Adjusting the light sensor, Page 17.3 – Venstar T2900 User Manual

Page 87

Advertising
background image

Page 17.3

Adjusting the Light Sensor

The light sensor can be adjusted for variable degrees of sensitivity.
The sensitivity adjustment screw is located on the side of the
thermostat, as illustrated below. Turning the screw clockwise
increases the sensitivity of the sensor to light.

The Light Sensor Adjustment Screw

is located on the side of the thermostat.

Light Sensor

Adjustment Screw

Turn the screw clockwise
to INCREASE light sensor
sensitivity

Turn the screw counter-
clockwise to DECREASE
light sensor sensitivity

Due to varying lighting conditions, light activation may
not be suitable for all installations.

To check for correct sensitivity, place the thermostat in the Program
On mode. When the lights are on the thermostat should enter
Occupied 1 and the Occupied 1 icon will blink on the display. If the
thermostat does not enter Occupied 1 while the lights are on, use
the supplied screwdriver to turn the light sensor screw clockwise
until the Occupied 1 icon appears on the display.

17

The thermostat should enter an unoccupied period when the lights
are off. If the sensor does not enter an unoccupied period when the
lights are turned off, use the screwdriver to turn the light sensor
screw counterclockwise until the Unoccupied icon appears on the
display, with the lights off.

Advertising