{"product_id":"matrix-mc5-grow-light-controller","title":"Matrix MC5 Grow Light Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMatrix MC5 Lighting Controller: Independent Spectrum Channels and Advanced Scheduling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFor the Matrix Hybrid 1000W, the MC5 isn't optional — without it connected, the fixture runs at either 100% on or completely off. No dimming, no spectrum tuning, no UV control, no far-red scheduling. That's the first thing to understand. Two independent channels handle up to \u003cstrong\u003e80 fixtures via 0–10V\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e100 fixtures via RS-485\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with seven discrete output levels (\u003cstrong\u003e0%, 25%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e) across the complete Matrix LED and Hybrid lineup. Each channel runs its own schedule independently, so you're not locked into mirroring intensity or timing across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEOD Far Red, Emerson Effect, and Environmental Automation for Matrix LED and Hybrid Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEnd-of-day far red is where the MC5 earns its place in advanced grows — program the far-red channel to run \u003cstrong\u003e5–15 minutes after lights-off\u003c\/strong\u003e, signaling the plant's phytochrome system and tightening the transition into the dark period. For growers experimenting with the Emerson Effect, running far-red alongside the main spectrum boosts photosynthetic efficiency by engaging Photosystems I and II simultaneously. The included temperature and humidity sensor plugs directly into the environmental automation layer, enabling temperature-triggered dimming and humidity-based spectrum adjustments with no third-party software, no app, and no cloud dependency — RJ12 daisy-chain wiring handles the connection between controller and fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequired for Matrix Hybrid 1000W Dimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without the MC5, the Hybrid 1000W operates at full power or nothing — this controller is what unlocks dimming, spectrum tuning, UV scheduling, and far-red control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Independent Channels — Up to 100 Fixtures Each:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each channel runs its own schedule and intensity, supporting up to 80 fixtures via 0–10V or 100 via RS-485 for flexible layout and scalable room design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEOD Far-Red Scheduling at 5–15 Min After Lights-Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigger the far-red channel at the end of the photoperiod to improve phytochrome signaling, sharpen night cycle transitions, and refine flowering response without manual intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity Sensor Included as Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmental automation — temperature-triggered dimming, heat protection, humidity-based adjustments — requires this sensor, and it ships in the box rather than as a paid add-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Software Required — Fully Plug-and-Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ12 daisy-chain wiring, manual operation, and on-device custom presets mean the MC5 runs reliable, repeatable lighting cycles without a connected device or subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #333; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eAdapter Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e12V, 1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eController Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 Independent Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLighting Control Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0%, 25%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSignal Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0–10V \/ RS-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFixtures per Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e80 (0–10V) \/ 100 (RS-485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Matrix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115705413846,"sku":"10-010701-068","price":167.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9450\/6454\/files\/Matrix_MC5_Grow_Light_Controller_main_image.webp?v=1776451251","url":"https:\/\/growershouse.com\/products\/matrix-mc5-grow-light-controller","provider":"GrowersHouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}