DIMLUX EXPERT MKII Series User manual

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DIMLUX EXPERT SERIES SPECIFICATIONS DIMLUX EXPERT SERIES MKII SPECIFICATIONS
315 WATT FULL SPECTRUM 600 WATT EL UHF MKII
630 WATT DUAL FULL SPECTRUM 1000 WATT DE EL UHF MKII
Available in 120V, 230V, 277V
Dim levels: Soft-Off, 165W, 205W, 245W, 280W, 315W,
345W, 380W
Power consumption at 315W is 331W, 1.4A at 230V
Power consumption at boost 380W is 399W, 1.7A at 230V
System PPF at 380W is 706µmol/s
Weight 4.9kg (10.80lbs)
Illumination surface:
at 315W is min 0.42m² (4.52ft²), max 1m² (10.76ft²)
at 380W is min 0.5m² (5.38ft²), max 1.2m² (12.91ft²)
50mm (2”) connection for active extraction
Dimensions 530x275x130mm (20.8”x10.8”x5.1”)
Dim levels: Soft-Off, 320W, 390W, 460W, 530W,
600W, 645W, 720W
Power consumption at 600W is 621W, 2.7A at 230volt
Power consumption at boost 720W is 758W 3.27Amp at 230V
System ppf at 720W is 1408µmol/s
Weight: 5.1kg (11.24lbs)
Illumination surface:
at 600W is min. 0.78m2 (8.39ft2), max 2m2 (21.52ft2)
at 720W is min. 0.95m2 (10.2ft2), max 2.4m2 (25.8ft2)
50mm (2") connection for active air extraction
Dimensions: 550mmx275mmx130mm (21.6"x10.8"x5.1")
Available in 230V, 277V
Also available in Nanotube version
Dim levels: Soft-Off, 330W, 410W, 490W, 560W, 630W,
690W, 760W
Power consumption at 630W is 662W, 2.7A at 230V
Power consumption at boost 760W is 799W, 3.5A at 230V
System PPF at 760W is 1,411µmol/s
Illumination surface:
at 630W is min 0.84m² (9.04ft²), max 2m² (21.52ft²)
at 760W is min 1m² (10.76ft²), max. 2.4m² (25.83ft²)
50mm (2”) connection for active extraction
Dimensions 675x275x130mm (26.5”x10.8”x5.1”)
Weight 6.3kg (13.88lbs)
Available in 230V, 277V
Also available in Nanotube version
Dim levels: Soft-Off, 600W, 700W, 800W, 900W, 1000W,
1100W, 1200W
Power consumption at 1000W is 1035W 4.5A at 230V
Power consumption at boost 1200W is 1260W, 5.2A at 230V
System PPF at 1200W = 2,470µmol/s
Illumination surface
at 1000W is min 1.4m² (15.06ft²), max 3.3m² (35.52ft²)
at 1200W is min 1.65m² (17.76ft²), max. 4m² (43.05ft²)
50mm (2”) connection for active extraction
Dimensions 625x275x130mm (26.5”x10.8”x5.1”)
Weight 6.3kg (13.88lbs)
Ultra Optics 98 reflectors for 600watt E40 lamps.
*With the Maxi Controller (not included) more dim options possible
Ultra Optics 98 reflectors for 250, 400 and 600watt E40 lamps.
*With the Maxi Controller (not included) more dim options possible
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WHAT'S INCLUDED & COMPATIBLE BULBS INSTALLATION
Unboxing
Your Dimlux fixture box will contain the following items:
1x Interlink cable (315&600W=2.0m 630&1000W=2.5m) 2x Eye bolt and nut (M6)
1x Power cord 1x Instruction manual
Extra Interlink cables are available in different sizes
0.6 m (24 in.) 2,5 m (100 in.)
1,0 m (40 in.) 3,5 m (140 in.)
1.5 m (60 in.) 5,0 m (200 in.)
2,0 m (80 in.) 10,0 m (400 in.)
Suitable lamps
 Please ensure that the lamp has been burning for at least 5 minutes before turning off
the power. Short ON/OFF cycles can shorten the lifespan of the installed 315W lamp.
Dimlux Expert 315 Watt (dual)
• Dimlux Daylight 3k AGRO
• Dimlux Daylight 4k
Please ensure that only Dimlux branded 315w lamps
are used in these fixtures as any other brand is not
fully compatible and may fail after a short time.
