GHL New Products

[stevew@reefdreams]

There are so many new extensions coming to the GHL that a dedicated thread is required.

Firstly for those who have Ponds or Swimming Pools, you will now be able to get a GHL computer to run it:

ProfiLux II Outdoor

This is a ProfiLux in a weatherproof enclosure based on a ProfiLux Plus II eX. A 6fold splash water protected powerbar is already integrated, moreover it is prepared for retrofitting of up to 4 dosing pumps.
Measuring and controlling of temperature, pH-value, conductivity and ORP as well as switching of 6 devices is possible outdoor.
Additonally inputs for level sensors and 1-10V-interfaces are present.
The device can be upgraded (e.g. oxygen probe, WLAN, SMS module, additional powerbars, ...).

The main application range will be the pond, however to control a pool is also possible.

Expected to deliver: End of april 2009!

DALI Interface

PLM-DALI - interface card for connecting dimmable ballasts which support the DALI-bus - will come in April/2009

Analog Interface

PLM-ANALOG - card with 2 general purpose analog inputs (0V-10V) - planned for May/2009

RS232 Expansion Interface

PLM-RS232 - communication card to obtain a second serial port - especially for the customers who are using a SMS module and an Aqua Illumination lamp or Profiview- planned for May/2009

all cards can be used with ProfiLux II and III

Dimming Powerbar

Estimated release date: 01/04/2009

The dimmable powerbar provides 2 socket which can be dimmed using the 1-10V-interface. The phase angle modulation allows the connection of light bulbs and many motors.

Possible applications:
- dimming of light bulbs, e.g. for terrariums
- controlling of current pumps

Technical data:
- 4A per socket -> approx. 900W at 230V resp. 450W at 115V
- similar to a powerbar STDL4, just with only 2 sockets


Then of course later this year there will be the Profilux III

This control system is ever expanding and delivering solutions for the aquarist.

Steve

[jobr]

Lots of new stuff coming, excellent news.

[Something Fishy]

Isn't there also a plug bar with the dimming interface built in ??

[stevew@reefdreams]

Isn't there also a plug bar with the dimming interface built in ??

Thanks, I had missed that one. I have updated the first post.

Steve

[Will]

steve will the be doing a water proof dimming plug bar ? as many pond pumps run a dc motor and can be dimmed :)

[stevew@reefdreams]

I am not aware of one, but then again this new outdoor controller was only announced yesterday, so I am sure there will be more information soon.

[stevew@reefdreams]

Here is the first picture of the Profilux Outdoor... Looks so good I might have to put one on my reef!

http://www.reefdreams.co.uk/Images/ProfiLuxIIOutdoor_600x450.jpg

[stevew@reefdreams]

The new products just keep on coming, and are being delivered within the time scales promised, I know of no other controller pushing the limits so far and so fast!!!

Development is ready, production has been started.

http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&thumb=1&d=1237050291 (http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&d=1237050291)

What is DALI?
The card PLM-DALI is able to control ballasts or other dimmable devices (e.g. transformers for halide lamps) with DALI. DALI is a digital bus interface, that means all devices are connected over just one two wire cable. The differentiation is achieved through different addresses.
Advantages over the 1-10V interface are mainly the much easier wiring and the complete shut-off at 0% (using a 1-10V-interface an external shut-off circuit is needed, e.g. EVG-AP).

Technical data
- Up to 50 devices can be connected to one PLM-DALI
- The devices can be divided into 16 groups, each group represents one ProfiLux illumination channel
- DALI-port is galvanically isolated

Price & availability
Recommended retail price (incl. tax) in Germany 59,90Euro, we start shipping at 14.04.2009

We will soon offer all our dimmable light bars with DALI as an option.

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So for those that want 10/12/14/16 T5 tubes all independently controlled and with only 2 wires to do it...your wish has come true!

UK price will depend on the exchange rate at time of import, but currently you can work on 1.06 which would make it around £56.60 which for control of up to 50 light devices is a bargain!

Steve

[Emperor Angel]

The new products just keep on coming, and are being delivered within the time scales promised, I know of no other controller pushing the limits so far and so fast!!!

