Honeywell IS-310 Request-to-Exit Sensor 
 
1. Description 
The IntelliSense® IS-310 is a Request-to-Exit Passive 
Infrared (PIR) sensor. Mounted near an exterior door 
inside a building with an access control system, the 
sensor provides free exit to individuals within the 
building without causing an alarm. 
The parts of the IS-310 are shown below. 
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PIR
DIP
SWITCH
ON
654321
TERMINAL
BLOCK
ROTATION
LOCKING
SCREW
LED
(UNDER
PIR COVER)
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
CEILING
WALL
S
L
S
L
 
2. Mounting Location 
The IS-310 can be mounted on the wall or ceiling. 
MOUNTING HEIGHT
7 TO 15 FEET
(2.13 TO 4.57 METERS)
15 FT
(4.57 M)
MAX.
7 FT
(2.13 M)
MIN.
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NOTE: If the maximum range of 8.4’ (2.6m) is desired, 
the mounting height must be at the maximum (15’ or 
4.57m). 
Choose a mounting location that: 
•  Gives the sensor a clear line-of-sight to every part 
of the detection area. Infrared energy cannot 
penetrate solid objects; if the PIR cannot detect 
movement, the sensor will not activate. 
•  Does not place the sensor directly across from one 
or more windows. 
•  Is away from moving machinery, fluorescent lights 
and heating and cooling sources. 
The mounting locations available for a request-to-exit 
sensor can be fairly limited. You may find that it is 
impossible to avoid a source of false detection within 
the IS-310’s detection pattern. In that case block the 
sensor’s view of that portion of the pattern by adjusting 
the shutters as described in section 7. 
3. Mounting Procedure 
To mount the sensor, do the following: 
1. Open the sensor housing by pressing on the latch 
with a screwdriver. This latch is located on the end 
of the sensor nearest the lens. Pull the cover up 
and away from the sensor’s base. 
2. Loosen rotation locking screw two (2) turns (do not 
remove). Then, remove PCB assembly from the 
backplate of the sensor. 
3. Insert the wiring into one of the wire channels on 
the sensor’s backplate. 
4. Securely affix the sensor’s backplate to the wall or 
ceiling using 2 #6 X 3/4 inch (3.5 X 19 mm) screws 
provided. 
5. Reinstall the PCB assembly and adjust for short or 
long range as described in section 6. Then, tighten 
rotation locking screw. 
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SCREW
#6 x 3/4"
(3.5 x 19mm)
(TYP.)
WIRE
CHANNELS
 
4. Input/Output Description 
The IS-310 inputs and outputs are as follows: 
V+/V–: Connects to AC or DC power (12 to 28 volts). 
Relays: Input/Outputs for the unit’s dual double 
pole/double throw relay. The relay may be used to 
control a magnetic lock or signal an access control 
system. All relay connections (common, normally 
closed, and normally open) for both sets of contacts 
are available on the terminal block. 
NOTE: Relay timer settings and the reset mode 
setting affect operation of this relay (see switches 3, 
4, 5, and 6 in DIP Switch Settings). 
CAUTION: When using the IS-310 to control a 
magnetic lock, we recommend that an electric 
suppressor such as S-4 (supplied by Northern 
Computers) or EL-EDS (manufactured by EDCO) be 
used to provide transient protection for the magnetic 
lock and relay contacts. Install the suppressor across 
the leads connected to the lock as close as possible 
to the lock. 
5. IS-310 Wiring 
Wire the sensor as shown in the illustration. 
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
NCCNO
NCCNO
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ALARM RELAY
CONNECT TO MAGNETIC LOCK,
ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM,
OR ALARM SYSTEM*
ALARM RELAY
CONNECT TO MAGNETIC LOCK,
ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM,
OR ALARM SYSTEM
V+ V-
CONNECT TO
AC OR DC
NOTE: USE 18-22 AWG WIRE
 
6.  Long Range/Short Range Adjustments 
The IS-310 can be set to detect individuals at either a 
long range (several steps from the door) or at short 
range (immediately in front of the door). If the building 
includes a lengthy approach to the exit doorway and no 
other foot traffic in the area, choose the long-range 
setting. 
NOTE: If the maximum range of 8.4’ (2.6m) is desired, 
the mounting height must be at the maximum (15’ or 
4.57m).
SHORT RANGE
LONG RANGE
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Choose between long- and short-range detection patterns 
To set the range length: 
1. Loosen the rotation locking screw. 
2. Turn the PCB in its rotating base until the arrow on 
the base is aligned with the appropriate notch on 
the baseplate. If the sensor is ceiling mounted, 
choose between the notches with the “Ceiling” 
label. If the sensor is wall mounted, choose 
between the notches with the “Wall” label. The 
arrow on the mounting base (or back plate) needs