NextLight Pro Series User manual

USER MANUAL

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• Dimming Control - Adjusting output power of your light xtures
• On/Off Timing - Set precise times for daily shut off
• Sunrise/Sunset Simulation over 60 minute periods
• Included Temperature Sensor allows dimming and shut off at designated
temperature thresholds
• 5 Year Full Warranty
The NextLight Control Pro enables Dim-to-Off, Dimming Control and
Programming for NextLight Pro Series products. Designed for controlling
NextLight Pro Series xtures. The NextLight Control Pro can control up to 500
NextLight Pro Series xtures per controller (250 xtures per channel).
1. NextLight Control Pro
WARNING: Please read and follow the instructions before installing and
using your NextLight Control Pro
Table of Contents
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NextLight Control Pro
Package Contents
Connections
Product Installation
Temperature Sensor
Main Screen
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Controls
Settings
Safety Recommendations and Warnings
NextLight Support
Five (5) Year Full Manufacturer’s Warranty
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2. Package Contents 3. Connections
NextLight Control Pro x1
12V AC/DC Adapter x1
Temperature Sensor x1
NextLight Pro Series
Control Cable (20') x2
DC Input
Temperature Sensor Input
• The NextLight Control Pro can be mounted to the wall using two nails/screws and
mounting holes (3 3/8” apart) on back of controller.
• Insert 12V AC/DC Adapter into DC Input and plug into a power source.
• Screen will automatically turn on and you can continue setting up your controller.
• Insert NextLight Pro Series Control Cable into Channel A/B of your NextLight
Control Pro. Then screw the locking ring clockwise to ensure proper connection.
• Insert other end of Control Cable into Dim In connection on Driver of rst Fixture in
lighting system chain.
• Connect Control Cable from Dim Out on Driver of rst Fixture to Dim In on Driver
of next Fixture in the lighting system chain.
• Repeat until all Drivers/Fixtures are connected.
• To ensure proper dimming control, make sure Onboard Dimmer on Driver is set to
EXT (External Control). Not applicable to all NextLight Pro Series xtures.
Channel A
Channel B
DC INPUT TEMP
A B
1 1
2 2
2
1
1 2 3 4
3
4
3
3
4
4
*Dust caps removed to show ports
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4. Product Installation
TEMP: 80.0°F
A: 50% 08:00-20:00 OFF
B: 50% 08:00-20:00 OFF
01/01/2021 07:00:00
Driver DIM IN and DIM OUT
Side View

7. Controls
Enter
• Press to view Settings Menu
• Press to save changes
Brightness
• Shortcut to Output Power menu
Back
• Navigate back to previous menu
Up
• Move selection up
• Increase value
• Move selection down
• Decrease value
Down
NOTES: Press once - Single value change, Press and hold (3 seconds) - Quick value change
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6. Main Screen
*Example values shown
Temperature
Outputs
Ambient temperature detected by
Temperature Sensor.
TEMP: 80.0ºF
Current date and time of controller.
01/01/2021 07:00:00
Channel
WARNING: If the sensor becomes less sensitive or oxidized, it will cause the
temperature on controller to be different from actual ambient temperature. If this occurs,
you will need to calibrate the sensor (H. Temp Calibrate).
A
B
Dim %
50%
50%
Schedule
08:00-20:00
08:00-20:00
Current Status
OFF
OFF
Date/Time
TEMP: 80.0°F
A: 50% 08:00-20:00 OFF
B: 50% 08:00-20:00 OFF
01/01/2021 07:00:00
*Main Screen Example
• Insert Temperature Sensor into Temperature Sensor Input.
• Suspend the sensor down toward the space above the plant canopy, preferably not
against the wall. Do not position the sensor in direct air ow.
• Cover the sensor from direct light exposure from xtures. Direct light cast upon
sensor will affect the temperature readings and may cause premature auto
dimming (D. Auto-Save Temp) or shutdown (E. Shutdown Temp) of lighting system.
5. Temperature Sensor

