Definitions: P - Lighting
photoelectric cell
A photoelectric cell is an electronic device used as a switch in an electric circuit. photoelectric cells are commonly used to detect the interruption of a light beam (e.g. automatic garage door system) or switch on a lighting device or circuit when ambient light is low.
References - photoelectric cell
See the following for additional photoelectric cell information:
- Modern Residential Wiring: Based on the 2005 NEC Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, April 2006, Harvey Holzman, ISBN 1590704436
- National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code) National Fire Protection Association; 1 edition, September 2007, NFPA, ISBN 877657904
- Lighting Principles and Terms United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Electrical Safety Workbook Fermilab, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Electrical Work on Residential Property - What you should know before work begins Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, December 2009, Editorial Staff
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