Profilux II plus aquarium controller

[support@proline]

Just an update for everyone
shipment will clear custom ,this wensday,all orders will be shipped out of our warehouse thursday morning .

[niloc16]

awesome. thanks for the update jason. just to double check, the controller needs the firmware update to use the digital powerbars, correct?

[Ginzo]

Great news ! :razz:

Just an update for everyone
shipment will clear custom ,this wensday,all orders will be shipped out of our warehouse thursday morning .

[support@proline]

Yes colin
you do need to update to the new version:biggrin:

[support@proline]

Hi Rob
Sorry for the late reply
I just noticed your post ,I guess matthias answered your question already
I will Pm you when the bulbs arrive
BTW nice to talk to you today.

[support@proline]

So the shipment is here ,for all you current owners ,please contact your dealer to exchange one of your bars to a 6D bar.
All you guys waiting to receive your unit ,All orders will be shipped to our dealers on Friday morning ,so they should have it the following week or early week after.
Enjoy your controllers

[Slick Fork]

Very interesting looking controller,

Just a quick question because I'm too lazy to sort through 26 pages! Does this have any sort of feature that would stop my sump pump in case of an overflow? For example a sensor that you could place and if it got wet it would cut power to the sump? If it saves my floor that's a huge plus right there

I also noticed that it can dim t-5's... are tek lights by sunlight supply compatible with this? Also which powerheads are supported (and which ones work even though not officially supported) by the whole variable speed thing? Thanks

[Ginzo]

Hi Slick,

I purchased the TEK T5 Ready Fit kits also and from what I understand, they are not dimmable.

The controller comes with a float sensor, that I will use to verify the level of water in my overflow and cut the return pump if it get's to high !

I think this should work.

Regards,
Ginzo

[big blue]

3.10.1 Operational mode
There is a choice of four different operational modes:
• 1 adjustment cycle Only one level-sensor input is evaluated. As soon as sensor 1 registers too low a level the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 1 is switched on. When the nominal level is attained the socket outlet is switched off again.
• 2 independent adjustment cycles The two sensors can be used independently of one another. As soon as sensor 1 registers too low a level the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 1 is switched on, and the same applies to sensor 2 and Water 2. In both cases switch-off occurs when the nominal level is attained.
• Min/Max adjustment The two sensors work together to regulate a single water level. Sensor 1 functions as the maximum switch, sensor 2 as the minimum switch. As soon as sensor 2 registers too low a level the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 1 is switched on. Then when the water level reaches the setting for sensor 1 the switchable socket outlet is switched off again. The switchable socket outlet Water 2 switches on and off in line with Water 1.
• Water change At pre-set times water is drained off (the switchable socket outlet with the function Water 2 is then switched on) until sensor 2 signals the minimum water level has been reached. Thereafter Water 2 is switched off and the switchable socket outlet Water 1 is switched on until the water reaches the level set for sensor 1. -> Sensor 1 signals that the tank is full again, sensor 2 indicates when sufficient water has been drained off. The switchable socket outlet Water 1 turns on the fresh water supply, Water 2 turns on the outflow. After selecting this operational mode the timer that is to determine the timing of the water change must be selected. Don’t forget to program the chosen timer accordingly in the appropriate menu (set the switching period to Event start there, see 3.13.3 Clock timer). The water change will then be started at the time set there.

[Ginzo]

Hi Matthias,

I was wondering if you could give us some information on if any dosing pumps will be added to the list of interfaces/parts that the Profilux II can control in a near future ? I would like to get a dosing pump to dose ESV B-Ionic two part or even use the Balling method at some point, instead of using a calcium reactor.

I'm currently looking at the GroTech TecIII NG dosing pumps, but would prefer to go with something that can be controlled by the Profilux II controller instead.

Any information you can share with us ?

Thanks !
Ginzo

[Matthias Gross]

@Slick Fork
"Does this have any sort of feature that would stop my sump pump in case of an overflow?" - yes, just connect our levelsensor and program one of the plugs of the powerbar - that's all. More details: See Big Blue's reply

@Ginzo
We are at the moment developing a dosing pump unit (2...4 pumps). It will be connected like a digital powerbar (bus interface) - so no additional interface required.

