Connect the GX12 end of the HYDROS 0-10V Quad Cable to the HYDROS Control 0-10V OUT port.
Connect one of the 3.5mm ends of the HYDROS 0-10V Quad Cable to the 0-10 IN port on your light fixture. Please remember the color of the 3.5mm jack, as you will need that in one of the steps below.
Step 2: Create the Variable Light Output
From the STATUS screen on your HYDROS app, top on the three horizontal dots to the right of the OUTPUTS label and select “Add / Edit Output.”
Tap on the “+” symbol at the bottom right of the page
Type in the name of your new output and then tap “Create.”
Step 2: Configure your Variable Light
Family: Variable Lights
Used In Schedule: This is a list of all external Light Schedules used by this output.
Level Range: This is the lowest and highest intensity HYDROS will run your light fixture.
TIP: Consider the Level Range a governor. When you set up a “Light Schedule” that operates at 1% to 100% intensity, but the level range is limited to 25% and 75%, 1% on the “Light Schedule” corresponds to the light operating at 25%. Similarly, 100% on the “Light Schedule” means the light physically runs at 75%. The “Light Schedule” intensity range falls within the Level Range here.
Overheat Input: This allows you to select a temperature sensor.
Overheat Temperature: This feature allows you to specify a maximum temperature at which the lights will automatically turn off.
Device Count: Slide left to right to select the number of lights you want to attach to this output.
TIP: This is a simple and efficient method for creating a group of lights. When you choose multiple lights, they will all function as a single entity.
Output Device X: Select the location of the light. In this case, choose the 0-10V channel based on the color of the 3.5mm jack connected to your light fixture.
TIP: The 0-10v cable has four different connectors.
BLACK = Direct Output 1
BROWN = Direct Output 2
RED = Direct Output 3
ORANGE = Direct Output 4
For the DIYers, the 3.5mm Mono jack is wired the following:
Tip = 0-10V output (+)
Ring = unused
Sleeve = Ground (-)
Off Voltage: Select the voltage level that shuts down the fixture.
TIP: When dealing with 0-10V systems, it’s important to note that a 0 voltage does not always mean the lights are off. Sometimes, the lights will shut off at a voltage higher than 0. For instance, if your light stays on at 1.5V but turns off at 1.4V, then you should set the “Off Voltage” to 1.4V.
On Voltage: Select the maximum voltage level for your light fixture.
TIP: Not all lights operate within the 0-10V range. Some manufacturers use different ranges such as 0-5V or 0-6.5V. It is best to contact the light’s manufacturer to find out the exact working range for your light.
Step 3: Save
After configuring the output, tap the yellow bar at the bottom to upload your changes to the cloud and each HYDROS device.
Step 4: Create a Light Schedule
Now that you have created a Light Output create a Light Schedule to run the light how you want it!
Rename Output & Change Icon
From the STATUS screen, tap on the Output you wish to modify.
On the popup, tap on the “Gear” icon on the bottom right.
From the Output setup page, tap on the “Pencil” icon on the top left.
Type in the new name you wish
If you wish to change the default icon, tap “Change Icon.”
