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Features
The award winning Astron64 is the brightest, most reliable, most versatile and most waterproof solar security light we have ever made. The Astron64 can deliver an astonishing 100 activations of 1 minute once fully charged. This commercial grade solar security light has a remote PIR motion sensor which can be mounted between 20cm and 1.2m from the light.
DIY Week - Security Product of the Year 2012. Totally DIY - Best Security Product 2013.
DIY Week - Security Product of the Year 2012. Totally DIY - Best Security Product 2013.
Works in Winter
A well positioned solar panel will enable this product to work in typical UK winter conditions.500 Triggers Per Night
Once motion is detected, this light can activate up to 500 times a night.150 Watt Equivalent
Brightness is equivalent to a 150 watt Halogen light you might use around the home.No Mains
This light is solar powered and does not require mains power to work.- Commercial grade solar security light
- Adjustable activation time
- Adjustable LUX sensitivity
- 64 Superbright LEDs
- 2.5W solar panel
- State-of-the-art digital motion sensor
- 2500mAh Lithium Ion battery
- IP56 Waterproofing
- PIR can be mounted between 20cm and 120cm from light
- Solar panel can be mounted up to 5m away from light
- Works reliably in UK winter
Reviews
4.6/5 (26 Customer reviews)
Description
How big is the Astron64 Solar Security Light?
iPhone 4 alongside Astron64 Solar Security Light
Dimensions:
Light:
Height: 21.5cm
Width: 16.5cm
Depth: 5.5cm
Solar Panel:
Height: 13.7cm
Width: 19cm
Depth: 2.6cm
Whats in the box?
The Astron Solar Floodlight comes with everything you need in the box.
What is a remote motion sensor?
Many customers have asked us to make a solar security light that has a separate PIR motion sensor giving greater freedom of positioning. The Astron64 motion sensor comes with 20cm of cable which enables it to be neatly mounted close to the light. Also in the box is a 1m PIR extension cable so you can locate the PIR motion sensor up to 1.2m away from the light unit should you wish.
What is a digital motion sensor and why is it better?
Our state-of-the-art digital sensor offers greater accuracy when setting your motion sensor. Digital sensors also offer superior waterproofing because they don't use dials which are more susceptible to water ingress. The digital motion sensor on the Astron64 has two settings, Time and Lux. Time controls the amount of time your light stays on for each time motion is detected and Lux determines how dark it needs to get before your light will start activating.
The Time setting has a range of between 0 and 9
0 = 3 seconds, 1 = 30 seconds, 2 = 60 seconds, 3 = 90 seconds, 4 = 120 seconds, 5 = 180 seconds, 6 = 240 seconds, 7 = 360 seconds, 8 = 480 seconds and 9 = 600 seconds.
The Lux setting has a range of 1 – 4
1 = 5 Lux, 2 = 15 Lux, 3 = 35 Lux, 4 = 60 Lux
How waterproof is it?
The Astron64 Solar Security Light is IP56 rated.
Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids.
The Astron Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it our most waterproof light yet. IP56 means the Astron is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted.
What is the difference between the Astron64 and the Astron Solar Floodlight?
There are 4 key differences between the two lights.
1. Function
The Astron64 is a motion sensor activated light which only comes on when it detects motion. The Astron Solar Floodlight stays on constantly for up to 12 hours a night and is operated by remote control.
2. Battery capacity
Because the Astron64 only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a battery as big as the battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight. The battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the battery in the Astron64.
3. Solar panel power
Because the Astron64 only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a solar panel as big as the solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight. The solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the solar panel that comes with the Astron64.
4. Brightness
The Astron64 has 64 LED bulbs wheras the Astron Solar Floodlight has 45 LED bulbs. The Astron64 is 30% brighter than the Astron Solar Floodlight, but it can not operate for anywhere near as long.
iPhone 4 alongside Astron64 Solar Security LightDimensions:
Light:
Height: 21.5cm
Width: 16.5cm
Depth: 5.5cm
Solar Panel:
Height: 13.7cm
Width: 19cm
Depth: 2.6cm
Whats in the box?
The Astron Solar Floodlight comes with everything you need in the box.
- 1 x Astron64 Solar Security Light
- 1 x Digital motion detector (20cm of cable attached)
- 1 x 1m PIR motion sensor extension cable
- 1 x 2.5 Watt Solar Panel
- 5m of cable attached to solar panel
- 2 x Solar panel u-mounts
- Fittings for solar panel, light and PIR motion sensor
- Instructions
What is a remote motion sensor?
Many customers have asked us to make a solar security light that has a separate PIR motion sensor giving greater freedom of positioning. The Astron64 motion sensor comes with 20cm of cable which enables it to be neatly mounted close to the light. Also in the box is a 1m PIR extension cable so you can locate the PIR motion sensor up to 1.2m away from the light unit should you wish.
What is a digital motion sensor and why is it better?