[Ginzo]

Great news Matthias ! :biggrin:

[Ginzo]

Cool ! Just got the news from JLAquatics that my Profilux II controller has shipped :biggrin:

Also, shipping with it is my TEK T5 lights :)

[monitors-direct]

Hi

Hope you dont mind me intruding.

My name is Michael from the UK and we have just taken on retail of the Profilux and was directed here by matthias.

I have not had time to read though all the great info here, but what i have read has been a great help not only to me but also my own UK clients. I am sure some might pop along from time to time with theyre own questions.

Just trying to get my head around the tunze 1 and tunze 2 cables, any help would be great

Best wishes
Michael

[Reefer Rob]

Is there any way to do a temperature dependent shut off of metal halide lights? All I can find in the instructions is dimming. It sure would be nice to be able to do this when the weather warms up in a couple of months.

[Matthias Gross]

Firmware 3.01 is in progress. It will include new features:
- extended dosing pump support
- temp. depend. shut off for MH
- delay for MH after reboot

[Ginzo]

Just received my Profilux II Controller :)

Just one question, I'm not quite ready to play with it yet, so it's going to sit in the closet for a couple of weeks. Should I put the pH reference kit (the 2 bottles) in the fridge (in a cool area), or can I put in the closet no problem, at room temperature ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

[support@proline]

Room Temprature is fine

[Ginzo]

Thanks ! :)

Oh, and another noob question: how do I set the controller in English ?

I haven't played much with it yet.... :redface:

Thanks

[honkey sauce]

gimmy the new power bars. I havent used my profalux in 2 months!

all switchable sockets dont work.sorry but its true

[Matthias Gross]

@honkey sauce:
"all switchable sockets dont work.sorry but its true"
I am sorry - i can't believe that. We have several thousands of non-digital powerbars in operation, there are no problems. The only known issue is the problem with very high inrush currents with MH or other ballasts, this problem is solved with the new digital powerbars, they include inrush current limiters.
Could you please explain detailled what you mean with "all switchable sockets dont work"? For what purposes do you want to use them (heater, pumps, ...)? Where did you connect the bar? Did you program the functions and powerbar properly? And so on...

@Ginzo:
On the ProfiLux:
Under EXTRAS->Sprache (=Language). ->initial language is German, so you will see "Sprache" and not "Language".
In the PC-software: Page "General"

[niloc16]

matthias,

since these units are being sold in north america, can you guys set them up to already be setup as default in english. i cannot count how many times i have had to walk people through how to change the language to english. just a suggestion.

i'm very excited to get a hold of the digital powerbars. i'm waiting to get them so that i can install the new ones and update the unit's firmware at the same time while everything is disconnected. all and all the controller is awesome. once i learned the menus it is extremely easy to use and very reliable.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi niloc

nothing heard from you for a longer time! Thank you for the suggestion - you are right, i'll do this for the next shipment!
"once i learned the menus it is extremely easy to use and very reliable." - absolutely my opinion...

I hope you will obtain your dig. powerbar soon, i can't wait much longer for your experiences with the MH...
Another customer told me he connected his MH to the dig. powerbar - and it works without any problems!

[niloc16]

well i'm hoping for the same experiences with the digital powerbars.

[Ginzo]

Thanks Matthias,

One thing I'm having a hard time to understand, is what is the difference between the digital power bars and the conventional power bars.

On the conventional powerbar, I will have plugged: 1 properbreeze, 1 ebo-jagger heater 250w, 1 ebo-jagger heater 150w, CO2 selenoid

On the digital powerbar: 2 Metal Halide Giesemann Nova II 150w, 2 TEK T5 39w strips. But I can't much understand what will be the difference for me, with the conventional powerbar and the digi one ?

I would like to plug in my return pump (Eheim 1262) to one of the power bars, so that it shut's off if the level of water in the overflow get's too high. Can I plug the return pump in the digital powerbar, since I have 2 sockets remaining ?

Again, still don't understand what's the difference between both of them...

