Photoelectric Controls
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EYE Lighting Photocontrols | Advantages & Specifications
EYE Lighting Photocontrol Advantages
• Thicker cover compared to competition; 0.070” (1.78 mm)
versus 0.055” (1.40mm)
Controls for LED, HID & Induction Lighting
Where Longest Life is Critical
• Dual 320 joule MOVs on LONG LIFE, optional on standard
• Electronic circuit provides a capacitive discharge ”thump”to
the relay coil to improve contact opening and reduce “day
burners”. Relay coil gets 36 VDC for several milliseconds at
turn OFF
EYE Lighting proudly introduces its outstanding family of Lighting Control Systems,
standard and LONG LIFE Locking Type Photoelectric Controls. Although, Photocontrols
are not new to the industry, EYE has designed in performance features that make
these the best photocontrols with the longest life available.
• LONG LIFE versions feature heavy duty relay - rated for over
200 amps inrush load current. Meets the most stringent
ANSI C136.10 proposed High Inrush requirements
Circuitry is designed to protect against surges, especially important with today’s
electronic-driven luminaires, with higher-quality components, particularly a sealed
relay with very large silver contacts, FET drive and high-voltage rated capacitors.
Mechanically, our housing is one of the thickest in the industry, helping to fend
against Mother Nature and her creatures. The base is permanently sealed to the
cover, eliminating the chance for moisture intrusion. With a wide variety of sensitivity,
color and electrical options available, the EYE Photocontrol family offers maximum
flexibility to outperform its competitors in virtually every outdoor lighting
application, year after reliable year!
• FET relay coil control. Switching FET is operated at 5% of
rate current and 40% of rated voltage. Most other control
designs operate switching components at 60% of rated
voltage and 95% of rated current
• Base sealed to cover. No steel screws to corrode. No failure
prone snap on design to come loose
• Input capacitor rated 630V versus 400V, which is typical
of controls offered by others. This ensures longer life and
better surge resistance
• Backed by industry professionals experienced
in providing lighting solutions
• Rounded top corner makes EYE Lighting control more
failure-proof to hail, drops and vermin
• EYE124DSSBK is most common model for LONG LIFE
Standard Relay
LONG LIFE Relay
The engineering team set out – and achieved – to design and build a family of outdoor
photocontrols that lives up to the high standards of quality and performance upon
which EYE Lighting has built its reputation. EYE Lighting is not just lighting, it’s
True Lighting™.
Durable Components Inside and Out
Housing:
Components:
The industry’s thickest housing deters pests and does not allow
daylight to penetrate anywhere but the photosensor window.
High-quality electronic components ensure
long-life and dependable performance.
Sample Specification
EYE Lighting Standard Photocontrol
Silicon Multivolt LONG LIFE Photocontrol
1. Photocontrol: Shall be a Locking
Type and meet or exceed all
requirements of ANSI C136.10 except
as noted below.
2. UL: For standard photocontrols, UL
versions will be available. Non-UL
versions are available in black or
brown or as specified by customer.
3. Line voltage: 105-305 VAC @ 50/60 hz.
4. Load rating: Shall be at least 1800
VA. Control must be able to operate
incandescent, ballast, LED, and
lighting contactor loads. Control shall
be rated for over 200 amps inrush
load current for electronic loads on
LONG LIFE controls.
5. Control relay: Shall be sealed.
6. Turn ON: Shall be 1.5 ±0.3 fc. Turn
OFF shall be 1.5 times the turn ON
level. Other turn ON levels may be
specified by user
7. Photosensor: Sealed silicon sensor.
Cadmium sulphide cells are not
acceptable. Control light sensor shall
be almost blind to the light spectrum
produced by LED sources.
Electronic System Protection
8. Failure mode: Control will fail ON
per ANSI definition. Relay must use
normally closed contacts.
Surge In
Surge Out
9000 Amps
100 Amps
20,000 Volts
500 Volts
LED
Driver
• Will operate down to 90 VAC
• Control rated -40° to +70° C. Base rated for 105° C interface
temperature per C136.10
• Silicon light sensor
• Standard 1.5 fc Turn ON, 3 fc Turn OFF. 1.0 and 2.6 Turn ON
available
10. Surge protection: Shall be in the
form of two Metal Oxide Varistor
(MOV) wired line to neutral. Each
MOV shall be rated a minimum of
320 joules and 9500 amp surge.
Finished control shall not fail when
subjected to 5 surges of 9500 amps
applied at 1 minute intervals. Surge
wave form as described in ANSI
C136.10-1996 section on High Surge.
• Surge Protection: 160 joule MOV standard. Utility versions
have 320 joule, 9500 amp MOV. Dual 320 joule optional
11. Housing: Standard - Shall be blue
opaque and of an impact and UV
resistant material. Brown or black
covers may be used if required by a
user, but only blue controls are UL
listed. Impact resistance of housing
shall be greater than 1.0 ft-lb at -20°C.
Top of cover 0.070” (1.78mm) thick.
Long Life - Shall be opaque black
with impact resistance great than
1.0 ft-lb at 40°C. Top of cover 0.070”
(1.78mm) thick.
• Upgrade to common 1704 and 1810 type products
12. Drop test: Control must be capable
of withstanding a drop of 3 feet (1 M)
to a concrete floor without causing
damage to the housing or changing
electrical operation.
14. Power consumption: Control shall
consume 0.5 watts or less
at 120 VAe.
Load
• Rated 105- 305 VAC for 120, 208, 240 and 277 VAC systems
9. Time delay: Control must have instant
ON and 2-5 seconds “OFF” delay.
13. Markings: The following must
appear on the control: month/year
of manufacture, individual serial
numbers, catalog number, operating
voltage range and load rating.
