{"product_id":"nl502-controller-driver-combo","title":"NL502 Controller Driver Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese full function controllers come pre-programmed with 3 time cycles (12, 13, 14 hrs) and 4 different intensity profiles (low, med, hi, XX) within each cycle for a total of 12 ready to run plug and play options, giving you the ability to mimic seasonal changes as well as adapting to the growth cycle of your vivarium.   Custom programming is free, just call me to discuss your unique requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis touchscreen controller is similar to the TC420, but the screen gives you the ability to tweak the already installed program modes yourself, or create entirely new ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable here as a combo unit paired with a Mean Well Driver to either power multiple light panels, or just one very large light when the stock unbranded driver that comes with all the kits here is not the best long term choice.   The LRS350 can handle up to 4 small lights and is the best choice for the largest ones, like the 35x15 or 46x12.  The ELG200 usually is fine for two  medium sized lights or one large one.  The ELG150 is meant to pair with an Insitu display that has two small lights.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel 5 is always set aside on these NL502s for controlling a night light strip (or you could modify the installed programs to use Chan5 for controlling other 12v DC devices like fans).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput is 12v DC, max 20amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are currently four intensity profiles per time cycle to choose from: \"low\", \"med\" , \"hi\" and \"XX\", they all feature sunrise and sunset effects with a taper up and down from midday peak intensities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow:  peak midday intensity of 100% only lasts for 30 minutes.  Insitu vivarium owners find this one useful, as well as low displays (under 18\" tall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMed: Peak intensity of 100% lasting for 2 hours at midday.  Best for vivariums that are already grown in, or you prefer to have less light for the sake of the animals.  Plants grow very well under these balanced conditions.  Intended to most closely mimic solar cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi: Peak intensity of 100% lasting for 4 hours at midday, with more light on either side of that peak.  Best for new vivariums and high light plant growth, as well as tall displays at 36\" or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXX: peak intensity of 100% lasting for 6 hours. Best for tall vivs (36 to 48\") with the highest light requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering the Moon Light option, that comes with the 10,000K strip, dimmer and cable.  The Moon Light can be retrofitted to an existing light panel, if you're not ordering a new light as well, please contact me about the retrofit.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor intensity profiles that differ from these, contact me with your custom programming specs at no extra charge, or you can edit the existing programs on the touchscreen, or create your own programs from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:  5\" x 3\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore detailed information can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spectraldesigns.com\/blogs\/news\/digital-control-a-tc420-product-update\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spectraldesigns.com\/pages\/digital-light-control\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spectral Designs","offers":[{"title":"Mean Well LRS350 \/ No","offer_id":46926639628450,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mean Well LRS350 \/ Yes","offer_id":46926663876770,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mean Well ELG200 \/ No","offer_id":46926639661218,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mean Well ELG200 \/ Yes","offer_id":46926663909538,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mean Well ELG150 \/ No","offer_id":46926639693986,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mean Well ELG150 \/ Yes","offer_id":46926663942306,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2365\/2101\/files\/20260411_132111.jpg?v=1775937313","url":"https:\/\/spectraldesigns.com\/products\/nl502-controller-driver-combo","provider":"Spectral Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}