[Reefer Rob]

Click the button under the alarm light, up arrow gives you Sprache, select English and enter.

The new power bars work great so far!

*edit* Oops, didn't see there was a page 28.

[Reefer Rob]

So far all I can see different with the digital power bars is you can daisy chain the control wires, and they retain a memory if they are disconnected. For example if you set the initial state for your return pump socket as "on", if it looses communication with the controller it will revert to "on", and your return will continue to run.

[honkey sauce]

the new digital powerbars is what ive been waiting for

[Matthias Gross]

Differences digital and conventional powerbars summary:

Digital powerbar
- has own microprocessor, is bus-capable and addressable (->daisy chain possible)
- memory for initial states, eg while communication to ProfiLux is disturbed
- 6 sockets
- 4 of them are protected against high inrush currents
- please see manual here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Manual_Powerbar6D-CDUSA.pdf

Conventional powerbar
- 4 sockets
- no "intelligence"
- can't be daisy-chained
- no high inrush current protection

[Matthias Gross]

@Ginzo:
"I would like to plug in my return pump (Eheim 1262) to one of the power bars, so that it shut's off if the level of water in the overflow get's too high. Can I plug the return pump in the digital powerbar, since I have 2 sockets remaining ? "
- you can plug anything into any socket - the function of each socket is adjustable in any way you want

"Again, still don't understand what's the difference between both of them..."
- if you have devices with high inrush currents you should connect them to the digital powerbar. All other uncritical devices can be connected to conv. or dig. powerbar - doesn't matter

[Reefer Rob]

Is there a reason why each dosing cycle is limited to 300 seconds? I dose my alk with Aqualifter pumps. A little more time would be better. I guess I could dose in 2 cycles.

Any sneak peeks of what your developing for a dosing pump for the controller? :cool:

[honkey sauce]

when are dimable halide ballasts common are way?

[support@proline]

Every body has received their replacement powerbars ,except we tried to make arrangement for hidden reef to pick them up ,unfortunately Mike was swamped all week he told me he is going to pick them up this week.
So hopefully be soon.

[Matthias Gross]

@ Reefer Bob:
It is not really limited. There are 2 options:
1. Use operation mode "normal" and not "dosing". There you can dose 24h if you want. The disadvantage for mode "normal" is the resolution of 1 minute instead of 1 second.
2. Dose up to 8 times one day. Maximum in mode "dosing" would be 8x5 minutes.

Dosing pumps: Coming soon - we are prototyping at the moment.

[Reefer Rob]

I don't know what I was thinking :rolleyes: of course it's better to dose alk 2 or 3 times a day.

Look forward to seeing the doser. Hopefully it will be a double or triple for use with the Balling Method.

[monitors-direct]

Can you please program all my orders for my UK clients to ENGLISH please before sending :biggrin:

Sorry to hijack the thread guys, just the best one out there in English! hope you dont mind.
Thanks
Michael

[reef]

how do you change it from german to english display

[Matthias Gross]

Have a look here:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=26797&page=28

[reef]

thanks

[honkey sauce]

has anyone updated to firmware 3.0 for they`r new powerbar.I have a Mac and no PLM-USB so I think my new digital powerbar is rendered useless.Is that true for Macs

[niloc16]

i have not updated yet, i just picked up my new powerbar today, was hoping to get 3 of them but they are in extremely short supply. jason if you read this i need 2 more. i havent hooked the powerbar up yet but i want to have a day to myself so i can do the firmware update, install the powerbars and try again at getting the WLAN to work. i havent tried the WLAN again because if i disconnect the controller for the setup everything shuts down. i'm not quite sure what you mean by the PLM-USB

[support@proline]

Yes Colin
We have asked Matthias for more powerbars ,so should be next order .
Hockey sauce ,we also have RS232 to USB connection which will solve your problem .
Mike should be here either tomorrow or monday I will ask him to pick one up for you
Regards
Jason

[Matthias Gross]

@honkey sauce:
For the update our programme "ProfiLuxControl II" must be used. It runs on Windows-PCs only. Do you have a Windows-Emulation for your Mac? Just some days ago another customer told me hat updated his ProfiLux on a Mac successfully with a emulator and a RS232<->USB-converter. Or does your Mac has a RS232-interface? Then it is absolutely no problem. Please keep in mind: In any case our PC<->ProfiLux connection cable must be used.
If it is not possible to update with your Mac: Maybe you can ask someone with a Windows-PC to make the update there. The update is done in some minutes.