Dimlux Expert 600 watt EL UHF
• Philips Greenpower 600W EL UHF (400volt)
Dimlux Expert 1000 watt EL UHF
• 1000W Philips Master Greenpower EL DE
• Horturion MH 1000 DE EL 5.5K (2-74)
• DIMLUX PRO 1000W 400V DE HPS 2K
2100µmol/ (2-80)
Mounting
There are indicators on the top rail of each fixture to help you mount the supplied fixing brackets in the correct place.
The image below shows the locations for each different fixture.
1Ultra Optics
2600W and 315W fixture
31000W and 630W fixture
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Installation Dimlux Expert Series MKII (without Maxi Controller)
If the fixture is not connected to a Maxi Controller or another fixture, the fixture will operate in "Free running" mode.
By pressing the select button you can turn the lamp on and cycle through different powers.
The presets at 600W are:
OFF, 300 watts, 360 watts, 420 watts, 480 watts, 540 watts, 600 watts, 660 watts, 720 watts
The presets at 1000W are:
OFF, 500 watts, 600 watts, 700 watts, 800 watts, 900 watts, 1000 watts, 1100 watts, 1200 watts
In "Free running", the display shows the selected power of the fixture, or OFF if the ballast is off.
Installation with Maxicontroller
The Dimlux Expert series can be controlled with the Dimlux Maxi
Controller or by using external switching gear (contactors, timers).
Make sure that the contactors and timers are designed to match the
load of the ballasts.
The Maxi Controller can control up to 160 Dimlux Expert fixtures at
the same time. No longer needed are the switchboard, time delay
timers, timers and relays (contactors) are no longer needed. The
power cables of the fixtures can be directly plugged into a power
socket, after which they can be remote controlled. Light on and off
times, brightness, and many more settings can be controlled with the
Maxi Controller.
If a Maxi Controller is connected to the first fixture, the chain of fixtures will be in 'analog mode'. The power output and
on/off state is controlled by the Maxi Controller. The user can still overrule the off state (but not the output power) of any
fixture in a chain, by pressing the button. Using the button while a chain is in 'analog mode' only influences that fixture
and not other fixtures in the same chain.
When the Maxi Controller sends an 'on' signal (for example 90%), and the fixture is not manually turned off, the display
will first show "analog on" for a while, after which it will just show "on".
When the Maxi Controller sends an 'off' signal, or the fixture is manually turned off, the display will first show "analog
off" for a while, after which it will just show "off".
 MK-II ballast does not detect the Maxi Controller.
If you have a problem with the MKII ballasts or fixtures, it could be because you are using an
old Maxi Controller. The internal hardware version must be 4.3 or higher. You can check this
by removing the power from the Maxi Controller and switching it back on after 5 seconds and
quickly checking what is in the display (e.g. Hw 4.3 Sw 3.0). If the hardware version is 4.3 it
is not necessary to purchase a new Maxi Controller , if it says something other than 4.3, then
another Maxi Controller must be purchased.
If you want to keep your old controller or use a different control system you can use the Maxi
Controller Dummy Adapter which must be placed between the old Maxi Controller and the
first ballast or fixture.
Maxicontroller dummy v1.01
Top
analog
J2
IN
J3
OUT
+1 +2 GND
R3
R2
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GENERAL USE
The Maxi Controller sends a signal to the fixtures to switch them on or off. There are 2 out ports on the Maxi Controller.
Each port can switch up to 80 fixtures using the oem interlink cables and splitters. Interlink cables are available in
different lengths.
Please refer to the Maxi Controller manual for specific settings information.
For up to 40 fixtures, connect OUT-1 to IN of the fixture
Max 40
Max 40
Max 40
For more than 20 fixtures, it is recommended to divide equally between ports OUT-1 and OUT-2 (up to 80 fixtures)
For more than 80 fixtures, use a splitter and divide equally between OUT-1 and OUT-2
Max 40
Max 40
Straight splitter
Max 40
Max 40
Straight splitter
Air
The open reflector versions have holes in the top of the reflective portion where no direct light can shine
through. By natural convection, the heat will escape through these holes and cool the lamp.
There is also a 50mm (2") port to connect active an air removal tube to reduce the room temperature.
The amount of air extracted through the 50mm (2") connection must be 200 m3/hour (120cfm) for each lamp.
This is the same for all models.
Additional 50mm tube and T-joints can be supplied. The T-joints are available in125-50-125mm (5"-2"-5"),
150-50-150mm (6"-2"-6"), and 200-50-200mm (8"-2"-8").
