External 12v PIR sensor problem

[james the spark]

I fitted two GJD opal xl PIR's and no matter what i do the lights controlled by these come on randomly during the day no matter how i set them or turn power on and off and ideas?

 

[Puzzled]

Hi, Was interested to see this forum as I also have this problem but I am using the GJD Emerald controller and the lights still come on during the day. Any help would be gratefully received as this has been puzzling us for months and we've tried all the different settings possible. HELP!

 

[malcolmsanford]

Hi, Was interested to see this forum as I also have this problem but I am using the GJD Emerald controller and the lights still come on during the day. Any help would be gratefully received as this has been puzzling us for months and we've tried all the different settings possible. HELP!

Are you getting any voltage fluctuations?

 

[Puzzled]

Are you getting any voltage fluctuations?

Have not checked for this however what would this signify?

 

[i=p/u]

you not try replacing it?? ring tech line

 

[Puzzled]

you not try replacing it?? ring tech line

Have replaced the control unit and it's still doing it. Have 4 PIRs attached to it.

 

[alarm man]

Have replaced the control unit and it's still doing it. Have 4 PIRs attached to it.

have you adjusted the lux levels in the opals,or check for walk test mode

 

[i=p/u]

isthat a wee screw to adjust???

 

[alarm man]

isthat a wee screw to adjust???

it is mate

 

[Puzzled]

have you adjusted the lux levels in the opals,or check for walk test mode

Yep, done that. It made no difference where we set the level on all 4 detectors the lights still came on.

 

[alarm man]

Yep, done that. It made no difference where we set the level on all 4 detectors the lights still came on.

id have another look at the controller,take the panel off and have a look at the pulse count dial,it may be set to the man symbol,the dial isnt great to see,total left is walk test then pulse 1 2 or 3 as you turn it right

 

[Puzzled]

So where should it be?
It's on 3 at the moment.

 

[alarm man]

So where should it be?
It's on 3 at the moment.

pulse 3 should not bring the lights on during day,im at a loss really,you could try the chime button and see if a certain opal is causing a problem..

 

[Puzzled]

OK thanks anyway, we've tried each sensor and they all set it off, it's a real headache!!!

 

[malcolmsanford]

Have not checked for this however what would this signify?

If your getting voltage fluctuations enough to make the unit drop out and then believe it is on start up again, this could be your problem.

 

[alarm man]

If your getting voltage fluctuations enough to make the unit drop out and then believe it is on start up again, this could be your problem.

opal controllers wont power the lights on if they lose power and power up,it could be a faulty controller or its not set up right