@Jason: We can produce some more powerbars before next shipping, you will receive a mail in some minutes regarding this.

[AquariumSpecialty]

I'm having trouble understanding how to connect the ORP and Redox probes to the combo card and get a reading on the display. Anyone that can help with this? I have the wireless kit...Thank you, Scott

Ok..Figured the above out on my own by trial and error. Took a while but got the setup complete.

Now on to the next issue...communication. Need help with connecting via serial and then via wireless. I connected the serial cable to my notebook computer but the connection is not being made between the Windows notebook and the controller. Is there an option on the Profilux that I need to turn on in order for the computer to identify the controller and vice versa? The software has been loaded and I'm not getting a link between the 2 devices.

[niloc16]

i have the exact same issue but with a desktop. if you go back a few pages bigblue made a step by step direction on how to get it to work. personally i have not had the time to try it but its very straight forward by the sounds of it. keep us informed on your progress

[AquariumSpecialty]

i have the exact same issue but with a desktop. if you go back a few pages bigblue made a step by step direction on how to get it to work. personally i have not had the time to try it but its very straight forward by the sounds of it. keep us informed on your progress

I went back several pages but didn't see the step by step instructions. Can you paste the link?

[niloc16]

i've tried to but i cannot figure out how to copy and paste it. i assure you that the link is on this thread somewhere

[AquariumSpecialty]

i've tried to but i cannot figure out how to copy and paste it. i assure you that the link is on this thread somewhere

all you have to do is highlight the URL in the browser, right click on it and select copy. Then paste it in the message...

[muck]

This must be what you are talking about Colin..

Sometimes it is a little difficult to make the WLAN settings, as your card has to be properly integrated in your home network (where you may have securtiy settings). So you do not want to loose connection during the setup and later end up with your card not found in your network because your router would not accept it.

Please find my tutorial as I did it step by step PDF (in german/english) download from my homepage (http://homepage.hispeed.ch/Waldkatzen/BtNS/WLAN.pdf)

Let me know if you find additional steps who are not covered in the tutorial.

[niloc16]

thanks muck, i didnt have the motivation to search thru the pages to find it.

[AquariumSpecialty]

Sorry guys but I was referring to the serial connection. I saw the LAN setup. If you have any info on that then that would be a great help. Thank you.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Scott

first of all: did you select the correct COM-Port?
The device address should be 1, the baudrate needs not to be changed.
You can set it up after clicking the button "...", please see attachment.
Did you use our connection cable (ProfiLuxSer)?
Does you PC have a RS232 port or do you use Serial-USB-converter?

Regards
Matthias

[AquariumSpecialty]

Hi Scott

first of all: did you select the correct COM-Port?
The device address should be 1, the baudrate needs not to be changed.
You can set it up after clicking the button "...", please see attachment.
Did you use our connection cable (ProfiLuxSer)?
Does you PC have a RS232 port or do you use Serial-USB-converter?

Regards
Matthias

I plugged in the RS232 profilux cable to the controller and plugged the other end into the serial port on the back of my notebook computer. I tried changing the baud rate to see if it was a sinc problem...still no luck. Not sure how to proceed...

P.S. I sent you an email last week from Aquarium Specialty. Did you get it?

[Matthias Gross]

Hi,

the baudrate is in standard 9600 - in ProfiLux and in the PC-program. There is no need to change it.
COM-Port is OK??
For example the COM-Port of my notebook is 3 (check it with the windows device manager). I had to change it from 1 to 3.

I got no mail.

