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08-01-2007, 08:36 PM
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http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...=26797&page=39
Most odd, it works from the post I placed this under a few months back, click on this link and scroll down to my message under user ID monitors Direct (my old ID) Just tried it, that link works Just trying again now, see if this works Pm'd you as well with some further details Regards Michael 
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08-02-2007, 01:22 AM
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Ok I think I have a good idea on what I am going to hook up to my new controller. I just want to run it by you guys here to see what exactly I will need and how to go about connecting them to the controller (eg with L1/L2 port to use with *blank*, which 'y' connector to use and so on...)
I will start with what I want to connect to the controller: * (2) IceCap 250w electronic metal halide ballasts * (1) Sylvania 49673 QT2x54/120 PHO-DIM 0-10v T5 ballast (for the dimming t5's) * (2) Tunze Stream 6100's * pH probe (which I believe comes with the standard kit 1) * temp probe (which I believe comes with the standard kit 1) * LED red, bluewhite + flash stick (I have a 156g tank, and I figure this would work better than just 1 LED spotlight version) * LAN interface (I'm leaning towards just a LAN connection vs a WLAN due to price and location of the tank) * Profilux View II remote display (need to know how this hooks up to the main controller) Ok what I need to know is what Profilux cables I will need to connect these items to their ports on the controller. Also if there is any information on the lengths of each cable, that will help in my design * Profilux II Controller Kit 1 (contains the pH probe, temp probe, and at Tunze cable) * I will need another Tunze cable since I am running 2 streams. Which one do I need? * LED bar. Since this plugs into the L1/L2 or L3/L4 ports, and I will have 1 Tunze pump on L1/L2 and the other Tunze on L3/L4, would I need to get a splitter? If so, which one? The way I understand the splitters is that it will plug into a L1/L2 port. Then the splitter will provide a specific L1 port and then a specific L2 port. So basically its safe to say in the 'phone cord' connection, each L port uses 2 wires for signal transfer (with 4 being in each cable)? What I'm really trying to achieve here is to make sure the Tunze pumps work seperatly from each other, thus having to be on seperate L ports. Then I can plug a LED bar in, with a splitter. * Dimmable T5 ballast. What is the name/part number of the 0-10v adapter? How does it connect to the controller? Does it use a L port? So if I have it hooked up to a splitter with a Tunze, will it all work OK? So from what I gather now, I will have these items filled on the L ports: L1/L2: L1 being a Tunze L2 being a LED light bar L3/L4: L3 being a Tunze L4 being a 0-10v dimmer * The pH and temp probes have their own ports * The LAN will basically be a riser card. The plan is to run it directly to a computer. If later down the road I hook it up to a wireless access point (X brand), will this still work with the controller? * How does the Profilux II remote display connect to the controller? Sorry for the long drawn out questions, but it's basically going to help me (and others) in determining what accessory cables will be needed when ordering a unit. Thanks for any help! -Michael
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08-02-2007, 01:35 AM
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Hi,
Ok baby steps, lets break this down into parts for you. Firstly, you would be wise to go for the connect pack as this already has LAN in it and will save you a lot of money, unless of course there are parts in it you do not require, then it would be wise to build your own system pack as you require. Moving onto Tunze cables. To run two tunzes you require a YL2-1 splitter cable that plugs into L1/L2 and splits the port, you then require Tunze1 and Tunze 2 cables, you cant use anything other than GHL supplied western adapters as the wiring is unique to both Tunze and GHL. With regards to cable length, up to 5 meters is available. The LED you have chosen is fine and will plug straight into L3 L4. If you require dimmable lighting, you will need to split the L3 L4 port with another splitter cable. The part number for the dimmable interface with zero volt shut off is EVG-AP-2F Wiring is striaght forward. the dimmable ballasts come with a 1-10V control line, this is just twisted pair wiring,, take the pair from the ballast and wire into the EVG card, and then plug the supplied western cable into the EVG card and Profilux. The power for the lights then is wired into the EVG card also and power for this card must be from a constant source. It may be worth getting WLAN now if you are even contemplating going down this road it is cheaper now than later. The profiview attaches to the back of the profilux via the RS232 cable Let me know if I have missed anything Regards Michael Last edited by Aqua-Digital; 08-02-2007 at 01:39 AM.
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08-02-2007, 02:18 AM
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I'm going to piece it together, only to match what I want to hook up.
Thanks for input. It pretty much matched what I was thinking. I work with electronics everyday and it will be a piece of cake to connect this controller  As for all the cables I need, that answered it pretty well. So it looks like (1)Tunze 1 and (1) Tunze 2 cables, (2) YL2-1 Spliters, and (1) EVG-AP-2F. Since I still have a bunch of other expenses in order to get the tank running, these items will take me a long ways. Once I get the equipment withdrawl, I may take a stab at getting some more goodies for it. Thanks for the help! I hope this will help others when researching the Profilux II. -Michael
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08-02-2007, 06:17 AM
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Well To answer everyones question ,Yes we did get our first batch of the DIMMABLE T5 2X 54W BALLAST in last week ,they do work great with the controller ,we have been testing the same ballast for almost 4 months here being dimmed with profilux using different bulbs & no problems ,runs great & good PF as well.
OF COURSE THEY EVAPORATED OUT OF OUR WAREHOUSE BEFORE THE SHIPMENT WAS RECEIVED  The next shipment will be next friday ,probably in stores the following week. So please check with your LFS if you really like to have one from this shipment ,we will be a bit short on supply because of all the exsisting Back orders ,till 3rd week of september when we are expecting a major shipment & all back orders will be fullfilled before then. We are working to bring in some fixtures with dimming capabilities using the same ballast as well in the near future. Regards Proline
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08-02-2007, 11:48 AM
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Already got our Pre order in with you jason
  If the UK is anything to go by our experience is these babies grow running legs fast!!! Look forward to getting my stock soon! Michael - Glad i could help, and in your case I would advise just ordering what you want and not one of the kits it will give you the flexibility you require. Let us know if you need more help. Michael www.aqua-digital.com Last edited by Aqua-Digital; 08-02-2007 at 01:21 PM.
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08-02-2007, 03:12 PM
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Which ballast's are these? Direct from GHL? I would be interested in how much they cost  Also, I had another question: What is the difference between the EVG-AP2 and the PLM-2L4S? 
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08-02-2007, 03:32 PM
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Hi
I am waiting for pricing right now, until landed we do not know the full cost of the units. Yes direct from GHL I believe. The PLM card is an expansion card for the interface to plug into, this just gives you an extra L port and S port. You still require the EVG card Cheers Michael
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