Dayton
Dayton 26WA98 Photocontrol 1662 W Translucent
Automatically switches lighting at dusk and dawn with a 1,662 W capacity across 120 to 277 V AC
- Automatic dusk-to-dawn lighting with 10.0–20.0 foot-candle activation
- Handles up to 1,662 W incandescent loads at 120–277 V AC
- UL Listed raintight polycarbonate enclosure rated –40 to 158 °F
- Compact 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 7/8 in housing with lock nut and gasket included
- SPST contact form rated 6 A ballast and 6 A incandescent
What it is and who it's for
The Dayton 26WA98 is a fixed-mount photocontrol rated for 1,662 W at 120 to 277 V AC. It switches incandescent or ballast loads up to 6 A from dusk to dawn. The translucent polycarbonate housing is raintight and UL Listed. It suits outdoor lighting circuits that need automatic on-off operation.
Installation and common issues
A 1 3/4 in square footprint and 1 7/8 in depth fit standard junction boxes. The included lock nut and washer gasket secure the unit and seal the enclosure. Wiring is straightforward SPST contact form. The most common error is reversing line and load conductors, which prevents switching.
Check your setup before ordering
Verify the supply voltage falls between 120 and 277 V AC and that the connected load does not exceed 1,662 W or 6 A. Confirm the mounting location stays within the -40 to 158 °F temperature range. Ensure the ambient light level at the sensor will reach 10 to 20 foot-candles for turn-on and 30 to 60 foot-candles for turn-off.
Highlights
- Automatic dusk-to-dawn lighting with 10.0–20.0 foot-candle activation
- Handles up to 1,662 W incandescent loads at 120–277 V AC
- UL Listed raintight polycarbonate enclosure rated –40 to 158 °F
- Compact 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 7/8 in housing with lock nut and gasket included
- SPST contact form rated 6 A ballast and 6 A incandescent
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How can I confirm the photocontrol is operating correctly after installation?
After dusk the connected load should energise when ambient light falls to between 10.0 and 20.0 foot-candles and de-energise again at 30 to 60 foot-candles at dawn, showing the dusk-to-dawn cycle is active.
What components are included and what must be sourced separately?
The unit ships with a lock nut and a washer gasket for mounting; wiring, conduit, a suitable enclosure and the lighting load itself are not included and must be provided by the installer.
Which voltage rating matches a 277 V AC circuit?
The device is rated for 120 to 277 V AC, so it can be used directly on a 277 V AC supply without any additional selection.
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