DIMLUX MAXICONTROLLER User manual
DIMLUX
MAXICONTROLLER
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION
The Dimlux maxi controller is a modular control system for operating and monitoring the Dimlux lighting, CO2 and
VPD. The EVO controller is available with and without USB log function. The controller also has a thermostat/hygrostat
function (AUX) and can also control a fan.
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CO2 sensor can be used to control CO2 generators, cold CO2 installations and ventilation systems for air replacement.
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and even a ventilator. Various parameters can be read and regulated in a VPD environment. The screen shows the
ambient temperature, relative humidity, plant temperature and VPD. The DATALOG function can be used to store all
values on a USB stick. The controller writes all measured values onto the stick every minute and these can be read off
later in graphic form on a PC.
The controller can also operate the lighting in two rooms in turns. This requires a second temperature sensor, which
can be connected to port RH/T2. The relative humidity sensor will no longer be required. The controller is modular: All
sensors can be purchased independently according to need.
Components
The controller
The controller regulates and operates the lighting, CO2, VPD status and any other
connected components (AUX).
Temperature sensor
The temperature sensor measures the room temperature and should be protected
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RH% sensor
The RH% sensor measures the relative humidity in the room. This is necessary to
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also hang in the shade.
CO2 sensor
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beam CO2 sensor. The sensor can control a CO2 generator or a cold CO2 installation.
PT camera
The temperature of a crop can be measured using the plant temperature camera.
This temperature provides an indication of the vaporization of the crop.
The camera is also needed to determine the VPD.
The Auxbox
Auxbox Auxbox fan
An auxbox can be connected to controller’s aux port. The auxbox converts the maxi controller into a fully automatic
air conditioning system. The auxbox is available in two designs. The auxbox has two connections, one for a heating
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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS & MENU
Connecting the lighting ( Also see the other connectivity options on pages 19 & 20 )
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dealer for more information.
Interlink cables
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B to A / B to A etc. A is therefore the input signal and B is the output signal.
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The ABP jack enables the connection of a 2nd Maxi Controller. The two controllers then work together on 1 clock /
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the mode button. The 1st controller is set to the normal function (on / off / timer / countdown) using the mode button.
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a high temperature safeguard, port +2 switches off.
Connecting the CO2
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The long cable including the plug is inserted into the port with the CO2
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the CO2 sensor.
Connecting the auxbox
The fan/ auxbox is easily connected to an existing wall socket. The 5m
communication cable is connected to the aux port via the plug. Now the
apparatus for controlling the box must be inserted into the correct port.
Connecting the VPD
To be able to determine the VPD value, the temperature sensor,
RH% sensor and PT camera should be connected to the controller.
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The PT camera should be mounted in such a way that it “illuminates” the crop
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parts of the room as well. A circle with a diameter of 50 cm is measured if the
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MENU & KEYS MENU & KEYS
Basic Advanced Menu
Using
Advanced menu
Using
Basic menu
The controller has a basic and an advanced menu. This enables a very easy operation without the need to go through
the parameters that were set earlier. The basic menu only shows the most frequently used functions. All parameters can
be changed and set in the advanced menu. You can switch between the basic and the advanced menus by holding
down the SET key.
Basic keys
OFF/MODE
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Lights permanent off > Lights are permanently off.
Lights permanent on > Lights are always on.
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*LIGHT The current time, room temperature, light output and remaining time are displayed.
*CO2 The current and set CO2 value are displayed.
*AUX/FAN The current temperature and the set fan speed are displayed.
*VPD. The plant temperature, room temperature, relative humidity and the VPD are displayed.
Using the ESCAPE key will also enable you to leave the menu.
PLUS (+)
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MIN (-)
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SET
Using this key, the menu is opened in order to change settings.
Basic light menu
The following parameters can be set in the basic light menu:
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Time
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or – key. Pressing the ESCAPE key will return you to the Home screen.
Timer ON/OFF
Timer on/off
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screen. By pressing the SETNH\DJDLQ\RXFDQVHOHFWE\XVLQJWKHRUÕNH\ZKLFKOLJKWæ[WXUH\RXZLVKWRFRQWURO
315 Watt (CDM lamp)
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Basic CO2 menu
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and then press Auto Calibrate/Yes.