Line
Neutral
• Meets or exceeds ANSI C136.10
15. Environmental: Control shall be
RoHS compliant. It shall not contain
lead, cadmium, mercury or hexavalent
LED
chromium. Pigments in plastic parts
shall not contain bromine compounds or heavy metal pigments.
16. Warranty: LONG LIFE - 12 years;
Standard - 8 years (one for one
control replacement, labor not
included).
17. Quality: Control manufacturer must
be ISO certified.
• 0.070” (1.78 mm) thick cover top
• Solid Brass legs
• Load rating: 1800 VA HID ballast or 10 amp electronic
• Will switch electronic loads with up to 120 amp inrush current
• Sealed relay
• 8 year warranty
• UL version is blue. Non-UL versions available in black and brown
• Available in packs of 6 and 50 controls
EYE Lighting LONG LIFE Photocontrol
• Meets or exceeds ANSI C136.10
• Rated 105- 305 VAC for 120. 208, 240 and 277 VAC systems
• Will operate down to 85 VAC
• Control rated -40° to +70° C. Base rated for 105° C interface
temperature per C136.10
• Silicon light sensor. - Control light sensor is almost blind to
the light spectrum produced by LED sources. Sees sunlight
but not fixture light. Prevents call-backs caused by high
ambient light.
• Standard 1.5 fc Turn ON, 3 fc Turn OFF. Other options
available
• Surge Protection: Dual 320 joule MOVs
• 0.070” (1.78 mm) thick cover top
• Solid Brass legs
• Load rating: 1800 VA HID ballast or 10 amp electronic LED
driver
• Heavy duty relay rated for over 200 amps inrush load current.
Meets the most stringent ANSI C136.10 proposed High
Inrush requirements
• Sealed relay
• 12 year warranty
• Black cover standardard, blue and green available
• Upgrade to DSS124-1.5-TJJE
• Available in packs of 6 and 50 controls
• FR4 fiberglass printed circuit board with conformal coating
on both sides. Stronger and less water absorbing compared
to commonly used CEM-1 paper based boards
• Fail On and Fail Off versions available. Model EYE124DSSF
is a LONG LIFE control with Fail OFF circuit. Reduces the
chance that a LED fixture will be a dayburner because of a
failed control.
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EYE Lighting Photocontrols | Order Guide
LONG LIFE Order Guide
NAME
VOLTAGE
Dimensions
COMMON MODEL NUMBER : EYE124DSSBK
DESIGNED FOR
SOLID STATE
LOADS
2.90”
(73.7mm)
COVER
FAILURE MODE*
1.53”
(38.8mm)
EYE
124 = 120-277V
DSS
480 = 325-510V
BK = Black
F = Off (black only)
BU = Blue
* Leave blank for Fail On
.62”
(15.8mm)
GN = Green
.38”
(9.6mm)
Example: EYE124DSSBK is a LONG LIFE control with ANSI C136.10 standard 1.5 fc turn ON, two 320 joule MOVs, Black cover and heavy duty relay.
ø3.13”
(79.5mm)
Standard Photocontrol Order Guide
COMMON MODEL NUMBER : EYE124U152JS
NAME
VOLTAGE
AGENCY
APPROVAL
TURN ON
IN fc
TIME DELAY
IN SECONDS
SURGE PROTECTION
IN JOULES
FAILURE MODE
EYE
124 = 120-277V
U = UL
10 = 1.0
1 = None
M = 160
S = UL standard
N = None
15 = 1.5
2 = 2-5
J = 320
BK = Black
26 = 2.6
3 = Bilateral 2-5
J J = 2 x 320
BU = Blue
4 = TBD
BR = Brown
Example: EYE124U102JS is a 120-277 VAC EYE Photocontrol with UL listing. 1.0fc Turn ON, standard 2-5 second Turn OFF delay, 160 joule 6500 amp MOV and a standard blue cover.
Stocked Standard Photocontrols
Stocked LONG LIFE Photocontrols
MODEL
NUMBER
PRODUCT
CODE
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
NUMBER
PRODUCT
CODE
DESCRIPTION
EYE124U152JS
94301
120-277 VAC; standard, UL
EYE124DSSBK
94310
EYE124U102JS
94302
120-277 VAC; 1.0 fc Turn ON
EYE124U262JS
94303
120-277 VAC; 2.6 fc Turn ON
LONG LIFE control with standard black cover
(recommended) - Designed for LED fixtures
with high inrush currents and where user wants
longest life. Has black cover and two 320 Joule
MOVs. Fail ON circuit. ANSI C136.10 Standard 1.5
foot-candle turn ON
EYE124DSSGN
94311
EYE124U151MS
94304
120-277 VAC; lower surge protection;
no time delay
LONG LIFE control with green cover - Same
as EYE124DSSBK except with green cover. Fail
ON circuit
EYE124DSSBU
94312
LONG LIFE control with blue cover - Same as
EYE124DSSBK except with blue cover. Fail ON
circuit. Will have UL September, 2014
EYE124DSSF
94313
LONG LIFE control with Fail OFF circuit - Same
as EYE124DSSBK except with Fail Off circuit
EYE124N152JBK
94305
120-277 VAC; black cover; non-UL
EYE124N152JBR
94306
120-277 VAC; brown cover; non-UL
Notes:
1) Other colors, turn ON levels, and/or voltages can be ordered with 500 piece minimum. Consult factory for pricing and availability.
2) Stocked in master cartons of 50. Other package quantities available, broken-box adders may apply.
3) Black is recommended due to durability to UV radiation
EYE Lighting International of North America, Inc.
a division of Iwasaki Electric of Japan
9150 Hendricks Road
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Tel: (888) 665-2677
Fax: (440) 350-7001
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