Eaton V2PCT20 Photocell - Class I, Division 2 Certified
Part Number: V2PCT20
Quick Summary
Eaton V2PCT20 photocell automates exterior illumination in hazardous-location luminaires. This replacement part simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime in critical facilities. Field technicians often struggle with incompatible photocells that don’t match enclosures or area classifications, leading to delays. The V2PCT20 meets NEC/CEC standards and provides a Class I, Division 2 rating with UL hazardous-location certifications, ensuring safe operation in demanding environments. By design, it plugs into D2S covers or EIH enclosures and is compatible with LMV, DMV, and VMV series luminaires rated for 120 Vac. For procurement teams, this translates to faster serviceability, consistent performance, and lower total cost of ownership when replacing aging photocells in mission-critical lighting systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
V2PCT20 Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series V2PCT photocell, 8.33A, 50/60 Hz, Replacement photocell for D2S cover or EIH enclosure, Used with LMV, DMV, VMV series luminaires, 120 Vac
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series V2PCT photocell
Catalog Number
V2PCT20
UPC
662276246621
Product Length/Depth
1.69 in
Product Height
2.5 in
Product Width
1.94 in
Product Weight
0.4 lb
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 2
Type
Replacement photocell for D2S cover or EIH enclosure
Voltage rating
120 Vac
Frequency rating
50/60 Hz
Amperage Rating
0.14A
Used with
LMV, DMV, VMV series luminaires
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Feature: The V2PCT20 operates at 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz with a 0.14 A load, ensuring compatibility with LMV, DMV, and VMV luminaires. Business Impact: This predictable electrical profile reduces installation guesswork and streamlines procurement for maintenance teams, cutting downtime. Application: It’s designed for reliable replacement in D2S covers or EIH enclosures in industrial facilities. Feature: Replacement photocell for D2S cover or EIH enclosure. Business Impact: Enables fast retrofit with minimal hardware changes, improving serviceability and inventory management. Application: Suitable for facilities with LMV, DMV, and VMV luminaires in hazardous areas. Feature: Compact form factor with dimensions 1.69 in L × 1.94 in W × 2.50 in H and weight 0.4 lb. Business Impact: Facilitates installation in tight enclosures and reduces retrofit footprint. Application: Ideal for retrofits in space-constrained electrical boxes. Feature: NEC/CEC compliance and Class I, Division 2 rating; UL hazardous-location certifications. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment and lowers compliance risk. Application: Required for chemical plants, refineries, and other hazardous-location facilities. Feature: Compatibility with LMV, DMV, VMV luminaires; 120 Vac operation. Business Impact: Broad compatibility supports standardization across lighting fleets, reducing spare-part variety. Application: Field replacements across Eaton Crouse-Hinds luminaires in industrial plants.
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FAQs
Power must be off before installation. The V2PCT20 is designed as a replacement for the D2S cover or EIH enclosure. Verify 120 Vac supply, 50/60 Hz compatibility, and ensure the enclosure is rated for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations. Connect per the luminaire’s wiring diagram and secure the photocell within the existing enclosure. This minimizes downtime and preserves control sequencing.
The device operates at 120 Vac with a frequency rating of 50/60 Hz and a current draw of 0.14 A. It is intended as a replacement photocell for D2S covers or EIH enclosures and is compatible with LMV, DMV, VMV luminaires in hazardous locations.
Yes. The photocell is rated for Hazardous/Classified Locations with NEC/CEC standards and a Class I, Division 2 hazardous rating, plus UL hazardous-location certifications. This makes it appropriate for chemical plants, oil and gas facilities, and other environments requiring Zone or Division protection.
It carries NEC/CEC standards with a Class I, Division 2 rating and UL hazard-locations certifications. The product is intended for use in hazardous locations and is documented for U.S. and Canadian compliance with relevant safety standards.
Using the V2PCT20 reduces downtime by offering a straightforward retrofit for existing D2S or EIH enclosures. Its compatibility with LMV, DMV, and VMV luminaires streamlines spares planning, lowers replacement cycle costs, and improves lighting reliability in mission-critical facilities, delivering measurable total-cost-of-ownership benefits over the life of the installation.