flex7 Applications – Absence Control

Schematic of a room with 6 luminaires, wired for absence control.

Wiring Connection

DESCRIPTION PART NO.
1 X Starter Distribution Box FSU08
1 x Control Pack FNC4000X/AB
1 x Switch FWS01/K/AB/W/WP
1 x Primary PIR Sensor Head FNH400
1 x Switch Drop Lead FSL10/BL
1 x Sensor Lead FSL05
4 X Standard (on/off) Luminaire Lead FL3100LSHF5/W
2 X Maintained Emergency Luminaire Lead FL4100LSHF5/R

Control Device Properties

Switch is a 2-position retractive type ie. it can be pulsed up/down but when released always returns to the centre position.

Sensor Head is a passive infrared device (PIR) that detects movement within a defined area – 9m x 7m when mounted at a height of 2.5m.

PIR Sensor Head also includes an integral light sensor that can measure variations in the available ambient light.

Switch and PIR Sensor Head both operate at Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) – nominally 5V and 12V respectively.

Operation

Luminaires are all turned on manually using the flex7 Switch. Pulse in one direction to send an on signal.

Once the area is vacated and the PIR Sensor Head has completed its timeout sequence the luminaires will automatically switch off.

Alternatively, pulsing the Switch to send an off signal will turn all the luminaires off before the timeout sequence has elapsed.

Installation

  1. Install the Distribution Box using the fixing kit provided.
  2. Terminate the fixed wiring into the Distribution Box terminals – see schematic above.
  3. Fit the Switch – it mounts onto a standard 25mm deep single box with 60.3mm centres.
  4. Fit the PIR Sensor Head – it requires a 32mm hole.
  5. Plug the Control Pack into any outlet on the Distribution Box.
  6. Plug one end of the Switch Drop Lead into the Control Pack.
  7. Plug one end of the Switch Drop Lead into the Switch.
  8. Plug one end of the Sensor Lead into the Control Pack.
  9. Plug one end of the Sensor Lead into the PIR Sensor Head.
  10. Plug the luminaires into any outlet on the Distribution Box.

Tips and Tricks

The Switch and Sensor Leads must be plugged into their own dedicated ports on the Control Pack – incorrect connection will not damage the devices but they will not operate as intended.

If the PIR Sensor Head does NOT detect presence within approximately 1 minute of the switch initially being pulsed on, the luminaires will turn off automatically.