sensorswitch WSX Series User Manual

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Sensor Switch 900 Northrop Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 Phone: 1.800.PASSIVE sensorswitch.com ©2014 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved 01/26/14
IS-WSX-004
WSX FAMILY
INSTRUCTIONS
PHYSICAL SPECS
SIZE: 2.74”H x 1.68”W x 1.63”D (6.96 cm x 4.27 cm x 4.14 cm)
(not including ground strap)
WEIGHT: 5 oz
MOUNTING: Single Gang Switch Box
MOUNTING HEIGHT: 30-48 in (76.2-121.9 cm)
SILICONE FREE
ROHS COMPLIANT
ELECTRICAL SPECS
MAXIMUM LOAD (Single Phase)
800 W @ 120 VAC
1200 W @ 277 VAC
1500 W @ 347 VAC
MINIMUM LOAD: None
MOTOR LOAD: 1/4 HP
FREQUENCY: 50/60 Hz (timers are 1.2x for 50 Hz)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECS
OPERATING TEMP
Standard: 14º to 122º F (-10º to 50º C)
LT Option (PIR): -40º to 122º F (-40º to 50º C)
LT Option (PDT): -4º to 122º F (-20º to 50º C)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
Standard: 20 to 75% non-condensing
LT Option: 20 to 90% non-condensing
(electronics coated for corrosion resistance)
SPECIFICATIONS
COVERAGE PATTERN
1.2 m
4 ft
Small motion
detection to ~20 ft
Large motion detection to >36 ft
SIDE VIEW
0 18 27 369
ft
0 6 9 123
m
This product is pre-congured for wiring without a neutral; however, if connection to neutral is required by code, the unit easily converts in seconds.
CONVERSION FROM GROUND ONLY NO NEUTRAL TO NEUTRAL WIRING
Step 1:
Remove Yellow
Label
Step 2:
Loosen Screws and
Remove Metal Link
Step 3:
Connect Neutral to
Silver Screw and
Ground to Green Screw
WIRING TO GROUND NO NEUTRAL WIRING TO NEUTRAL
•Small motion (e.g. hand movements) detection up to 20 ft (6.10 m), ~625 ft
2
•Large motion (e.g. walking) detection greater than 36 ft (10.97 m), ~2025 ft
2
•Wall-to-wall PIR coverage
•Units with -PDT (Passive Dual Technology) option
(also called Microphonics) provide overlapping
detection of human activity over the complete
PIR coverage area. Advanced ltering is utilized
to prevent non-occupant noises from keeping
the lights on.
TOP VIEW
BASE MODEL #s
WSX: Passive Infrared (PIR) Detection - Auto On
WSX SA: Passive Infrared (PIR) Detection - Manual On
WSX NL: Passive Infrared (PIR) Detection - Manual On
WSX PDT: Dual Technology (PIR + Microphonics) Detection - Auto On
WSX PDT SA: Dual Technology (PIR + Microphonics) Detection - Manual On
WSX PDT NL: Dual Technology (PIR + Microphonics) Detection - Manual On
36 30 20 10 0 ft
10 20
30 36
12 9 6 3 0 m 3 6 9 12
Small
motion
detection
Small
motion
detection
to ~20 ft
6
3
0 m
20
10
0 ft
Small motion ~40 ft coverage
REMOVE MET
AL LINK
IF CONNECTING TO
NEUTRAL
REMOVE MET
AL LINK
IF CONNECTING TO
NEUTRAL
GND
H
N
BLK BLK
BLK
BLK
LOAD
GND
120/277 VAC WIRING
BLACK* - Line Input
BLACK* - Load Output
*BLACK wires
can be reversed
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WIRE COLOR KEY
347 VAC WIRING (-347 Option)
Red wires replace Black wires.
For additional wiring diagrams, scan QR CODE below or go to:
GND
H N
LOAD
BLK
BLK
REMOVE METAL LINK
IF CONNECTING T
O
NEUTRAL
H
N
LOAD
BLK
BLK
N
GND
NOTE: When wiring in parallel, both
units must time out for lights to
turn o. Disabling switch function is
recommended (Function 4, Setting 2).
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GND
H
N
BLK BLK
BLK
BLK
LOAD
GND
N
N
PARALLEL 3WAY
PARALLEL 3WAY

sensorswitch WSX Series Specifications

General

Technology	Passive Infrared (PIR)
Mounting	Wall
Field of View	360° (Wide Area)
Load Capacity	Varies by model
Color	White
Housing Material	Plastic

Summary

SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Details sensor dimensions, weight, mounting height, and compliance.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists maximum load capacities for various AC voltage ratings.

COVERAGE PATTERN

Describes detection range for small and large motion, and PIR coverage area.

WIRING AND INSTALLATION

CONVERSION TO NEUTRAL WIRING

Step-by-step guide to convert from ground-only to neutral wiring.

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Illustrates connections for ground-only, neutral, and parallel 3-way configurations.

OPERATIONAL SETTINGS

OCCUPANCY TIME DELAY

Sets the duration the sensor keeps lights on after detecting occupancy.

ON MODE SELECTION

Configures automatic or manual activation of lights based on occupancy.

SWITCH MODES

Defines switch functionality, including override off and disabling the switch.

PHOTOCELL SET-POINT

Determines the ambient light level to prevent initial light activation.

LED OPERATION

Controls the behavior of the device's LED indicator.

MINIMUM ON TIME

Sets the required initial duration lamps stay on after switching on.

DUAL TECHNOLOGY SETTINGS

Adjusts microphonics responsiveness and grace periods for dual tech models.

PREDICTIVE MODE SETTINGS

Configures exit and grace times for predictive occupancy detection.

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

PUSH-BUTTON PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE

Guides users through the button sequences to select and change operational settings.