A lot of aquarium lights fall into one of two camps: they run on a fixed schedule with no ramp-up or ramp-down, or there's no timer at all and someone has to remember to flip the switch every day. T1 covers both gaps in one unit: a 24-hour clock-based timer, four sunrise-sunset brightness curves, a manual override switch, and power-off memory. It's built to drive any 12V–24V LED fixture rated between 3W and 100W.
Compatibility check: T1 is for LED loads only, 12V–24V / 3–100W. Confirm your fixture's voltage and wattage label falls inside this range before wiring it up.
Features
24-Hour Digital Timer On/off times are set against a real-time clock rather than a countdown, so the same schedule repeats every day automatically - set it up once and leave it.
Four Sunrise-Sunset Simulation Curves Rather than snapping the light on or off, T1 fades brightness up and down across four selectable ramp durations, giving fish and plants a dawn-to-dusk transition instead of an abrupt switch.
Planted tanks in particular benefit from this - sudden full-brightness changes are a common trigger for algae blooms and stressed fish, and a gradual ramp reduces both.
Brightness Set Independently of the Schedule Timer and intensity are two separate settings. That means a nano tank kept dim overnight and a heavily planted display running bright at midday don't need two different controllers, or a full schedule rebuild every time brightness needs adjusting.
Manual Override There's a physical switch for taking direct control - full on, full off, or a specific brightness - for a water change, a late-night check on the fish, or showing a guest the tank. Using it doesn't overwrite or erase the saved automatic program underneath.
Power-Off Memory A breaker trip, an accidental unplug, or an overnight outage won't erase your setup. T1 holds the last timer schedule, active sunrise-sunset curve, and brightness level in non-volatile memory, and resumes the same program automatically the moment power comes back - no manual reset required.
LCD Display Time, schedule, brightness level, and active mode are all visible on one screen, so checking or changing a setting is a quick glance rather than a trip to the manual.
Wide 12V–24V / 3–100W Range From a single small LED strip to a larger multi-chip fixture, one controller model covers the range - no separate SKU needed per wattage tier.
Specifications
|
Product |
Model No. |
Input Voltage |
Compatible Load |
Display |
Product Size |
Qty/Carton* |
Carton Size |
G.W./Carton** |
Key Features |
|
Aquarium LED Light Timer |
T1 |
12V–24V |
3–100W |
LCD |
9 × 7.4 × 1.8 cm |
48 pcs |
32 × 29 × 26.5 cm |
5.7 kg |
24-hour timer, 4 sunrise-sunset curves, independent brightness control, power-off memory |
*Qty/Carton = units packed per master carton. **G.W./Carton = gross weight per master carton (product + packaging).
Before wiring, match your fixture's rated wattage against the controller's supported range - not just the controller's own maximum.
OEM/ODM Customization
T1 is available under private label for qualifying bulk orders. Elements that are typically adjustable:
Logo, housing color, button layout
Packaging artwork and manual language
Supported voltage/wattage range, matched to a target market or fixture type
Number of sunrise-sunset presets
Display language and 12h/24h clock format
Retail box, carton marking, barcode setup
Final specs depend on order volume and engineering feasibility - send over your requirements for a quote. Every OEM run starts with a pre-production sample for sign-off, checking timer accuracy, memory retention after a simulated power cut, brightness range, LCD clarity, and load compatibility across the rated wattage range before mass production begins.
Where It's Used
Planted tank lighting schedules that need a slow dawn-to-dusk ramp rather than an on/off switch
Nano and desktop tank setups running on a compact single controller
Retail aquarium displays where staff shouldn't have to reset a light switch by hand every day
Multi-tank fish rooms standardizing several tanks on one controller model
Any existing LED fixture that doesn't have a built-in timer
FAQ
Does T1 need an app or Wi-Fi connection to work? No - T1 runs entirely offline through its onboard buttons and LCD screen. Schedule, brightness, and mode are all set locally on the unit itself; there's no app pairing or network setup involved. (Flagging for you: confirm this matches your actual unit - if a future revision adds app/Bluetooth control, this answer needs updating.)
What's in the box, and does setup need extra tools or wiring? (Placeholder - needs your input: what's actually included - controller, DC adapter, wiring terminals/connectors, mounting hardware? Does the buyer need to supply their own power adapter separately? I've left this out rather than guess, since incorrect wiring/adapter info is a safety-relevant claim.)
Is T1 safe near splashes, or does it need to stay away from water? (Placeholder - needs your input: what's the actual ingress protection rating, if any? Don't publish a specific IP rating unless it's been tested/certified - if there's no rating, the safe, accurate answer is "keep the unit in a dry location away from direct water contact/splash." I've left the exact wording for you to confirm so this doesn't overstate protection.)
What's the warranty period and what does it cover? (Placeholder - needs your input: length of warranty and what's covered, e.g., manufacturing defects vs. wear items. Left blank rather than invented, since warranty terms are a binding claim.)
Will T1 work with a fixture from a different brand than the one it's bundled with? Yes. T1 isn't paired to one specific light - any fixture whose voltage and wattage fall inside 12V–24V / 3–100W will run on it, which makes it a fit for retrofitting an existing light or standardizing several tanks on one timer model.
How long does the saved schedule survive a power outage, and does it need a backup battery? The timer schedule, sunrise-sunset curve, and brightness setting are stored in non-volatile memory, so they survive for as long as the outage lasts and reload automatically once power is restored - no backup battery and no reprogramming needed.
Can the voltage range or number of sunrise-sunset presets be customized for a bulk order? Yes, for qualifying OEM/ODM orders - see the Customization section above for what's adjustable and how it depends on order volume and engineering feasibility.
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