For use only with DC low voltage and solar applications. This photocell is ideal for applications where normal controls via a charge controller (using the solar panel voltage to detect day/night to control load) is not possible. Simple automatic operation, on around dusk (approx. 5~10 lux), off around dawn (approx. 30~60 lux). This weatherproof, low voltage, 12~48V photo eye is available in two versions. The light duty version can accept a load up to 3.5A (e.g. switching capacity up to 42W at 12V DC or up to 84W at 24V DC). . The heavy duty version can accept a load up to 5A (e.g. switching capacity up to 60W at 12V DC or up to 120W at 24V DC). Perfect for solar lighting or solar power systems that require this conventional control method. Select light duty or heavy duty version. Price from $29.99.
Technical Specifications
Performance
Electronic photocell for 12V~48V DC low voltage lighting and power systems.
Ideal for solar powered lighting systems.
Light duty version can accept a load up to 3.5A max. (e.g. switching capacity up to 42W max. at 12V DC or up to 84W max. at 24V DC). .
Heavy duty version can accept a load up to 5A max. (e.g. switching capacity up to 60W max. at 12V DC or up to 120W max. at 24V DC).
Simple 3-wire connection.
Operates using a switched -ve.
One +ve (white) input wire and one -ve (black) input wire.
One Switched -ve (red) output. This wire should go to the equipment load -ve (e.g. light fixture -ve power supply).
Requires a 1/2" hole to insert into so that the photocell section is exposed to surrounding day/night environment.
Includes nut and rubber washer/gasket for weatherproof securing to a surface (e.g. attached to/within a solar battery enclosure).
Internal relay contact is normally open.
IP 65 weather rating
Anti-interference delay is approx. 6 seconds.
On at approx. 5~10 lux / off at approx. 30~60 lux.
Approx. 6.5" x 2" x 0.75".
Power consumption is approx. 0.5W.
Pre-wired (wires can be extended).
Remarks
One year warranty*.
Please Note: This product is a special order and is non-returnable except in the event of a fault (during its warranty period) when the product, once returned will be repaired or replaced.
The solar panel must be installed in a location where it can receive full direct sunshine (when available) and usually set facing South at an appropriate angle (where adjustment options allow). The solar panel must not be installed in a shaded or part shaded location and never indoors. The standard specifications of the system (particularly the solar panel Wattage and battery capacity) may need to be adjusted. These components are determined by your geographic location, power consumption (LED Wattage) and the total amount of hours of illumination time required. Such changes to the standard specifications may increase or decrease the cost shown. Please contact us for more information or assistance. The illumination time is estimated and subject to various factors including (but not limited to) geographic location, seasons, temperature, weather conditions & location of product etc. The illumination time of most solar lights can reduce during winter months when the weather is poor and the days are shorter. During this time insolation hours decrease accordingly. Shorter illumination time due to one or more of the above factors does not define the product as being ‘defective’ or ‘not as described’. All solar lights must be used in a completely dark location at night time otherwise they may not illuminate. Nearby strong lighting sources or ambient lighting may affect the operation of a solar light. This does not define the product as being 'defective' or 'not as described'. Please note, if you do not install or use this product for several months the battery may discharge naturally on its own. By allowing a battery to deep discharge it may cause irreversible damage as the battery may then lose the ability to recharge or hold a full charge. Although unlikely, we reserve the right to supply this product with any minor alterations or minor changes to the specifications (shown above by text description or by photographs) due to different supplies or product batches received, incorporating such product changes made by the manufacturer, without further notice. Descriptions, specifications and photographs are updated regularly but may not be current when minor changes to a product have only recently been made.
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