INTERMATIC EK4000 Series LED-Incandescent Electronic Photocontrol Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Intermatic

Table of Contents

EK4000 Series LED-Incandescent Electronic Photocontrol
Installation:
Wiring Diagram
Included Accessories:
References
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ELECTRONIC PHOTOCONTROL
MODEL EK4000 Series
Installation and Setup Instructions

EK4000 Series LED-Incandescent 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 V Photocontrols| 347 V Photocontrols| 480 V Photocontrols
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Load Ratings| Tungsten: 1000 W
Ballast: 1800 VA
Electronic Ballast: 6 A| Tungsten: 1000 W
Ballast: 1800 VA
Electronic Ballast: 2 A| Tungsten: 1000 W
Ballast: 1800 VA
Electronic Ballast: 0.35 A*

*Tested with 150 W 480 V LED driver with 120 Apk/100µs In-rush current

Installation:

Make sure to turn the power off at the breaker before installation.
Mount with an approved outdoor junction box or ﬁ xture 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 artiﬁ cial 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.

Wiring Diagram

INTERMATIC EK4000 Series LED Incandescent Electronic Photocontrol - Wiring
Diagram

Photocell Wires| 120/277/347 V
Description| Photocell Wires| 208/240/480 V
Description
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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

INTERMATIC EK4000 Series LED Incandescent Electronic Photocontrol -
Parts

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) – All Models

PRO TIP: Use when there is a high amount of incident light on the photocontrol from artiﬁ cial light sources that may interfere with proper operation of photocontrol. INTERMATIC EK4000 Series LED Incandescent
Electronic Photocontrol - Included Accessories 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