GHL ProfiLux 4 User manual

ProfiLux 4 / 4e
Instruction Manual
As of 2019-02-01

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Table of Contents
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GHL PRODUCT ..........................................................................................................................5
1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PERSONS.........................................................................................................6
1.2 INTENDED USE.......................................................................................................................................................6
2GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................................................................7
2.2 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................8
3CONNECTIONS OF THE PROFILUX 4 / 4E ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1 GENERAL ..............................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 3.2 CONNECTION OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Sensor Inputs ...........................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2 Powerbar Connection (ProfiLux 4 only) ...................................................................................................11
3.2.3 Interface for Mitras Lightbar/Slimline or RS232......................................................................................11
3.2.4 Expansion Slots........................................................................................................................................11
3.2.5 PAB Ports .................................................................................................................................................11
3.2.6 Level Sensor Connections.........................................................................................................................12
3.2.7 1-10V Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................12
3.2.8 Power Failure Monitor/ Line Monitor Port ..............................................................................................12
3.2.9 USB Connection .......................................................................................................................................12
3.2.10 GHL Control Pad Connection ...................................................................................................................12
3.2.11 DCF Receiver Connection .........................................................................................................................12
3.2.12 AUX Connection.......................................................................................................................................13
3.2.13 Power Supply Input..................................................................................................................................13
4FUNCTIONS OF THE PROFILUX 4 / 4E ............................................................................................................... 13
4.1 FUNCTIONALITY OF THE PROFILUX 4/4E..................................................................................................................13
4.2 FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................14
5ACTIVATION .................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 INSTALLING THE PROFILUX 4/4E............................................................................................................................16
5.2 IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................16
5.3 CONNECTING THE SENSORS ....................................................................................................................................18
5.4 CONNECTING POWERBARS TO PROFILUX 4/4E.........................................................................................................19
5.4.1 STDL4-4 (ProfiLux 4 only).........................................................................................................................19
5.4.2 Powerbar 6D............................................................................................................................................20
5.4.3 Powerbar5.1-PAB ....................................................................................................................................21
5.5 CONNECTION OF LUMINAIRES.................................................................................................................................21
5.5.1 Connection of Dimmable Luminaires or Lightbars ..................................................................................21
5.5.2 Connecting the Mitras Lightbar or the Mitras Slimline ...........................................................................22
5.6 CONNECTION OF STREAM PUMPS OR FANS ...............................................................................................................22
5.7 CONNECTION OF PAB-DEVICES...............................................................................................................................23
5.7.1 What is the PAB.......................................................................................................................................23
5.7.2 How does the ProfiLux Aquatic Bus work ................................................................................................23
5.7.3 Exemplary Connection of ProfiLux 4 / 4e with PAB Devices ....................................................................24
5.8 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY.......................................................................................................................24
5.9 STATUS INDICATORS OF THE PROFILUX 4/4E............................................................................................................25
5.9.1 System-Status- LED on the housing cover ...............................................................................................25

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5.9.2 WiFi Status LEDs on the Front Panel........................................................................................................26
6OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 OPERATION ON THE DEVICE....................................................................................................................................28
6.1.1 Menu Structure........................................................................................................................................30
6.1.2 Display Indications...................................................................................................................................31
6.1.3 Standard Display .....................................................................................................................................32
6.1.4 Feeding Pause..........................................................................................................................................33
6.2 OPERATING THE DEVICE VIA THE APP GHL CONNECT ..................................................................................................33
6.2.1 Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................33
6.2.2 General Settings Setup ............................................................................................................................34
6.2.3 Hotspot Setup..........................................................................................................................................35
6.2.4 Assign PAB-Devices..................................................................................................................................36
6.2.5 WI-FI Setup –Adding the P4/4e to your network....................................................................................37
6.3 OPERATING THE DEVICE VIA THE SOFTWARE GCC.......................................................................................................38
6.3.1 Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................38
6.3.2 GCC General Information ........................................................................................................................38
6.3.3 What can be set via GCC .........................................................................................................................38
6.4 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PROFILUX 4/4E AND PC ................................................................................................39
6.5 SAVE AND LOAD SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................42
6.5.1 Saving Settings ........................................................................................................................................42
6.5.2 Loading Settings ......................................................................................................................................42
6.6 MEASUREMENT DATA...........................................................................................................................................43
7EXPANSION MODULES..................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................43
7.2 INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................................45
7.2.1 How to Open the Housing .......................................................................................................................45
7.2.2 How to Insert Modules ............................................................................................................................46
7.2.3 How to Close the Housing........................................................................................................................46
7.2.4 Restart .....................................................................................................................................................47
8WARRANTY/LIABILITY ..................................................................................................................................... 47
9ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................ 48
9.1 HELP AND INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................48
9.2 FIRMWARE-UPDATE .............................................................................................................................................48
10 TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................................................................. 48

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Congratulations on your Purchase
Thank you for purchasing our product and allowing us to help support your path to
successful fishkeeping!
With a GHL ProfiLux 4 / 4e, you now own a highly professional piece of equipment that is
more than capable of assisting you in your daily monitoring and maintenance routines.
We are confident that our product will help make your hobby more efficient, safe, and
ultimately help you spend more time enjoying your aquarium or terrarium.
Enjoy Your Passion!
GHL Takes Care of the Rest

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Get the Most out of your GHL Product
GHL products are well-equipped with simple and intuitive features. In order to get the most
out of our products, we recommend you read our Programming Guide and Instruction
Manual together. Doing so will provide you with the most profound details for using our
product. These and other helpful documents can be downloaded from our website’s
download area (Support->Downloads). Visit our homepage at www.aquariumcomputer.com,
our Knowledge Base or our Support Forum or meet us on Facebook to become a GHL-
Product expert and fully utilize the full range of functions offered from your device!
1Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before operating the ProfiLux 4 /4e.
GHL products are built with maximum security and safety in mind. However, product safety
for this device can only be guaranteed if you follow these guidelines.
Anyone who uses this device must become familiar with the following safety instructions and
the operation of the device.
Failure to follow these instructions will void any warranty claims.
Be sure to read over the safety instructions provided by this ProfiLux manual; including the
respective manuals of other equipment manufacturers.
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
TIP
General note, tip or advice.
WARNING
Important note for operation, to avoid damage to the equipment, and for
your safety.
DANGER
Warning that non-compliance can result in injury or damage to the device.

