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Automatically Turn Lights On at Dusk and Off at Dawn
X10 Photocell Mini Controller
X10 Photocell Mini Controller
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X10 Photocell Mini Controller
Item# 4035
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Overview

Essential Info

Forget the hassle of constantly setting and resetting timers. Now you can have any light or appliance in your home turn on at dusk and off at dawn, without complicated programming. It's easy with the Sundowner X10 Photocell Mini-Controller.


Important notes:
  • Smarthome does not offer technical support on this product, please contact the manufacturer directly for all product support.
  • Only merchandise credit for defective items returned within 30 days of purchase. No other returns allowed on this item.
  Manufacturer contact information:
  X10 USA
  Tel: (800) 442-5138

Manuals/Software

What's Included

  • One X10 Photocell Sundowner Mini Controller
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    This photocell mini controller looks and works just like the standard Mini Controller. But turn it over and you'll see 4 switches that let you set the photocell to control the devices on Unit Codes 1-4.


    To use the Sundowner, simply set the unit in a window facing outwards, then set the House Code and Unit Codes (1-4 or 5-8) for the device(s) you want to control. Because the Sundowner is activated by light instead of a timer, you'll never have to worry about resetting timers as the seasons change and the days get longer or shorter. Plus, you can adjust the photocell's light sensitivity to have the attached devices switch on/off earlier or later.

    The Sundowner even offers advantages over using computer-based timer solutions. Computer programs that use your geographic location to calculate sunset will send the signal when it determines the sun has set. But on stormy or cloudy days, it may get dark much sooner. Computer programs are unable to react to such changes, and can leave you in the dark. But not the Sundowner. It turns your lights on when it's most important to you . . . when it gets dark outside, no matter what time of day it might be. So throw out those antiquated, hard-to-set timers and order your X10 Photocell Mini Controller today.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    Manufacturer:X10 PRO
    Manufacturer Product No.:PHC03
    Dimensions:8" x 6" x 2"



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    X10 Photocell Mini Controller Diagram       
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    Reviews

    43 Ratings
    5 star: 63%  (27)
    4 star: 16%  (7)
    3 star: 12%  (5)
    2 star: 7%  (3)
    1 star: 2%  (1)
    Average Customer Rating
    (43 customer ratings)
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    GEORG -- the woodlands, TX   7/19/2009
    Limited lifetime. Max. 4 to 5 years. Internal heat source influence housing and apparently other components inside.
    CAROLYN -- fullerton, CA   7/16/2009
    Excellent product; works well with my outdoor lighting system.
    MICHAEL -- davenport, FL   4/25/2009
    One lacking is documentation on which way the sensitivity control applies. There is a graphic indication on the label but not a clue on what represents darker or lighter. Just a reference to sensitivity.
    H.M. -- minooka, IL   10/31/2008
    Erratic operarion
    KEN -- eugene, OR   8/17/2008
    A drawback-too many trees around the house-photocell closes circuit too early and opens circuit too late-I have adjust sensitivity to a minimum
    LINDA -- windsor, SC   8/11/2008
    Lights on all night may be less of a deterent than timed on and off. Device works as advertised.
    ROBERT -- suffern, NY   6/29/2008
    This is the second unit I've purchased replacing one damaged from a coffee spill. If you have any X10 outlets and swithes having one of these is very important as it gives you the ability to turn on or off all units in the house...very important since some receivers dont recover to a normal state after a power failure.
    DEAN -- lenox, MI   6/13/2008
    Works as intended. No Issues! Recommended!
    JO -- westbrook, ME   5/16/2008
    This is a new device to me. Prior to this I had lights on timers and was constantly having to change them as a result of time changes, power outages, and of course, length of daylight. This couldn't make that process any simplier. Great product!
    CLIFF G -- auburn hills, MI   5/4/2008
    simplifies outdoor lighting control, adjusting for Daylight savings, etc...
    NATHAN -- brimfield, IL   12/24/2007
    Great for when you're away and want lights on after dark.
    ROBERT -- sacramento, CA   12/10/2007
    Does not turn on consistently at dusk, or even when it is fully dark outside. Seems overly sensitive to ambient light in room, though pointed at dark night window one foot away. Needs sensitivity adjustment, or a lense or cover for photocell, so that it will not be as sensitive to ambient light within the room.
    CATHERINE -- burlington, CT   12/10/2007
    The photocell mini controller always turns on the lights.
    WHIT -- san antonio, TX   11/30/2007
    Works as advertised.
    CAROLYN -- fullerton, CA   11/30/2007
    Excellent help on the phone.
    MICKEY -- burien, WA   11/19/2007
    The product seems to be working just fine,though I found the instructions to be very unclear.
    PATRICIA -- san marcos, CA   11/18/2007
    I am very pleased with the product. I am and was not pleased with being charged with shipping back waiting patiently for two months for the procuct.
    DAVE -- seattle, WA   9/18/2007
    this allows me to have some lights come on and go off witht he sun even when I am not home and no worry about time changes. I wish the adjustment range for the sensitivity was a little bette, but otherwise itdoes exactly what I wanted.
    PETER -- parsippany, NJ   5/31/2007
    works great. i had the same model for about 9 years and it became unreliable. i think that is a decent amount of time for the price!
    HARRY -- huntsville, AL   5/21/2007
    Does what I expected.

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