ON

BLACK Green ground wire to

There are 6 preset selections for the	The sensor can be prevented from turning on lights
amount of time the lights stay on: Test (5
	when there is already enough light in the room. Use a
seconds), 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes. Use
	small phillips screw driver to set the light level using this
a small, phillips screw driver to adjust the
	diagram as a guide. In the fully clock-
TIME control (see Figure 4). Turn the TIME
	wise position, the sensor turns on
control until it “snaps” into the desired time
	lights even in full daylight. In the fully
position.
	counter-clockwise position, the sen-
	sor only turns on lights when the sur-
	rounding light level is very low.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
Light does not come	1.	Circuit breaker or fuse is
on in the AUTO		turned off.
mode.	2.	If the lamp being controlled
		has another switch, it may
		be turned off.
	3.	Bulb is defective.
	4.	LIGHT control is set too far

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
Light does not turn	1.	Incorrect wiring.
off.	2.	MODE switch is set to
		ON instead of AUTO.
	3.	Motion is still present.
	4.	Delay set by TIME
		control has not
		expired.

OFF AUTO ON

Green ground wire to

Red junction box screw or grounding wire

3-Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram

• Mount the MSS into the junction box with the two junction box screws.

• Turn the circuit breaker back on.

• Preset the controls: Time to min. (fully CCW), Photo Adjustment fully clockwise. Cover the lens with masking

tape.

• With the motion sensor in the "ON" position, turn the remote switch on and off several times. Go to step 1, 2,

or 3, depending on results.

junction box screw or

grounding wire

Red & Brown

3-Way with Two Motion Sensors

If you want to have motion sensors at both 3-way switches, connect them as shown below. The minimum wattage may increase to 100 W for fluorescent and 50 W for incandescent lighting.

Common Switch Lug

HOT

HOT

Any Light Level			Dark (low light level)
					To adjust the photocell:
			+	• When the light in the room is at the
	5	10
					level you want the lights to turn on,
	1		15		set the switch to the AUTO position.
				• Put the TIME control to the 5 sec-
	Test	20			ond position.
	T I M E		L I G H T
				• Put the LIGHT control to the mini-
5 Seconds			20 Minutes		mum dark (fully counter-clockwise)
					position.
				•	Wait for the lights to turn off.
					Turn the LIGHT adjustment clock-
					wise in very small steps and wait 2
					seconds before moving your hand

	toward the DARK position.
5.	MODE switch is set to OFF
	instead of AUTO.
6.	Poor connection.
1.	Motion has stopped in the
Lights do not stay	room.
on in the Auto mode. 2.	TIME control is set for too
	short a delay.

SPECIFICATIONS

Light comes on for	1.	Heating or cooling ob-
no reason in the Auto		jects (such as air
mode.		vents, appliances, or
		drafts through the wall
		box) are causing false
		triggering.
	2.	Switch on the sensor
		has been turned off
		and back on.
	3.	There was a momen-
		tary power interrup-
		tion. The light will turn
		off automatically when
		the "on" time expires.

WARNING: Shut off all power at fuse box or circuit breaker before beginning installation.

in front of the sensor. Repeat until the lights controlled by the sensor come on. The light will now come on when the light level is at or below

Electrical input	120V, 60 Hz
Fluorescent Load	(2) 30 Watt minimum 400 Watt maximum Rapid Start
Motor Load	1/8 HP maximum
Incandescent	500W at 120V AC

1.

If light does not turn on:

Exchange
Red & Black	Test again.
wires on	Go to 2 or 3.
MSS Control

	3-Way
3-Way
Switch	Switch
	Existing Wiring Diagram

the present level and motion is detected.

Complete Installation

• Replace control panel cover and install the decorative wall plate. In installations where the GE motion sensor

On-Time	Adjustable approximately 5 sec. to 20 min.
Photocell Sensor	From dull daylight to less than 1 FC.
Coverage	up to 15 ft. at 1500, up to 30 ft. in front of the sensor

2.

3.

If light turns

on in only one

position of

remote switch:

If light turns

on with

remote switch

in either position:

Exchange
Red & Brown	Test again.
wires on	Go to 1 or 3.
MSS Control

Set sensor to "AUTO". Wait for the unit to warm up (up to 1 min.). If the remote switch can turn the lights on, it's OK. Otherwise:

Exchange Red & Brown wires on MSS Control. Remove the

HOT

Red &

Brown

OFF AUTO ON

	Red & Brown
Black	HOT
	OFF AUTO ON
	Black
	Green ground wire to
	junction box screw or
	grounding wire

switch is combined with other switches or outlets on an expanded box, a combination wall plate will need to

be purchased. Various combination wall plates are available at Home Centers and Electrical Supply Stores.

• Slide the switch a couple of times to make sure it operates freely.

USE

MODE Selection Switch

Moving the switch selects one of three modes of operation: OFF, AUTO, ON

OFF: Lights stay off.

AUTO: Lights come on for time set when motion is detected and the light level is below the set level or when 3-way switch is manually switched.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock

•Shut off power at fuse box or circuit breaker before installation

•Use indoors onlyRisk of fire• Do not exceed electrical ratings

tape. Go to the next page.

Dual 3-Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram

ON: Lights stay on continuously. Flipping 3-way switch has no effect.

Res. #8143555

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