Installation Instructions
Passive Infrared Ceiling Mounted Low
Voltage Vacancy Sensor
Model # VAC-P-0500-R
Model # VAC-P-1500-R
P/N 9850-000195-01
General Information
Wiring
18 ft
(5.49 m)
• ForUsewithGreengateSwitchpacks&
SystemsOnly
• DonotrunanyGreengateLowVoltageWiringin
thesameconduitaspowerconductors
• Readallinstructionsonbothsidesofthis
sheetfirst
• InstallinaccordancewithALLlocalcodes
• Forindooruseonly
Specifications
12 ft
(3.66 m)
0
Power Requirements:
Input:
• 10-30VDCfromGreengateSwitchpackor
Greengatesystem.Maximumcurrentneededis
25mApersensor
Output:
• Opencollectoroutputtoswitchuptoten
GreengateSwitchpacks.
Minor Motion, IR
The NEMA WD 7 Guide and robotic
method were utilized to verify
coverage patterns.
Major Motion, IR
• BASwithIsolatedFormCRelay(-Rmodel)
• IsolatedFormCRelayRatings:1A30VDC/VAC
Operating Environment:
• Temperature:32°F–104°F(0°C–40°C)
• RelativeHumidity:upto90%non-condensing
Maximum coverage area may
vary somewhat according to room
shape and the presence of obstacles.
12 ft
(3.66 m)
18 ft
(5.49 m)
CAUTION: Before installing or performing any service on a Greengate system, the power MUST be turned
OFF at the branch circuit breaker. According to NEC 240-83(d), if the branch circuit breaker is used
as the main switch for a fluorescent lighting circuit, the circuit breaker should be marked “SWD”. All
installations should be in compliance with the National Electric Code and all state and local codes.
NOTE REGARDING COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS: The life of some compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is
shortened by frequent automatic or manual switching. Check with CFL and ballast manufacturer to determine the
effects of cycling.
1.MakesurepoweristurnedOFFatthebranchcircuitbreaker.
2.Wireunitsasshowninwiringdiagramsperapplicablevoltagerequirements.(Usetwist-onwireconnectorsfor
allconnectionsCAPALLUNUSEDWIRELEADS.
3.Mountunittoceiling,junctionbox,orroundfixturewithraceway.
4.TurnpowerbackONatthebranchcircuitbreakerandwait2minutesfortheunittostabilize.
5.Makenecessaryadjustments.(SeeCheckoutandAdjustmentssection)
8.5 ft
(2.59 m)
One Sensor, One Switchpack
3 ft
(0.91)
0
30 ft
9.14 m
20 ft
(6.096m)
15 ft
4.57 m
Hot
Line
Neutral
15 ft
4.57 m
0
Maximum coverage area may
vary somewhat according to room
shape and the presence of obstacles.
VAC-P-1500
DT1k
Major Motion, IR
5 ft
(1.5 m)
The NEMA WD 7 Guide and robotic
method were utilized to verify
coverage patterns.
Red (15 VDC)
Blue (Control)
Black (Common)
VAC-P-0500
Installation
15 ft
(4.57 m)
Red
Blue
Black
Brown
Yellow
Purple
Gray
Orange
White/Brown
Manual Mode Operation:
Switches are required to
turn corresponding loads ON.
Lights turn OFF when sensor
times out or with the
switch.
20 ft
(6.096m)
8.5 ft
(2.59 m)
3 ft
(0.91)
0
20 ft
(6.096m)
15 ft
(4.57 m)
10 ft
(3 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
0
5 ft
(1.5 m)
10 ft
(3 m)
15 ft
(4.57 m)
20 ft
(6.096m)
VAC-P-1500-R Coverage Diagram
SWITCHPACK
Load 1
Blue
Hot
TheVAC-Psensorcanbemountedtotheceiling,junctionbox,orroundfixturewithraceway.
10 ft
(3 m)
**Use black lead for 120 VAC
Use orange lead for 277 VAC
Cap unused lead.
OAC-STEM Threaded Rod
(sold separately)
If daylight sensor is
enabled and light level is
above setpoint, switchpack
connected to yellow lead
will not turn ON.
Recommended Wire:
18-3 AWG Stranded Wire
non/shielded.
Line
Neutral
**Use black lead for 120 VAC
Use orange lead for 277 VAC
Cap unused lead.