Boosting and Cooling
Boosting light output will increase the temperature of the lamp. The lamp openings in the reflector allow the lamp to
operate at its optimum temperature. Without this passive cooling, the lamp efficiency would decrease. When hot air is
actively extracted, the efficiency of the lamp will slightly increase.
Ultra Optics Reflector
The main goal in designing the Ultra Optics reflector was to achieve the highest efficiency (light output) possible. It's
designed according to the SBCS (Single Bounce Clear Sight) principle which means that each light ray reflects at most
a single time in the reflector (Single Bounce). After reflection, the beam is not hindered by the lamp or other parts (Clear
Sight). The design of the reflector is optically perfect so that no hammered or textured pattern is needed to spread
hotspots. Hammered or textured reflectors are made to improve uniformity, but create undesirable multiple reflections
inside the reflector and cause internal reflections from the reflector to the lamp, causing a decrease in efficiency. The
techniques used in our reflector combined with the use of Miro Silver mirror will provide unparalleled results.
Fixture Spacing
The spacing between fixtures depends on the lamp power, power setting, and type of crop. Most crops require at most
1500 µmol/m²/s of photosyntetic flux. The next table lists the minimum footprint size to obtain at most 1500 µmol/m²/s
at the crops, for common power settings.
Power Min footprint area for 1500 µmol/m²/s Power Min footprint area for 1500 µmol/m²/s
315W 0.41 m² 720W 0.94 m²
380W 0.49 m² 1000W 1.30 m²
600W 0.78 m² 1200W 1.56 m²
You can adjust these numbers for different power settings and for different desired flux at the crops, using this formula:
area = power / 770 For example: 0.80 m² = 720W / 770
The number 770 is estimated from the expected light output of the lamp, with reflector and wall losses taken into
account. Depending on your exact set-up, the actual number can be as low as 720, but rarely higher than 770. This
formula is intended to give you the minimum area, hence we use 770.
Note that 1.3 m² is not the same as a square of 1.3 by 1.3 m. The latter is 1.3×1.3 = 1.69 m² in area.
The minimum area determines the distance between the fixtures, and therefore, the amount of fixtures needed to place in
a multi-fixture growing room. For the calculation of how high your fixtures should be placed, see te next section.
INSTALLATION
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GENERAL USE
Reflector Adjustment (only for the Ultra Optics Hybrid 98)
The Ultra Optics Hybrid 98 reflector has adjustable side-reflectors with 2 positions, a wide position and a deep
position. The “wide” position gives an overlap in a multi reflector set-up. The footprint ratio is 0.8:1. When the reflector
is next to walls or in a square one lamp room, the adjustable side-reflector should be set to the “deep” position, which
gives a footprint image is 1:1.
Deep
Position
Wide
Position
lowering shadowline by adding
and setting reflector on “deep”
Deep
Wide
When the side-reflector is moved to the outer position, the reflector is in “deep” position, when moving the side-reflector
towards the lamp, the reflector is in “wide” position.
Add-on reflectors (wings)
The full fixture or separate Ultra Optics reflector can be fitted with seperate wing add-on reflectors. The reflectors that are
adjacent to a wall or corner can be equipped with these wings to minimise reflection losses at the wall. These wings have
a hammered texture because the angle of reflection is so large that the SBCS principle is maintained. Reflectors next to a
wall require one wing, reflectors in a corner can be fitted with 2 wings and reflectors in the middle of a room require no
wings. Add-on reflectors minimize wall losses and give more light to the surroundings from the illuminated grid.
The add-on reflectors are available as overlapping and non overlapping models. The overlapping models are used in
a multi row set-up and the non overlapping models are used when there is only one row of reflectors in the room.
Typical 600 watt layout
How high?
There is a very simple and unique way to
determine the minimum height of the reflector.
Rule of thumb is that the shortest distance from
reflector to crop is half the distance between the
reflectors in a multi fixture set-up. It doesn't matter
if the lamp is 400 watt or 1000 watt. A 1000
watt lamp should illuminate a larger surface
than a 400 watt lamp, automatically increasing
distance between reflector and crop.
A reflector hanging lower than calculated will
increase hotspots and decrease uniformity.
Lower is not better!
ERROR/STATUS MESSAGES
Display indication on Dimlux Expert 315W + 630W
Each Dimlux fixture has a self diagnosis system. The display on each unit shows error and status info.
Soft-off On-DB Off-Rem On-Rem Ignite HVP LVP HTP Open Short EOL
F-Flash F-On A-Flash A-On 1-Strobo 2-On 3-On 4-On 5-On 6-On 7-On
Status
F-Flash = Soft off The ballast is off because the dim button is on soft-off.