[AquariumSpecialty]

Ok. That helped. Now connected to the controller via serial. Now for the WLAN connection. Hopefully I can figure that one out from the 9 pg WLAN guide I printed out...will let you know. For those of you having trouble connecting via serial here is a step by step for beginners and those who don't know how to get to the place where you change the COM settings on your PC or Notebook. The instructions are for XP Pro computers.

Right click on the my computer icon on your desktop
Select "manage"
Open "ports" in list by changing the + to -
Double click on com port
Select the port setting tab
Click on the advanced button
From the drop down menu change port setting to Com1 and click Ok.
Reopen the manage tool to make sure COM1 is now the default for the computer.

Next make sure the Profilux is set to COM1 for the serial connection by going into the EXTRAS menu. Once this is done reopen the Profilux software from your PC or Notebook and it should work like a charm. Hope this helps those who are a little PC challenged...

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Scott,

thanks for your instructions, i think they will help other users.

And there is an easier way:
It is not neccessary to change the PC's COM-Port-number in the device manager. As i described above you can change the COM-Port in ProfiLuxControl: Click the button "..." next to "Connect" and do the correct settings, please see my attachment "Connections.dat" above.

One thing i don't understand:
"Next make sure the Profilux is set to COM1 for the serial connection by going into the EXTRAS menu" - but: there you can set the device address, not the COM-Port. The device address can remain "1".
->it is not neccessary to alter this setting - just edit the COM-Port under "Connections" in ProfiLuxControl.

[monitors-direct]

I have an English debugged version of the LAN/WLAN tutorial if anyone wants a copy, i got one of our support guys to work on it today.

Sent the copy back to you today matthias, hope it is of help to you

All the best
Michael

[niloc16]

i'd like a copy if you dont mind michael

[AquaCan]

I would like a copy as well please. I'm trying to get my WLAN card up and running also.

Many thanks...
:smile:

[skylord]

I would also like a copy. I havent done any more that look at mine but should have time to play with it soon.

Scott

[monitors-direct]

Ok best thing to do is pm me with your email addresses i can then fire it off to you all in one hit.

I tried uploading it here but the file is too big. i will have a go and transfer it to PDF and have another go later as it is 8am over here and you guys will be still snoring away!!

In the mean time as i said drop me some pms and i will do a bulk send, just let me know you got it just in case it end up a spam sandwich in your bulk forlder :sad:

[niloc16]

wow, seems like alot of people still having issues with setting up the WLAN. that sucks

[monitors-direct]

I dont think the issues go any further than getting the set up correct.

Remember WLAN is not for the feint hearted and does take quite a bit of setting up no matter what the product is.

The English Debug instructions will help i am sure, and remember Matthias is on hand to help every step.

I cant add the file here as it is too big even PDF but I am emailing it out on request.

[monitors-direct]

Ok give this a go. I have it uploaded elsewhere, this link will take you to and only to the PDF file

http://www.phishybusiness.co.uk/board/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1722

Regards
Michael

[AquaCan]

Thank-you for this upload. I will give it a go and let you know how I make out.

cheers...
AQ

[monitors-direct]

I would rather not know how you make out :lol: Let me know how you get on with the tutorial by all means.

means something entirely different in the UK that little gem :redface:

[skylord]

Thanks for the debugged tutorial.

Scott

[monitors-direct]

No probs, i have another one on the way also, once sorted i will upolad the same way

[big blue]

Here my update (german/english) for the ones who are using a router in the WLAN and have the newest firmware (6.3.0.2) on the WLAN card. You can download it from my homepage (using the link tutorial at the bottom of the page) http://homepage.hispeed.ch/Waldkatzen/BtNS/BtNindex.html.

More or less you can use the tutorial also for older firmware versions when you want to set up your WLAN card with a router in your network.

[AquaCan]

Where can I get the newest firmware for the WLAN card (6.3.0.2) and how do I install it?

Many thanks...
AquaCan

[AquariumSpecialty]

I noticed that the WLAN tutorial states that the PC must be directly connected to the internet (no connection to a router). I have a router so how do I get around this? Also, under step 1 of the 29.03.2007 provisonal version I can't locate AddOn directory to run the instillations. I found all of the paralist icons and other icons in the folder but nothing that says setup.exe...

