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Light-Sensing Light Controls
Automatically turn outdoor lights on after dark and off at daybreak, conserving energy when lights are not needed. A time delay prevents false switches due to light flashes.
Outlet-box- and panel-mount controls are flush when mounted.
Wall-mount controls require a base (sold separately).
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Mount with
Plastic Housing
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Mount with
Aluminum Housing
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage | Wattage | Features | Swivel Angle | Housing Material | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Wire Lead Lg. | Connection Gender | Trade Size | Thread Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
1 | 120V AC | 1,800W | __ | __ | Plastic | 2" | 1 1/2" | 1" | 6" | Male | 1/2 | NPT | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | 120V AC | 1,800W | Swivel Head | 180° | Plastic | 3 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 6" | Male | 1/2 | NPT | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 1,800W | __ | __ | Aluminum | 3 3/4" | 2" | 1 7/8" | 6" | Male | 1/2 | NPT | C-UL Listed, UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 208V AC/240V AC | 1,800W | __ | __ | Plastic | 3" | 1 3/4" | 1 3/8" | 6" | Male | 1/2 | NPT | C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 1,800W | Swivel Head | 180° | Plastic | 3 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 6" | Male | 1/2 | NPT | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 |
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage | Wattage | Includes | Housing Material | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Wire Lead Lg. | Specifications Met | Each | |
1 | 120V AC | 2,000W | Aluminum Wall Plate | Plastic | 2" | 1" | 1 1/2" | 6" | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Light-Sensing Controls for Light Bulbs
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Screw these controls into a light bulb socket. They automatically turn outdoor lights on after dark and off at daybreak, conserving energy when lights are not needed.
For Socket Base Size | For Bulb Shape | For Bulb Type | No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage | Wattage | Housing Material | Ht. | Dia. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Medium (Standard Household) | Standard | Incandescent | 1 | 120V AC | 75W | Plastic | 2 1/8" | 1 1/2" | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 000000 |
Medium (Standard Household) | Spotlight/Floodlight | Incandescent, Halogen | 1 | 120V AC | 100W | Plastic | 3 3/4" | 2 13/16" | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 |
Washdown Wall-Mount Motion- and Light-Sensing Light Controls
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Rated NEMA 4X and IP66 for use in washdown environments, these controls have an actuator that’s sealed to keep water out. An infrared sensor uses body heat to sense movement. They turn lights on when they detect motion and off when a room is empty or there’s enough daylight. To work properly, they need an unobstructed view of your space.
Power controllers (sold separately) are required to switch a 120- or 277-volt AC lighting circuit. They have a relay that switches a maximum 20 amp load.
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Coverage, sq. ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage | Max. Mounting Ht., ft. | Pivot Angle | Color | Housing Material | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Wire Lead Lg. | Connection Gender | Trade Size | Thread Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
1,600 | 1 | 24V DC | 12 | 135° | Gray | Plastic | 6" | 3 1/2" | 1 11/16" | 8" | Male | 1/2 | NPT | NEMA 4X, IP66 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Power Controller | 0000000 | Each | 0000000 |
Wall-Mount Motion- and Light-Sensing Light Controls
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Never worry about turning lights on and off again. These controls turn lights on when people enter the room and off when rooms are empty or are bright enough. They use both an infrared motion sensor to detect the presence of people and a light sensor to determine ambient light. They have a swivel bracket to aim the sensor where people will be.
Power controllers (sold separately) are required to switch a 120- or 277-volt AC lighting circuit. They have a relay that switches a maximum 20 amp load.
Outdoor Set-to-the-Minute High-Current Time and Day Activated Switches
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Rated NEMA 3R, these rain-tight switches protect against falling liquids and light splashing. More precise than other time and day switches, they program on/off times for equipment down to the exact minute. They control equipment with high currents, such as landscape lighting, pumps, and heaters. A backup battery maintains the program during a power outage.
Seven-day switches can perform a different program each day of the week.
Seven-day/365-day switches can perform a different program each day of the week or year, and compensate for leap year and daylight savings time. Override regular programming for up to 99 holidays for any length of time. They can also be used to activate equipment such as bells and signals for just a few seconds.
Switches with astronomical timing can be set to turn lights on and off based on sunrise and sunset.
Switches with a day skipper can be programmed to skip operation for one to six days.
