Transformer · 3 zones · Stainless steel
3-Zone Stainless Transformer — 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 W
Included: transformer, photocell and user manual. Lights and main landscape wire sold separately.
Where it lives
One transformer runs the front yard, pathway and patio on three independent schedules. Set one area to dusk-to-dawn, another to a dusk countdown and another to fixed on/off times.
The stainless steel housing is rated IP65 for outdoor rain and snow. Mount it vertically above the ground, away from direct sprinkler spray and standing water. Do not submerge it. Disconnect power before wiring or servicing.
Use temporary ON/TEST to check all zones or one selected zone before burying the cable. The test ends after approximately five minutes and returns to the saved mode.
Three zone buttons and one combined-load display.
Brushed stainless steel housing and hinge detail.
Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3 terminals: COM, 12V and 14V.
Which size
What it carries
| 300 W — up to 240 W of fixtures | Example alternatives: 80 × 3 W OR 48 × 5 W OR 20 × 12 W. Counts are across all three zones combined. |
| 400 W — up to 320 W of fixtures | Example alternatives: 106 × 3 W OR 64 × 5 W OR 26 × 12 W. Counts are across all three zones combined. |
| 500 W — up to 400 W of fixtures | Example alternatives: 133 × 3 W OR 80 × 5 W OR 33 × 12 W. Counts are across all three zones combined. |
| 600 W — up to 480 W of fixtures | Example alternatives: 160 × 3 W OR 96 × 5 W OR 40 × 12 W. Counts are across all three zones combined. |
| A mixed yard | 24 × 3 W path lights + 12 × 5 W spotlights + 6 × 12 W well lights = 204 W total. Plan the cable and each terminal connection as directed in the manual. |
Not this transformer
| DC-only fixtures | Use fixtures rated for the selected 12 V or 14 V AC supply. A 12 V label alone does not establish AC compatibility. |
| 24 V lighting systems | Use the power supply specified for the fixture or kit. |
| 120 V fixtures | Do not connect line-voltage fixtures to these 12 V / 14 V AC outputs. |
| Kits with their own controller | Check the kit instructions; do not replace its supplied power system without confirmed compatibility. |
Setting it up
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Choose the wattage for the combined fixture load, leaving about 20% headroom. Mount the transformer vertically above ground, away from sprinklers and standing water. |
| 2 | With power disconnected, connect each lighting run to its zone terminals. Choose 12 V or 14 V AC according to fixture ratings, wire gauge, cable length and load. |
| 3 | Position the photocell where it can sense daylight. Follow the manual, reconnect power and use temporary ON/TEST to check all zones or a selected zone. |
| 4 | Set a mode for each zone. Check the combined-load indicators and keep the planned fixture load at or below about 80% of the model rating. |
Choose compatible fixtures
Choosing 12 V or 14 V
Specifications
| Input | 120 V AC, 60 Hz |
| Output | 12 V or 14 V AC per zone |
| Rated total capacity | 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 W, shared across all three zones |
| Recommended combined fixture load | 300 W: 240 W · 400 W: 320 W · 500 W: 400 W · 600 W: 480 W |
| Control zones | Three independently programmed zones |
| Load indicators | 50% / 80% / 100% combined-load status |
More specifications
| Lighting modes | Dusk-to-dawn · dusk + 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 h · dusk to a set off time · timer · zone OFF |
| ON/TEST | Temporary test for all zones or a selected zone; returns to the saved mode after approximately 5 minutes |
| Memory | Retains zone mode settings after a power interruption |
| Housing | 304 stainless steel |
| Outdoor protection | IP65; do not submerge; avoid direct water spray and standing water |
| 300 W dimensions | 12.4 in H × 5.9 in W × 3.1 in D |
| Installation | Vertical wall mount above ground; disconnect power before wiring or servicing |
| Compatibility | Landscape fixtures rated for the selected 12 V or 14 V AC supply |
* Manufacturer-stated; the test report is on file and is not published on this page.
What the numbers mean
Questions people ask
Do three zones mean three times the rated power?
Can each zone use a different schedule?
Which landscape lights can I connect?
When should I use the 14 V tap?
What does ON/TEST do?
Can it go outside?
Are lights and landscape wire included?
What is the warranty?
How do returns work?
Where can I find the matching model on Amazon?
Where can I download the manual?
In the box
| Transformer | 1, in the selected wattage |
| Photocell | 1 |
| User manual | 1 |
| 300 W mounting accessories | Transformer mounting kit and photocell mounting kit |
If a part is missing
Email the part name and a photo; the replacement ships from the same U.S. warehouse. Contact us
Fulfilment, not warranty — the two are answered separately.
Every number here comes from our own SKUs or the manufacturer's test report. The ones we have not measured are not here.
