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
The True Cost of External Photocells
🚨 Up to 22% failure rate in outdoor projects
Dirty, UV-damaged or moisture-affected sensors → complaints, warranty costs, and unplanned technician call-outs.
🚨 +12–15% more production time per luminaire
Drilling, sealing, extra assembly and testing → lower productivity, higher labour costs, and delayed shipments.
🚨 Premium tenders lost over a visible sensor
Architects and planners reject luminaires that break the design line → lost sales on high-value projects.
More failures. More costs. More lost projects.
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.
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
Why OEMs Trust Photocell Advance™
✅ Lab-verified precision: ≥95% lux accuracy, tested under real outdoor stress conditions.
✅ Future-proof compliance: LEED v4 · BREEAM · EN 15193.
✅ Integration advantage: −15% production time per luminaire.
✅ Support that matters: Direct access to Hytronik engineers, 48-hour response time, 5-year warranty.
More than just a feature — it’s a control technology built to protect your time, your design, and your reputation.
