INTERMATIC EK4000 Series Electronic Photocontrol Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Intermatic
Table of Contents
ELECTRONIC PHOTOCONTROL
MODEL EK4000 Series
Installation and Setup Instructions
EK4000 Series Electronic Photocontrol
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Electric Shock
- Disconnect power at the circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch(es) before beginning installation or servicing.
- Do NOT use the OFF state of the photocontrol for equipment servicing.
NOTICE
- DO NOT MOUNT WITH THE WIRES FACING UP.
Ratings:
Input Voltage: 120-277 VAC, 50/60 HZ
Load: 1000 W TUNGSTEN, 1800 VA BALLAST
6 A ELECTRONIC BALLAST, 120-277 VAC, 50/60 HZ
Installation:
- Make sure to turn the power off at the breaker before installation.
- Mount with an approved outdoor junction box or fixture using the included gasket and nut. (See photo) DO NOT MOUNT WITH THE WIRES FACING UP OR ON THE BOTTOM OF AN ENCLOSURE.
- Orient the lens of the photocontrol so it faces NORTH and away from artificial light sources that may cause the load to turn off at night.
- See diagram below for wiring.
- When all wiring is complete, you can turn the breaker back on to restore power to the photocontrol.
- Test the unit by covering the lens of the photocontrol with a leather glove or similar. The photocontrol should react to a change within 30 seconds.
Photocell Wires| 120/277 V Description| Photocell Wires|
208/240 V Description
---|---|---|---
Black| Connect Line 1 (hot) wire from the
breaker panel| Black| Connect Line 1 (1st hot) wire from breaker panel
White| Connect Neutral from breaker panel (you can connect the neutral for the
lights or contactor you are controlling here too)| White| Connect Line 2 (2nd
hot) wire from breaker panel. Here you can also connect the Load 2 wire for
the lights or contactor you are controlling. (The other load wire connects to
the RED wire see below)
Red| Connect Load 1 wire (switched hot to lights or contactor) here| Red|
Connect Load 1 wire for the load (switched hot to lights or contactor) here
Included Accessories:
- Metal Light Shield (22LG0120) Qty 1 – Stem Mount and Stem & Swivel Mount Models
- Light Shield Plastic Dome (6LV1352) Qty 1 – Button Style Models
- Self-Adhesive Round Labels (LGLBL) Qty 5 – All Models
PRO TIP: Use when there is a high amount of incident light on the
photocontrol from artificial light sources that may interfere with proper
operation of photocontrol.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or (b) completing a warranty claim online at www.intermatic.com. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated, Customer Service 1950 Innovation Way, Suite 300, Libertyville, IL 60048. For warranty service go to: http://www.Intermatic.com or call 815-675-7000.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED
Libertyville, Illinois 60048 USA
www.intermatic.com