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Astron64 Solar Security Light

£109.98

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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.

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

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Question:

I bought this as a security light for the front of my property! It's not very bright!!! pretty disapointed really. So im going to take it down and fit an electric security light, and use the solar one to light up the inside of my shed. As thats all iti is good for. By Paul on Nov 02, 2014

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Really bright high quality unit. Digital sensor is better than anything I've seen on a mains flood light. By Simon on Sep 06, 2013

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It's pretty amazing. really bright. By Paul on Mar 04, 2014

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Good well made quality light fitting the solar to the bracket a fiddle Could the bracket be more adjustable to suit time of the year? But overall very pleased with the product & service thanks. By T.Emery on Jan 10, 2015

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Fantastic other than two points. 1. The light is not a warm colour, quite the opposite. Considering putting a yellow film over LED's to rectify. 2. Attaching bracket to solar panel is very fiddly. By Luke Daniel on Mar 25, 2015

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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

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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

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Good light but poor design for mounting the solar panel By A sharp on Dec 06, 2015

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.Excellent, works very well. The fitting of the brackets to the solar power unit is awkward By John on Mar 21, 2014

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A really nicely made piece of kit that works very well, what more can you ask for. By David on Apr 22, 2014

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