Profilux II plus aquarium controller

Aqua-Digital · #1 08-02-2007, 01:35 AM

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

LoneStar · #2 08-02-2007, 02:18 AM

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

support@proline · #3 08-02-2007, 06:17 AM

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

Aqua-Digital · #4 08-02-2007, 11:48 AM

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

LoneStar · #5 08-02-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by support@proline

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

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?

Aqua-Digital · #6 08-02-2007, 03:32 PM

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

Ginzo · #7 08-08-2007, 01:14 AM

Hi Mathias,

Can the GHL-Profilux Splitter For Two Level Sensors be used with a Float level sensor and a Optical level sensor ?

Or is it only for the 2 Float level sensors ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

mshur · #8 08-08-2007, 09:26 PM

I am trying to program my controller without my new tank . i use to have AQ and this is something new for me, i hope i will not sound silly
i got a seconf PH module to control my CA RX. In my old AQ I use to have settings :
If PH<6.4 then CO2 ON
If PH>6,5 then CO2 OFF
How can I program something like this in Profilux?

thankx,Mike