Ghl Profilux Discussion And Support Thread

[Aqua-Digital]

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

[Reefer Rob]

Welcome back!

[Aqua-Digital]

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!

[Aqua-Digital]

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

[lastlight]

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.

[Aqua-Digital]

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

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

[lastlight]

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!

[Todd]

I remember reading that the doser will spread out all of the doses as much as possible, however I cant find this now. I just started dosing, and will be dosing Ca, Mg and Alkalinity, but I dont want them to be dosed at the same time. If this is not done automatically, is there a way around this besides operating the pumps as sockets and putting them on timers?

[24storm]

Once you program the doser to dose the amount you want and how many times per day it spreads it out over the whole day and only pump goes at a time. I just one up 2 weeks ago and was wondering the same thing.

[Aqua-Digital]

Yes this is correct.

You have two options

1. Auto, this will as explained above seperate the dosing across a 24 hour period to stop any over lap.

2. Manual, In this mode you set the time of day you wish the dose to take place.