In-Lite SMART HUB-150 Garden Lighting Transformer

In-Lite SMART HUB-150 Garden Lighting Transformer

SMART HUB-150 is the most versatile transformer for a complete In-Lite garden lighting scheme. Its 150 VA capacity and three independently controlled 12V cable outputs allow paths, planting, entertaining areas and architectural lighting to be grouped into sensible zones rather than forcing the whole garden onto one schedule.

The transformer is the heart of an In-Lite installation. Choosing it correctly is not just a matter of buying the largest number: the total fixture load, number of control zones, cable routes, compatible accessories and the way the garden will be used all matter.

Who this transformer is best suited to

• complete medium and large domestic garden lighting schemes
• three-zone layouts for paths, planting and social spaces
• projects using app-controlled SMART and TONE lighting
• customers wanting multiple routines and shared app access
• installations likely to grow in stages without immediately needing 300 VA

How the controls and lighting zones work

The In-Lite app connects by Bluetooth Low Energy and can operate each cable output separately. You can create routines, share control with other app users and commission compatible SMART and TONE fittings. The system can be expanded with SMART MOVE, SMART EXTENDER and SMART BRIDGE where the project requires motion response, improved indoor Bluetooth reach or smart-home connectivity.

Calculate the transformer load in VA

This transformer has a maximum connected lighting load of 150 VA and three independently controlled cable outputs. Add the VA value of every fitting in the proposed scheme; do not add only the wattage. The VA figure allows for the real electrical load placed on the transformer and is the value In-Lite uses for system sizing.

We recommend keeping a written load schedule showing every fitting, its quantity, its individual VA and the output to which it will be connected. Leave a sensible allowance if the garden may be expanded later, but do not select a technically unsuitable transformer simply because it has more capacity.

Plan the cable outputs as real garden zones

Plan each output around the fittings that should operate together, then add the VA values and distribute the total load appropriately. Three lines make a tidy cable plan easier, but the complete connected load must remain within 150 VA. Select 14/2 or 10/2 system cable according to the load and route length in the current In-Lite design guidance.

Run the In-Lite CBL system cable where it can be reached for future changes and connect fittings with their supplied EASY-LOCKs. The cable does not need to form a closed loop. Protect the end with the correct CABLE CAP and use approved In-Lite cables and connectors rather than improvised underground joints.

Safe position and weather protection

The transformer enclosure is IP23. Mount it vertically, at least 50cm above ground, and in a covered position where it is not exposed to rain or snowfall. If a suitable indoor or sheltered position is not available, use the correctly sized SMART HUB PROTECTOR. A protective cover supports correct installation but does not make a poor, flood-prone or inaccessible location acceptable.

Connect the UK mains lead only to a correctly installed suitable socket. Any new socket, fixed mains wiring or alteration to the mains supply must be completed by a competent electrician. Leave enough clear space to operate the controls, inspect the cables and remove the transformer if service is ever required.

What else is required to build the system

The transformer does not include the whole lighting circuit. You will also need genuine system cable, the chosen In-Lite lights and an EASY-LOCK for each fixture. Depending on the design, you may need CBL-EXT fixture leads, splitters, protective cable caps, motion or smart-control accessories and glare-control fittings.

Start with a simple plan of the garden. Mark the transformer, cable routes, each fitting and the features to be illuminated. Then calculate VA and cable lengths. This sequence produces a much more reliable order than choosing attractive lights first and trying to make the electrical layout fit afterwards.

Verified technical specification

• Maximum connected lighting load: 150 VA
• Output voltage: 12V low voltage
• Mains supply: 230V
• Cable outputs: 3, independently controllable
• Control: Bluetooth Low Energy and In-Lite app
• Supports compatible SMART and TONE fittings
• Ingress protection: IP23
• Dimensions: approximately 230 × 140 × 80mm
• Installation: vertical and at least 50cm above ground
• Position: indoors or beneath suitable precipitation cover
• Guarantee: 5 years when installed to In-Lite instructions

Which In-Lite transformer should you choose?

Choose SMART HUB-75 for a compact two-zone scheme below 75 VA. Choose SMART HUB-150 for the broadest range of domestic projects. Move to SMART HUB-300 only when the design genuinely requires the extra capacity and its compatibility limitations have been checked.

Browse In-Lite transformers and smart controls or contact us with a garden plan and your proposed fixture list. We can help total the VA, compare zones, check cable routes and identify the accessories needed to build a coherent system before you order.