Developed in conjunction with commercial festive display companies, our festive light control units provide a robust solution in a compact dark grey IP66 rated enclosure. They are perfect for controlling festive lights when a heavy duty solution is required. Simply plug the unit in between the appliance and supply socket and programme using the Smart Life app.
Most Wi-Fi controls use a relay, which is a cheap, compact way of controlling small resistive loads like a chain of domestic fairy lights. However, the very different characteristics of LED lighting may result in failure of the small relay contacts over time. To overcome this issue, instead of using the relay within the timer unit to switch the load directly, our units connect the timer to a high quality contactor, which then switches the load.
Contactors work using the same principle as a relay, but they are much larger and far better suited to switching higher current inductive loads. The picture below shows the sheer size difference between a typical contactor (left) and relay (right); when it comes to switching inductive loads, contact size really does make a difference.
A digital timer unit is also available, to provide remote programming and switching.
Smart Operation
The unit can be programmed using either the Tuya or Smart Life App and can be integrated with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and other Wi-Fi based platforms. Functions within the Smart Life App include:
- Manual off/off control via any IoS Apple or Android phone or tablet.
- Countdown timer - The unit will turn on after the pre-set time.
- Maximum duration timer - When turned on the unit will only operate for a defined maximum period of time.
- Scheduled timer e.g. On Monday 07:00, off Monday 17:00.
- Random timer - Unit will turn on and off randomly during pre-set times.
- Scenes - Can be triggered by a separate (not supplied) senor or Wi-Fi button e.g. A temperature below 19C will turn the unit on.
- Contact us for Zigbee, eWeLink and Shelly module alternative options.
A WiFi connection is required to enable the unit to be switched on/off, or for the timer to be programmed. However, once programmed, the timer function will continue to operate without WiFi. Where WiFi is not available at all, a stand alone plug in timer is also available here.
Condensation can be a common issue with other brands of control. Our festive range are designed for prolonged use outside, with both cable entries at the base. Each unit has a Wiska VentGLAND, which looks like a standard cable gland, but has a water resistant breathable vent, which reducing the risk of condensation through pressure equalisation.
Specification:
- Black 230v 16A IEC60309 commando connectors
- Tuya Wi-Fo module.
- Contactor rated at 40A (AC-7a) resistive and 15A (AC-7b) inductive.
- Robust drak grey IP66 weatherproof DIN enclosure, overall dimensions W215mm x H145mm x D110mm.
- 0.3m in/out of industrial specification 2.5mmsq H07RN-F rubber cable, specifically manufactured for harsh environments with high mechanical, chemical, water and UV resistance. Flexibility and performance is retained over a wide temperature range (-25 to 55°C). Find out what’s so special about this cable.
- Please contact us for custom cable lengths or connectors.
- Can be supplied with a Zigbee, Z-Wave or Shelly control module
Manual:
- Click here to download the manual.
