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 GENERAL INFORMATION 

 
SPECIFICATIONS:

  

Voltage: 

  24VDC 

Current Consumption:   

20mA 

Power Supply: 

 

6400 Power Pack 

Operating Temp: 

 

0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F ) 

Adjustable Time Delay: 

5 Sec (test mode) to 30 Min 

PIR Adjustment: 

 

50% or 100% (Dip Switch 1) 

Ultrasonic Adjustment: 

Minimum to Maximum (Trimpot 1) 

Light Level Adjustment: 

100 Lux - Daylight (Trimpot 2) 

PIR Coverage: 

 

1600 ft

2

 

Ultrasonic Coverage: 

1000 ft

2

 

 

NOTES:

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Keep these instructions available for future reference.

 

 

- Indoor use only.

 

 
DESCRIPTION: 

The Model 6421, 360° Dual-Technology  
Occupancy Sensor unites advanced 
passive infrared (PIR) and ultrasonic 
technologies into one unit.  These 
combined technologies help to avoid 
false triggering and wasted energy.   
Selectable operating modes allow the 
sensor to turn a load on automatically 
and keep it on as long as either or both technologies detect occupancy.  
When no movement is detected after the selected time delay, the switch 
automatically turns the load off.   
Works well with the Model 6400 Power Pack. 

 

 COVERAGE PATTERN 

 
The 6421 sensor 
provides a 360° 
coverage pattern.  The 
coverage shown in 
Figure 1 represents 
walking motion at a 
mounting height of 9 
feet.  For building 
spaces with lower 
levels of activity or with 
obstacles and barriers, 
coverage size may 
decrease. 

 

 PLACEMENT GUIDELINES 

 
Depending upon obstacles such as furniture or partitions, the area of 
coverage may be more or less than the sensing distances shown in the 
coverage pattern (see Figure 1).  This must be considered when planning the 
number of sensors and their placement.  It is also recommended to place the 
sensor 4-6 feet away from air supply ducts as rapid air currents or the 
differences in temperatures could cause false activations. 
 
Mount the sensor to the ceiling.  The 6421 is designed for a ceiling height of 
about 8-10 feet.  Mounting above or below this range will significantly affect 
the coverage patterns.  Be aware as you decrease the  
mounting height, you decrease the range and increase the sensitivity to 
smaller motions.  Conversely, when you increase the mounting height, you 
increase the range and decrease the sensitivity to smaller motions.  At 
heights of more than 12-14 feet, you may start to significantly reduce 
sensitivity.  As a general rule, each occupant should be able to clearly view 
the sensor. 
 
Often the best location to install a model 
6421 occupancy sensor in a closed 
office is off-center (see Figure 2). 
Avoid placing the sensor directly in line 
with an open door through which it has 
a clear view out, as the sensor may 
detect people walking by. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
For open office area coverage, install multiple sensors so that there is an 
overlap with each adjacent sensor's coverage area. (see Figure 3) 

 WIRING DIAGRAM 

 
CAUTION:

  BE SURE TO DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE CIRCUIT BREAKER 

BEFORE WIRING! 
 

NOTE:

  EACH 6400 POWER PACK CAN SUPPLY POWER FOR UP TO SIX 6421 

SENSORS.  WHEN USING MORE THAN SIX SENSORS, MULTIPLE POWER PACKS ARE 
REQUIRED. 
 

 

 

Standard Wiring (Low Voltage Connections):   

RED --- +24VDC 
BLACK --- Common 
BLUE --- Control Output 

 

 INSTALLATION 

 

CAUTION:

  INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IS RECOMMENDED.  

INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES, 
AND PERTINENT INDUSTRY STANDARDS. 
 

CAUTION:

  USE THIS DEVICE WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY. 

 

CAUTION:

  IMPROPER WIRING CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POWER PACK, 

LIGHTING SYSTEM, OCCUPANCY SENSOR(S), AND OTHER CONTROL DEVICES. 
 

NOTE:

  

 MOST APPLICATIONS REQUIRE UL LISTED, 18-22 AWG, 3-CONDUCTOR, 

CLASS 2 CABLE FOR LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING.   
 

WARNING:  TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH, TURN OFF POWER 
AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT POWER IS OFF 
BEFORE WIRING SENSORS OR POWERPACKS! 

 
1)  Verify power has been turned off at the circuit breaker. 
2)  Refer to the WIRING DIAGRAM & PLACEMENT GUIDELINES sections 
for planning and laying out the low-voltage wiring, power pack(s), and 
sensor(s). 
3)  Pull the low-voltage wires from the power pack into the octogonal junction 
box through the conduit knockout (See Figure 5). 
4)  Connect the low-voltage wires to the appropriate wires on the sensor. 
5)  Loosen the appliance mounting screws attached to the octogonal junction 
box. 
6)  Align the sensor in the junction box so that the mounting screws on the 
box line up with the slotted holes on the sensor's housing. 
 

 

Model 6421

  

Low-Voltage Occupancy Sensor - Dual Technology                 

INSTRUCTIONS

BX1266A, 02/17/14

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