lan connectivity
 

Hi guys; can you describe exactly what you are able to do with the LAN connectivity - specifically how it differs from what you can do with direct pc link?

Thanks.

Hi Bourbon,

over any connection - USB, RS232, LAN, WLAN - the same features are given:
- altering parameters
- firmware update
- reading measurement values

In any case the program ProfiLuxControl (can be downloaded from our site for free) must be used. That means that the on the PC in question this program has to be installed, also for access over LAN/WLAN.
Our WLAN/LAN-interfaces include a web server so a standard browser can be used to access the ProfiLux. At the moment this web server only can be used for the setup of LAN/WLAN settings, we are working on an extension of this web interface. In future the user will be able to "open a ProfiLux homepage" - to view the current values and do diagnostics (without using ProfiLuxControl).

Information about Firmware 3.00:
- firmware has now release status
- translation to english is completed, you can download the newest manual, firmware + PC-program here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari.../download.html

Hi,

an important hint:
The english operating instructions for our aquarium fan "PropellerBreeze" are now downloadable from:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari...e_25022007.pdf

To all owners of a PropellerBreeze: Please read the instructions, especially those regarding mounting. Thank you.

Hi Matthias

Welcome back hope you had a good vacation any word on how the new 6 outlet power bars are coming

Thanks
Doug

Hi Doug,

that was a great vacation and i realized i really needed it - now i am fresh as usual again.
The next shipment, including dig. powerbars, is on 28. Feb.
I am sorry that it was not earlier possible, but obtaining some parts which are needed for production is really difficult. Some producers (eg. powersupplies, microcontrollers, housings) have delivery times of up to 26 weeks.

Hi All!

Good news: Today is shipping!

And for all who are waiting for the digital powerbars - here is the link to the manual:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari...ar6D-CDUSA.pdf
Don't hesitate to ask me if there are any questions.

Questions
 

That's great news !

Since I ordered yesterday my Profilux II Plus controller ! :)

Just a couple of questions:

1) Can I plug the power bars onto a normal power bar (since I want to place the power bars and controller on my canopy), so I need an extension.

2) Can somebody explain to me what the difference is with the digital power bars and the normal power bars ?

3) Can I have more then 1 float/level sensor on my controller ? I would like to have 2 or 3 level sensors, just for safety.

That's it for now :)

Ginzo

Jason

I am thinking about getting a Profilux controler. Have you asked Icecap if a 8A current limiter in the circuit would in any way adversely affect their ballasts. I have the same MH lighting setup as niloc16, just want to make extra sure I wouldn't cook my ballasts.
(PS: Any idea when the Aquaconnect bulbs will be in?)

@Ginzo
1.) yes - but: you wrote "since I want to place the power bars and controller on my canopy" - isn't that dangerous? Please make sure that no electric equipment can fall into the water!
2.) difference powerbars - here the short from: digital powerbar has a microprocessor, is bus-capable, is suitable for ballasts- i explained this in detail in our manuals ProfiLux & digital powerbar . You can download it here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari.../download.html
3.) yes, you can have 2 on your controller

@Reefer Bob:
The inrush current limiter won't adversely affect any ballast. I am sure niloc16 will obtain his digital powerbar in some days (i think the plane with the shipment for Proline already arrived in Vancouver) - then he will tell us his experiences with the digital powerbar.

Just an update for everyone
shipment will clear custom ,this wensday,all orders will be shipped out of our warehouse thursday morning .

awesome. thanks for the update jason. just to double check, the controller needs the firmware update to use the digital powerbars, correct?

Great news ! :razz:

Yes colin
you do need to update to the new version:biggrin:

Hi Rob
Sorry for the late reply
I just noticed your post ,I guess matthias answered your question already
I will Pm you when the bulbs arrive
BTW nice to talk to you today.

