Ghl Profilux Discussion And Support Thread
 

Due to the huge increase of Canadian GHL ProfiLux users we are now directling all questions gossip and support here, please use openly.

Welcome back! :mrgreen:

Yes I know I know sort of been a bit neglectful while being hectic, but you have my full assistance and support, I have all threads on notification so when anyone posts I will know and can answer as promptly

Please fire away!

firmware 4.01 and ProfiLuxControl 4.0.1.0 is ready to download:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquar...iLuxII_V401.zip
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquar...ol_II_V4010.exe

New in this version:
- level control can be programmed to be active at certain times
- new security feature: after a firmware update the user first has to confirm that settings are OK, after that the controller will restart

Ok as I posted in the other thread I would like to do the following for now with my unit:

- measure and control temperature
- measure ph of tank and also control calcium reactor via ph probe
- control (3) 250w metal halides
- control (2) 2x39w t5 kits
- control 2 tunze powerheads
- control water level in sump

Would the following purchases allow me to do all of that:

- Profilux Advance package
- Ph expansion card
- Second Ph probe

I'm a little confused about what the Advance package includes.

ProfiLux Plus II
· 1 x 6 socket DIGITAL powerbar
· RS232 Connection
· PH port
· PH electrode
· Temperature Sensor
· Temperature port
· Level control port
· 1 x Level sensor Float optical Switch
· RS232 port and pc connection cable
· 1 x Tunze Stream connection cable
· pH calibration fluids
· CD software and manual

Does "1 x Level sensor Float optical Switch" mean it comes with the float sensor and the optical sensor? Is everythig included to actually use the sensors or do i need any more cables or mounting kits etc?

The Advance plus seems to include the nicer sensor mounting bar but lists the sensors individually so I am confused there.

Also, Can I run my 3 mh ballasts off a regular powerbar i already have that is plugged into one socket on the digital powerbar? And also plug both t5 units into another regular powerbar and use a second socket on the digital strip? This would leave me 4 free sockets on there. My thinking is that all my stuff would be well under 15A.

Lets break this down for you, I think i answered this for you today already didnt I:question:

The advance pack

You would need to add

1 x tunze2 cable
1 x YL2-1 splitter
1 x pH expansion card
1 x pH probe

Yes you could run your MH on the 6 way digital as you state, your total load is 6.81 AMPS for the MH, the new digital bars are fitted with 200amp surge protected relays. And you can use your same stated method for your T5's but bearing in mind the MH will all switch on and off at the same time as they are on the same switched circuit same as the T5's

Level sensor -

This kit comes with all you need for level control, the kit includes

1 x FLOAT sensor
1 x Holding braket
1 x Mounting assembly (the acrylic rod assy)

It does not come with the optical sensor

Hope thats helps

Thanks for the fast reply.

I was previously asking about the entry package earlier.

A suggestion I might make is to not mention the word optical in that line for the sensor as it is a little misleading...

I look forward to getting in on one of these asap. Sounds like support is good too!

Hi

what line are you referring to? I am lost sorry.

If we have an item listed somewhere that is not included please let us know.

Please let me know if we can help further

Bets wishes
Michael

Listed under the advance:

· 1 x Level sensor Float optical Switch

To me it isn't clear whether that means float switch or optical switch. Or both. I could also be a little slow up top....

Hiya

Cant find that anywhere this is what is listed on our website

ProfiLux Plus II with Temperature Probe
Digital 6 socket power bar
GHL pH Probe
RS232 Serial cable 1.8M
Level sensor bracket
Float level sensor
Float sensor holder
Tunze1 control cable
pH7.00 Calibration
pH9.00 calibration

Guess you have seen this on a dealer site? I will inform them to adjust this error, if you can let me know who it is.

Actually yeah you're totally right.

It was on progressive-growth's site.

Their site is being updated next week so the change will be implemented with that, but thanbks for letting is know

i have a new one for ya. yesterday one of my halides was not turning off. i figure great now the digital bar is messed up but it wasnt. i messed around for 2 hours. the communication led was on but the controller wasnt communicating with it. i tried unplugging the powerbar with no luck, disconnecting and reconnecting the comm line from the bar with no change. i had to re program the bar before it would do anything. ever heard of that before. and we never had any power outages or anything and the other 3 powerbars were fine

Hi

Only time this ever happens is if the data line as occurred interference.

