Lighting Control Adapter S for Sun System Ballast

Bring Third-Party Ballasts Under Hydro-X Control, Sun System

TrolMaster's Hydro-X system can control most supplemental lighting fixtures on the market through a low-volt control option, but that option takes a different form and communication protocol depending on the ballast manufacturer. TrolMaster's LMA lighting adapters bridge that gap, converting the Hydro-X system's digital output into the analog signal a specific ballast brand expects.

The LMA-13 is built specifically for Sun System ballasts, giving that brand's low-volt control input a direct, plug-and-play path into a Hydro-X system.

Key Features & Benefits

• LED Status Indicator — shows adapter activity at a glance.
• Digital-to-Analog Signal Conversion — bridges the Hydro-X system's digital output to the ballast's low-volt control input.
• RJ12 Cable Socket — connects directly to the Hydro-X system.
• Plug-and-Play Setup — installs without additional configuration tools.

Who Should Use a TrolMaster LMA Ballast Adapter

Growers running a compatible third-party ballast brand who want that fixture brought under Hydro-X system control, rather than left on its own built-in timer, are the intended users of the LMA lineup. Each adapter model is matched to one ballast brand's specific low-volt control protocol, so confirming the right LMA model before ordering matters.

About TrolMaster

TrolMaster builds a separate LMA adapter for nearly every major ballast brand on the market, engineered at the Sacramento, California company's headquarters so its Hydro-X controllers can reach third-party lighting rather than being limited to TrolMaster's own fixtures. That brand-by-brand adapter strategy is part of why Hydro-X can control such a wide range of existing grow-light hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical specifications does an LMA adapter operate at?

Output voltage runs 0 to 11.5V with a maximum current of 0.2A. The adapter operates across 32 to 122°F and up to 90% working humidity.

Does the adapter connect directly to my ballast?

It connects between the Hydro-X system and the ballast's own low-volt control input using an RJ12 cable. No additional wiring configuration is needed beyond that connection.

What comes in the box with an LMA adapter?

One Lighting Control Adapter matched to the specific ballast brand it's built for. No separate cable purchase is required for a standard installation.

How do I know which LMA model matches my ballast?

Check the ballast brand against TrolMaster's LMA compatibility list before ordering, since each adapter is built for one specific brand's control protocol. Ordering the wrong model will not establish a working connection with an incompatible ballast.

Can one LMA adapter control multiple ballasts at once?

No, each LMA adapter connects to a single ballast's low-volt control input. Growers running several ballasts of the same brand need one LMA adapter per fixture.