Photo relay with built-in sensor | wall-mounted | with night economy mode | 2000 W | 220–240 V AC | 2–1000 lx | IP54 | STEINEL | NightMatic 5000-3 COM1

Photo relay with night economy mode | 2000 W | 2–1000 lx | IP54 | STEINEL NightMatic 5000-3 COM1

STEINEL NightMatic 5000-3 COM1 is a professional-series twilight switch with a built-in light sensor, designed for wall or corner mounting, outdoors and indoors. It switches lighting on at dusk, can switch it off at night according to the settings and, if needed, back on in the morning. The powerful relay and wide 2–1000 lx range allow it to control not only yard lighting but also shop windows, advertising and site lighting. Colour – black or white, technical data identical.

Key point:
When a photo relay controls not a single luminaire but a group of floodlights, a sign or a shop window, an ordinary 1000 W relay with a threshold of a few lux is no longer enough. NightMatic 5000-3 switches up to 2000 W, controls up to 8 LED luminaires, and the switch-on threshold can be raised to 1000 lx – lighting can come on already at dusk. Night mode means you do not pay for light when nobody needs it.

When to choose 5000-3 rather than 3000?
NightMatic 3000 Vario suits one or a few luminaires up to 1000 W and 4 LEDs. Choose NightMatic 5000-3 when the load is higher (up to 2000 W, up to 8 LEDs), when a higher switch-on threshold is needed (up to 1000 lx), remote control or a 5-year warranty for the project.

• 2000 W switching capacity – heavy-duty relay for floodlight and sign groups.
• 2–1000 lx range – lighting can switch on anywhere from deep darkness to early twilight.
• Night economy mode – the light switches off at night and optionally on again in the morning.
• Diffuse light measurement – the sensor evaluates overall ambient brightness.
• Remote control – settings can be changed from the ground.
• Cable interconnection – several relays work in sync (master / master).

• Night-Matic 2000 – Basic wall-mounted relay: 1000 W, 2–30 lx, no night economy mode, 3-year warranty.
• Night-Matic 3000 – With night mode, but 1000 W, up to 4 LEDs and 0.5–10 lx; no remote control, 3-year warranty.
• VEXEN DTWR972 – Modular digital relay with a daily program and external sensor – mounted in a distribution board on a DIN rail, not on a wall.
• F&F AWZ – Wall-mounted relay with built-in IP65 sensor, 2–1000 lx, but without night economy mode and remote control.

• Shop window and store lighting
• Illuminated signs and facades
• Company sites and car parks
• Outdoor lighting of warehouses and production buildings
• Apartment block yards and driveways
• Country houses and farms with several floodlights

A shop facade has a sign and six 50 W LED floodlights. NightMatic 5000-3 is fixed to the wall next to the sign so that the floodlight beam does not reach the sensor. The threshold is set higher so that the sign comes on already at dusk, and night mode switches it off after business hours. The threshold and modes are later adjusted from the ground with a remote control.

• Mount where daylight reaches the sensor but light from the controlled luminaires or car headlights does not.
• The supply cable has three wires: phase, neutral and protective earth – the earth must be connected.
• Bring the cable in through a gland so that IP54 is maintained.
• For LED groups of more than 8 luminaires or with high inrush current, use a modular contactor – the relay controls its coil.
• Before installation, disconnect the supply and verify the absence of voltage.
• Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Quick selection guide

☝ Elsprendimai.eu recommends:

• RC 8 pultas – handheld remote for changing the threshold and night mode from the ground.
• RC Smart pultas – alternative STEINEL remote for the same settings.
• Modular contactors – when the LED or floodlight group exceeds the relay limits.

What is the difference between the black and white versions?
Only the colour. Technical data, functions and warranty are the same.

Can it be controlled with a remote?
Yes. Settings can be changed with a STEINEL remote control, purchased separately.

How many LED luminaires can be connected?
No more than 8. Power depends on the lamps: > 8 W lamps – up to 600 W, > 2 W – up to 300 W.

Does the light come on again in the morning?
This is selectable: in the morning the light can come on again if it is still dark, or stay off.

Can it be mounted in a corner?
Yes, with a corner bracket purchased separately. Standard mounting is on a wall.

Is it suitable for indoor use?
Yes, the relay is designed for both outdoor and indoor use, e.g. in shop windows.

Photo relay with night economy mode | STEINEL NightMatic 5000-3 COM1

STEINEL NightMatic 5000-3 COM1 is a professional wall-mounted IP54 twilight switch with a built-in sensor: 2–1000 lx, up to 2000 W and 8 LED luminaires, night economy mode and remote control. Black or white, manufacturer's warranty – 5 years.