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
lasts for up to 3 minutes, both when switching on and when
switching off. 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
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