{"product_id":"05714-blue-twist-lock-photocell-for-shoebox-multi-purpose-flood-100-277v","title":"Twist Lock Photocell 120-277V (05714)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sensor works with the following lights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED POST TOP LIGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMULTI-PURPOSE FLOOD LIGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHOEBOX LIGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARN LIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotocell Sensor For Outdoor Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the Twist Lock Photocell Sensor at Maverick LED, your trusted platform for energy-efficient lighting solutions. Designed to automatically control your outdoor lighting based on ambient light levels, this sensor ensures that your lights only turn on when needed, saving energy and reducing electricity costs. This photocell sensor for outdoor lighting is ideal for places where hands-free convenience is needed, such as street lights, parking lots, or landscape lighting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot only that, but its simple installation and seamless integration with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maverickled.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED lighting solutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it a wise investment. If your business is also committed to reducing your carbon footprint without compromising quality or reliability, this photocell sensor is the best solution for lighting systems. Browse our collection and order today! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Do Photocell Sensors Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotocell sensors, also known as light sensors or photoelectric cells, are devices designed to detect and respond to changes in ambient light. They function using a light-sensitive component, typically a cadmium sulfide (CdS) cell or a photodiode, which alters its electrical resistance based on the amount of light striking its surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking Principle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotocell sensors operate on the principle of photoconductivity, where the electrical conductivity of the sensor changes in response to light intensity. When exposed to light, the resistance in the sensor decreases, allowing current to pass through more easily. Contrarily, in the absence of light (i.e., during nighttime or in dark conditions), the resistance increases, reducing or halting the current flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photocell sensor for outdoor lighting is connected to an electrical circuit that controls the lighting system's switching mechanism. When the ambient light level falls below a preset threshold (typically between 10 and 20 lux), the sensor triggers the circuit to turn on the lights. Conversely, when the light level exceeds the threshold (e.g., during dawn or when artificial light is no longer needed), the sensor signals the circuit to turn the lights off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany advanced photocell sensors like our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwist Lock Photocell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecome equipped with a time-delay mechanism to prevent unnecessary toggling of the lights due to short-lived changes in light conditions, like lightning or passing vehicles. This ensures stable operation and avoids frequent wear on the lighting system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption: 1.5VA Maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical Life: 6500 Cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallast: 1000VA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten: 1800W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 3.2\" (81 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 2.6\" (66 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient Temperature: -40°F to +158°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelative Humidity: 96%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn-Off Levels: 10~20 Lx (Dusk), 30~60 Lx (Dawn)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP65 Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Lighting Types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED Post Top Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for pathway and street lighting, the photocell automatically controls illumination, ensuring energy-efficient operation from dusk to dawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Purpose Flood Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides reliable lighting for large outdoor spaces such as sports fields or parking lots. The photocell sensor for outdoor lighting ensures that the lights only activate when natural light is low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoebox Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly used for parking lots or roadways, the photocell integrates seamlessly, providing precise control for large-area lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarn Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for rural and agricultural settings, the photocell activates barn lights at dusk for enhanced security and visibility and turns them off automatically at dawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog #\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP\/MC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e07S-120PC-TDTL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwist-Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110-130V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e07S-277PC-TDTL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwist-Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250-305V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e277VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlong with the Twist Lock Photocell Sensor, our incredible indoor and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maverickled.com\/collections\/outdoor-luminaries\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoutdoor light LED \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esolutions comprise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maverickled.com\/collections\/warehouse-lighting\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLED warehouse lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, retrofit kits, pole mounts, and much more. For more information on these products, write to us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maverickled.com\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esales@maverickled.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32073365946438,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2247\/6187\/products\/05714-05715BlueTwistLockPhotocell.png?v=1598360930","url":"https:\/\/maverickled.com\/products\/05714-blue-twist-lock-photocell-for-shoebox-multi-purpose-flood-100-277v","provider":"Maverick LED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}