Red (15 VDC)
Blue (Control)
Black (Common)
SWITCHPACK
Blue
Minor Motion, IR
Black
(Common)
Red
(10-30 VDC)
Blue
(Control - Occupancy)
Yellow
(Control - Occupancy and Daylight)
Brown
(Switch-Blue Lead Control)
Brown/White (Switch-Yellow Lead Control)
Sensor's Isolated Relay
Orange (Normally Open)
Gray
(Common)
Purple
(Normally Closed)
Model GMDS - Load 1
(Normally Open
Momentary Switch)
Manual ON Control of
Two Standard Switchpacks
Blue
SENSOR WIRE LEAD LEGEND
If daylight sensor is
enabled and light level is
above setpoint, switchpack
connected to yellow lead
will not turn ON.
Recommended Wire:
18-3 AWG Stranded Wire
non/shielded.
30 ft
9.14 m
10 ft
(3 m)
5 ft
(1.5 m)
SWITCHPACK
Red (15 VDC)
Blue (Control)
Black (Common)
Manual Mode Operation:
Switches are required to
turn corresponding loads ON.
Lights turn OFF when sensor
times out or with the
switch.
Load 1
White
15 ft
(4.57 m)
Neutral
**Use black lead for 120 VAC
Use orange lead for 277 VAC
Cap unused lead.
**Hot
Coverage
Line
Blue
VAC-P-0500-R Coverage Diagram
TheVAC-PCeilingMountLowVoltageVacancySensorisaPassiveInfrared(PIR)motionsensinglighting
control,usedforenergysavingsandconvenience.ThesensorproducesaPassiveInfrared(PIR)motionsensing
lightingcontrol,usedforenergysavingsandconvenience.WhenmanuallyturnedON,thebluewireiselectronically
Location
connectedtotheredwire,energizingtherelayintheswitchpacktoturnONtheload.Ifvacancyisdetected,theblue
Themaximumcoverageareamayvarysomewhataccordingtoroomshapeandthepresenceofobstacles.Follow
wireisdisconnectedfromthered,causingtherelaytoopenturningOFFtheload.Theredleadis10-30VDCsupply,
thecoveragediagramconcerningmajorandminormotioncoverage.Thesensormusthaveaclearviewoftheareato
theblackleadiscommon,andtheblueistherelaycontrol.
becontrolled.Thesensorwillnot“see”throughglass.Mountingheightshouldnotexceed12feet.Optimummounting
Thesensorincludesself-adaptivetechnologythatcontinuallyadjuststoconditionsbyadjustingsensitivityandtime
heightis8to10feet.Avoidpointingintohallways.Mountingatfixtureheightismosteffective.*Topreventfalse
delayinreal-time.
activation,thesensorshouldbemountedawayfromtheairsupplyductaminimumof4to6feet.
Red
Blue
Black
Brown
Yellow
Purple
Gray
Orange
White/Brown
White
18 ft
(5.49 m)
**Hot
12 ft
(3.66 m)
Blue
0
White
12 ft
(3.66 m)
**Hot
Description
Hot
18 ft
(5.49 m)
Load 2
Blue
Model GMDS - Load 2
(Normally Open
Momentary Switch)
Model GMDS - Load 1
(Normally Open
Momentary Switch)
Eaton’s Cooper Controls Business
203 Cooper Circle
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
www.coopercontrol.com
DIP Switch Settings
LEDs
Override
Sweep
Full/Half Logic HVAC/Tracking
(-R model only)
Zero Time Delay
(-R model only)
Daylight Sensor Adjustment
Daylight Adjustments (-R Model Only 0 to 300 foot-candles)
Ifthisfeatureisnotneeded,leavethelightlevelatmaximum(fullyclockwise).
TheDaylightingfeaturepreventsthelightsfromturningONwhentheroomisadequatelyilluminatedbynaturallight.Ifthereis
enoughlightintheroomregardlessofoccupancy,thesensorwillholdthelightsOFF.Ifthereisnotenoughlightintheroom,the
sensorwillallowthelightstoturnONwhenoccupied.
Full and Half Logic Modes(SeeDIPSwitchlegend):
InbothFullandHalfLogicmodes,lightsconnectedtotheyellowcontrolleadwillnotturnONuponoccupancyactivation,should
theambientlightlevelexceedthepresetfoot-candlelevel.
After activation:
FullLogicMode–shouldtheambientlightlevelexceedthepresetfoot-candlelevel,thelightsconnectedtotheyellowcontrol
leadwillturnOFF.ThelightswillremainOFF,untiltheambientlightlevelfallsbelowthesetpoint.
