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Red Arrow PLUG/PCI Plug and Play Intelligent Photocell

Red Arrow PLUG/PCI Plug and Play Intelligent Photocell

SKU PLUG/PCI
£6.90 - £6.90
£6.90 inc VAT £5.75 exc VAT
£6.90 - £6.90
£6.90 inc VAT £5.75 exc VAT inc VAT £5.75 exc VAT
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Description

The Red Arrow PLUG/PCI Plug & Play Intelligent Photocell is a compact lighting-control accessory designed to add automatic light-level-based control to compatible Red Arrow Plug & Play lighting systems.

Designed with electricians, electrical contractors and facilities professionals in mind, the PLUG/PCI combines tool-free installation with DIP-switch programmability, allowing compatible luminaires to be upgraded with photocell control without installing a large separate external daylight sensor.

A photocell responds to surrounding ambient light levels, making this type of control particularly useful where lighting should operate according to natural daylight conditions rather than relying entirely on manual switching.

Intelligent Photocell Lighting Control

Red Arrow describes the PLUG/PCI as “a photocell with intelligence”.

Unlike a basic lighting accessory with no configuration options, the PLUG/PCI can be programmed using DIP switches, allowing the installer to configure the accessory according to the requirements of the compatible lighting installation.

This gives the product excellent relevance for searches including:

intelligent photocell sensor
programmable photocell
DIP switch photocell
automatic lighting control sensor
commercial daylight lighting control

Automatic Lighting Based on Ambient Light

A photocell is used to respond to changing natural light levels.

In a suitable lighting system, this allows artificial lighting to be controlled according to the surrounding daylight conditions rather than relying solely on somebody remembering to switch lights on or off.

This type of control can be useful in locations such as:

communal areas
entrances
corridors
covered access areas
commercial premises
circulation spaces
building perimeters using compatible luminaires
facilities-management lighting systems

For buildings where lights might otherwise operate unnecessarily during bright daylight periods, photocell control can form part of a more efficient lighting strategy.

Plug & Play Design

One of the PLUG/PCI's strongest selling points is its Plug & Play design.

Red Arrow specifically highlights tool-free installation, making the accessory considerably easier to add to compatible Plug & Play luminaires than a conventional separately mounted photocell requiring its own enclosure and wiring arrangement.

FAQ's

What does the Red Arrow PLUG/PCI intelligent photocell actually do?

The Red Arrow PLUG/PCI is a photocell designed to provide automatic lighting control according to ambient light conditions when installed with a compatible Red Arrow Plug & Play lighting product. Red Arrow describes it specifically as a “photocell with intelligence” and provides DIP-switch programmability.

What is the difference between Red Arrow PLUG/PCI and a PIR motion sensor?

The key difference is what triggers the lighting. A photocell such as PLUG/PCI responds to ambient light levels, while a PIR sensor detects movement or occupancy. Choose a photocell when you want lighting controlled according to daylight conditions; choose PIR control when you want lighting to respond primarily to people entering an area.

Does Red Arrow PLUG/PCI need separate complicated wiring?

Red Arrow specifically describes PLUG/PCI as Plug & Play with tool-free installation. This makes it easier to add control to a compatible Red Arrow luminaire than fitting a conventional separately wired external photocell.

Can electricians change the settings on the PLUG/PCI photocell?

Yes. Red Arrow states that the PLUG/PCI is programmable via DIP switches. The exact switch configuration should be set according to the current Red Arrow datasheet and the requirements of the compatible luminaire installation.

Is Red Arrow PLUG/PCI compatible with every LED bulkhead?

It should not be assumed to be universal. The PLUG/PCI belongs to Red Arrow's Plug & Play accessory system, so electricians should confirm that the intended luminaire specifically supports the relevant Plug & Play photocell accessory before ordering.