So the shipment is here ,for all you current owners ,please contact your dealer to exchange one of your bars to a 6D bar.
All you guys waiting to receive your unit ,All orders will be shipped to our dealers on Friday morning ,so they should have it the following week or early week after.
Enjoy your controllers

Very interesting looking controller,

Just a quick question because I'm too lazy to sort through 26 pages! Does this have any sort of feature that would stop my sump pump in case of an overflow? For example a sensor that you could place and if it got wet it would cut power to the sump? If it saves my floor that's a huge plus right there

I also noticed that it can dim t-5's... are tek lights by sunlight supply compatible with this? Also which powerheads are supported (and which ones work even though not officially supported) by the whole variable speed thing? Thanks

Tek
 

Hi Slick,

I purchased the TEK T5 Ready Fit kits also and from what I understand, they are not dimmable.

The controller comes with a float sensor, that I will use to verify the level of water in my overflow and cut the return pump if it get's to high !

I think this should work.

Regards,
Ginzo

http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Manual_ProfiLuxII_V300.pdf
 

3.10.1 Operational mode
There is a choice of four different operational modes:
• 1 adjustment cycle Only one level-sensor input is evaluated. As soon as sensor 1 registers too low a level the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 1 is switched on. When the nominal level is attained the socket outlet is switched off again.
• 2 independent adjustment cycles The two sensors can be used independently of one another. As soon as sensor 1 registers too low a level the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 1 is switched on, and the same applies to sensor 2 and Water 2. In both cases switch-off occurs when the nominal level is attained.
• Min/Max adjustment The two sensors work together to regulate a single water level. Sensor 1 functions as the maximum switch, sensor 2 as the minimum switch. As soon as sensor 2 registers too low a level the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 1 is switched on. Then when the water level reaches the setting for sensor 1 the switchable socket outlet is switched off again. The switchable socket outlet Water 2 switches on and off in line with Water 1.
• Water change At pre-set times water is drained off (the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 2 is then switched on) until sensor 2 signals the minimum water level has been reached. Thereafter Water 2 is switched off and the switchable socket outlet Water 1 is switched on until the water reaches the level set for sensor 1. -> Sensor 1 signals that the tank is full again, sensor 2 indicates when sufficient water has been drained off. The switchable socket outlet Water 1 turns on the fresh water supply, Water 2 turns on the outflow. After selecting this operational mode the timer that is to determine the timing of the water change must be selected. Don’t forget to program the chosen timer accordingly in the appropriate menu (set the switching period to Event start there, see 3.13.3 Clock timer). The water change will then be started at the time set there.

Dosing
 

Hi Matthias,

I was wondering if you could give us some information on if any dosing pumps will be added to the list of interfaces/parts that the Profilux II can control in a near future ? I would like to get a dosing pump to dose ESV B-Ionic two part or even use the Balling method at some point, instead of using a calcium reactor.

I'm currently looking at the GroTech TecIII NG dosing pumps, but would prefer to go with something that can be controlled by the Profilux II controller instead.

Any information you can share with us ?

Thanks !
Ginzo

@Slick Fork
"Does this have any sort of feature that would stop my sump pump in case of an overflow?" - yes, just connect our levelsensor and program one of the plugs of the powerbar - that's all. More details: See Big Blue's reply

@Ginzo
We are at the moment developing a dosing pump unit (2...4 pumps). It will be connected like a digital powerbar (bus interface) - so no additional interface required.

Great news Matthias ! :biggrin:

Cool ! Just got the news from JLAquatics that my Profilux II controller has shipped :biggrin:

Also, shipping with it is my TEK T5 lights :)

Hi

Hope you dont mind me intruding.

My name is Michael from the UK and we have just taken on retail of the Profilux and was directed here by matthias.

I have not had time to read though all the great info here, but what i have read has been a great help not only to me but also my own UK clients. I am sure some might pop along from time to time with theyre own questions.

Just trying to get my head around the tunze 1 and tunze 2 cables, any help would be great

Best wishes
Michael

Is there any way to do a temperature dependent shut off of metal halide lights? All I can find in the instructions is dimming. It sure would be nice to be able to do this when the weather warms up in a couple of months.

