Helios
®
10 –240 Volts / 8 Light Controller
with 50 Amp Breaker Overview
The Helios
®
10 lighting controller is specifically designed for operation of high intensity discharge
(HID) lighting systems. The controller will run your lights for any sequence over a 24 hour period
by using the dual 120 Volt relay activation cord set and plugging them into a 24 hour wall
timer. The system can handle up to a maximum of eight (8) 1000 watt HID metal halide or high
pressure sodium (HPS) grow lights. This lighting controller provides up to 40 amps of capacity
on a standard 240 volt circuit. There is a 120 Volt accessory outlet (maximum of 2 Amps) on the
front of the controller. This is intended for use of a ventilation fan or light mover and is only active
when the lights are on. The Helios
®
10 is built with only the highest quality components and will
provide the user with years of trouble free service.
Instructions for Operation
• Please consult with a licensed electrician prior to installation of the Helios
®
10.
• DO NOT install this controller yourself if you DO NOT fully understand these instructions. High
voltage is dangerous!
• Plug 50 Amp pig tail cord set into a confirmed 50 Amp AC power outlet or connect the
incoming 240 Volt power to the 3 screws under the protective back cover. Black/hot leg (left
screw), neutral (center screw) & red/hot leg (right screw).
• Securely mount your Helios
®
10, using the hardware included, near your enclosure and away
from any spray/water/mist, etc.
• Verify that all your wiring connections are tight and that no loose wires are exposed.
• Use a test meter to verify that 240 Volt power is coming out of the ‘240 volt power output’
outlets before plugging your ballasts into the Helios
®
10.
• Then, plug your ballasts into the outlets on the right and left side of the controller.
• Plug the relay trigger cord sets into the Apollo
®
8 120 Volt wall timer (included). Set your timing
pattern (i.e. 12 hours ON and 12 hours OFF). Then, adjust the timer to the current time of day
• Make sure that all wires and cables have been properly secured.
• When the relay is activated via ‘relay trigger cord sets’ you will hear a loud “Clunk” sound.
• Your Helios
®
10 will now control your lights at the desired settings until the power is defeated.
• Caution: Lamps are hot and should be allowed to cool completely before handling.
ONLY FOR USE WITH 240 VOLT BALLASTS
Warranty Information
• Titan Controls
®
warrants the original purchase of this product against defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase.
• During the warranty period, Titan Controls
®
will, at our option, and without charge, repair or
replace this product if the controller or any of its components fail or malfunction.
• All returns or repairs must be accompanied by a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number prior to any service of the product.
• This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for use and of all other obligations or liabilities on the
part of the seller.
• This warranty shall not apply to this product or any part thereof which had been damaged by
accident, abuse, misuse, modification, negligence, alteration or misapplication.
• Controllers with serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;
broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; mismatched board serial numbers or
nonconforming parts; are excluded from coverage.
• Titan Controls
®
makes no warranty whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts not supplied
by Titan Controls
®
.
• Monetary refunds of the warranty will not be given.
• The Buyer assumes all responsibility regarding the use & installation of this controller.
• All warranty service is provided through the factory or an authorized service representative.
• This warranty shall apply only to the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and territories of the
United States and Canada.
• Defective controllers need to be returned with the “proof of purchase” receipt.
• For additional warranty information, contact a Titan Controls
®
Technical Service Representative
or your Dealer.
• NOTE: Titan Controls
®
is a controller manufacturer. All sales offerings to the public are done
through a nationwide group of Dealers. No sales offerings will be made directly to the general
public.
Service and Repair Program
• For all service and repairs please contact one of our Technical Service Representatives for a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Service Representative available for help
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. Call toll free: 1-888-808-4826.
• All factory service & repairs will be completed within 48 hours of receipt of controller and after
authorization by customer for repairs.
• Titan Controls
®
will, at its discretion, repair or replace the controller.
• Factory calibration services are available for all Titan Controls
®
.
• Returning Units: Please contact your retail store for returns.
Plug
configuration
NEMA 14-50p
Receptacle
configuration
NEMA 14-50r
6
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