One of the newest additions to the GHL ProfiLux line is the LEDControl1; a driver and dimmable control unit all in one. The LEDControl1 allows you you to dim your LED lighting with a cap at 700 mA and maximum voltage of 20VDC with a 1-10V-interface of the ProfiLux. Off the shelf, these units have plugs and sockets compatible to Aquaray LED lights including the AquaBeam 1000 HD Ultra LED lighting system but should be easily modified to fit your current (compatible) lighting system. With the slew of LED lighting hitting the market in all shapes and sizes, this is a pretty inexpensive control unit to give ProfiLux owners some control on some forms of LEDs. One thing to take into consideration is that if you like pushing your LEDs to their limits, you may require a current greater than the 700 mA this controller is rated at. For example, the Cree XR-E lamps can run up to three watts with 1,000 mA so you may not be able to get the maximum lighting “oomph” out of the Cree’s but at 700 mA they would run a lot more efficiently and in turn increasing their lifespan. No word about availability in North America but the units are available in the UK and Europe for around £ 34.49 (about $56.67 USD).
