Frequently Asked Questions - Evo SMD Elite Solar Security Light
By steve on Oct 29, 2021
We would not recommend the panel or any panels to be in a north-facing location. You are able to buy extension cables here so you can place the panel somewhere more favourable.
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By Jon Hughes on Sep 8, 2021
The cable from the solar panel is 5m.
5 | 0 By michael on Aug 30, 2021
We would recommend the light and panel to be installed as per the instructions.
1 | 4 By Vonnie on Jul 14, 2021
​Yes, this will work in the way you have described. You just need to adjust the lux sensor on the light head and that will trick the panel into thinking it is darker than it is and the light will work even though the panel is outside.
4 | 0 By Jess on Jul 10, 2021
The cable from the solar panel is 5m.
1 | 0 By Russell Willis on Jun 6, 2021
I am afraid not.
1 | 0 By Tony lee on Mar 23, 2021
Sorry, currently we do sell any spares for this light.
0 | 0 By Phil Butler on Feb 18, 2021
It is a lithium-ion 2200 (MAH) 3.7v battery. The batteries are soldered into the unit so cannot be changed.
1 | 0 By Anna Lia Bortolotti on Dec 6, 2020
Yes, it does have a motion sensor that can work in up to a 12m range.
3 | 1 By Paul Evans on Nov 20, 2020
No you cannot, only one light per solar panel.
1 | 0 By Simon Conway-Smith on Oct 29, 2020
This is not recommended as it would be classed as modifying the unit and this would invalidate the warranty.
0 | 0 By Chris Bedford on Aug 20, 2020
No, we do not recommend for it to be installed this way.
0 | 0 By Dinah Dossor on Mar 23, 2020
That's correct. The panel and light is designed for outdoor use only.
0 | 1 By Daren on Dec 27, 2019
As long as the panel is outside the light unit will charge. Please make sure to adjust the lux sensor on installation, the panel will detect light and the light will not respond to motion if the panel is detecting the light.
2 | 0 By Stuart Vane on Nov 26, 2019
The brackets are not attached to the panel, they come separately, so there is the oppotunity to fashion your own. Please note though that this could invalidate the warranty if not properly secured and the unit/panel break.
0 | 0 By robert davis on Nov 23, 2019
The EVO SMD Elite has a 120 degree detection range of up to 15m, however this can be reduced using the dial on the underside of the light, to educe the sensetivity. You can move the PIR up and down and left and right, so will capture most things.
It is a bit of a case of trial and error as to which setting will work for you as it depends on the height where it will detect.
4 | 0 By Jack on Sep 28, 2019
Hi
The light is a warm white, so not a stark white.
1 | 0 By Jack on Sep 28, 2019
The light uses LEDs which are not old fashioned bulbs and will last many years. You can not replace the LEDs
2 | 0 By Roger Uncles on Aug 25, 2019
The LEDs can become warm if on for a prolonged period of time but not "hot"
4 | 0 By marc summers on Jul 28, 2019
From a full charge, it can be triggered 500 times.
3 | 0 By Mr Tanveer Ahmed on May 21, 2019
This switches on in the dark but is only motion activated. Our wall lights staying on all night or until the battery needs recharging.
2 | 0 By Billie Achilleos on May 7, 2019
No, you could max out the activation to 3mins. The main reason the remote controlled is only 350 Lumens is to allow if being on for longer periods of time. 1,400 lumens the panel we have to be very large for it to work.
1 | 0 By robert on Mar 20, 2019
The sensor will detect movement up to 15m away.
0 | 0 By Nick Waring on Jan 29, 2019
The cable from the solar panel is 5m. There are 5m extension cables available too.
2 | 0 By Graham Easton on Dec 31, 2018
Our strongest floodlight without motion sensor is 350 lumens. You could look into building your own flood light with our Geo Kits. See our solar lighting kits
1 | 1 By Mark on Dec 17, 2018
Yes, the panel can be roof mounted, the light and panel come with a bracket to angle the panel if needed. Please see our full install instructions here
0 | 0 By Douglas on Dec 4, 2018
Activation time can be set from between 15 seconds and 3 minutes.
1 | 0 By Simon J Swallow on Nov 24, 2018
The SMD comes with a bracket to angle the panel.
0 | 0 By Mr Wright on Oct 21, 2018
The lights in all the SMD range are a natural white which is slightly warm.