Thanks for your help in advance...

[Matthias Gross]

Hello AquaCan

in my opinion it is NOT neccessary to update the firmware of the WLAN-card.
The card works with the firmware ex-works and the update may be risky.
That's why we don't support after sales firmware updates.

If you want more information you can visit the site of the producer of the radio module - Lantronix (www.lantronix.com).

[Matthias Gross]

@AquariumSpecialty:
"the PC must be directly connected to the internet " - I am not sure where you read this.
The tutorial says:
"The initial configuration (meaning the add-on card still has the settings as supplied by us ) of a WLAN card is exclusively possible over a so-called Ad hoc connection. That means that the PC must be connected directly (without routers or something similar) with the PLM WLAN card!"

Summary: PC<->PLM-WLAN connection must be directly and ad hoc.

A very important request to all the guys with a PLM-LAN or PLM-WLAN:
Please read the instructions & tutorial carefully and follow them absolutely exactly. Any uncorrect setting will cause failure.

Redirector & DeviceInstaller
They should be on the CD which was shipped with ProfiLux.
Or download it directly by Lantronix:
http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ltxfaq.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=644
and
http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ltxfaq.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=928

[michika]

I'm looking to by the wireless package and I have few questions after having gone over this thread:

1) As I understand the unit isn't mac compatable unless your using a window's emulator program is this correct?
2) Are there any future plans for the following monitors: nitrates, calcium, alk, and salinity?

[Matthias Gross]

Hi,

here the answers:
1) As I understand the unit isn't mac compatable unless your using a window's emulator program is this correct?
- Yes, the software ProfiLuxControl is written for Windows. But i am not sure if the WLAN/LAN-configuration tools (DeviceInstaller/Redirector) work under emulator since they use direct hardware access. This software is developed by Lantronix- so we have no access to the detaills regarding this software
2) Are there any future plans for the following monitors: nitrates, calcium, alk, and salinity?
- Monitoring/measuring salinity is allready possible with our conductivity extension card and the cond.-probe.
The problem for the other ones is the extremely high price for good and suitable probes. I think no one will pay these prices. And we don't want to offer cheap, not reliable probes. I hope we will find a solution for this dilemma in the future.

Regards
Matthias

[michika]

As a suggetion I would hope that in the future some changes could be made to make it mac compatable. Unfortunately as it stands I won't be purchasing what sounds to be a wonderful controller.

I wish you luck, and I hope in the future I can again look at purchasing your product.

[monitors-direct]

Hi Guys

here is the new software to control tunze waveboxes, it has a feature in it to fine tune so you can get the box in sync with the tank.

Also the new manual and the new debugged English pc control software

Firmware
http://www.phishybusiness.co.uk/board/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1759

Manual
http://www.phishybusiness.co.uk/board/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1761

PC control Software new version
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/ProfiLuxControlII_V301.exe

By May there will also be a dedicated ProfiLux support website www.ghl-profilux.com this is still being built so nothing there yet.

Hope all this will help you guys as much as it is helping my retailers and clients in the UK

[niloc16]

does anyone have a link for the firmware update page. the one from phishybusiness didnt work for me and i could have swore i save the link somewhere but cant find it.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi niloc (and all)

the downloads can be found here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/download.html

Direct Links

ProfiLuxControl 3.01:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/ProfiLuxControlII_V301.exe
Firmware 3.01:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/AllProfiLuxII_V301.zip
Manual 3.01:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Manual_ProfiLuxII_V301.pdf

[monitors-direct]

Hi Colin,

Not sure why it did not work for you, but looks like Matthias has it covered

best wishes
Michael

[niloc16]

thanks alot guys

[Reefer Rob]

I don't see temperature dependent light shut off for metal halide lights in the 3.01 update. It seems to still be for dimmable lights only.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Bob

yes, you are right. Although not all features had been programmed in the new release we decided to publish 3.01.
The reason is that a lot of people wanted to use the ProfiLux to control the Tunze wavebox, therefore we added a new mode for the current control.

But: development is still in progress - the light dep... for MH will be available before it's becoming hot!