HalfLogicMode–theoutputstateoftheyellowcontrolleadwillnotchangewithambientlightchanges,afteroccupancy
activation.Iftheamountofnaturallightavailablerisesabovethesetpoint,thedaylightsensorwillnotturnthelightsOFFwhile
occupancyisbeingdetected.
PIR Detector
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
Checkout and Adjustment
LED Indicators Functionality
During Installer/Test Mode
While in User Mode
LED Flashing Speed
LEDswillflashonceper¼second
LEDswillflashoncepersecond
Duration
10minutes
10to30minutes
AdjustmentsshouldbemadewiththeHVACsystemON.Useonlyinsulatedtoolstomakeadjustments.
Self-Adjust
SensorisshippedintheSelf-AdjustMode.ThisappliestotimedelayandPIRsensitivity.InpreparationfortheInstallerTest,
thetimedelayissetto15seconds,afterthesensorisinstalled,poweredONandhasstabilized,theunitwilltime-out15seconds
afterthelastmotiondetected.CoverageandsensitivitycanbeconfirmedbywatchingthePassiveInfrared(PIR)indicatorLEDson
thefrontofthesensor,whilemovingaroundtheroom.
1. WalkaroundtheroomandmonitorLEDs.LEDsshouldonlyturnONfor¼secondwitheachmotion.(IfLEDsdonotturn
ON,gotoInstallerAdjustments–SensitivityAdjustmentsSection)
2. Standstillsixtoeightfeetawayfromthesensorforfiveseconds.LEDsshouldnotturnON.(IfanyLEDturnsON,noteLED
andgotoInstallerAdjustments–SensitivityAdjustmentsection)
3. Walkoutsidetheroomandwait15secondsforthelightstoturnOFF.(IflightsdonotturnOFFgotoInstaller
AdjustmentsSection)
4. Re-entertheroomandmanuallyturnthelightsON.(IflightsdonotturnONgotoTroubleshootingSection)
5. TheunitwillremaininTestModefor10minutesthenautomaticallyexitTestModeandgofor10min.TimeDelayUser
Modesetting.
Note: ToplaceintoTestMode,toggleDIPSwitch10outofitscurrentposition,wait3seconds,andthenbackintoitsoriginalposition.To
forceinto10minUserModemoveDipSwitches1and2down.(IfDIPSwitches1and2arealreadydown,toggleDIPSwitch1outofitscurrent
position,wait3seconds,andthenbacktoitsoriginalposition)WhileinTestMode,theLEDswillflashonceper1/4second.
Installer Adjustments
Sensitivity Adjustments
PIR Sensitivity
1. Standindifferentareasoftheroomandwaveyourhands.
2. IftheRedLEDdoesnotturnON,checkforanyobstructions.
3. Standstillsixtoeightfeetawayfromsensorforfiveseconds.LEDshouldnotturnON.
4. IfRedLEDturnsONwithoutmotionorisconstantlyonadjustPIRsensitivityto50%bymovingDIPSwitch5up.
Field-of-view outside the space
1. AdjustPIRsensitivityto50%bymovingDIPSwitch5up.
Note:Setthelightlevelwhentheambientlightisatthelevelwherenoartificiallightisneeded.Inorderforthisfeauretofunction,
theyellowcontrolleadmustbewired.
1. WiththeloadON,putthesensorintoTestMode.ToplaceintoTestMode,toggleDIPSwitch10outofitscurrentposition,wait
3secondsandthenbackintoitsoriginalposition.
2. SetDIPSwitch10toFullorHalfLogicMode.
3. Setthelightleveltominimum(fullyCCW).
4. Leavetheroomandletthesensortime-outsolightsareOFF.EnterthespaceandlightsshouldremainOFF.
5. MakesurenottoblockthesensorfromthedaylightsourceandadjustthelightlevelpotentiometerCWinsmallincrementsuntil
thelightsareON.(Pause5secondsbetweeneachadjustment)
6. OncethelightsareON,theloadconnectedtothesensorwillnotturnONiflightlevelsareabovethecurrentillumination.
Time Delay Adjustments
Peoplewhoremainverystillforlongperiodsoftimemayneedalongertimedelaythanthedefaultsettingof10minutes.Aslong
asAutoisenabled,thesensorwillrespondtoeachpairoffalse-OFFswithnonormalOFFinbetween,byalternatelymakingslight
adjustmentstoeithertimedelay(by2minuteincrements)orsensitivity,sothereshouldbenoneedformanualadjustment.Ifmanual
adjustmentisdesired,refertoTimeDelaysettingsinDIPSwitchlegend.
