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Photocell_Advance™ ambient light sensor in a lounge area






     



Photocell Advance™

Integrated Lux Detection — Smarter Daylight Control


Seamless, accurate daylight sensing — without visible photocells.
Maintain a clean luminaire design while unlocking automatic dusk-to-dawn operation, daylight harvesting, and energy savings.


The Challenge with Traditional Daylight Sensors

In typical lighting designs, external photocells are used to detect ambient light. These sensors often require drilling holes through the luminaire housing or mounting on exposed surfaces. This:


- Increases manufacturing steps & complexity
- Breaks the clean design of architectural luminaires
- Creates exposure points for dirt, moisture, and UV damage



“Say goodbye to external photocell issues.”
Now, it’s different — integrated, reliable daylight detection for smarter lighting control.

💡 Hytronik’s Solution: Photocell Advance™


Photocell Advance™ is engineered to detect true natural light levels from within the luminaire. It requires no external opening, drilling, or surface-mounting — making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor fixtures.

It uses precise calibration and shielding techniques to filter out light emitted by the fixture itself, ensuring accurate ambient lux measurement.

4 Key Functions:

🔍 Accurate Lux Measurement

Sensors operate fully enclosed, eliminating the need for any external exposure. This simplifies production and preserves clean fixture design.

🌅 Dusk & Dawn Auto Control

Lighting automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn, regardless of motion. Perfect for car parks, pathways, public areas, and façade lighting.

🚦Daylight Priority Switching  

When sufficient natural light is detected, the system keeps lights off — even if motion is present. This reduces energy consumption in bright environments.

🌞 Proactive Daylight Harvesting

Continuously adjusts artificial lighting based on real-time daylight levels, maximizing energy savings while maintaining consistent visual comfort.

Comparing Photocell Advance™ with Traditional Photocells 

This table highlights the key differences between Hytronik’s integrated Photocell Advance™ technology and conventional external photocells.
Feature
Photocell Advance™
Traditional Photocell
External opening required
❌ No
✅ Yes
Aesthetic impact
None
Visible sensor
Risk of dirt/UV damage
Low
High
Calibration accuracy
High & stable
Variable




Why It Matters to OEMs and Project Designers?


1. No need for drilling or external photocell integration - reduces production steps and material complexity
2. Maintains design integrity — ideal for architectural, linear, and minimalist lighting
3. Improves reliability — no exposed components prone to dirt, damage, or UV degradation
4. Supports global green building standards — LEED, BREEAM, and energy codes
5. Enhances occupant comfort — automated lighting for changing daylight


Where It Shines (Ideal Applications)

 
🏛️ Architectural Lighting – Minimalist lines, no visible sensors
🌳 Outdoor Fixtures – Weatherproof reliability without exposed parts
🏢 Offices & Commercial – Smart daylight harvesting for energy code compliance



Application Examples and Settings