F-on = On-DB The ballast is on, no Maxi Controller detected.
A-Flash = Off remote The ballast is off by Maxi Controller.
A-on = on remote The ballast is on by Maxi Controller.
1-strobo = Igniting The ballast is igniting the lamp.
Error
2-On = HVP The input voltage is too high.
3-On = LVP The input voltage is too low.
4-On = HTP The ballast is too hot.
5-On = Open Open contact or lamp failure.
6-On = Short Short in lamp circuit or lamp failure.
7-On = EOL End-of-life. Lamp surpassed it's service life. Maximum power connot be attained anymore.*
Display indication on Dimlux Expert MKII 600W + 1000W
If there is an error message, it will scroll across the display.
Here is a list of error and status displays explained.
Display: PSU FAIL
Meaning: No power HID PCB
Solution : Return to Dealer
Display: HID FAIL
Meaning: No communication to HID PCB
Solution : Return to Dealer
Display: INITALISATION
Meaning: Initalisation
Solution : -
Display: SOFT OFF
Meaning: Lamp off by button
Solution : -
Display: ON ANALOG
Meaning: Lamp on due exernal analog steering (Maxicontroller)
Solution : -

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ERROR/STATUS MESSAGES
Display: OFF ANALOG
Meaning: Lamp off due exernal analog steering (Maxicontroller)
Solution : -
Display: ON DIGITAL
Meaning: Lamp on due digital ABP2 busprotocol
Solution : -
Display: OFF DIGITAL
Meaning: Lamp off due digital ABP2 busprotocol
Solution : -
Display: ERROR DIGITAL LOST
Meaning: Error, digital connection (ABP2) lost
Solution : Connect RJ45 cables. Firmware error
Display: HVP ERROR HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Meaning: High voltage error
Solution : Mains voltage is to high
Display: LVP ERROR LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Meaning: Low voltage error
Solution : Main voltage is to low, or HID PCB defective
Display: HTP ERROR HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Meaning: High temperature error
Solution : Ballast is to hot
Display: OCP ERROR OPEN CONTACT
Meaning: Open contact error
Solution : Lamp not connected. Wiring to lamp broken. HID PCB broken
Display: SHORT ERROR SHORT CIRCUIT
Meaning: Shortcut error
Solution : Shortcut in lamp op lamphousing. Short between wires. HID PCB broken
Display: EOL ERROR END OF LIVE BULB
Meaning: End of Life
Solution : Replace LAMP. HID broken
Display: IGNITE
Meaning: Ignite.
Solution : Lamp will ignite.
Display: FREERUNNING 1000
Meaning: freerunning 1000Watt
Solution : -
If there is a (mains) power failure (but the fixture is connected to other fixtures, "psu fail" will scroll across the display.
If there is an internal error in the electronics that drive the lamp, then "hid fail" will scroll across the display.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
Lamp replacement
 Always wear gloves when replacing lamps to avoid leaving any residue on the new lamp
which will affect performance
The Dimlux 315W CDM lamps have a bayonet connector. When installing a new lamp, ensure
that the two pins, one large and one small, are lined up with the holes in the socket, then push
and turn to lock the lamp in place.
The 1000W DE lamp has 2 wire clamps.
The 600W Dimlux fixtures use 600W lamps with E40 'screw in' sockets. Simply unscrew the
old lamp and screw in the new one, making sure that it is screwed in tight and straight to avoid
any performance issues.
A visual step-by-step lamp replacement guide is provided on the next page.

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LAMP REPLACEMENT 1000W REFLECTOR REPLACEMENT
unlatch and unscrew both covers to expose lamp fittings
1
Make sure the fitting is fully closed
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TEST THE COMPLETE FIXTURE
10
Make sure the contact wire from the lamp is straight
between the contact plates inside the fitting
7
Remove the lamp
4
Insert lamp and push into place
6
Slide the fittings firmly inwards
8
Make sure both sliders are in the fully-open position.
3
Slide both fittings fully open, as shown
2
Before placing the new lamp, make sure the contact wire is straight,
the getter is on the ballast side, and the text on the lamp is facing out.
5
Contact wireGetter
Open reflector fully
2
Lift reflector up and remove
5Discard reflector 6
Insert bulb and test.
9
Insert new reflector in reverse order
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
REMOVE LAMP(S) BEFORE REPLACEMENT
1
Open reflector fully
3
Pry open reflector edge from casing using a spudger tool
4
 Always dispose of old reflectors, do not re-use, as performance will be severely affected.

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