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switching Current @ Voltage | Input Voltage | Maximum On/Off Cycles | Minimum Set Time | Timing Adjustment Style | Housing Material | Industry Designation | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Fasteners Included | Hole Dia. | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
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1 | 30 A @ 240 V AC | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 20 per Day | 1 min. | Push Button | Polycarbonate Plastic | SPDT | 8 3/8" | 5" | 3 1/8" | No | 0.26" | Screw Terminals | 0000000 | 0000000 |
7-Day/365-Day Timing Cycle | |||||||||||||||
With Battery Backup, Lockout, Astronomical Timing | |||||||||||||||
1 | 30 A @ 240 V AC | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 4,000 per Year | 1 min. | Push Button | Steel | SPDT | 8 5/8" | 5 3/4" | 3 5/8" | No | 0.19" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 | 30 A @ 240 V AC | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 4,000 per Year | 1 min. | Push Button | Steel | SPDT | 8 5/8" | 5 3/4" | 3 5/8" | No | 0.19" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
Outlet-Box-Mount Time and Day Activated Switches
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Switches fit single device (1 gang) outlet boxes. Program them to turn a device on and off at a set time and day. They’re often used with lamps and other small electrical loads.
Seven-day switches can perform a different program each day of the week. Use the astronomical timing to turn lights on and off based on sunrise and sunset; this option can be used independently or in combination with timed programming.
No. of Circuits Controlled | Switching Current @ Voltage | Maximum On/Off Cycles | Minimum Set Time | Timing Adjustment Style | Features | For Outlet Box Type | Wire Connection Type | Wire Lead Lg. | Each | |
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1 | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 40 per Week | 1 min. | Push Button | Astronomical Timing, Battery Backup, LCD Display | 1 Device (1 Gang) | Wire Leads | 6" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Outdoor Time and Day Activated Switches
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Designed to work with landscape lighting and filter pumps, these switches turn equipment on and off at a set time and day. They control two devices at once, and have three-prong outlets to plug devices directly into the switch. All have an override to bypass the programmed on/off settings.
24-hour switches repeat the same program daily. Position trippers around the clock dial to set on and off times.
Seven-day switches can perform a different program each day of the week. They have astronomical timing that can be set to turn lights on and off based on sunrise and sunset.
Switches with light sensor control allow one device to be controlled by the presence or absence of light.
NEMA 3R rated switches are protected against falling liquids and light splashing.
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Maximum On/Off Cycles | Minimum Set Time | Timing Adjustment Style | Tripper Type | No. of Trippers | Switching Current @ Voltage | No. of Outlets | Features | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Plug Type | Cord Lg., ft. | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Min. Ht., ft. | Each | |
24-Hour Timing Cycle—NEMA 3R | ||||||||||||||||||
12 per Day | 30 min. | Trippers | Removable | 4 | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 2 | Light Sensor Control | 9 3/8" | 5 1/2" | 3 3/8" | Three Prong | 2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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7 per Day | 1 min. | Push Button | __ | __ | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 2 | Astronomical Timing, Random On/Off Option | 5 1/8" | 5 1/4" | 1 7/8" | Three Prong | 2 | No | 2 | 0.31" | 4.5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Additional Trippers (Pkg. of 2 Pairs) | 0000000 | Pkg. | 00000 |
Time and Day Activated Switches
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Program these switches to turn a device on and off at a set time and day. They have a three-prong outlet to plug devices directly into the switch. Use with lamps and other small electrical loads. All have an override to bypass the programmed on/off settings.
Seven-day switches can perform a different program each day of the week.
Switches with astronomical timing can be set to turn lights on and off based on sunrise and sunset.
Maximum On/Off Cycles | Minimum Set Time | Timing Adjustment Style | Switching Current @ Voltage | No. of Outlets | Features | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Plug Type | Each | |
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14 per Day | 1 min. | Push Button | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 2 | Astronomical Timing, Random On/Off Option | 3" | 3 1/2" | 3 1/2" | Three Prong | 0000000 | 000000 |
Smart Time and Day Activated Switches
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Use your smart phone to turn equipment on and off at a set time and day. These switches connect to your phone via NFC (near field communication) and work with a free app to set schedules, adjust settings, and save programs. They can perform a different program each day of the week, and they compensate for leap year and daylight savings time. You can remotely apply programs across compatible switches, so it’s easy to reprogram lighting or equipment in large facilities. These switches mount to a flat surface or attach to DIN rail.
Switches with astronomical timing can be set to turn lights on and off based on sunrise and sunset.
No. of Circuits Controlled | Switching Current @ Voltage | Input Voltage | Maximum On/Off Cycles | Minimum Set Time | Timing Adjustment Style | Industry Designation | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Connection Type | Operating System Compatibility | For DIN Rail Ht., mm | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
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1 | 16 A @ 240 V AC | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/120V DC/240V DC | 50 per Week | 1 min. | Joystick | SPDT | 3.4" | 1.4" | 2.2" | NFC | Android 5.1 or Later, iOS 13.1 or Later | 35 | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 0000000 |
2 | 16 A @ 240 V AC | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/120V DC/240V DC | 50 per Week | 1 min. | Joystick | DPDT | 3.4" | 1.4" | 2.2" | NFC | Android 5.1 or Later, iOS 13.1 or Later | 35 | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |