A power tap adapter allows the use of existing light pole infrastructure to power auxiliary equipment like wireless access points, CCTV cameras, sensors, routers, gateways etc. It taps into the power supply of a streetlight by connecting between the photocontrol and locking type receptacle of the luminaire.
Power Tap with Photocell mounted on a Streetlight
The adapter will work without interrupting normal photocontrol operation of the luminaire as provided for by the 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) regulations of 2023.
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:
- 3-pin taps (3 power pins)
They only allow for the On/Off operation of the luminaire, no special circuitry for dimming control.
- 5-pin taps (3 power pins + 2 signal contacts)
Allow for On/Off operation with two added contacts for dimming control. The added contacts will enable 0-10V dimming or Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) dimming method and any other auxiliary functionality.
- 7-pin taps (3 power pins + 4 signal contacts)
Allow for on/off with four added contacts for dimming control. The added contacts will enable 0-10V dimming or Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) dimming method and any other auxiliary functionality.
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.
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:
- convert the 120V AC input to PoE (IEEE 802.3af/ 802.3at) output, terminated using an RJ45 connector;
- step down any AC voltage up to 480 VAC to standard 120 VAC output;
These power taps are also available with different cable lengths and terminations as per user requirements.
7 Pin Tap with Wire Pigtail Termination
Note: The power tap and photocell/ photocontrol are sold separately.
For more content on the operations and different types of power taps available:
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Contact an RfWeL Power Specialist for consultations on your outdoor power supply needs.
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Rfwel Infra PHTCELTAP
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP283A (MPN: FP283A-7865)
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5730-10-2
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: 2 Prong Receptacle (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Dusk to Dawn |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5731-20-1
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 20 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5731-10-2
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: 2 Prong Receptacle (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5731-20-2
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: 2 Prong Receptacle (Female) Cable Length: 20 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5731-10-3
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Mini-Link (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5731-20-3
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Mini-Link (Female) Cable Length: 20 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5771-25-1
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 25 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5771-10-2
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: 2 Prong Receptacle (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5771-25-2
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: 2 Prong Receptacle (Female) Cable Length: 25 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5771-10-3
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Mini-Link (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Ripley Lighting Controls 5771-25-3
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Output Connector: Mini-Link (Female) Cable Length: 25 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) Hours of Operation: Continuous On |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-120-ACN
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Input Voltage: 105 - 130 VAC Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-120-ACN-A
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Input Voltage: 105 - 130 VAC Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-120-BCN
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Input Voltage: 105 - 265 VAC
Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-120-BCN-A
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Input Voltage: 105 - 265 VAC
Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-120-ADN
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Input Voltage: 105 - 130 VAC
Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-120-ADN-A
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Input Voltage: 105 - 130 VAC
Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP287A-180-BEN-A
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Input Voltage: 105 - 480 VAC
Output Voltage: 48 VDC Rated Power: 802.3af, 20W Output Connector: RJ-45, CAT6 Cable Length: 15 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP289A-120-CNB
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Input Voltage: 240 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 50W Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP289A-120-CNB-A
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Input Voltage: 240 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 50W Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP289A-120-CNB-100W
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Input Voltage: 240 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 100W Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP289A-120-CNB-A-100W
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Input Voltage: 240 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 100W Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP289A-120-FNH
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Input Voltage: 208 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 100W Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP289A-120-FNH-A
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Input Voltage: 208 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 100W Output Connector: Bare Wire (Pigtail) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP285A (MPN: FP-285)
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Input Voltage: 105 - 130 VAC Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 1000W Output Connector: Type B Receptacle Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) Hours of Operation: Dusk to Dawn (Switched & Timed - 6 Hours) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP288A-120-BAN
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Input Voltage: 100 - 265 VAC Output Voltage: 12 VDC Rated Power: 25W Output Connector: RJ45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP288A-120-BAN-A
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Input Voltage: 100 - 265 VAC Output Voltage: 12 VDC Rated Power: 25W Output Connector: RJ45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP288A-120-BBN
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Input Voltage: 100 - 265 VAC Output Voltage: 24 VDC Rated Power: 25W Output Connector: RJ45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP288A-120-BBN-A
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Input Voltage: 100 - 265 VAC Output Voltage: 24 VDC Rated Power: 25W Output Connector: RJ45, CAT6 Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP283A-1-120-NNN
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 100W Output Connector: Micro-Link (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: No (3-pin) |
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Fisher Pierce OLC FP283A-1-120-NNN-A
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Output Voltage: 120 VAC Rated Power: 100W Output Connector: Micro-Link (Female) Cable Length: 10 ft Control Pass-Through: Yes (7-pin) |
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