CirKits.com DAS1 Features and Specifications
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- Features
- Designed for automatic on-at-dark lighting systems.
- Three modes: Off, Always-On and On-At-Dark (Auto).
- Useful for stationary, portable, auto and marine lighting systems.
- Operates from 12V solar systems, DC power supplies and automotive power systems.
- Controls Incandescent, LED and Fluorescent lamps and other DC loads.
- Designed to operate in companion with the CirKits SCC3 solar charge controller.
- Common Negative Ground between 12V power source and external lamp(s).
- Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) circuit, shuts lights off to protect empty battery.
- Circuit hysteresis prevents light flicker at dusk and dawn.
- Reliable and efficient all solid-state circuitry.
- Built-in fuse for short circuit protection.
- Reverse supply connection blows the fuse, the electronics are protected.
- Radio quiet, will not interfere with radio systems.
- High voltage transient protection on DC input for limited lightning protection.
- Simple 4 screw connector will accept spade lugs or wires for attaching a power source and external lamp(s).
- Miniature 2 screw connector for connection of the light sensor.
- Light sensor can be mounted on-board or remotely.
- Controls and Indicators
- Three way On/Off/Auto (On-At-Dark) toggle switch.
- Dual high-intensity white LEDs provide an on-board light source.
- Dark Turn-On adjustment trimmer pot.
- Low Voltage Disconnect adjustment trimmer pot.
- Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 12V (nominal).
- External lamp voltage: 12V DC (nominal).
- External lamp current: 0 to 10 Amps DC.
- On/Auto-Night current with white LEDs on and no external lamps: 27mA @12.8VDC.
- Auto-Day current with lamps off: 5mA DC @12.8VDC
- Off current: <10 microamps
- Fuse Rating: 10 Amp standard ATO automotive fuse.
- Board Dimensions: 3.5" wide by 3.0" deep by 0.95" tall.
- Fits into a standard 4" X 4" electrical utility box, can be mounted on the cover plate.
- Board Mounts: 4X 4-40 screws on 1/4" spacers.
- Assembled Weight: approximately 60 grams (2oz).
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