Profilux II plus aquarium controller

[Matthias Gross]

Jukka,

the time which has to be entered in 0.1s steps in the ProfiLux is the wave duration ( = pulse + pause). That means that the pulse duration is adjustable in 0.05s steps in truth.
Until now we got only positive feedback from our customers regarding wave-box control. They have all been able to adjust the time adequate to their tank, and they had tanks with different lengths (appr. 60cm ... 300cm).
->The resolution will not be changed in future (except a customer complains that he is not able to adjust his wavebox control satisfying)

[Jukka]

OK, i think my wave setting is fine at 2.0s. The reason why i asked this is because 1.9 and 2.1 are both way of, so there could be little optimization left, maybe . I am happy with the control though.

[AMP]

Good day all,

I am writing from the states, Not to switch channels on your subject, But i am in my lighting phase of my new rig, And I am curious as to which dimmable ballasts are compatible for the Profilux? More or lesss i keep getting a round about answer that most of the dimmable balasts that are 0-10V capable are fine, but I am also being told the Dimming module is 5 Wire.

Is there a schematic that can be found?

Thanks for any input on this,

Tony
http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k4...090%20Project/

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Tony,

you can use any dimmable ballast with 1-10V interface, this is a standard interface. ProfiLux outputs this 1-10V-signal and an on/off-signal. This signal can be used to shut off the ballast completely (disconnect from mains) at 0% brightness.
The wiring and shut-off is easier with our product "EVG-AP", the description can be found here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari...G-AP2_V400.pdf
Kind regards

[AMP]

Mathias,

Thank you so much for that info, I realize Profilux is working with a vendor specifically to creat a Plug and play ballast to conect directly to the Profilux.

As much as I would like to wait for this to happen, it is holding up my project.

I assume from the manual, L1/L2 will go directly to the Module to control the ballast? and I would need a second Module for L3/L4 Do the pigtails IE: connectors come with the module? I have 4T5's I am going to control through the Thermal monitoring, The Halides will only come on for 3 hrs so that is no worry for me.

Great to hear from the Dev on this, better to talk to with you then second parties. Thank you so much for the response. Sorry if my English seems a tad confusing, I have not spoke or read German in many years, so I am pretty slow on reading the PDF

[Matthias Gross]

Hi

the PDF is German & English (2nd page).
One modul can control (dimm and shut off) 2 ballasts (or groups of them) separately. Cable to Profilux is shipped with. If you want to dimm 4 groups independently you need 2 EVG-AP, the second one is connected to L3L4.

[AMP]

Thank you Matthias That answered alot, can't wait to get this up and running

I believe this is the one that is needed for the 0-10v module.
http://dafnwebpd.sylvania.com/idmweb/doccontent.dll?LibraryName=ecomcspd^dafnctpd&Syste mType=2&LogonId=ca3a0accd3cad34fbe4d1e7478086899&D ocId=003678766&Page=1

Or can I utilize this directly from the controller?
http://dafnwebpd.sylvania.com/idmweb/doccontent.dll?LibraryName=ecomcspd^dafnctpd&Syste mType=2&LogonId=ca3a0accd3cad34fbe4d1e7478086899&D ocId=003678769&Page=1

[Matthias Gross]

The links don't work.

But doesn't matter - ANY dimmable ballast with 1-10V-interface can be connected.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi to all,

i have a question, complete different topic:
Did anyone think about using a ProfiLux to control a pool?
We can control and measure pH/Temp./..., the control of pumps (filter & current) is possible.
I tried this the last days on my own (small) pool. The pH is measured, pump is switched, even the controlled use of a solar panel with magnet valves is possible (heating of the pool water).

What is your opinion? I am looking forward to your feedback.

[AMP]

QUICKTRONIC DIMMING & DALI Ballasts

http://www.sylvania.com/ProductCatal...hSpecGuide.htm

sorry must have been working on the website

The fifth one down I was curious as to if it would work, without the Module.

The second link is 0-10V built in