Zhaga Book 18 Receptacle Short Retrofit of Legacy Street Lights Compact Design
The JL-700S locking socket meets the requirements of Zhaga Book-18 standard interface (Z-LEX-R, Z-LEX-C) and has passed relevant certification. This product facilitates the development and installation of road lighting, regional lighting, or commercial and residential lighting applications, including street lights, industrial and mining lights, corridor lights, and wall lights.


- Standardized interface defined in Zhaga Book-18
- Compact size allowing greater flexibility in luminaire design
- Advanced sealing to achieve IP66 with no mounting screws
- Scalable solution allows use of Ø40mm photocell and Ø80mm LEX-M in a central management system with the same connection interface
- Flexible mounting position, upwards, downwards and sideways facing
- Integrated single gasket that seals to both luminaire and module that minimizes assembling time
| Model No. | JL-700S |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 24VDC |
| Power Consumption | 1.5A MAX |
| Related Humidity | 96% |
| Ambient Temperature | -40°C ~ +70°C |
| Wires | AWM 1015, 18/20/22 AWG, 105°C AWM 1007, 18/20/22 AWG, 80°C |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Certifications | ![]() |
*Conductor specification: #20 conductor has UL certification
Q1: What is the main application purpose of this Zhaga Book 18 receptacle with compact design?
A1: This Zhaga Book 18 receptacle is specially developed for short‑term retrofit of legacy street lights. Its compact structure allows it to be fitted onto older lamp housings without major mechanical modification to existing street light hardware.
Q2: How does the compact design simplify retrofitting old street lights?
A2: The small‑size profile fits the limited internal and mounting space of legacy street light fixtures. Installers do not need to cut or rework lamp housings, which speeds up on‑site work and avoids extra machining during renovation projects.
Q3: Can this receptacle work with standard Zhaga Book 18 control modules after retrofitting legacy street lights?
A3: Yes. It complies with official Zhaga Book 18 interface specifications. After installation on old street lights, it supports plug‑and‑play connection with certified Zhaga sensors, dimming controllers and communication modules for smart lighting upgrades.
Q4: What are the key benefits for city operators when retrofitting legacy street lights using this receptacle?
A4: It extends the usable life of existing street light assets instead of full fixture replacement. It lowers overall project investment, shortens construction periods, and helps municipal teams convert traditional street lighting into intelligent lighting systems efficiently.
Q5: Are there environmental adaptability considerations for this compact Zhaga Book 18 receptacle in outdoor legacy street light retrofits?
A5: Built for outdoor street‑side operating conditions, it maintains reliable electrical contact and mechanical stability in varied weather. It addresses common challenge points of retrofits such as space constraints on old lamps, supporting long‑term stable performance after field installation.
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