To understand the importance of LED lighting controllers, it is necessary to know the 3 main components of LED lighting systems: current source, buffer, and controller. The current sources task is to keep an eye on the current flowing to and fro the LED array; the buffers task is to serve as a medium that turns LED light on and off; and the controller is the one that directs the buffer when to turn on or turn off the LED light. The controller is essentially the brain of any lighting system. This article will further discuss the various kinds of LED lighting controllers available today.
LED Lighting Dimmer
One of the essential LED lighting controllers is the dimmer. It functions primarily as a color fixer, allowing for multiple changeable patterns, depending on what it has been programmed to do. In addition, a dimmer is also equipped with the ability to adjust speed levels. Dimmers can be used for indoor and outdoor LED lighting, making it possible for various LED lighting applications to adjust the color accordingly and at the same time, reduce voltage. Currently, there are wireless dimmer remote control switches available, making it very convenient to control any LED lighting system.
LED RGB Color Controllers
While all RGB color controllers are not entirely the same in terms of features and functions, many of them are able to provide full RGB color control in at least 3 channels, with several changing modes such as gradual, static, and jumpy. Color depths may vary but oftentimes the maximum is 256 RGB. In addition, the speed and brightness levels may also be adjusted in several levels. Just like dimmer controllers, some of the RGB color controllers are built with wireless technology. There are also DIY RGB LED controller kits that people can purchase so that they can make their very own controller.
LED Motion Sensor Controllers
One of the LED lighting controllers is the motion sensor controller. This device is able to help further reduce power consumption by being programmed to turn off automatically when not in use. People can preset the length of time a particular LED lighting will remain switched on when there is movement. These controllers also have sensitivity as well as day and night settings that can be adjusted depending on the owners preferences and requirements. For most LED controllers, the sensor range is within 50 feet although some may be higher or lower than that.
LED lighting controllers make it possible for the lights to dim and change colors easily, without the user needing to program it every time. These devices certainly make LED lighting systems more easily manageable and at the same time, further reduce the cost of electricity. Such capabilities make it a functional add-on. Some lighting systems have built-in controllers like the AIxiZ RGB LED E27, but high quality controllers come as separate entities, and one example would be the LED Operator LED Control Board by American DJ, which can allow users to choose 16 color presets.
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