Development is ready, production has been started.

http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&thumb=1&d=1237050291 (http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41&d=1237050291)

What is DALI?
The card PLM-DALI is able to control ballasts or other dimmable devices (e.g. transformers for halide lamps) with DALI. DALI is a digital bus interface, that means all devices are connected over just one two wire cable. The differentiation is achieved through different addresses.
Advantages over the 1-10V interface are mainly the much easier wiring and the complete shut-off at 0% (using a 1-10V-interface an external shut-off circuit is needed, e.g. EVG-AP).

Technical data
- Up to 50 devices can be connected to one PLM-DALI
- The devices can be divided into 16 groups, each group represents one ProfiLux illumination channel
- DALI-port is galvanically isolated

Price & availability
Recommended retail price (incl. tax) in Germany 59,90Euro, we start shipping at 14.04.2009

We will soon offer all our dimmable light bars with DALI as an option.

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So for those that want 10/12/24 T5 tubes all independently controlled and with only 2 wires to do it...your wish has come true!

UK price will depend on the exchange rate at time of import, but currently you can work on 1.06 which would make it around £56.60 which for control of up to 50 light devices is a bargain!

Steve

Looking forward to testing one of these out :)

[AlanM]

This



Technical data
- Up to 50 devices can be connected to one PLM-DALI
- The devices can be divided into 16 groups, each group represents one ProfiLux illumination channel
- DALI-port is galvanically isolated



and this



So for those that want 10/12/24 T5 tubes all independently controlled and with only 2 wires to do it...your wish has come true!



Don't quite add up - yes please, I'll have 24 independently controlled channels - oh, only does 16!

:whistling:

[stevew@reefdreams]

That's the reason for this: in this thread... http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=305646

The big benefit of DALI as implemented by GHL is that you can have 50 different channels controlled via the one output - so rather than being limited by the number of 1-10v output channels you have on your Profilux you are only limited by the number of DALI ballasts you have on the system.


Just one slight correction to this and the original specification posted:

You can connect up to 50 ballasts, these can be divided into 16 groups. Each group will use one lighting control channel and be separately controllable, not each individual ballast. So If you require 16 ballasts, each ballast could be controllable, any more than this and they will need to be controlled in groups.

Hope that is clearer.

Steve

I have amended the original post.

Steve

[AlanM]

ah yes, just me being a bit too excited about the prospect of a real lighting standard on an Aquarium computer :o

[Aquarius]

Hi, when will the profilux II outdoor be available in the U.S.?

[stevew@reefdreams]

Hi, when will the profilux II outdoor be available in the U.S.?

I do not know when it will be available in the U.S, but it is available to order here in the UK.

Perhaps posting on the US forum here (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=527) will get you an answer from the North American Distributor.

Steve

[chew1904]

I've been trying to find all the info I can on the new dimming lightbar but am struggling to find much info on it dimming T5 ballasts. I have read its possible to just plug a T5 ballast into it and then dim it but does the balast have to be a dimmable one or can the lightbar dim any T5 balast?

Any idea of when it will be out in the UK and at what price would begood too?

[AlanM]

The dimming plugbar shouldn't be used for T5 ballasts - it's intended for things like incandescent heat lamps etc.

To dim T5 you will need a dimming ballasts, either 1-10v or DALI if you get the DALI interface for the Profilux.

[chew1904]

It uses phase angle modulation so in theory it should work. Some ballasts may flicker I would have thought but high quality ballasts should work fine. Has GHL tested any T5 ballasts on it yet?

[Something Fishy]

It uses phase angle modulation so in theory it should work. Some ballasts may flicker I would have thought but high quality ballasts should work fine. Has GHL tested any T5 ballasts on it yet?

Philips Advance mark 10's

AC dimming ballasts are also made by Sylvania and others just make sure the dimming range is 1% to 100%.

[stevew@reefdreams]

Currently there isn't a UK version on the pricelist, but I'll enquire for our next order.
This product was brought in primarily for the Reptile market and for the US where dimming ballasts are like rocking horse poo. They only seem to be able to get 54w ballasts in Dali or 1-10v versions.
Over here it is much more cost effective and efficient to replace the ballast with either a dali or 1-10v controlled version.

Steve

[nallaakk]

Steve, Just wanted to know if Profilux II or III version would run LED lights for dimming functions. I am using ELN-60-48P by Meanwell which has 0 to 10V power supply for dimming functions, would this work with Profilux II or III?

[stevew@reefdreams]

Both the Profilux Plus II and the III, when it is out, support 1-10v output for dimming functions.
Steve