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1.1 Safety of Children and Vulnerable Persons
WARNING
This equipment must not be used:
•By small children and vulnerable persons with limited physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
•By people who are unfamiliar with the functions of this product.
1.2 Intended Use
The ProfiLux 4 / 4e is intended exclusively for use in the domestic area. ProfiLux 4 / 4e may
only be operated with GHL accessories.
Make sure to place the device away from splashing water, moisture or other liquids.
WARNING
Moisture indicators are placed inside the unit and will change color when
exposed to excessive moisture.
Removing these indicators will void all warranty claims.
DANGER
•Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet;
otherwise you could get an electric shock or cause a fire.
•Protect the power cable from damage (For example, twisting,
kinking, clamping). Please also pay attention to the joints and
connections to the device.
•Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug, not the cable.
•Never attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment by
yourself.
•Do not insert sharp objects into the electrical contacts and ports.
DANGER
•If the unit falls into the aquarium or has been exposed to moisture
or humidity, first turn off the power to the device via the fuse or
circuit breaker, then pull the power cord.
•Never touch the power plug with wet hands.

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For your own safety, please look at the hazard prevention and safety instructions in the
chapters that follow.
2General
2.1 About this Manual
These instructions apply to the Controller ProfiLux 4 / 4e.
2.2 Features
•Illuminated blue graphical display
•Control panel with capacitive buttons
•LED Status indicator
•2x Connections for Powerbar (Red Western socket), ProfiLux 4 only
•1x Digital light control interface for Mitras Lightbar and compatible devices (Black
Western socket, on the right next to power supply inputs) or RS232
•3x Expansion slots (2x external, 1x internally accessible)
•2x PAB Ports (Black Western sockets)
•2x Level sensor ports (Double allocation)
•3x 1-10V-interfaces (Yellow Western sockets, double allocation)
•1x Power failure monitor port
•1x USB Connection
•1x GHL Control Pad Connection
•1x DCF Receiver Connection
•1x AUX Connection
•1x Connection for power supply unit (12V DC hollow socket)
•4x Sensor Connections for Temperature, pH/Redox, Redox/pH, Conductivity (White BNC-
connectors) (ProfiLux 4)
•If the device has become wet or dirty, thoroughly clean and dry it
with a dry cloth.
DANGER
•The device may not be operated if it has been damaged in any way
(e.g. damaged power cord or plug, liquids or objects have gotten
into the interior, device has been exposed to excessive moisture,
the normal operation is disturbed, or the device has been dropped.)

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•2x Sensor Connections for Temperature, pH/Redox (White BNC-connectors), (ProfiLux
4e)
2.3 Scope of Delivery
Please check the contents of this box. The following items should be included:
•Controller ProfiLux 4 or ProfiLux 4e
•Digital Temperature Sensor
•USB-cable
•Power supply
•Null-plug
•Supplementary sheet
Please check to make sure all items are in perfect condition. In case of damage, immediately
contact the dealer from whom you purchased the ProfiLux 4 / 4e.
WARNING
Damaged ProfiLux 4 4e controllers or components may not be put into
operation under any circumstances.
2.4 Important Operating Instructions
WARNING
To ensure safe operation, the following guidelines must be followed.
Disregarding these safety guidelines, will result in voiding your warranty. In
which case, the manufacturer rejects any responsibility or liability for
damage!
3Connections of the ProfiLux 4 / 4e
3.1 General
Applies to all connections:

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3.2 3.2 Connection Overview
The total of all available inputs and outputs in the ProfiLux 4 / 4e is referred to as resources.
The ProfiLux 4 controller includes the following connection ports:
WARNING
•Connect only original accessories from GHL.
•Do not use force when plugging connectors. If a plug contact does
not fit, it is imperative to check that you have chosen the correct
socket.
DANGER
•Incorrect connection (For example, plugging a lighting unit plug into
a PAB connection) can lead to damaging the ProfiLux 4 and/or the
light bar!
•A repair caused by this, is not covered under warranty and will
therefore incur repair charges.

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The ProfiLux 4e controller includes the following connection ports:
3.2.1 Sensor Inputs
The following sensors can be connected to the white BNC sockets of the ProfiLux 4 (Left to
right):
•Digital Temperature Sensor, only (Left BNC connector)
•pH/Redox
•Redox/pH (ProfiLux 4 only)
•Conductivity (Right BNC connector) (ProfiLux 4 only)
The inputs for pH, Conductivity and ORP can be switched and adapted to the desired
measurement range. The default function of each sensor input corresponds to the first-
mentioned sensor input label at the back of the ProfiLux 4 / 4e. For example, if an input is
labeled, pH / redox, the sensor input is by default, adjusted to pH. If it is labeled, Redox / pH,
the sensor input is set to Redox, etc.