Description
Run DLI Grow Lights From the 0–10V Controller You Already Use
The DLI 0-10V Converter (DLM 0–10V Converter) lets a standard 0–10V lighting or climate controller drive Dutch Lighting Innovations fixtures. It reads the analogue 0–10V signal and turns it into DLI's own digital RS485 control signal, so one compact unit can dim up to 600 DLI dimmable grow lights – LED and HPS – from the third-party controller already running your room. It draws just 1W and carries a rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of continuous use.
Key Benefits
- Up to 600 DLI fixtures controlled from a single 0–10V signal
- Precise LED dimming to support even growth and reduce light shock and heat stress
- HPS output control between 60 and 100% for energy savings and tailored lighting schedules
- Third-party integration with climate and lighting controllers that use 0–10V signalling
- Only 1W power draw, with a rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery giving up to 20 hours of continuous use
- Built for grow rooms – operates at ambient temperatures up to 40°C and 95% humidity at 25°C
When Your Controller and Your Lights Speak Different Languages
Many rooms are run by a climate or lighting controller that outputs a 0–10V dimming signal, while DLI fixtures are addressed digitally by DLI's own controllers. Without a bridge you either run a second controller just for the lights or lose automatic dimming altogether – and with it the ability to ease light intensity back on hot days and protect plants from heat stress and light shock. The converter closes that gap, so the controller you already trust sets DLI light levels directly.
How to Use
- Connect the input: run the 0–10V output of your controller to the port marked 0-10V Input
- Connect the output: link the port marked Digital Output to the control chain of your DLI fixtures
- Switch on with the unit's on/off switch and keep the battery charged
- Set your dimming on the 0–10V controller – DLI LED fixtures follow its signal, and HPS output adjusts between 60 and 100%
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Dutch Lighting Innovations (DLI)
- Input: 0–10V analogue control signal
- Output: DLI digital control signal (RS485)
- Capacity: Up to 600 DLI dimmable fixtures
- Fixture types: DLI LED and HPS
- HPS output range: 60–100%
- Power consumption: 1W
- Battery: Rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion, up to 20 hours continuous use
- Operating conditions: Up to 40°C ambient; 95% humidity at 25°C
- Connections: 0-10V input port, digital output port, on/off switch
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the converter actually do?
It translates a standard 0–10V dimming signal from a third-party controller into the digital signal DLI fixtures understand, so that controller can set DLI light levels directly.
How many DLI fixtures can one converter handle?
Up to 600 DLI dimmable grow lights.
Does it dim HPS as well as LED?
Yes. DLI LED fixtures follow the dimming signal, and DLI HPS output can be controlled between 60 and 100%.
Do I still need a DLI DLM-4 controller?
Not to dim your DLI fixtures from a 0–10V controller – the converter lets that controller take the role. The DLM-4 remains the choice if you want DLI's own four-zone scheduling and temperature protection.
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