TEST
ON-TIME
Put the ON-TIME switch on the
bottom of the sensor in the TEST
position.
10 5 1 TEST
AUTO
GUARDIAN
PRO™
MOTION SENSOR
ON-TIME
Put the ON-TIME switch in the 1,
5, or 10 minute position.
10 5 1 TEST
Models MLGS180B
MANUAL MODE
MLGS180W
Manualmodeonlyworksatnight
becausedaylightreturnsthesen-
sor to AUTO.
Features
• Turns on lighting when motion is detected.
• Automatically turns lighting off.
• Photocell keeps the lighting off during daylight
hours.
Flip the light switch off for one
second then back on to toggle
between AUTO and MANUAL
MODE.
1 Second OFF
then...
• LED indicates motion was sensed (day or night).
Manual mode works only with the
ON-TIME switch in the 1, 5, or 10
position.
Requirements
• The Light Control requires 120-volts AC.
• IfyouwanttouseManualMode, thecontrolmust
be wired through a switch.
• Some codes require installation by a quali-
fied electrician.
... back on.
Mode Switching Summary
TEST
Move ON-TIME Switch to
1, 5, or 10 minutes
OPERATION
AUTO
Flip light switch off
for one second
then back on*
Mode:
On-Time:
Works: Day Night
Test
Auto
5 Sec
1, 5, 10 min.
Manual Until Dawn*
x
x
x
x
MANUAL MODE
* If you get confused while switching modes, turn
the power off for one minute, then back on. After
the calibration time the control will be in the
AUTO mode.
* resets to Auto Mode at dawn.
Note: Whenfirstturnedonwaitabout11/2 minutes
for the circuitry to calibrate.
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❒ Loosen the clamp screw in
the sensor ball joint and
gently rotate the sensor.
❒ Walk through the cover-
age area noting where you
are when the lights turn on
(also, the LED will flash
severaltimeswhenmotion
isdetected).Movethesen-
sorheadup,down,orside-
ways to change the cover-
age area. Keep the sen-
sor at least 1" (2.5 cm)
away from the lamps.
Clamp
Screw
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT
❒ Turn on the circuit breaker and light switch.
1
NOTE: Sensor has a 1 /2 minute calibration
Ball
Joint
period before it will detect motion. When
first turned on, wait 1 1/2 minutes.
❒ Turn the RANGE control to the mid position and
the ON-TIME control to the TEST position.
Aim Sensor
Down for Short
Coverage
RANGE
ON-TIME
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MIN
MAX
❒ Adjust the RANGE as
needed. RANGE set too
high may increase false
triggering.
Aim Sensor
Higher for Long
Coverage
Bottom of Sensor
Avoid aiming the control at:
❒ Secure the sensor head
• Objects that change temperature rapidly, such
as heating vents and air conditioners. These
heat sources could cause false triggering.
• Areaswherepetsortrafficmaytriggerthecontrol.
• Nearby large, light-colored objects reflecting
lightmaytriggertheshut-offfeature. Donotpoint
other lights at the sensor.
by tightening the clamp screw. Do not over-
tighten the screw.
❒ SettheamountofTIMEyouwantthelightstostay
on after motion is detected (1, 5, or 10 minutes).
Warning - Risk of fire. Do not aim the lamps at
a combustible surface within 3 ft. (1 m).
180°
8 ft.
(2.4m)
SPECIFICATIONS
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 70 ft. (21 m) [varies with
surrounding temperature].
70 ft.
(21m)
Sensing Angle . . . . . . . . Up to 180°
Electrical Load. . . . . . . . Up to 500 Watt (4.2A) Maxi-
mumIncandescent[Upto250
Maximum Range
Maximum
Coverage Angle
Watt maximum each lamp
holder.]
Power Requirements. . . 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Operating Modes. . . . . . TEST, AUTO and MANUAL
MODE
The sensor is less sensitive to motion directly
towards it, most sensitive to motion across its field
of view.
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 5, 10 minutes
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustable
Motion
Motion
Atlas Lighting Products, Inc. reserves the right to dis-
continue products and to change specifications at any
time without incurring any obligation to incorporate new
features in products previously sold.
Sensor
Least Sensitive
Most Sensitive
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with your Light Control, first follow this guide. For additional assistance write to:
Atlas Lighting Products, Inc. • Customer Service Department • P.O. Box 2348 • Burlington, NC 27216
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Lights will not 1. Light switch is turned off.
Lights stay on
continuously.
1. A lamp is positioned too close to the sensor
or pointed at nearby objects that cause heat
to trigger the sensor. (Reposition the lamp
away from the sensor or nearby objects).
2. Light Control is pointed toward a heat
source like an air vent, dryer vent, or
brightly-painted heat-reflective surface.
(Reposition sensor).
come on.
2. Light is loose or burned out.
3. Fuseisblownorcircuitbreakeristurned
off.
4. Daylight turn-off is in effect (recheck
after dark).
5. Incorrect circuit wiring, if this is a new
installation.
6. Re-aimthesensortocoverdesiredarea.
3. Light Control is in Manual Mode. (Switch
to Auto.)
Lights come on 1. Light Control may be installed in a rela-
in daylight.
tively dark location.
Lights flash on 1. Heat or light from the lamps may be turn-
2. Light Control is in Test. (Set control
switch to an ON-TIME position).
and off.
ing the Light Control on and off. (Reposi-
tion the lamps away from the sensor).
2. Heat being reflected from other objects may
be affecting the sensor. (Reposition sensor).
3. Light Control is in the Test mode and
warming up. (Flashing is normal under
these conditions).
Lightscomeonfor 1. Light Control may be sensing small
no apparent rea-
son.
animals or automobile traffic (re-aim
sensor).
2. Rangeissettoohigh. (ReduceRange).
4. Light Control is detecting a light source.
(Reposition Light Control or lamp).
Lights flash
once, then stay
off in Manual
Mode.
1. Sensor is detecting its own lights. (Repo-
sition lamps to keep area below the sen-
sor relatively dark.)
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Atlas Lighting Products, Inc. warrants against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of
purchase for use, and agrees to repair or, at our option, replace a defective unit without charge for either parts or labor.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse of abuse, lack of reasonable care, the
affixing of any attachment not provided with product, alteration of any attachments factory installed, loss of parts or subjecting
the fixture to any but the specified electrical service. This warranty does not cover failure of the bulb due to accidents, abuse,
misuse, vandalism, power surges, and acts of nature such as lightning damage. No responsibility is assumed for any special
incidental or consequential damages. Damages occurring during transit are not covered by this warranty-including UPS
shipments. To obtain warranty service, mail sales receipt as proof-of-purchase, date and a brief explanation of the nature of
the defect, to the address listed below. You will receive, by mail, a Return Goods Authorization number and full instructions
for returning defective merchandise. All returned goods must be accompanied by a Return Goods Authorization
number issued by Atlas Lighting Products, Inc.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or verbal, is authorized by Atlas Lighting Products, Inc. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion
and limitations may not apply to you.
For information regarding replacement parts please write to:
Atlas Lighting Products, Inc.
Attn: Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 2348
Burlington, NC 27216
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