Titan Helios 12 8 Light 240v Controller w/ Dual Trigger

The Titan Controls® Helios® 12 is an 8-light 240V lighting controller designed for indoor growing operations running multiple HID fixtures. It uses two industrial-grade, ballast-rated relays and dual trigger cord sets to switch up to eight 240V lights on a standard 24-hour wall timer schedule. With 50A input capacity and 8,000W total output, the Helios 12 handles full-size commercial HID rooms without requiring a custom timer per ballast.

Titan Controls Helios 12 Specifications

Specifications are derived from the manufacturer product description for SKU HGC702825.

Specification	Value
Product Line	Titan Controls® Helios® 12
SKU	HGC702825
Lights Supported	8 HID lights
Operating Voltage	240V / 60 Hz
Input Power	50 Amps
Output Power	40 Amps / 8,000W
Number of Relays	2 (dual), industrial-grade, ballast-rated
Trigger Cord Sets	2 (dual relay trigger cord sets included)
Outlet Type	Universal outlets
Enclosure	Dust, rust, and moisture resistant

Why Choose the Titan Controls Helios 12

The Helios 12 is built for growers who need to control a larger bank of 240V HID lights from a single timer-driven switching unit. Several design choices set it apart from basic single-relay controllers:

• Dual industrial-grade relays: The Helios 12 uses two ballast-rated relays rather than one. This reduces the electrical load per relay and increases switching reliability over long production cycles. According to the manufacturer description, these are the only lighting controllers in the Helios line featuring two industrial-grade relays.
• Dual trigger cord sets: Two separate trigger cord sets allow the controller to be driven by two independent 24-hour wall timers. This gives growers the option to split the eight outlets into two separately timed groups without buying a second controller.
• Universal outlets for plug-in flexibility: The outlet configuration accepts standard 240V HID ballast plugs without requiring adapter cables. This matters when mixing ballast brands or replacing fixtures over time.
• Weatherproof-grade enclosure: The controller housing resists dust, rust, and moisture — important in the condensation-prone environment of a sealed grow room where water vapor and irrigation overspray are constant factors.
• High-capacity for commercial-scale rooms: At 50A input and 8,000W total output, the Helios 12 can run a full room of eight 1,000W HID ballasts on a single controller rather than splitting across multiple units.

Best Uses for the Titan Controls Helios 12

This controller is suited to specific room configurations and operational priorities:

• Large single-room HID setups: A grow room running eight 240V HID ballasts — whether 600W or 1,000W — can be switched from a single Helios 12 unit rather than requiring multiple smaller controllers or individual timers per ballast.
• Rooms requiring split-timing: The dual trigger cord design lets growers divide the eight outlets into two timed groups. This is useful for light-deprivation schedules, staggered harvests, or running a veg and flower section off a single controller.
• Commercial and warehouse grows: The 50A / 8,000W capacity and moisture-resistant enclosure make this appropriate for professional installations where the controller may be mounted in a utility area exposed to temperature swings and ambient humidity.
• Environments with multiple timer circuits: Facilities that already run 24-hour wall timers for other functions can add the Helios 12 directly to existing timer circuits without upgrading to a more complex digital controller system.
• Growers transitioning from single-relay controllers: For rooms that have outgrown a 4-light or single-relay controller, the Helios 12 provides a straightforward upgrade path that keeps the same timer-based workflow.

Compatibility & Operating Range

The Helios 12 operates at 240V / 60Hz and is intended for use with 240V HID ballasts — including high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH) units. It is not designed for 120V fixtures or for LED drivers that require a separate low-voltage signal wire for dimming.

The controller uses standard 24-hour mechanical or digital wall timers as the trigger source. Each of the two trigger cord sets plugs into a separate wall timer, giving independent scheduling of each relay group. No proprietary timer hardware is required.

The universal outlet design accommodates the standard 240V plug types used by most HID ballasts sold in North American markets. If you are also setting up a tent or fixture for a smaller section of your space, the Advance Grow Tent System 4×4 pairs well with smaller 240V HID setups, and the Gavita Pro 1700e LED is a 277V-compatible option if you are evaluating a parallel LED fixture alongside your HID room.

The moisture-resistant enclosure is suitable for indoor grow environments. The Helios 12 should be mounted in a fixed position with adequate clearance for the trigger cords and power cables; it is not rated for outdoor or fully wet locations.

Usage Guidelines

The Helios 12 is a switched outlet controller — it does not regulate power to ballasts, it only switches them on and off according to the trigger signal from the connected wall timers. Growers should size their circuit breakers and wiring for the full 50A input draw before installation.

Each relay group can be scheduled independently by setting the corresponding wall timer to the desired on/off window. For a standard 12/12 flowering schedule, set both timers to the same window. For split-timing applications — for example, running half the room on a 16/8 veg cycle and half on 12/12 flower — set each timer to its respective schedule.

Because all eight outlets share a single 40A output, the total wattage of connected ballasts should not exceed 8,000W. A room running eight 1,000W ballasts sits at the rated maximum; a room running eight 600W ballasts (4,800W total) has comfortable headroom. Do not exceed the rated output to avoid overloading the relay contacts.

The enclosure is designed for a fixed wall or rack mount. Verify that the mounting surface is rated for the weight of the unit plus the attached cables, and that there is sufficient airflow around the enclosure to prevent heat buildup during extended operation.

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