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Button Photocell · 120VAC · 1800W Tungsten / 1100VA Ballast · Thermal Dusk-to-Dawn Control · Votatec JL-103AG
What this product is for
The Votatec JL-103AG is a hardwired button photocell for automatic dusk-to-dawn switching on 120VAC outdoor lighting. It is used where a compact photocontrol mounts through a fixture or enclosure rather than using a twist-lock receptacle.
Use for
- Wall packs
- Coach and carriage lights
- Small floodlights
- Doorway, passage, and perimeter lighting
- Fixture-integrated dusk-to-dawn control on 120V circuits
Avoid for
- 277V or 347V applications
- NEMA twist-lock photocontrol receptacles
- Loads above 1800W tungsten or 1100VA ballast
- Projects requiring programmable or networked lighting control
Best for
Best for electricians and maintenance buyers replacing a failed button-style photocell on a 120V exterior luminaire. The thermal design is commonly used where simple dusk-to-dawn operation is preferred over more complex control gear.
Installed in
Typically installed through a fixture housing or junction box knockout with wire leads terminated inside the enclosure. The factory leads are minimum 4 in (102 mm) long, which suits compact fixture compartments and standard replacement work.
Why this product exists
This photocell automates exterior lighting so fixtures switch on at dusk and off at dawn without a timer or manual switching. The built-in delay of 20 to 120 seconds helps prevent false switching from brief light changes such as vehicle headlights or lightning.
Compared with similar products
Compared with twist-lock photocells, this button-style unit is intended for direct fixture mounting and replacement in luminaires designed for compact wired photocontrols. Compared with multi-voltage electronic photocells, this model is a 120VAC thermal unit intended for straightforward residential and light commercial applications.
Typical buying guidance: use a 120V button photocell like this where the fixture already accepts a wired button sensor and the connected load stays within the published tungsten or ballast rating. Actual suitability depends on fixture design, driver inrush, wiring method, and local electrical code.
Specifications
- Manufacturer part number: JL-103AG
- Brand: Votatec
- Product type: Button photoelectric sensor / photocell
- Control type: Thermal dusk-to-dawn photocontrol
- Rated voltage: 120VAC
- Frequency: 50/60Hz
- Rated load: 1800W tungsten
- Ballast load: 1100VA
- Power consumption: 1.5VA
- Time delay: 20 to 120 seconds
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Lead wire: AWG #16, minimum 4 in (102 mm)
- Certification: cUL
- Application: Outdoor lighting control
Minimum Order $20
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- PVC and EMT Pipe
- Wire and Cable
- Items over 48 inches in length
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Shipping Options:
- A courier can deliver to your home, office, or your job site
- Pick up at local depot near you (applies to the following locations)
Edmonton Warehouse 8135 Roper Rd Edmonton, T6E 6S4, AB
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Orders are typically delivered within two to eleven business days. The transit time begins the first full shipping day after your order leaves our warehouse. Please allow an additional 2-5 days for delivery to remote locations, additional fees may apply.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO STANDARD SHIPPING OPTIONS
- We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes.
- A signature may be required for shipments over $500.
- No weekend delivery.
- Wire & cable, EMT or PVC conduit, tube lamps 4ft or greater, and 10ft ground rods & mast pipes have special conditions.
Standard Shipping cost on orders less than $499
Total shipping cost = "Per Shipment" cost + "Per Item" cost. The "per item" cost is listed in terms of price per pound.
Product Group | Per Shipment* | Per Item |
|---|---|---|
Boxes | $6.99 | $1.49/lb |
Conduit & Raceway | $149.99 | $2.49/lb |
Connectors & Fittings | $5.99 | $1.19/lb |
Data & Structured Home | $5.99 | $1.19/lb |
Distribution Equipment | $5.99 | $1.19/lb |
Emergency Lighting | $6.99 | $1.49/lb |
Heating & Ventilation | $6.99 | $1.49/lb |
Lighting Controls | $5.99 | $1.19/lb |
Lighting Indoor | $6.99 | $1.49/lb |
Lighting Outdoor | $6.99 | $1.49/lb |
Tools | $4.99 | $.99/lb |
Wire & Cable | $49.99 | $2.29/lb |
Wiring Devices | $5.99 | $1.19/lb |
Any combination of the above items | Highest applicable per-shipment charge | As above |
Effective Date: August, 15, 1998
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Returns
Defective Items:
- If you receive a defective item, you may return it for a replacement or refund within 30 days of purchase.
- To initiate a return, please contact our customer service team with your order number and a description of the defect.
Non-Defective Items:
- We do not accept returns for non-defective items. All sales are final once the product is shipped or ordered from the manufacturer. In certain circumstances we may amend this so feel free to contact our customer service team.
Return Process
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Condition:
- Returned items must be in their original packaging and condition. Any items returned damaged due to improper packaging or misuse will not be eligible for a refund or replacement.
Refunds
- Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
- Approved refunds will be processed within [7] business days and a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment.
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