Description and operation – CP Electronics EBDSPIR-PRM-2CHC User Manual
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The EBDSPIR-PRM-2CH PIR (passive infrared) detector provides automatic control of heating, lighting or 
ventilation loads. It can be used on incandescent, fluorescent and compact fluorescent lighting, and has 
the added benefit of being able to connect an external switch. 
 
The EBDSPIR-PRM-2CH detector provides two independently controlled output channels that can be 
used for a variety of applications: 
 
Occupancy of two independent lighting circuits using a single detector—
e.g. for essential and non-essential supplies (part no. -2CHC) .
Occupancy and lux control of one lighting circuit and just occupancy control of a second circuit—
e.g. where a row of luminaries by a window is lux controlled whilst inner rows are switched on 
occupancy only (part no. -2CHL) . 
Occupancy and lux control of a lighting circuit and just occupancy control of a ventilation circuit 
(part no. -2CHL) . 
Occupancy on both lighting circuits, with separate lux control on each circuit (part no. -2CHL). The 
DD-LCDHS must be used for setting up lux switching levels on the second circuit. 
 
Please Note: 
When controlling two circuits, the circuits must be on the same phase. 
 
Two modes of operation are available: 
Presence detection:  
When movement is detected the load will automatically turn on. When the area is no longer occupied the 
load will automatically switch off after an adjustable time period. If an external switch is connected, this 
can override the lights off (after the detection time period has elapsed it will revert to automatic operation). 
An integral adjustable photocell allows the lights to be kept off if there is sufficient ambient light. 
Absence detection: 
The load is manually switched on using an external switch. When the area is no longer occupied the load 
will automatically switch off after the adjustable time period has elapsed. Pressing the switch again during 
occupancy override the lights off (after the detection time period has elapsed it will revert to automatic 
operation). 
In both modes of operation a short button press turns the load on whilst a long button press turns the load 
off. 
 
An integral infra-red sensor in the unit allows the unit to be programmed using the optional DD-LCDHS 
programming handset. This gives complete flexibility over many of the operating parameters. Without the 
handset, manual adjustments can be made to the sensitivity, time settings and Channel 1 ―Lux Hold Off‖ 
using the controls on the side of the sensor housing. 
 
On the ―LUX‖ versions, using the DD-LCDHS programming handset, as well as setting the above 
mentioned parameters (sensitivity, time settings and Channel 1 ―Lux Hold Off‖), the adjustable internal 
light sensor can also be programmed to switch the lighting off with one or both outputs during occupancy if 
the level of light exceeds a second preset level. It can also be used to set the Channel 2 ―Lux Hold Off‖ if 
required. 
 
In addition a variant of the product provides a normally closed contact for fail safe operation (/NC). If the 
unit fails, the outputs will default to on. 
 
When the unit is first powered up the PIR sensor will always detect immediately regardless of whether the 
room is occupied. 
 
The UHS user handset can also be used to change lux levels and override the lights on or off. 
2. Description and Operation
