Southwire Coleman Cable 59413WD Photocell Light Control

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE/COLEMAN CABLE 59413WD is an outdoor swivel mount light control with an integrated photocell, designed to automate security and area lighting without manual intervention. The unit activates at dusk when ambient light drops below the photocell threshold and deactivates at dawn, requiring no seasonal timer adjustments. A built-in time delay prevents flicker and suppresses false on/off triggers caused by stray vehicle headlights or other brief light sources. Licensed electricians and facility maintenance professionals install this control to manage exterior lighting loads on commercial and residential properties.

The 59413WD is suited for parking lots, building perimeters, sports fields, and general outdoor lighting applications where consistent dusk-to-dawn operation is required. It supports a wide range of lamp technologies, including incandescent, fluorescent, LED, halogen, mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and CFL sources. This versatility makes it a practical choice for retrofit installations as well as new construction where the lamp type may vary across fixtures.

Key Features

• Integrated photocell activates control with the absence of ambient light — no manual switching required
• Dusk-to-dawn operation eliminates the need for seasonal timer adjustments
• Time delay circuit suppresses flicker and false triggers from stray car headlights
• Compatible with incandescent, fluorescent, LED, halogen, mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and CFL lamps
• Swivel mount design allows aiming adjustment after installation
• Suitable for security lighting, parking lot automation, and perimeter lighting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-install photocell light control for outdoor fixtures accepting a swivel mount photocell controller, compatible with incandescent, fluorescent, LED, halogen, mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and CFL lamp types.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC requirements. Disconnect and lock out power at the panel before wiring the control to avoid shock hazard. Mount the photocell on the north-facing side of the fixture or enclosure to prevent false triggering from direct sunlight. Verify that the connected load does not exceed the control's rated capacity before energizing the circuit.