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Twilight Switch GRB8

  • Twilight Switch GRB8

Key attributes

Brand MV Switchgear Accessories
Model NO. Twilight Switch GRB8
Rated frequency 50/60Hz
Series GRB8

Product descriptions from the supplier

Description

The GRB8 series is a control module that automatically switches on and off circuits based on ambient light intensity. By using a built-in precision photosensitive sensor to detect environmental brightness, the relay action can be automatically triggered under a set threshold, which is widely applicable to electrical equipment that requires linkage control of lighting conditions, achieving intelligent operation of "start at dark and stop at dawn".

Application of GRB8 series optical control relay products:
1. Intelligent public lighting
Widely used in lighting systems for public areas such as residential corridors, underground garages, and factory passages, achieving energy-saving control of "lights on when people come, lights off when people leave" and reducing operation and maintenance costs.
2. Outdoor equipment light sensing start stop
Automatically control outdoor lighting facilities such as street lights, courtyard lights, and landscape light strips, synchronize the timed opening and closing of advertising light boxes and neon signs, enhance commercial image, and optimize energy consumption.
3. Security linkage system
Cooperate with monitoring equipment, electronic fences and other security devices to automatically activate equipment operation in low light environments at night, strengthening the security guarantee of the venue.
4. Agricultural environmental regulation
Applied to greenhouse lighting systems, livestock and poultry breeding lighting, etc., it intelligently adjusts artificial light sources based on natural light intensity to assist in precision agricultural production.
5. Equipment automation
Suitable for vending machine displays, traffic signs, photovoltaic energy storage devices, etc. that require day night mode switching, achieving efficient energy utilization.

Advantages of GRB8 series optical control relay products:
1. Environment adaptive: Built in high-sensitivity photosensitive element, accurately responding to natural lighting changes
2. Flexible regulation: supports seamless switching between manual and automatic modes to meet diverse control needs
3. Space friendly: ultra-thin body design, saving electrical installation space
4. Safe and reliable: Compliant with mainstream electrical standards, compatible with globally applicable voltages
5. Status visualization: intuitive LED indication, real-time monitoring of equipment operation status

Technical parameters GRB8-01
Function Twilight switch
Supply terminals L-N
Rated supply voltage AC 110V-240V
Rated supply frequency 50/60Hz
Burden max 2VA
Supply voltage tolerance -15%;+10%
Illumination rang 1-100Lx
Function ON-AUTO-OFF
Supply indication green LED
Tolerance sensor ±35%
Delay time 2min
Output 1×SPDT
Current rating 1×16A(AC1)
Switching voltage 250VAC/24VDC
Min.breaking capacity DC 500mW
Output indication red LED
Mechanical life 1×107
Electrical life(AC1) 1×105
Operating temperature -20℃ to+55℃(-4℉to131℉)
Storage temperature -35℃ to+75℃(-22℉to158℉)
Mounting/DIN rail Din rail EN/IEC 60715
Protection degree IP40 for front panel/IP20 terminals
Operating position any
Overvoltage cathegory III.
Pollution degree 2
Max.cable size(mm 2) solid wire max.1×2.5or 2×1.5/with sleeve max.1×2.5(AWG 12)
Tightening torque 0.8Nm
Dimensions 90×18×64mm
Weight 65g
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Response time
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≤4h
Company overview
Workplace: 1000m² Total staff: Highest Annual Export(usD): 300000000
Workplace: 1000m²
Total staff:
Highest Annual Export(usD): 300000000
Services
Business Type: Sales
Main Categories: High Voltage Electrical Apparatus/Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus/Instrument meters/Tester/Production equipment/Electrical fittings/Equipment Parts
Whole life care manager
Whole-life care management services for equipment procurement, use, maintenance, and after-sales, ensuring safe operation of electrical equipment, continuous control, and worry-free electricity consumption.
The equipment supplier has passed platform qualification certification and technical evaluation, ensuring compliance, professionalism, and reliability from the source.

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