Mounting
Mounting
The location of the photosensor is integral to the proper
operation of your lighting system. Please follow the
mounting guidelines outlined in this document for your
photosensor type.
PC-I: Indoor Photosensor Mounting
Mount the sensor in a 3/8" hole in the false ceiling tile
fixing it in place with the adhesive backing.
For daylight dimming applications with a CK4A, the
photocell should be located so that it views indirect light
from its controlled zone.
Locate sensor within its controlled zone so that it "sees"reflected light only.
Light Fixture
Light Fixture
Field of View
ZONE 1
For daylight harvesting ON/OFF applications, the photocell
should be located between 6 and 8 feet of the window
area and be centrally located in the area illuminated by the
electrical lighting that it will be controlling.
Field of View
Locate Sensor 6-8 feet
from Window
In both applications, the sensor must be mounted so that
it looks at reflected light only and not at any direct light
source. Locate the sensor within 500 feet of the control
panel.
PC-O: Outdoor Photosensor Mounting
Locate the sensor on a roof or where it will be exposed
to full daylight. Do not locate the sensor in a shaded
location. The sensor should not be located where it will be
exposed to any nighttime illuminations or reflections from
metal surfaces or windows. The sensor must be mounted
horizontally facing north, with the hooded portion on top.
Mount the sensor in a standard threaded ½" conduit or ½"
knockout.
Locate the sensor within 500 feet of the control panel.
2
Analog Photosensor 0-10 VDC
Light Fixture
Light Fixture
Field of View
ZONE 3
ZONE 2
(Non-Dimmed)
Light Fixture
Outdoor Sensor
Mounted in 1/2"Conduit
North
Outdoor Sensor Mounted Horizontally
on Roof or Equal, Facing Northern Sky.
Hooded Portion on Top, Facing Away
from any Nighttime Light Sources.
Outdoor Photosensor Placement
PC-A: Atrium Photosensor Mounting
Locate the sensor as close to the atrium window as
possible and as far away from the wall as possible. Mount
the sensor vertically with the domed portion facing up.
Mount the sensor in a standard threaded ½" conduit or ½"
knockout.
Locate the sensor within 500 feet of the control panel.
Atrium Sensor in 1/2" Conduit
Ideal Sensor Location is in the
Middle of the Atrium Glass
Facing Up.
Atrium Photosensor Placement
Snow Line
Atrium Glass