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SCL Series

Solar Powered LED Integrated Commercial Area Light

Why Choose the SCL

Description

The self-contained, unobtrusive design of the SCL series integrates its solar power, adaptive control and LED technologies into a compact and efficient form. Robust construction and unparalleled performance combine to make this luminaire an excellent fit wherever cost-effective, full cutoff lighting is required.

The SCL series incorporates our innovative Solar Lighting Controller (SLC) which makes all of our solar lights “self-learning.” This allows the light to predicatively adapt to their surroundings, providing lighting performance and reliability unmatched by other solar lighting products.

Applications

  • Pedestrian pathways
  • Multi-use trails
  • Mailbox lighting
  • Bikeways
  • Sidewalks
  • Playgrounds
  • Parks
  • Campuses
  • Bus stops
  • Rails to trail pathways
  • Area security
  • Perimeter

Benefits

  • Unobtrusive daytime appearance with little visual clutter
  • Lower install costs
  • No ongoing carbon emissions
  • Immune to power outages
  • Full cut-off lighting
  • Minimal wind loading
  • No regular maintenance

Design Specifications

Style

Architecturally styled shoe box luminaire

Fixture Dimensions

15.8 inches (40.1 cm) x 15.7 inches (40 cm)

Fixture Height

6.5 inches (16.6 cm)

Fixture Weight

22.2 lbs (10.1 kg) including battery

EPA

0.54 feet2 (0.05 m2)

Finish

Formed, marine-grade, low copper aluminium

Powder Coat Color

Mounting Specifications

Mounting Options

Side pole mount

Drill Pattern

Two clearance holes for 1/4″ bolts with 2″ on-centre spacing

Pole Recommendations

Pole Considerations

We have a suite of poles that are seamlessly matched to the SCL. We’re happy to answer any questions about mounting, poles or installation with regards for your project.

Pole Shape Options

The SCL can be affixed to any square or round pole greater than 3 inches in diameter. 

Pole Height Options

  • 10 feet
  • 12 feet
  • 14 feet

Pole Material Options

Aluminum or contact us for steel options.

Light Performance

Typical Lumen Output

1250 lumens

LED Color Options

Light Type

100,000 hour L70 lifetime LED

Power

Solar Module

  • High-efficiency monocrystalline cells
  • Inconspicuously integrated into top of luminaire
  • Used for day/night detection (no photocell required)

Battery

  • High-performance lithium (LiFePO4)
  • Exceptional 10+ year lifecycle
  • High-temperature tolerance
  • Contained within luminaire housing
  • Plug and play connector for easy battery changes when required

Control

Solar Lighting Controller (SLC)

  • High-efficiency, temperature compensated Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
  • Microcontroller-based technology
  • Includes high-efficiency LED driver
  • Multiyear data logging
  • Designed to automatically manage lighting performance based on environmental conditions and lighting requirements
  • Potted weatherproof construction

Wireless Control App

  • Easy-to-use interface via iOS smartphone app
  • Configure and control lighting profiles
  • Adjust dusk and dawn thresholds
  • Motion sensing capabilities optimize performance based on usage

Solar light controller app

Photometric Diagrams

Overview

Our optical system efficiently focuses light where it’s needed. For the SCL, we offer a number of standard lighting distributions to optimize performance for applications from parks to plazas.

All of our lighting distributions are full cutoff, meaning that they are compliant with dark sky requirements. Measurements are in footcandles.

Lighting Profiles

Overview

A lighting profile controls when a light is on and how bright it is through the night. All profiles are based on when the SCL detects dusk and dawn. The time when a light turns off or dims during the night can be set in two ways – the time elapsed from dusk or before dawn (a duration based lighting profile) or at a specific time according to a clock in the light (real-time based lighting profile).

Please note that for real-time based lighting profiles, you will need to set the light’s clock at the time of install with the First Light iOS solar control app.

For all profiles, motion sensing is set to on by default for any users that are using an area outside of peak hours.

Duration Based Lighting Profiles

Order Key Code

Performance

00

On at dusk > Off at dawn

01

On at dusk > Off after 6 hours

02

On at dusk > dim to 30% after 6 hours > Off at dawn

03

On at dusk > Off after 5 hours > On 1 hour before dawn> Off at dawn

04 

On at dusk > Dim to 30% after 5 hours > Brighten to 100% 1 hour before dawn > Off at dawn

05

On at dusk > Off after 3 hours

06

On at dusk > Off after 4 hours

07

On at dusk > Off after 4 hours > On 1 hour before dawn > Off at dawn

08

Off (typically used with motion sensing)

09 (default)

On at dusk > Dim to 30% after 3 hours > Brighten to 100% 1 hour before dawn > Off at dawn

10

On 30% at dusk > Off at dawn

Real-Time Based Lighting Profiles

Order Key Code

Performance

TX0000

On at dusk > Off or dim at time 0000 > Off at dawn (if applicable)

  • T = Real-Time Based Lighting Profile
  • X = D (dim) or O (off)
  • 0000 = Choose any time between 1800 and 0600. Examples 2230 = 10:30 pm, 0000 = midnight, 0100 = 1:00 am

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IPL Series

SCL Series

SCL2 Series

IPL

With a contemporary, rectilinear design that incorporates solar power, adaptive control and LED technologies in one self-contained fixture, the IPL provides a simple and better outdoor lighting solution. With solar power negating the need for trenching for electrical wires, the IPL incorporates adaptive technology to adjust to it’s real-world environment to ensure optimal lighting performance all night, every night.

Made from durable, low copper cast aluminum and using high-performance lithium batteries, the IPL is built to last with minimal maintenance.

  • Typical lumen output 1250
  • Inconspicuous design with minimal visual clutter
  • Smart solar lighting controller
  • Easy and low-cost install

SCL

The SCL solar luminaire is a great fit for commercial, recreational, bikeway/pathway and public space lighting. Equipped with our innovative Solar Lighting Controller (SLC), the SCL can learn to adapt to it’s real-world conditions to ensure reliable performance.

Housed in robust copper aluminium fixture with a super durable TGIC powder coat, the SCL brings together the latest in solar technology and uses a high performance lithium battery which has an 8 – 10 year lifecycle.

  • Typical lumen output 1250
  • Full cut-off lighting
  • Discrete ‘shoe box’ style fixture
  • Multi-year data logging

SCL2

A shoe box style fixture that represents 8 years of product innovation and can provide wide area lighting. It is a great fit for commercial, parking lot, recreational bikeway/pathway and public space lighting applications.

The self-contained, unobtrusive design builds on the performance of the SCL and integrates motion sensing capabilities and can be controlled through First Light’s wireless iOS app.

  • 3250 lumen output
  • Full cut-off lighting
  • Motion sensor
  • Wireless smartphone app

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