50 years of day/night switches
Servodan is a pioneer in the production of day/night switches, and since the 1950s has helped shape developments. Over the years, as requirements have become tighter, Servodan has supplied the market with day/night switches adapted to suit technical developments and applications.
Applications
• Driveways
• Back yards
• Houses
• Holiday homes
• Street lighting
• Parks
• Tunnels
• Multi-storey car parks
• Car parks
Benefits
• Energysaving
• Safe and secure
• Effective burglary deterrent
What is a day/night switch?
A day/night switches outdoor lighting on and off automatically. It consists of a light-sensitive element that registers the brilliance of the ambient light. A switch is activated when the daylight reaches the pre-set level.
Brief changes in light caused by clouds, car lights, lightning etc. will not activate the switch, since there is a built-in time delay.
Today day/night switches is available in many varieties, so it is always important to choose the right system, to suit your needs and control requirements.
Choice of solutions
Before choosing a day/night switch it is important to know:
• The installation site (surroundings)
• Load (light type/number)
• Tolerance requirements (energysaving)
• Adjustment requirements
Day/night switches have the advantage over time switches in that they react to the light level, not the time. This means that day/night switches always switch on the lighting when it is needed, and at the same lux level, regardless of whether it is winter or summer
Principles
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Day/night switch for DIN rail For installation in a board where settings/adjustments must be centralized. The sensor is placed outdoor. |
Day/night switch on junction box Simple solutions, control direct or through contactor. Settings on in- or outside.
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