ResetsensortimedelaytofactorysettingsbymovingDIPSwitches1and2down.(IfDIPSwitches1and2arealreadydown,
toggleDIPSwitch10outofitscurrentposition,wait3secondsandthenbacktoitsoriginalposition)
Manual Mode
InManualONMode,theoptionalmomentarylowvoltageswitch(es)isrequiredtoturntheload(s)ON.Onceactivatedthesensor
willmaintainthelightsONuntilmotionceasesandthetimedelayexpires.WhiletheroomisoccupiedtheBASrelayremainsactive.
Afterthetimedelayexpires,theload(s)willautomaticallybeturnedOFFandtheswitch(es)mustbeusedtoturntheload(s)ONunless
thereismotiondetectedwithinthe10secondre-triggerperiod.
Lighting Sweep Option
Ifselected,thisDIPSwitchoptionforcesaninitial60seconddelayupon“power-up”topreventfalseactivationinbuildingswith
computercontrolsystems.
1. MoveDIPSwitch9up.Ifnotselected(DipSwitch9down),uponinitial“power-up”orrestorationofpowerthesensorwillforce
thelightsONnomatterthestateofoccupancy.
Troubleshooting
Issue
Possible Causes
Suggestions
Lights
Will Not
Turn ON
manually
DaylightingFeatureEnabled
IfalllightsarerequiredadjustDIPSwitch10
and/ordaylightpotentiometer
Powerinterruption
Checkincomingvoltageand/orwiring
If lights will still not turn ON, set sensor to override mode and call Technical Services at 1-800-553-3879
Lights
Will Not
Turn OFF
automatically
Lights Will Not
Turn OFF
manually
Override
MakesuresensorisnotinOverrideMode(DIPSwitch8up)
Sensorinstalledclosetoanairvent
Sensorsshouldbeinstalledminimum4-6feetaway
fromanyairventandoutofpathofheavyairflow.
Sensorinstalledclosetoindirectlighting
Sensorsshouldbemountedawayfromindirectlighting.
Self-adjust
Itmaybepossiblefortheunittohaveself-adjusted
thetimedelaytoa30minutedelay.Ifthelightsdo
notturnOFFafter30minutesfollownextstep
30MinuteDelay
Maximumtimedelayis30Minutes.CheckDIP
SwitchestoverifyDIPSwitchsettings.Iflightsdo
notturnOFFatthesettimedelay,checknextstep
PIRactivatedbyheatsourceotherthanoccupant
MoveDIPSwitch5up
Bypass
Checkwiringtomakesuresensoror
switchpackarenotbypassed
Override
MakesuresensorisnotinOverrideMode
(DIPSwitch8up)
If lights will still not turn OFF, call Technical Services at 1-800-553-3879
Warranties and Limitation of Liability
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HVAC/Tracking Mode (-R model only)
Ifselected,TrackingModeallowstheloadconnectiontotheFormCrelaytofollowthestateofthesensor’sbluelead.HVAC
ModeallowstheloadconnectedtotheFormCrelaytoremainONwhenthelightsareturnedOFFmanually.Applicationsmayinclude
keepingtheroomatadesiredtemperaturewhilegivingapresentationandthelightsareOFF.
Zero Time Delay Mode
InZeroTimeDelayMode,theoutputisactuatedforonesecondtosignalanotherdevicethatthespacebeingmonitoredis
occupied.Applicationsmayincludetheuseofalightingcontrolsystemtomanagethedelayofthelightingdeactivation.Pleaseseethe
wiringdiagramsectionforwiringdetails.
WheninZeroTimeDelayModeandTrackingModetheloadconnectedtotheFormCrelayshallfollowthestateofthesensor’s
bluelead(zeroTimeDelayfortheformCrelay).
WheninZeroTimeDelayModeandHVACMode,theloadconnectedtotheFormCrelayremainsONforthestandardtimedelay.
Override
TheOverridesettingallowsthelightstoremainONintheunlikelyeventofsensorfailure.
1. MoveDIPSwitch8up.
WhileinOverrideMode,theoptionallowvoltagemomentaryswitch(es)willtogglethelightingload(s).
Printed in Malaysia
Eaton’s Cooper Controls Business
203 Cooper Circle
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
www.coopercontrol.com