Basic Aux/ Fan menu
The following parameters can be set in the basic fan menu:
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Temperature
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Temperature > The fan works faster if a certain temperature is reached.
The temperature mode can be used to set the temperature at which the fan must work faster.
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MENU & KEYS MENU & KEYS
Advanced
Numerous parameters can be adjusted or set in the advanced menu.
Advanced keys
OFF/MODE
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Lights permanent off > light is always off.
Lights permanent on > light is always on.
Lights by timer > light goes on/off via the timer.
Lights by countdown > light goes on/off by countdown (asynchronous times, e.g., 10/10 or 11/11)
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copies the date, time, timer, countdown and rise/fall of the master controller.
Lights control as slave copy > This function is similar to the previous function except that now the light in room
2 operates at the same time as the light in room 1. Several controllers using different slave settings can be connected in
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LICHT The current time, room temperature, light output and remaining time are displayed.
CO2 The current and set CO2 value are displayed.
AUX/FAN The current temperature and the set fan speed are displayed.
VPD The plant temperature, room temperature, relative humidity and the VPD are displayed.
High/low records All high/low values of the connected sensors are displayed here.
Using the + and – keys, the values of the different sensors can be displayed including when the
maximum/minimum event has occurred.
Events/alarm log Here you can see when and why the controller has intervened.
PLUS (+) key
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MIN (-) key
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SET key
Using this key, the menu is opened in order to change settings.
Advanced light menu
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The menu will open by pressing the SET key while the Light screen is displayed. Using the + and – keys, you can
navigate through the various parameters in the menu. The following parameters can be set in the Light menu:
Time
Time (clock)
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Date
Date (d-m-y)
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Timer on/off
Timer on/off
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Countdown
Countdown on/ off
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The time that the light has to go on or off can be set by pressing the SET key while COUNTDOWN is displayed on the
screen. Asynchronous times, which can reduce a cycle can be set with this parameter.
Rise/fall
Rise / Fall time
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Temp limit
Temp limit L/H/S
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prevent the temperature from becoming too high in the room. The controller dims the lights up to maximum 35%.
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MENU & KEYS MENU & KEYS
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operated by the even ports (2 and 4). Half of the lights are therefore turned off.
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are off, all lights go off. Then there is probably a problem with the air conditioning in the room.
The temperature limits can be altered by pressing the SET key.
Temp-offset
Temp offset
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Output power
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on the screen. Using the + or – key you can select:
315watt (cdm)
400watt
600watt
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630watt DUAL (cdm)
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Set output power
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Halfforce mode
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ballasts ensures that the lamps are switched off in an altrernating pattern . (Checkerboard pattern). After 6hrs this
pattern changes to maintain an even light distribution at all times.
After powerfail
After powerfail
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LCD back light
LCD back light
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Temperature display
Temperature
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Output display
Output display
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Dual room off
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Advanced CO2 menu
CO2 SMARTLOGIC2
The new EVO 1.2 Maxi Controller automatically adjusts the best possible CO2 dosing using a special algorithm
that prevents the values being exceeded and always keeps the CO2 level as stable as possible. This self learning
program also ensures that no harmful CO is released by CO2 gas generators, due to the rapid on and off switching
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The controller does this during the learning mode. This is normal.
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Auto calibrate
CO2 auto calibrate
The auto calibrate function sets the value automatically to 400 ppm if the sensor is located in outdoor air. Place the
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Manual calibrate
co2 manual calib
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CO2 mode
You can opt to add or remove CO2 (air quality in living accommodation).
CO2 Addition is selected if CO2 needs to be added.
CO2 Removal is selected if CO2 needs to be removed. This is mandatory in public buildings.
Start dosing time
Start dosing tim
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Stop dosing time
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select the interval in minutes between stopping the CO2 dosing and lights off by pressing the SET key.
CO2 night heater
CO2 night heater
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A room can also be heated by the CO2 generator if the power supply is limited.
The night temperature can be set by pressing the SET key.