Firmware 3.01 is in progress. It will include new features:
- extended dosing pump support
- temp. depend. shut off for MH
- delay for MH after reboot

Just received my Profilux II Controller :)

Just one question, I'm not quite ready to play with it yet, so it's going to sit in the closet for a couple of weeks. Should I put the pH reference kit (the 2 bottles) in the fridge (in a cool area), or can I put in the closet no problem, at room temperature ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

Room Temprature is fine

Thanks ! :)

Oh, and another noob question: how do I set the controller in English ?

I haven't played much with it yet.... :redface:

Thanks

gimmy the new power bars. I havent used my profalux in 2 months!

all switchable sockets dont work.sorry but its true

@honkey sauce:
"all switchable sockets dont work.sorry but its true"
I am sorry - i can't believe that. We have several thousands of non-digital powerbars in operation, there are no problems. The only known issue is the problem with very high inrush currents with MH or other ballasts, this problem is solved with the new digital powerbars, they include inrush current limiters.
Could you please explain detailled what you mean with "all switchable sockets dont work"? For what purposes do you want to use them (heater, pumps, ...)? Where did you connect the bar? Did you program the functions and powerbar properly? And so on...

@Ginzo:
On the ProfiLux:
Under EXTRAS->Sprache (=Language). ->initial language is German, so you will see "Sprache" and not "Language".
In the PC-software: Page "General"

matthias,

since these units are being sold in north america, can you guys set them up to already be setup as default in english. i cannot count how many times i have had to walk people through how to change the language to english. just a suggestion.

i'm very excited to get a hold of the digital powerbars. i'm waiting to get them so that i can install the new ones and update the unit's firmware at the same time while everything is disconnected. all and all the controller is awesome. once i learned the menus it is extremely easy to use and very reliable.

Hi niloc

nothing heard from you for a longer time! Thank you for the suggestion - you are right, i'll do this for the next shipment!
"once i learned the menus it is extremely easy to use and very reliable." - absolutely my opinion...

I hope you will obtain your dig. powerbar soon, i can't wait much longer for your experiences with the MH...
Another customer told me he connected his MH to the dig. powerbar - and it works without any problems!

well i'm hoping for the same experiences with the digital powerbars.

Thanks Matthias,

One thing I'm having a hard time to understand, is what is the difference between the digital power bars and the conventional power bars.

On the conventional powerbar, I will have plugged: 1 properbreeze, 1 ebo-jagger heater 250w, 1 ebo-jagger heater 150w, CO2 selenoid

On the digital powerbar: 2 Metal Halide Giesemann Nova II 150w, 2 TEK T5 39w strips. But I can't much understand what will be the difference for me, with the conventional powerbar and the digi one ?

I would like to plug in my return pump (Eheim 1262) to one of the power bars, so that it shut's off if the level of water in the overflow get's too high. Can I plug the return pump in the digital powerbar, since I have 2 sockets remaining ?

Again, still don't understand what's the difference between both of them...

Click the button under the alarm light, up arrow gives you Sprache, select English and enter.

The new power bars work great so far!

*edit* Oops, didn't see there was a page 28.

So far all I can see different with the digital power bars is you can daisy chain the control wires, and they retain a memory if they are disconnected. For example if you set the initial state for your return pump socket as "on", if it looses communication with the controller it will revert to "on", and your return will continue to run.

the new digital powerbars is what ive been waiting for

Differences digital and conventional powerbars summary:

Digital powerbar
- has own microprocessor, is bus-capable and addressable (->daisy chain possible)
- memory for initial states, eg while communication to ProfiLux is disturbed
- 6 sockets
- 4 of them are protected against high inrush currents
- please see manual here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari...ar6D-CDUSA.pdf

Conventional powerbar
- 4 sockets
- no "intelligence"
- can't be daisy-chained
- no high inrush current protection

@Ginzo:
"I would like to plug in my return pump (Eheim 1262) to one of the power bars, so that it shut's off if the level of water in the overflow get's too high. Can I plug the return pump in the digital powerbar, since I have 2 sockets remaining ? "
- you can plug anything into any socket - the function of each socket is adjustable in any way you want

"Again, still don't understand what's the difference between both of them..."
- if you have devices with high inrush currents you should connect them to the digital powerbar. All other uncritical devices can be connected to conv. or dig. powerbar - doesn't matter