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White and gray rectangular photocontrol unit with locking mount

Intermatic

Intermatic LC4536C 2300W Photocontrol White/Gray

SKU CH-X994-S1N6H

Controls lighting automatically from dusk to dawn with a 2,300 W capacity and 120 to 277 V AC operation

  • TypeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation
  • Color MappingWhite/Gray
  • Dusk-to-dawn automation with 0.5 foot-candle activation
  • Handles 2300 W across 120-277 V AC circuits
  • Raintight polypropylene housing rated from -40 to 158 °F
  • UL listed, cCSAus certified and ANSI C136.10 compliant
  • 90-second delay prevents false switching from brief light changes

Photocontrol for dusk-to-dawn lighting

This Intermatic LC4536C photocontrol automates outdoor and area lighting by switching loads on at dusk and off at dawn. It is built for industrial and commercial installations that require reliable photoelectric control across a wide voltage range. The raintight polypropylene enclosure withstands temperatures from -40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit.

2300-watt maximum load rating

The unit handles up to 2300 watts at 120 to 277 volts AC with a 15-amp incandescent and 8.3-amp ballast rating. A locking-type mount secures the control to a compatible receptacle. It meets ANSI C136.10, cCSAus, California Title 20 and UL Listed standards for safety and performance.

Suits contractors wiring 120-277V circuits

Installers needing a SPST dusk-to-dawn switch for HID or incandescent loads up to 2300 watts will find this device matches the specification. Buyers who need a lower turn-on threshold, a different mounting style or multi-level dimming should look at other control types.

Highlights

  • Dusk-to-dawn automation with 0.5 foot-candle activation
  • Handles 2300 W across 120-277 V AC circuits
  • Raintight polypropylene housing rated from -40 to 158 °F
  • UL listed, cCSAus certified and ANSI C136.10 compliant
  • 90-second delay prevents false switching from brief light changes

Specifications

TypeIndustrial Electrical Controls & Automation
BrandINTERMATIC
Color MappingWhite/Gray

Questions about this item

How much lighting load can the 2,300 W rating actually support?

The 2,300 W maximum handles up to 15 A of incandescent or 8.3 A of ballast load across 120–277 V AC.

What does the ANSI C 136.10 locking mount require on the fixture?

A standard twist-lock receptacle compliant with ANSI C 136.10; the controller locks in with a quarter turn.

Will the 2 3/4 in length fit inside my existing pole-top enclosure?

The unit measures 2 3/4 in long by 3 in wide by 3 in deep; verify your enclosure internal clearance against those dimensions.

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