I suspect from High striking ballasts this is the most liely cause

let us know if it happens again

its all good now. this unit rocks. the controller has to be one of my favorite pieces of equipment on the tank. i just wish i could get the wirelss to work because it would make adjustments on the controller a 1000 times easier and quicker.

is there an electrical solenoid for auto water top off available

Yes loads are made, all good aquatic shops should sell them

Colin.....give me a call and we can get our schedules arranged to get that wireless working for you.

Scott

thanks scott, i'll figure out my sched and let you know

Just launched !New website offering GHL Profilux products.
We are working closely with Aqua Digital to provide you with all the latest and greatest products GHL has to offer. We are fully stocked and ready to ship next day. Please feel free to PM me if you are considering chosing Profilux and need help with your order or give us a call on our toll free line.

We are currently running the system on our in store tanks, stop by the store and see it in action.

please check us out:

www.progressivereef.com

Any Chance of Profilux working with Hydor Koralia 4 Controllable Powerheads???

This is not a scheduled option at present, but with GHL you never know

Auto top up question
 

Hey Michael,

I was trying to set up an auto top up for my tank. I have both the float & optical sensors set up. The problem is I can't get the pump I have to turn on when the level drops. I have it plugged in to the 6 plug digital power bar and got lost some where between the socket function page and the level sensor page?

Can you give me a break down on the step by step to get this up and running.

Patrick,

I hope our conversation was helpfull. I didn't hear back from you so I assume all is well and your levels are now working.

Michael will be back next week.

Cheers

Joel.

Hey Joel,

Yes I got it sorted out. Thank you for the help. I will be in touch later this summer for another upgrade.

Patrick

Joel,

Many thanks for your help and great input in my absence.

it has been a busy week and there are some big things happening with profiLux in the coming months.

But for now we are concentrating on the lanuch of the PTC enviroment controllers and are looking for beta testers for this range, all of who will receive 10% off the product and also direct line support from GHL.

Please contact Joel for more details.

i need help quick. the stupid alarm feature continues to go off even though i have it selected in the controller to be off. no parameters are out of limits or anything. i got it to stop for a couple hours by unplugging the controller but now its happening again. how do i disable it or pull the speaker out of this thing.

Hi Colin

There are a couple of threads on RC that deal with the problem of ALARMS.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1394820

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1379604

I do not know if either of these will help. There may be more threads discussing ALARMS out there.

The second thread may be more closely related to your problem.

Tom R

thanks for that tom. i actually found that it the box for one of the tunzes that is going off intermittently. dont know what from i have to research that unless someone here knows

what voltage do you have them set at in the 1-10V interface?

i figured it out, the connector on the control box for the tunze was a little loose.

Level kit installation
 

OK, I am ashamed to admit that I cannot figure out how the level sensor kit is supposed to be installed - any pics or documentation out there?

a little more searching was all I needed:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5#post12146235

Beat me to it.

Let me know if I can help further

Thats ok I spent a day working on my auto top off only to find out I had plugged the pump into the wrong socket. YES SMRT I mean SMART...

it has been 3 times now that the last digital powerbar in the daisy chain has lost connection with the controller. the connection link led is still lit but the controller does not control anything and i have to reprogram the bar. any ideas what the heck it is?

One of my outlets has stopped working on my digital powerbar - it is like there is a bad connection because if I wiggle the cord in the outlet then it works. It is not the fixture that I have attached because I have tried it with other components and it is the same problem. Is there a way of fixing the powerbar so that I can have all outlets working?

I had my MH ballast plugged into the socket that is no longer working (high draw, but it never had a problem firing or with the breaker either).

Hi

I will ask Matthias what he thinks. Do you have series 1 or series 2 power bars?

All 15 amp sockets or 8 and 15 amp?

[qoute]Ihad my MH ballast plugged into the socket that is no longer working (high draw, but it never had a problem firing or with the breaker either[qoute]

Todd,

I have heard of this problem before with Non Profilux equipment. When it comes to a high amp draw like a metal halide light, The plug heats up and cools down (Expands and contracts) more so if the plug is not seated well. Over time the metals warp and no longer connect well.
I would first try and replace your male end with that of a thicker one (Yellow replacement cord end )
the prongs are a bit thicker and may fix the problem of a a worn outlet.

@niloc:
sound like the transmission to the last powerbar is disturbed.
What is the control cable length between ProfiLux and powerbar (over all, including all connections)?

@Todd:
maybe only a broken fuse - please contact me or Michael directly via email