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Temperature
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The fan mode can be changed by pressing the SET key twice. The fan mode determines when the fan control becomes
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the day than for the night.
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The temperature mode can be used to set the temperature at which the fan must work faster.
The RH day mode can be used to set the maximum humidity during the day.
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The RH night mode can be used to set the maximum humidity during the night.
(Only visible if the fan mode dehumidify is selected)
Max speed day can be used to set the maximum fan speed during the day.
Max speed night can be used to set the maximum fan speed during the night.
The min. speed mode can be used to set the minimum fan speed.
(Some fans or ventilators cannot be dimmed by more than 30%). Always check for a draught and whether the fan is
working.
The aux settings for temperature
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structure is as follows:
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relating to condensation, etc.
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MENU & KEYS MENU & KEYS
RH% (aux)
Using an optional aux box, the controller can humidify or dehumidify during the periods lights on and lights off or
always. The menu structure is as follows:
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up
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down
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Advanced VPD menu
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on the VPD display screen. You can switch between PT and DT by pressing the + and – keys in this screen. PT is the
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The difference between plant temperature and room temperature provides an indication of whether a plant vaporizes
or not. VPD provides an indication about the vaporization pressure. A crop that vaporizes normally is ca. 2 degrees
cooler than the room temperature. The vaporization pressure (VPD) is usually between 0.6 and 1.5 kPa.
Pressing the SET key on the VPD display screen will open the menu.
PT > AT Dim
PT>AT start dim
off
The crop does not vaporize adequately if the plant temperature is higher than the room temperature. The controller can
intervene by dimming the lights and turning off the CO2 dosing. The difference in temperature can be set by pressing
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controller will intervene if the leaves of the crop are 2 degrees warmer than the room.
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off
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vaporization. The controller will then shut down the lights completely if the plant temperature rises. The difference in
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PT offset
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Here you can adjust any deviation in the display of the temperature measured by the plant temperature (PT) camera.
Since the controller intervenes in case of relatively small temperature differences, it is important that the room temperature
indicates the same value as the plant temperature camera. You can check whether the values correspond by hanging a
sheet of paper in the shade of the room. You can check whether there is a difference in the room temperature and the PT
camera by directing the PT camera toward the sheet of paper after approx. 20 minutes. (The sheet of paper adopts the
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RH offset
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The sensor that measures the RH% in the room can also be calibrated. Press the SET key and use the
+ and – keys to adjust the value.
High / Low
Here all high/low values of all connected sensors are displayed. Using the + and – keys, the values of the various
sensors can be displayed, including the time when the Maximum/Minimum Event has occurred.
AT high/low
H AT 28° 1C 07:09
L AT 22°6C 06:43
The highest and lowest room temperature including the time are displayed.
RH% high/low
H RH 67.5% 06:44
L RH 0.0% 05:32
The highest and lowest RH% value including the time are displayed.
PT high/low
H PT 25° 2C 07:21
L PT 0° 0C 05:32
The highest and lowest plant temperature including the time are displayed.
MENU & KEYS MENU & KEYS / ERROR & EVENTS
CO2 high/low
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L CO2 184p 13:13
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Error/Events
The error/events screen shows the date and time that an event or error has occurred. Here you can read (for example)
whether dimming was carried out, because the temperature was exceeded. The log can store up to 10 events/errors.
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adapter with the incorrect voltage. The voltage must be 16 volts. Use the original adapter.
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DATALOG (only EVO 2.0 Datalog)
The EVO DATALOG can be used together with a USB data stick to store all values measured by the controller
in order to view these later in graphic form on a PC. The controller writes the values onto the stick every minute.
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on the screen.
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key once more for four seconds to stop the log. The message “stop logger” appears on the screen.
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must be formatted.
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DATALOG AND DIMLUX CONNECTION OPTIONS
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lamps that are switched ON, in order to ensure that the light pattern remains as equal and uniform as possible under
these circumstances.
The maxi controller is supplied with one 5 meter Interlink cable.
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ROOM SETUP
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Other options for use in existing or older systems
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CONNECTION OPTIONS NOTES
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NOTES NOTES
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