In-Lite SMART HUB-75 Garden Lighting Transformer

In-Lite SMART HUB-75 Garden Lighting Transformer

SMART HUB-75 combines a compact 75 VA transformer with two independently controlled 12V cable zones. It is a strong choice for a courtyard, front garden or smaller complete lighting scheme where app control is useful but the capacity of a larger SMART HUB is unnecessary.

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

• courtyards, front gardens and smaller complete lighting schemes
• separating path or entrance lights from planting and terrace lighting
• projects using compatible SMART or TONE fixtures
• customers wanting routines and control from the In-Lite app
• installations that may later use SMART MOVE, SMART BRIDGE or SMART EXTENDER

How the controls and lighting zones work

Connect through Bluetooth Low Energy in the In-Lite app for iOS or Android. The two outputs can be scheduled and operated independently, so entrance or path lighting can run differently from planting or terrace lights. App users can set routines and the system supports compatible SMART and TONE fittings; normal In-Lite 12V fittings can be included on the same correctly planned installation.

Calculate the transformer load in VA

This transformer has a maximum connected lighting load of 75 VA and two 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

Two separately controlled outputs make the cable plan part of the lighting design. Group together the fittings that should share a schedule, then distribute their total VA sensibly between the two lines. Use genuine In-Lite CBL system cable and EASY-LOCK connections, and keep the complete load within 75 VA.

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 HUB PROTECTOR 1. 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: 75 VA
• Output voltage: 12V low voltage
• Cable outputs: 2, independently controllable
• Control: Bluetooth Low Energy and In-Lite app
• Compatible with In-Lite SMART and TONE functions
• Ingress protection: IP23
• Installation: vertical and at least 50cm above ground
• Position: indoors or beneath suitable precipitation cover
• System requirement: genuine In-Lite cable and fittings
• Guarantee: 5 years when installed to In-Lite instructions

Which In-Lite transformer should you choose?

Choose HUB-75 UK when both outputs can switch together and app control is not wanted. Choose SMART HUB-150 for three zones and 150 VA, or SMART HUB-300 only for a large compatible installation requiring 300 VA and longer 10/2 cable runs.

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.