In-Lite Transformers & Smart Controls

In-Lite Transformers & Smart Controls

Choose the power and control centre for the complete In-Lite system

The transformer is not an afterthought: it sets the available capacity and control options for the 12V lighting circuit. Add together the published VA load of every fitting, consider whether the garden needs one simple schedule or separately controlled areas, and leave sensible capacity for additions you are genuinely likely to make.

Standard HUB or SMART HUB?

Standard HUB models suit straightforward schemes where reliable timed and light-responsive operation is the priority. SMART HUB models are better where app control, separately managed cable zones and broader smart functions will improve day-to-day use. A larger model should be chosen because the calculated load or zoning plan requires it—not simply because it is the most powerful.

• HUB-50, HUB-75 and HUB-100: conventional transformer choices for small to medium systems at different VA capacities.
• SMART HUB-75, SMART HUB-150 and SMART HUB-300: smart-control models for increasingly substantial or zoned installations.
• MOVE and SMART MOVE: motion-control options for compatible transformer systems.
• SMART BRIDGE: connects supported In-Lite smart control with a compatible home network or wider smart-home setup.
• SMART EXTENDER: helps extend the relevant wireless control reach where site layout demands it.
• HUB protectors: model-specific covers; choose the protector listed for the exact transformer.

Size the transformer from the actual fitting schedule

Create a simple table with the quantity, product and VA rating of every light. Multiply each fitting’s VA by its quantity, total the circuit and compare that figure with the chosen transformer. Do not calculate capacity from LED watts alone. The cable and connector plan should then show how those fittings are distributed around the garden.

In-Lite Transformer & Smart-Control Guide

Control should make the garden easier to use

Useful zones often reflect the way a garden is used: an access route, a terrace and decorative planting may need different schedules. Avoid creating zones merely because the controls allow it. A clear layout with meaningful names is easier for the owner, installer and anyone maintaining it later.

Frequently asked questions

Which In-Lite transformer do I need?

Choose from the total VA load, required control features, number of useful zones and realistic future expansion. The product schedule should make the decision measurable rather than approximate.

How do I calculate the transformer load?

Multiply each fitting’s published VA load by the number being installed, then add every line. Use VA—not only LED watts—and keep the total within the transformer’s stated capacity.

Should I leave spare transformer capacity?

A sensible margin helps accommodate realistic future additions and avoids designing the installation at its absolute limit. It is still better to select from a proper plan than to buy a much larger transformer without reason.

What is the difference between HUB and SMART HUB?

Both supply compatible In-Lite low-voltage lighting. SMART HUB models add app-based and zoned control options; standard HUB models offer a simpler control approach. Compare the current product specifications for the exact model.

Do I need a SMART HUB to use In-Lite lights?

No. Many schemes work perfectly with a standard HUB. SMART HUB is valuable where its specific zoning, app or smart-control functions solve a real requirement.

Can one transformer run different types of light?

Yes, compatible 12V fittings can share a correctly planned system. Every fitting still contributes its VA load, and zones or cable routes should be arranged sensibly.

Can a transformer run mains-voltage In-Lite wall lights?

No. Products marked 100–230V are mains-powered and are not connected to a 12V HUB. They require a suitable mains installation by a qualified person.

What is an In-Lite lighting zone?

On a compatible SMART HUB, zones allow separate cable outputs or groups to be controlled in a useful way. A route, terrace and planting scene are typical examples.

What is SMART MOVE used for?

SMART MOVE is a wireless motion detector for the compatible smart system. It can make access lighting respond to movement without keeping every decorative light on all night.

What does SMART BRIDGE do?

SMART BRIDGE supports connection between compatible In-Lite smart products and the relevant network or smart-home environment. Check current compatibility before designing the control strategy around a particular platform.

When might I need SMART EXTENDER?

Use it where the site layout, distance or building fabric weakens the relevant wireless connection and the product is specified as the appropriate way to extend reach.

Can a transformer be hidden in a sealed box?

Do not improvise an enclosure. Install the transformer with the clearances, orientation, access and environmental protection required by its current instructions. Use the model-specific HUB protector where appropriate.

Where should the transformer be positioned?

Choose an accessible position close to the suitable mains supply and at the required height and orientation, with a practical route for the low-voltage cable. Follow the model’s installation guide.

Can I add another transformer later?

Yes, a larger garden can use more than one properly supplied and separately planned system. This may be clearer than forcing every area onto one long circuit, but each transformer needs its own load and cable schedule.

What information should I keep after installation?

Keep transformer model and capacity, zone names, cable routes, fitting quantities and VA loads, photos before backfilling, and any app or control handover notes.