Instruction Manual
Weatherproof Photo Electric Switch
Cat. PE170/10
Operation
• Load turns on at dusk
(when the ambient light drops below approximately 5 lux).
• Load turns off at dawn
(when the ambient light rises above approximately 10 lux).
Incandescent
or halogen
High intensity
discharge
Fluorescent
tube
Wirewound
transformer
Electronic
transformer
Compact
fluorescent
LED
230 - 240V a.c.
50Hz
3 x 2.5mm
2
Max load 2400W 500VA 1500VA 1500VA 1000W 1000VA 1000W
Weatherproof rating = IP56
Wiring
Installation
• Mount the unit on a wall in an open position, preferably facing south to
avoid direct sunshine and enhance service life.
• Don’t mount unit in dark recesses where the natural change in daylight
does not directly influence the photo electric sensor.
• Don’t mount indoors – light through windows may not be the correct
level for the photo electric sensor and the unit may not turn on and off as
intended.
• Don’t mount where other lights may shine on the photo electric sensor, as
the unit may not turn on.
• Don’t mount where the lights being controlled can shine on the photo
electric sensor, as it may cause the unit to cycle on and off repeatedly.
Testing the Unit
Important
• When the power is first applied to the unit, the load will turn on
for approximately 30 seconds and then turn off.
• The unit has a time delay circuit so that it is not affected by
sudden or brief changes in light level caused by intermittent
cloud cover, reflections or vehicle lights. This time delay
last s for up to 3 minutes, both when switching on and when
switching of f. When testing the unit, be sure to take this time
delay into account.
• In daylight, cover the translucent front cover with the test cover provided.
• Wait for up to 3 minutes. The load should switch on.
• Remove the test cover.
• Wait for up to 3 minutes. The load should switch off.
LOAD
LOAD
ACTIVE
LOOP
NEUTRAL
PE170/10
ACTIVE
NEUTRAL
Technical characteristics
+ 50oC
+ 0
o
C