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I have a Noma 052-7805-0 motion sensor security light which I installed at the front door. The problem is that no matter where the duration adjustment is set, the lights only stay on for 2-3 seconds.

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The manufacturer does not give any info on the unit. There are 3 adjustments on newer models and this model has very poor reviews.

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In most cases, this is a problem with the inverter or a bad magnetron.

Due to the lethal voltages used and produced, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person work on these.

I would recommend that you contact your nearest Panasonic-authorized servicer. You can find one here:
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: Motion Light doesn't work on switch

it sounds like you may have the switch and the motion sensor wired is series , in which case the motion sensor will only function if the switch is in the on position and give you no way to keep the light in a constant on position. if you where to wire the sensor in parallel with the switch the switch would act as a bypass to the sensor , which sounds to me like what you are trying to achieve . 

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 17, 2009

SOURCE: Dual Brite sensor lighting. Lights will not stay

I really don't understand why these lights are so failure prone and I usually return at least 8 out of 10 back to the store but I've installed a lot of them. If its Zenith brand the light may need to be reset by turning the power off at the switch or breaker for 1-2 min then back on. Then check the motion sensitivity dial if its maxed out turn it back and set it to 75% full also the photo eye may be getting light from the light making it think its daytime at night so try to reaim the photo eye if possible away from the light source that should fix most problems or 20% of them but if you still have problems return it to the store or ask for their advise. Hope this helps I've seen a lot of junk motion lights in my time they are troublesome at times.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: GE Simon XT panel lights window, door and motion indicators

The system is working as designed. If you arm both doors/windows and motions, but you DON'T exit the premises during the exit delay, the system will "downgrade" its arming to doors/windows only. The assumption is that you haven't actually left the premises and are at risk of creating fale alarms. This behavior can be disabled in System Configuration (though it may require the dealer access code to do it).

Try opening and closing a sensored external door (even if you don't go outside) during the delay after arming doors+motion and see if the motions don't stay active.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2010

SOURCE: Light stays on saying door ajar when all the doors

the sensor is called the door ajar switch, it is a twist in switch that is located on each of the 6 latches in the truck, one for each door and 2 at the tailgate, anyone of these can be the problem, Ford can hook up a scanner that can read exactly which switch is bad, the switch is cheap, the labor time to replace them is the killer, the door panel and rear glasschannel must be remioved to get them out and the new one in.

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However, if the problem is that your motion sensor lights are false-triggering, continue reading below for some troubleshooting tips.
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