Reliably control street lighting
Photocontrols are an effective solution for automating outdoor lighting for reliable visibility, safety, and aesthetics. On roadways, this means lights help reduce the risk of nighttime accidents. In cities, streetlights can help discourage crime and increase pedestrian visibility.
Outdoor lighting in residential areas helps increase the appeal and security of parks, shopping areas, parking lots, and common spaces such as public walkways, residential streets, and around apartment buildings. At manufacturing facilities and warehouses, outdoor area lighting helps to prevent accidents by improving the visibility of people, equipment, environmental and objects.
Today's outdoor lighting systems are increasingly designed for connected solutions with smart cities in mind.These systems typically involve integrating with advanced controls, including dimming functionality, LED lights and dimming controls. To define these technological advancements, engineers have updated standards to align with the future state of automated lighting. TE’s portfolio contains a range of low-cost, simple on/off photocells. However, as cities and municipalities face continued pressure to reduce energy budgets, the ALR range now includes dimming products. Part-night photocells that turn the lights off completely for a duration of the dark period introduce legislative, safety and security issues. With dimming photocells, you do not need to compromise. They reduce the amount of energy usage without the drawbacks of turning the lights off completely.
Informed by our 50 years experience designing robust controls for lighting systems in communities around the world, we have developed the LUMAWISE ALR photocontrols to automate luminaire operation for a wide variety of on/off applications, along with dimming options. Our ALR series street lighting photocells are ANSI C136.10 or Zhaga Book 18 compliant photocontrols.
TE Solutions for Outdoor Lighting Photocontrols
Zhaga-D4i-certified ALR Digital Photocells
Zhaga-D4i-certified ALR digital photocells from TE Connectivity help ensure nighttime safety and lower power consumption and therefore reduce CO2 emissions in sustainable and environmentally friendly streetlights. Like any photocell, TE's new photocell controls the switching on and off of street lighting, and also can dim the light source during preset periods of darkness. This intelligent and sustainable operation of streetlighting helps to increase nighttime safety, while reducing energy consumption and utility costs in public spaces.
LUMAWISE ALR 11000 series
The ALR 11000 photocells are typically used to light roads, walk and cycle ways, car parks, railway stations, parks, and recreational areas. They enable energy savings and play an important role in reducing power consumption and CO2 emissions, making streetlighting sustainable and environmentally friendly. While still providing public safety, the photocells also help reducing light pollution in cities, which can have harmful effects on wildlife and the human organism.
The ALR 11000 photocell is compatible with all Zhaga-D4i certified luminaires. It fits easily into the Zhaga-D4i ecosystem, which is currently considered the standard for smart cities. The photocell can be used as a stand-alone control device or in combination with TE’s Zhaga-D4i LUMAWISE Motion sensors. It offers compact dimensions for a high degree of design freedom for decorative and historical luminaires.
ANSI Street Lighting Photocells
Both TE's 7000 series and 8000 series controls feature a universal, three-pole, locking connection compatible with all ANSI/NEMA C136.10 receptacles. Using a rotatable receptacle allows the photocell aperture to be uniformly oriented, typically facing north, so light fixtures are powered just before sunset and turned off after sunrise. The interlocking base/cap design, common to both controls, is manufactured from UV stabilized materials rated for high temperatures. These products are constructed to endure the harsh environments required by road lighting, protecting electric components from dust, rain, ice, and snow. These utilize an IR filtered sensor, responding to light changes with sensitivity that mimics the human eye. In addition, this filtering provides consistent light sensing, (significantly) reducing sensor drift for the life of the control. Voltage ratings from 105 – 305 VAC at 50/60 Hz allow this control to be applied to a wide range of applications.
LUMAWISE ALR 7000 series
The LUMAWISE ALR 7000 series control is a cost-effective, utility-grade photocontrol for luminaires with more frequent maintenance schedules. With an expected life of 8-10 years, this control can outlast most incandescent, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. Rated for loads up to 1000 watts and temperatures from -40°C (-40°F) to 65°C (149°F) this robust control exceeds 20,000 on/off cycles required for ANSI C136.10 certification. The 7000 series incorporates a 20 mm metal oxide varistor (MOV) rated at 15 kA, 480 J for surge protection.
LUMAWISE ALR 8000 series
The 8000 series was designed to endure road lighting environments for over 20 years, matching the long-life expectancy of today’s LED lamps. In our designs, we have eliminated electrolytic capacitors, effectively doubling the rated life of this control compared to the ALR 7000 Series. Components like the over rated relays are designed for robust, low maintenance operation for the life of the control.
LUMAWISE ALR AA series
Our LUMAWISE ALR AA Series is a wire-in, button-style photocontrol for integration into light posts, outdoor wall sconces, or ground mounted light fixtures. The compact, low-profile design makes this control well-suited for incorporating into decorative luminaires and specialized commercial or industrial light fixtures. The wire-in design provides versatility, allowing the control to be installed in a tight location with wires positioned for easy access.
The high-impact, UV-stabilized, polycarbonate housing makes this control tough and resistant to environmental infiltration. Models (105M/1068M) equipped with MOV surge protection can be applied where frequent voltage surges are an issue. For HID light fixtures, where temperatures are higher, a high ambient temperature version (105HA) is available. This model includes insulation and a heat sink to absorb excess heat extending the useful life of the control.
ANSI Compliant Shorting Caps
LUMAWISE Open Caps & Shorting Caps
Durable, weather resistant LUMAWISE ALR open caps and shorting caps provide IP54 rated environmental protection for photocontrol receptacles in outdoor luminaires. Our LUMAWISE Endurance N shorting and open caps deliver IP66 rated protection if a fully dust-proof seal is required that provides for enhanced protection against water jet.
Our shorting caps keep the light fixture safely energized prior to photocontrol installation or for maintenance purposes. If lighting is no longer required or must be suspended, an open cap may be installed, disconnecting it from electrical service. Our LUMAWISE ALR MC-10 models incorporate surge protection without additional wiring or components.
