Streetlight Power Taps | ANSI C136.10 & C136.41 Power Adapters for Wireless Devices

Use existing streetlight infrastructure to power wireless equipment with ANSI C136.10 and C136.41 compliant power tap adapters. Support AC, DC, and PoE outputs for smart city and outdoor deployments.

Streetlight Power Taps for Wireless & Smart Infrastructure

Leverage existing light pole power to deploy wireless access points, cameras, sensors, and gateways—without disrupting normal streetlight operation.

  • ANSI C136 Compliant: C136.10 & C136.41 standards
  • Multiple Output Options: AC, DC, and PoE
  • Smart City Ready: Lighting, IoT, and wireless networks

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A power tap adapter allows the use of existing streetlight infrastructure to power auxiliary equipment such as wireless access points, CCTV cameras, sensors, routers, gateways, and other outdoor devices. The adapter installs between the photocontrol and the locking-type receptacle of the luminaire, providing a convenient and standards-compliant power source.

Power taps operate without interrupting normal photocontrol operation of the luminaire, in accordance with ANSI C136.10 (Locking-Type Photocontrol Devices and Mating Receptacles - Physical and Electrical Interchangeability and Testing) and ANSI C136.41 (For Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment, Dimming Control Between an External Locking Type Photocontrol and Ballast or Driver) (2023) standards governing physical, electrical, and dimming control interoperability.

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The adapter connects directly to the streetlight’s photocell receptacle, allowing the luminaire and auxiliary equipment to share the same power source. The locking pins ensure a firm, vibration-resistant installation suitable for long-term outdoor use.

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The images shown depict the receptacle on top of the luminaire onto which the adapter installs. The adapter’s locking pins fit securely to ensure mechanical and electrical stability.

The images shown depict the receptacle on top of the luminaire onto which the adapter installs. The adapter’s locking pins fit securely to ensure mechanical and electrical stability.

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These units come with different numbers of pin contacts depending on the level of lighting control required. Based on this, they can be classified as follows:

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(3 Power Pins)

  • Supports basic On/Off operation
  • No dimming or advanced control circuitry
  • Suitable for simple lighting and auxiliary power needs
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5-pin taps (3 power pins + 2 signal contacts)

  • Supports On/Off operation
  • Enables 0–10V dimming, DALI, or other auxiliary signaling
  • Common in smart lighting and control applications
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(3 Power Pins + 4 Signal Contacts)

  • Supports On/Off operation
  • Enables advanced dimming and control functions
  • Ideal for smart city and adaptive lighting deployments
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Note: The images shown depict the receptacle on top of the luminaire onto which the adapter installs, its 3 locking pins fit perfectly to allow for a very firm and stable installation.

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We offer different power taps to convert the street light power into different output voltages based on the auxiliary equipment needs. For example, we provide taps to:

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7 Pin Tap with Wire Pigtail Termination

7 Pin Tap with Wire Pigtail Termination

Note: The power tap and photocell/ photocontrol are sold separately.

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