Settings Menu
Press Enter to view Settings Menu
Output SelectA.
Shutdown TempE.
Temp CalibrateH.
Output PowerB.
Rise/FallF.
Factory ResetI.
Light TimerC.
Auto-Save TempD.
System Date/TimeG.
Screen SaverJ.
*Example values shown for all screen Settings
A. Output Select
OUTPUT SELECT
CH-A: AUTO
CH-B: AUTO
Set Output mode.
• Press Up/Down to change value
• Set AUTO to use xtures with controller
• Set OFF to turn all xtures OFF at 0%
• Press Enter to save changes
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8. Settings
B. Output Power
Set Output Power % for Channels A & B
• Press Up/Down to change value
• Press Enter to save changes
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
OUTPUT POWER
CH-A: 50%
CH-B: 50%
C. Light Timer
Set Light Timer ON/OFF values for hour/minute
• Press Up/Down to change hour
• Press Enter to select channel
• Press Enter to save hour change
• Press Enter to save minute change
• Repeat and set hour/minute for OFF time
• Press Up/Down to change minute
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
CH-A:
CH-B:
ON: 08 : 00
OFF: 20 : 00
ON: 08 : 00
OFF: 20 : 00
E. Shutdown Temp
Set temperature threshold to shut down xture
automatically
• Press Up/Down to change Shutdown Temp value
• Press Enter to save changes
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
SHUTDOWN TEMP
100.0°F
D. Auto-Save Temp
Set temperature threshold for auto dimming to
50% of current setting
• Press Up/Down to change Auto-Save Temp value
• Press Enter to save changes
For example:
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
AUTO-SAVE TEMP
90.0°F
Current Output Power setting is 50%, it will auto dim
to 25% when temperature reaches 90ºF.
• Set ON to turn all xtures ON at set
Output Power

I. Factory Reset
Set controller to original factory settings
• Press Up/Down to change YES/NO
• Select YES and press Enter to save and return
to original factory settings
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
FACTORY RESET
NO
8. Settings (cont.)
J. Screen Saver
Set Screensaver ON/OFF
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
SCREENSAVER
OFF
• Press Up/Down to change ON/OFF
• Select ON to turn screen off after one minute
• Select OFF and screen will stay on
• Press Enter to save changes
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H. Temp Calibrate
Set Temperature Sensor calibration
Temperature Sensor may become less sensitive
or get oxidized causing temperature on
controller to be different from actual ambient
temperature.
• Press Up/Down to change Temp Calibrate value
• Press Enter to save changes
For example:
• Temperature shown on controller is 79.0ºF
• Real ambient temperature is 80.0ºF tested by a reliable
third party temperature sensor
• There is a 1ºF difference
• Set Temp Calibrate setting to match ambient
temperature (80ºF)
• This will offset all readings from Temperature Sensor
by 1ºF
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
TEMP CALIBRATE
80.0°F
F. Rise/Fall
Set time period for sunrise and sunset
• Press Up/Down to change minute value
• Set 1 - 60 minutes or NONE
• Press Enter to save changes
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
SET RAMP TIME
30 MIN
G. System Date/Time
Set local date and time
• Press Up/Down to change date values
• Press Enter to save changes
• Press Up/Down to change time values
• Press Enter to save changes
OUTPUT SELECT
AUTO
SET DATE OR TIME
DATE: 2021-01-01
TIME: 07:00:00

9. Safety Recommendations and Warnings
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WARNING: Please read and follow all Safety Recommendations and
Warnings before installing your NextLight Control Pro.
• Please check and adhere to all local rules, regulations and zoning codes when installing.
• The installer is responsible for correct and safe installation of light system.
• The NextLight Control Pro may only be used to control NextLight Pro Series products.
Do NOT connect the controller to other products as this may be dangerous and may cause
malfunctions in the connected equipment. Doing so will void the warranty.
• Do NOT hang Controller by Power Cord.
• Only use Power Cords that were supplied with your Controller.
• Do NOT use the Controller with a damaged Power Cord.
• Do NOT attempt to open, rewire or recongure any components of the Controller. It will
void the warranty and could cause serious injury or death.
• Always disconnect power from the Controller before moving or cleaning it.
• Do NOT clean the Controller with detergents, abrasives or other aggressive substances.
• Do NOT use the Controller near ammable, explosive or reactive substances.
• Keep the Controller away from excessive heat, water, dust and contamination.
• Do NOT use any Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) on or near the Controller. VOCs can
cause damage to the components (including insect foggers).
• If the surface of the NextLight Control Pro is dirty, wipe it with a dry towel.
10. NextLight Support
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which includes the User Manual, FAQ and additional Warranty
Claim information.
nextlight.com/support
All NextLight products carry a Five (5) Year Full
Manufacturer’s Warranty from date of purchase. Please
follow all instructions and guidelines to ensure warranty
is not voided. This warranty does not apply to any
product which has been damaged, defaced, subjected to
misuse, abnormal service or handling (including shipping
damage) or which has been altered in design or construction.
To le a Warranty Claim, visit nextlight.com/warranty
This product is for horticulture use only.
Not suitable for room illumination.
11. Five (5) Year Full Manufacturer’s Warranty
Legal Disclaimer
NextLight products are to be used for lawful purposes only. It is the responsibility of
you as the purchaser to know and abide by all laws pertaining to the use of NextLight
products. NextLight, LLC will NOT be held liable for any unlawful state or federal
activity arising out of the use of our products. By purchasing a NextLight product, you
are agreeing to these terms and conditions, conrming that you as the purchaser are
attesting to the lawful use of our product and are thereby solely responsible for acting
in conformance with all applicable regulations.

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All Rights Reserved.
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