1 | 0 By Alastair Chisholm on Oct 21, 2018
In the SMD range, the RC is the only version that offers a remote. The main reason it's 350 lumens is that it allows users it keep it on for longer periods of time. We do have a different style of security light at 1000 lumens with a remote which has 5 Modes. Eco Wedge Elite
0 | 0 By james on Jun 14, 2018
Not on our SMD range. The Eco Wedge Elite has both motion sensor and a remote to switch on and off. See it here
0 | 0 By Em Em on Apr 23, 2018
The sensor will detect movement up to 15m away.
1 | 0 By Brian Dixon on Mar 29, 2018
Sorry, we don't supply brackets for that. I'd try a local diy store.
0 | 0 By Alex m Asiedu on Feb 24, 2018
The sensor can be adjusted. You would have to test at what point the dog triggers it.
0 | 0 By Ian on Feb 18, 2018
With all the SMD range (SMD,Pro and Elite) the battery and panel size is optimum for the Lumen output. I'd suggest trying one out and if you are BBQing many days in a row to buy a second unit. The other option is to look at our GEO kits.
0 | 0 By Richard Peden on Jan 7, 2018
It comes with a Lithium Ion battery that won't need replacing for at least 2 - 3 years depending on usage. We currently don't sell replacement batteries.
1 | 0 By Mr Auty on Nov 14, 2017
The sensor can detect motion up to 15m away from the light unit.
0 | 0 By Vaughan on Sep 15, 2017
Off a full charge 1 hour usage would not be a problem.
0 | 0 By Mr Greenaway on Jul 23, 2017
Weight: 2.50 kg
The Panel is 360mm x 256mm
Light head (front): width:114mm, height:157mm depth:160mm
2 | 0 By Russell Wheater on May 18, 2017
You don't have us the brackets, you can attach the panel directly on the roof which works well is the pitch is around 30 degrees. The brackets are non adjustable.
1 | 0 By Alan on May 9, 2017
Hi Alan, The SMD range are all warm white.
0 | 0 By Simon on Mar 27, 2017
Yes, the solar panel is white.
1 | 0 By Pat Colston on Mar 2, 2017
The sensor can detect motion up to 15m away from the light unit.
1 | 0 By Neil Oakden on Feb 8, 2017
The Evo SMD, Evo SMD Pro and Evo SMD Elite solar panels are all interchangeable so yes you could use an Elite (1400 lumens) Solar Panel with the Pro(700 lumens) version. Having said that we've had no reports of the panel supplied not being suitable for the job in all but the most demanding of commercial installations where the light may be activated more often at night. Having said all that we don't have any spares at present for the Elite so I can't offer you just the solar panel.
0 | 1 By Chris Shingler on Jan 17, 2017
This isn't possible, what some customers have done is simply site the two panels side by side, the aluminium frame is thin so at a glance it looks similar to one panel anyway.
0 | 1 By Steve on Dec 1, 2016
The cable from the solar panel is 5m. There are 5m extension cables available too.
0 | 0 By Anne Queree on Nov 10, 2016
The PIR is built in so the only option you have for extending the range is to adjust the sensitivity of the PIR via the dials on the underside of the light.
0 | 0 By Neil Averns on Nov 7, 2016
The solar panel is designed to be fixed to a wall, fence or roof. For best performance it should face south toward the mid day sun.
1 | 0 By Barbara Brown on Oct 27, 2016
We've added an image with full dimensions. The light can be rotated up and down on its bracket, in addition the PIR can be rotated up and down and left and right. There's also a sensitivity dial so you can have it activating only when you need it.
1 | 0 By Bob on Oct 25, 2016
We've added an image with the full dimensions above.
0 | 0 By Simon Ticke on Oct 25, 2016
The sensor will detect movement up to 15m away.
1 | 0 By steve hawthorn on Oct 25, 2016
There's 5m of cable out the box, with extension cables availble from mid November.
1 | 0 By c stenner on Oct 13, 2016
The activation time can be set from between 15 seconds and 3 minutes.
5 | 0 By juls on Oct 7, 2016
The Astron 64 was around 120 Lumens but the area that was illuminated was comparable to a 150w mains halogen that we used in our warehouse. When this product was launched less was understood about Lumens so we described the light in a way that would help the majority of customers understand its performance. The EVO SMD, SMD PRO and SMD Elite are all brighter than the old Astron 64.
4 | 0 By mr r brenchley on Sep 25, 2016
This is a security light as opposed to a floodlight so will only activate when motion is detected and can not be left as constant on. The product does include everything to operate in the box so PIR, light, battery and panel.
2 | 0 By Dean on Sep 23, 2016
These lights do have an on/off switch on the underside of the unit so can be turned off when light is not required. When in the on position the light will illuminate whenever they detect motion.
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