Maxibright Varidrive Digital Lighting Controller
£89.95
The Maxibright Varidrive Digital Lighting Controller is an advanced lighting control unit, usually used in indoor grow spaces, greenhouses, or other controlled lighting environments. It lets you automate and fine-tune how grow lights operate instead of just switching them on/off.
Key Functions
- Programmable Lighting Schedules
- You can set 24-hour timers so lights come on and off automatically at specific times—important for plant light/dark cycles.
Sunrise/Sunset Simulation
Instead of lights jumping straight from off to full power, the controller can gradually ramp brightness up and down (sunrise/sunset modes) to mimic natural dawn/dusk. This reduces shock to plants and promotes healthier growth.
Dimming & Light Intensity Control
Most Varidrive controllers let you adjust brightness precisely – often from around 20% up to 100% in very small increments (like 1 %). This lets you tailor light levels to plant needs at different growth stages.
Temperature-Responsive Control
Some models include temperature sensors and thermostatic dimming so the controller can lower intensity if the room gets too hot, protecting plants from heat stress.
Scalability & Central Management
You can connect the controller to many lights or ballasts — up to 100 (or even 200 in two zones on some models) — and manage them all from one unit. That’s useful for large grow rooms.
Safety Features
Advanced units often include over-temperature shut-off and other safeguards to protect your setup.
How It Works With Other Gear
Varidrive controllers are typically used with controllable ballasts or LED drivers (like the controllable ballasts or LED grow lights in the Varidrive family). The controller communicates with those devices to adjust power and schedules.
Typical Uses
- Automate daily light/dark cycles
- Fine-tune intensity for seedlings vs flowering
- Improve plant health with smooth light transitions
- Reduce energy use by dimming when full power isn’t needed
- Control of many lights in large setups