[zapco98]

Hello - New to the forums - I've been following this thread for a few weeks now and wondered where I could actually purchase this unit? I have checked prolineaquatics but it doesn't appear to be geared to the consumer? (I am in the US)

I know this might be the wrong place to ask this, but has anyone used this device on a freshwater tank? I am actually running a 210g african cichlid tank which shares some similar qualities of a salt water tank. I wouldn't need as many sensors as salt water, but figured PH, temp, ORP, to start with. (How sensitive is the salinity sensor?)

I noticed this unit can do alarming - is there any possibility that it will support email notification? Can anyone post a screenshot of what the datalogging looks like?



Thanks and sorry for the questions.
Eric

[niloc16]

i dont believe the update is out yet that allows for email and phone notification. but i could be wrong. the unit is or will be capable of emailing and phoning your cell phone with the alarm.

[monitors-direct]

I am of the understanding this feature is being released in the next few months.

The biggest plus side to GHL is that they do not release a single thing until it has been fully tested first, this stops technical glitches reaching the customer wherver possible.

heads up to them for this.

:)

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Eric,

welcome to the forum!
- Proline is importer/wholesaler for our products. I am sure they will give you addresses of retailers in USA.
- ProfiLux is suitable for freshwater as well. Actually in most European countries there are more "freshwater-users" than "marine-water-users"
- Salinity: There are 2 different probes - platinum, suitable for freshwater & marine water, and graphite, only for freshwater
The sensivity of the probes is the same, but there are 2 different measurment cards: One has the range 0...2mS (freshwater), the other 0...100mS (marine water)
- Email: It is possible to send an email with our extension cards PLM-LAN or PLM-WLAN. I will describe this in a new tutorial in the next days.
- Screenshot, please see attachment
There you can see the viewer included in ProfiLuxControl. The data is exported as a text file - it is possible to open the data file with other programms, too. Eg Excel.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi All,

a generic hint for all digital powerbar users.
We had now 2 customers who wondered why there is no power on the socket although the LED was on.
There was the fuse blown. This is no big problem, it can be replaced.
But it can be avoided if the max. allowed current is not exceeded.

Example: Max. current for socket 1 is 8A.
That means: Max. Power = Max. current x Voltage.
In the USA: = 8A x 110V = 880W

Now we have 2 x 400W MH and first we think that should be OK - wrong!
The 400W is only the power of the bulb - not including the power dissipation of the ballast. Assuming the power lost of the ballast is 30% we can calculate (approx.):
Power = 2 x 400W x 1.3 = 1040W -> Current = 1040W/110V = 9.5A -> Too much for the fuse!

Solution: split the MH to several sockets.

Please have a look to the specification plate or datasheet of your lamp, the overall current should be mentioned there.

[niloc16]

good info matthias. thanks again for your time and input on this forum. its good to find a manufacturer that actually cares for the customers and takes the time to help out. alot of companies these days are just in it for the money.

[Matthias Gross]

ProfiLuxControl II version 3.02 can be downloaded:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/ProfiLuxControlII_V302.exe

ProfiLuxControl is now able to access PLM-LAN or PLM-WLAN directly, that means without using the PC-software "Lantronix Redirector" (which offers a virtual COM-Port).
In the "connection" dialog of ProfiLuxControl II Version 3.02 is a new option given for "connection type": "TCP/IP direct". After choosing this option the IP-Address of the ProfiLux (eg 192.168.0.169) and the port (standard is 10001) has to be entered. That's all. Makes it much easier to establish the connection with LAN/WLAN.

In the attachment is a screenshot of the new connections menu. In this example you can see the settings for my network, please change the IP address for your needs. The port 10001 must remain!

Summary
The direct access (without using "Redirector") makes it much easier to configure & use the LAN or WLAN.
We still need the software "Lantronix DeviceInstaller" to assign the IP-address - but we are working on a new firmware 3.02 for the ProfiLux which will allow to enter the IP-address on the ProfiLux directly.
We understood that it is has been complicated for some users to configurate and establish the (W)LAN-connection and are working on solutions to make it easier! This was the first step.

