These 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.
This 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.
Available here as a solo unit without a driver (plug and play compatible with any single light kit using the stock driver).
Channel 5 is always set aside here for controlling a night light strip (or you could modify the installed programs to use Chan5 for controlling other 12v DC devices like fans).
Input is 12v DC, max 20amp.
See my separate store listing for combo units where the NL502 is paired with Mean Well drivers.
There 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.
- Low: 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)
- Med: 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.
- Hi: 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.
- XX: peak intensity of 100% lasting for 6 hours. Best for tall vivs (36 to 48") with the highest light requirements.
When 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.
For 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.
Dimensions: 5" x 3"
More detailed information can be found here.