Dusk to dawn lighting is making its mark in the lighting world, bringing a whole new lighting experience to users. This lighting system works automatically between sunset and sunrise, providing an automatic on/off function that eliminates the need for manual control of the light fixtures, which greatly enhances ease of use. Next, we'll take a closer look at how this innovative feature works.
How dusk to dawn Lighting Works
Dusk to dawn lighting works automatically between sunset and sunrise by turning on when it detects low light and turning off when it detects high light. Dusk to dawn sensors are installed in some outdoor lighting to give the fixtures this automatic on/off feature. So how do sensors work?
There are sensors built into the fixture, as well as externally mounted sensor fittings. This dusk to dawn sensor distinguishes between light and darkness and lets the fixture know when it's appropriate to turn on or off, and there are two key parts to this component:
- photosensitive sensor: this is the core component of the dusk to dawn sensor, which can sense the change of light, and send out the signal to turn on or off after sensing the change.
- Circuit Board: The circuit board mainly processes the signal from the photosensitive sensor and controls the switching of the lamps and lanterns, which ensures that the lamps and lanterns are automatically switched on and off at the corresponding time.
It is important to note that you need to keep the photosensitive sensor away from light sources other than the sun, which may cause the dusk to dawn sensor to miscalculate and fail to work correctly. Exposure of the light sensor to certain other light levels can also cause the fixture to turn off, there are some dusk to dawn outdoor lights on the market that come with additional control switches to avoid this.
How to choose dusk to dawn lighting?
The following key factors need to be considered before purchasing dusk to dawn outside lights:
-It is important to note that dusk to dawn lighting is used in outdoor light fixtures, there is no need to use it indoors, it is more ideal to use it when retrofitting outdoor lighting projects.
-Before choosing dusk to dawn lighting, you also need to find out how many lumens you need to illuminate your outdoor environment, it will be more accurate to make the choice of fixtures after you are clear about the total number of lumens needed.
-Choose LED dusk to dawn lighting to be more energy efficient, outdoor light fixtures are relatively high in hours and lumens, which means they require more energy to illuminate, using more energy efficient LED dusk to dawn lighting can save more money on your electricity bill.
-Understand the lifespan and durability of the fixtures, choosing more durable and low-maintenance fixtures will reduce maintenance costs and provide a better experience.
-Check the beam angle of the luminaire, for outdoor luminaire, have a wide and accurate beam angle to cover a larger range, the same outdoor environment range, use a wider beam angle of the luminaire can reduce the number of outdoor lamps and lanterns, further cost savings.
JC-LGL Lighting has designed two types of dusk to dawn lighting for outdoor environments, LED Parking Lot Lights and LED Wall Pack Lights, LED Parking Lot Lights have externally mounted sensors for easy replacement and maintenance, and LED Wall Pack Lights have sensors built into the fixture for a more integrated design and less risk of damage to external components. Wall Pack Lights' sensors are built into the fixture for a more integrated design and to minimize the risk of damage to external components.
Both luminaires are equipped with dusk to dawn functionality, which, combined with low energy consumption and long-life LED technology, effectively reduces energy consumption and minimizes maintenance costs. At the same time, they are IP65 certified to ensure stable operation in a variety of harsh outdoor environments, providing a reliable lighting solution. These features make led parking lot fixtures and outdoor led wall lights not only ideal for energy saving and environmental protection, but also bring users higher value for money and long-term cost-effectiveness. Whether it's a parking lot, warehouse or other outdoor location, these two fixtures from JC-LGL will meet your lighting needs.