Our state-of-the-art digital sensor offers greater accuracy when setting your motion sensor. Digital sensors also offer superior waterproofing because they don't use dials which are more susceptible to water ingress. The digital motion sensor on the Astron64 has two settings, Time and Lux. Time controls the amount of time your light stays on for each time motion is detected and Lux determines how dark it needs to get before your light will start activating.
The Time setting has a range of between 0 and 9
0 = 3 seconds, 1 = 30 seconds, 2 = 60 seconds, 3 = 90 seconds, 4 = 120 seconds, 5 = 180 seconds, 6 = 240 seconds, 7 = 360 seconds, 8 = 480 seconds and 9 = 600 seconds.
The Lux setting has a range of 1 – 4
1 = 5 Lux, 2 = 15 Lux, 3 = 35 Lux, 4 = 60 Lux
How waterproof is it?
The Astron64 Solar Security Light is IP56 rated.
Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids.
The Astron Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it our most waterproof light yet. IP56 means the Astron is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted.
What is the difference between the Astron64 and the Astron Solar Floodlight?
There are 4 key differences between the two lights.
1. Function
The Astron64 is a motion sensor activated light which only comes on when it detects motion. The Astron Solar Floodlight stays on constantly for up to 12 hours a night and is operated by remote control.
2. Battery capacity
Because the Astron64 only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a battery as big as the battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight. The battery in the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the battery in the Astron64.
3. Solar panel power
Because the Astron64 only comes on when it detects motion, it doesn’t need a solar panel as big as the solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight. The solar panel that comes with the Astron Solar Floodlight is 4 times larger than the solar panel that comes with the Astron64.
4. Brightness
The Astron64 has 64 LED bulbs wheras the Astron Solar Floodlight has 45 LED bulbs. The Astron64 is 30% brighter than the Astron Solar Floodlight, but it can not operate for anywhere near as long.
Installation
Find the best location for your solar panel within 5 metres of where you plan to have the floodlight. The location needs to be as south facing as possible and free from light obstructions such as buildings, trees, fences, bushes or the shadows that these create.
1. Connect the u-shaped solar panel mounts to the solar panel
2. Position solar panel in desired location and mark holes in u-mounts
3. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
4. Remove bracket from light and position in desired location
5. Mark holes in bracket, drill holes and insert screw plugs
6. Screw bracket into place and reconnect light to it
7. Position PIR motion sensor and mark holes using supplied template
8. Drill holes and screw PIR motion sensor into place
9. Connect PIR cable to light
10. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
1. Connect the u-shaped solar panel mounts to the solar panel
2. Position solar panel in desired location and mark holes in u-mounts
3. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
4. Remove bracket from light and position in desired location
5. Mark holes in bracket, drill holes and insert screw plugs
6. Screw bracket into place and reconnect light to it
7. Position PIR motion sensor and mark holes using supplied template
8. Drill holes and screw PIR motion sensor into place
9. Connect PIR cable to light
10. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Good light but poor design for mounting the solar panel By A sharp on Dec 06, 2015 Helpful? 0 | 0
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Bought the Astron 64 to light quite a large area in our drive way..The light system works very well and I would recommend to anyone wanting a good flood light. By john wain on Dec 03, 2015 Helpful? 0 | 0
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This is our second astron,very impressed easy to install,jobs a good one! First one is 2,years old,and going strong. By paul on Dec 02, 2015 Helpful? 0 | 0
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I purchased 2 of these lights to provide light to our driveway (large area). It does what it says on the tin, very pleased and have just ordered some other solar products form the Solar Centre. By David on Nov 20, 2015 Helpful? 1 | 0
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Brought another one because the first light was excellent not disappointed By Alan on Nov 15, 2015 Helpful? 1 | 0
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Excellent light, very pleased with purchase. My son-in-law put it up
for me and did not find it a difficult job. By Elizabeth Kynaston on Nov 08, 2015 Helpful? 1 | 0
Question:
The Light is bright enough and looks good on the wall.
The solar panel brackets need redesigning so that their assembly can be performed without the aid of an 8 tentacled Octopus.
This would be a simple matter and probably improve the sale of this article, as this has been a sore point mentioned by other users.
By Iain Finden on Oct 19, 2015 Helpful? 1 | 0
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Top quality light at a very good price By A Dixon on Oct 15, 2015 Helpful? 0 | 0
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I read other reviews before I bought this light and everyone was complaining about fixing the brackets to the solar panel ..I thought "how hard can it be" believe me It's nearly impossible ...the most fiddly frustrating job ever ...the lights are great and easy to install once you get that horrible little bracket on By Maureen forbes on Oct 14, 2015 Helpful? 0 | 0
Question:
This product is great compared to what I had previously, I bought 2 of them and they work well. The bit that was fiddly, was the placing the screw through the bracket into a nut on the solar panel. Do this indoors for those attempting to do this in the future. As an improvement, the nut shout have been fixed to the solar panel structure to make the bracket installation easier. Overall, a very good product so far, winter will be the real test of endurance for this product. By Shane Regunath on Sep 27, 2015 Helpful? 1 | 0
