Photocontrol assemblies for OLC controllers

Obstruction lighting

Crouse-Hinds series photocontrol unit and photocontrol/flasher combo assembly for tower and obstruction lighting applications are calibrated to switch ON at dusk and OFF at dawn at light levels set per FAA specifications. Designed for use with both red and dual red/white systems.

The photocontrol flasher assembly works as a photocell device and also flashes the RED beacon 30 flashes per minute.

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The Eaton team has over 90 years of combined harsh and hazardous area lighting and design experience to help solve your obstruction lighting challenges. Our Eaton lighting experts treat every application as a unique situation. In many cases, we are able to offer several options, based on factors including FAA/FCC and ICAO requirements, special environmental or zoning issues, and characteristics of the structure to be lighted. We excel in custom design and determining the “best fit” approach to your unique obstruction lighting application.

Certifications and compliances

FAA AC 150/5345-43J
ICAO Annex 14
NEMA 4X

Design features

Calibrated to switch ON at dusk and OFF at dawn at light levels per FAA specifications, for both red and dual systems
Operating temperature range: -40°C to +60°C
Housing has two ¾” NPT hubs for threaded conduit
Relay contact switching for input voltage and solid state output
AC input: 120-240 VAC, 50/60Hz; DC input: 24-48 VDC
Wire size: 28-14 AWG
During power test mode the switching delay is shortened. Once test mode has timed out, the switching delay is automatically extended to its normal time. This allows for easy, quick testing of a new installation and for extended time delay during normal operations.

Standard materials

Enclosure: Cast aluminum
Cover: Brass
Gasket: Silicone

Specifications

Ordering information

Model	System type	Catalog Number - AC	Catalog Number - DC
Photocontrol	White only or dual	70438	70440
Photocontrol	Red	70439	70441
Photocontrol/flasher combo	Red with flashing output	70566	70565

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