Steinel NightMatic 3000 Vario photo-cell controller - Black

A Dusk to Dawn Switch for Outdoor Lighting

The Steinel NightMatic 3000 Vario is a photo cell controller that switches your outdoor lighting on at dusk and off again at dawn, with no timer to reset. It has a selectable night economy mode, and it is rated for up to 1000W resistive load. It is a neat way to automate building front lights, driveway lights or a courtyard, without a motion sensor.

Black Plastic Housing

This version is black (RAL 9005), in a compact plastic housing measuring 37 x 74 x 99mm. The light sensor sits in the front face, with the Steinel logo and model name printed beside it, and the wiring compartment is covered by a ribbed lower section held by two screws. The IP54 rating is marked on the housing.

How It Works

A light sensor measures the level of daylight. When it drops to your chosen twilight level, the controller switches the connected lighting on, and when daylight returns it switches it off. The twilight setting covers 0.5 to 10 lux and is adjusted with potentiometers on the unit. Steinel also gives it a selectable night economy mode. It runs from a 230 to 240V, 50Hz mains supply, uses 0.8W itself, and is wired by cable for surface mounting on a wall. Steinel gives its switching capacity as 1000W resistive, 1000VA for low voltage halogen, 600W for fluorescent lamps with an electronic ballast and 500VA for conventional ballasts. For LED lamps it lists 16W for lamps up to 2W and 64W for lamps above 2W. We always recommend a qualified electrician installs this product.

Where It Works Best

Steinel suggests it for outdoor use all round the building: the front door, a terrace or balcony, a courtyard and a driveway. It mounts on a wall, works in temperatures from -20 to 50 degrees C, and is rated IP54, so it is protected against dust and splashing water.

About Steinel

Steinel is a German lighting and sensor brand, founded in 1959. The company says it introduced the world's first sensor switched light in 1987, and that it has registered more than 300 patents, utility models and designs. Its products are sold in over 80 countries.

Good to Know

• Photo cell dusk to dawn controller with selectable night economy mode.
• Twilight setting from 0.5 to 10 lux, set with potentiometers.
• Maximum load 1000W resistive; up to 64W of LED lamps.
• Rated IP54, for outdoor use.
• Size: 37mm wide x 74mm high x 99mm deep.
• Mains supply 230 to 240V, 50Hz.
• We always recommend a qualified electrician installs this product.
• Comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty.
• You can return this item within 14 days of delivery, provided it is unused, uninstalled and in its original packaging. See our returns policy for full details

Questions People Ask

What does the NightMatic 3000 Vario do? It is a light sensing controller. It switches connected outdoor lighting on at dusk and off at dawn, and has a selectable night economy mode.

Does it have a motion sensor? No. It reacts to daylight level only, not movement. The twilight level can be set between 0.5 and 10 lux.

Can I use it with LED lights? Yes, Steinel lists it as LED ready. Steinel lists 16W for LED lamps up to 2W and 64W for LED lamps above 2W.

Is it weatherproof? It is rated IP54, so it is protected against dust and splashing water, and is made for outdoor wall mounting.

Who should install this controller? We always recommend a qualified electrician installs this product.

Can I return it if it is not right? Yes. You can return this item within 14 days of delivery, provided it is unused, uninstalled and in its original packaging. See our returns policy for full details.

37 x 74 x 99 mm

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