Maxibright VARIDRIVE 360W LED with integrated driver

Product detailed description

Maxibright Varidrive 360W: LED with integrated driver, plug-and-play

Varidrive 360W is a full-spectrum LED grow light with a driver for growers who want professional lighting without an external ballast and extra cables. The driver is built directly into the housing, so you simply hang the light and plug it into a standard socket. With a power draw of 360 W, it delivers 1040 µmol/s with a high efficiency of 2.89 µmol/J – enough light to fully illuminate an area of 0.8x0.8 to 1.2x1.2 m with a full spectrum for both growth and flowering. Low energy consumption and little waste heat also make it easier to maintain the temperature in the tent.

Integrated driver: fewer cables, less hassle

Unlike lights with an external ballast, the Varidrive 360W has its driver inside. This eliminates the separate ballast box, connection cable and the need to find space to store it in the tent. Installation is literally plug-and-play: hang it, switch it on and start growing. The very low profile of just 43 mm also makes the light ideal for tents and spaces with limited height, where every centimetre above the plants counts.

Quiet passive operation and even light

Six LED bars distribute the light evenly across the entire area, preventing hot spots and overlit centres. Cooling is entirely passive, with no fan at all – the light runs completely silently and has no moving part that could fail. At a weight of 2.9 kg, it can be hung by one person.

Specifications

• Power draw: 360 W
• Photon flux (PPF): 1040 µmol/s
• Efficiency (PPE): 2.89 µmol/J
• Spectrum: full (for growth and flowering)
• Recommended area: 0.8x0.8 to 1.2x1.2 m
• Construction: 6 LED bars, low profile of 43 mm
• Driver: integrated (plug-and-play)
• Dimming: integrated dimmer, 25/50/75/100 %
• Connectivity: RJ port for an external controller, daisy-chain RJ12
• Cooling: passive, fanless
• Dimensions: 570x590x43 mm
• Weight: 2.9 kg

Is a 360 W LED worthwhile for a smaller tent?

High efficiency of 2.89 µmol/J means you get plenty of usable light from every watt – a power draw of 360 W delivers 1040 µmol/s, while low energy consumption pays off with every month of operation. The integrated driver saves on the purchase price and eliminates the hassle of an external ballast. If you want to schedule and control the light programmatically, connect it via the RJ port to the Universal 0-10V controller. If you need more power for a larger area, choose its sibling, the Varidrive 3.0 720W, with the same integrated driver.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Varidrive 360W require an external ballast?

No. The Varidrive 360W has its driver integrated directly into the light housing, so you do not need to purchase an external ballast. It plugs into a standard 230 V socket using a plug-and-play system – hang it, switch it on and start growing. This distinguishes it from the Varidrive 720W model, which requires a separate ballast. The integrated driver also saves space in the tent.

How large an area can the Varidrive 360W cover?

The Varidrive 360W fully illuminates an area of 0.8x0.8 to 1.2x1.2 m. It covers a smaller area of around 0.8x0.8 m with enough reserve even for more demanding varieties, while on 1.2x1.2 m it provides even light for both growth and flowering. Six LED bars distribute 1040 µmol/s evenly across the entire area, preventing overlit centres and dark edges.

Can multiple Varidrive 360W lights be connected and controlled together?

Yes. The light has an RJ port and supports daisy-chain serial connection via RJ12. You can chain several units together and connect them to a controller, such as the Maxibright Universal 0-10V, which supports programmed scheduling, power regulation and sunrise and sunset simulation. The light can be controlled independently using the integrated dimmer in steps from 25 to 100 %.