Lantern Schedule Adapter (LMA-24)

Lantern Schedule Adapter (LMA-24)

The TrolMaster Hydro-X system is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, offering unparalleled control over a wide array of horticultural lighting fixtures available in today's market. Recognizing the diverse needs of modern agriculture, TrolMaster has developed a range of lighting adapters, known as LMA units. 

These adapters are designed to bridge the Hydro-X system with various lighting systems employing low-voltage control mechanisms, which vary significantly in form and communication protocol. This adaptability ensures that growers can leverage the Hydro-X system's advanced capabilities across a broad spectrum of lighting technologies.

One of the unique applications enabled by this system is the lantern lighting schedule, a meticulously crafted lighting regimen aimed at optimizing the vegetative growth phase of plants. This schedule involves a 24-hour cycle where lights are on for 12 hours, followed by a 5.5-hour off period, a brief 1-hour on period to interrupt the night phase, and another 5.5-hour off period to complete the cycle. This strategic interruption of the dark period suppresses florigen production, a critical factor in plant flowering, thereby keeping plants in a vigorous vegetative growth state longer than they would under continuous light or dark cycles.

To facilitate this advanced lighting strategy, TrolMaster introduces the LMA-24 lighting adapter, specifically engineered to harness the Hydro-X system's dual-channel functionality. This allows for the creation of a lantern schedule control for any lighting system that operates with a 0-10V control protocol. The LMA-24 adapter boasts compatibility with a wide range of High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting systems, including brands like Gavita, Nanolux, Luxx, Growers Choice, Illuminar, and PL. Additionally, it supports various LED lighting systems from manufacturers such as Fluence, Next Light, Spectrum King, and others.

This capability positions the LMA-24 as a vital component for growers looking to implement sophisticated lighting schedules that enhance plant growth during the vegetative stage. Designed specifically for lighting systems utilizing the 0-10V protocol, the LMA-24 adapter embodies TrolMaster's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern horticulture.