Another improvement in this version:
The time-controls have been enlarged - so it can better be seen if it is am or pm.

[Matthias Gross]

As promised:
The new firmware & manual 3.02 is available here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/AllProfiLuxII_V302.zip
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Manual_ProfiLuxII_V302.pdf

The IP-address can be entered now directly on ProfiLux, please read chapter 3.15.16 Communication. And it is possible to change from ad-hoc to infrastructure-mode (only interesting for WLAN).

The attached photo shows entering an IP on the ProfiLux.

[Ginzo]

Great news Matthias !

Continue the great work :)

Very satisfied Profilux owner !

Ginzo

[Psyire]

Very Nice Matthias!

This is a huge step in the right direction. Now it is much easier to connect to the Profilux from anywhere with an Internet connection. From what I gather all you need to do now is install Profilux Control on any computer (like at work) and you should be able to connect to your Profilux @ home. (so long as you have access to port:10001 traffic on both sides)

This is MUCH MUCH better.

[niloc16]

thats awesome matthias. now i'm actually excited to try and get the wlan setup again.

[Matthias Gross]

Thanks for the feedback!

The connection over internet is no problem, too. I tried this here at home - it works absolutely reliable.
These are the steps to establish a connection from somewhere to the ProfiLux at home:
- You need a domainname for at home, like www.mydomain.com. You can obtain this at DynDNS for example
- Install ProfiLuxControl II on your "remote" PC (eg at work)
- Edit the connection-options -> Hostname is now NOT the IP-address of your ProfiLux (eg 192.168.0.169) but your domainname (eg www.mydomain.com). Under "Hostname" are IPs AND domainnames accepted!
- configure your router at home: incoming tcp-calls on port 10001 must be redirected to the IP of your ProfiLux (in this example 192.168.0.169)

[monitors-direct]

Is anyone using V3.01 or above firmware with Digi plug bars via USB expansion?

[Matthias Gross]

yes, Michael.

Me & most of USA/CD customers.
And all customers worldwide with digital powerbars. (some may have still 3.00, others may have 3.02)
I think in sum about 300.

[albert_dao]

Just wondering if this unit can controll pumps that operate on AC? eg. SEIO's and Koralia's.

Also, what is the compatability between these and the Vortech?

Thanks,

Albert

[niloc16]

hey albert,
i'm not sure on your first question but the about the vortechs, they are currently not able to control the vortechs but i have heard they are discussing the issue with ecotech. sorry thats all the info i got

[Ginzo]

Hi Matthias,

Can an IP-address be entered on the Profilux even if I don't have the LAN/WLAN card installed on my Profilux ?

I would like to try to connect using a D-Link Wireless USB adapter, that would be plugged into my RS232-to-USB adapter ?

Would this work ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

As promised:
The new firmware & manual 3.02 is available here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/AllProfiLuxII_V302.zip
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Manual_ProfiLuxII_V302.pdf

The IP-address can be entered now directly on ProfiLux, please read chapter 3.15.16 Communication. And it is possible to change from ad-hoc to infrastructure-mode (only interesting for WLAN).

The attached photo shows entering an IP on the ProfiLux.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi
@Albert: Not all pumps can be dimmed by the reduction of the voltage (AC-side). It depends on the motor type, the pump-producer can give this information. If the pump is dimmable by reducing the mains voltage you will be able to control the pump with our new dimmable socket - coming soon.
Vortech: I can't promis this feature at the moment.
@Ginzo: That doesn't work. These USB-WLAN adapters are constructed for the PC-side, you can't connect it to ProfiLux. It's the same like connecting a USB-WLAN to a printer or other device - not possible.

[niloc16]

matthias,
question for you. with the new firmware is it possible to control more then 2 tunzes? just today i connected a third tunze to the system using the L1-L2 splitter but i realized that the controller only has the capability now to control 2 current pumps. what i mean by this is 2 of the 3 tunzes now are doing the same function in random mode.

[Jukka]

Firmware 3.00 will have some new controlling features.
Besides the standard controlling mode (switching with hysteresis) we added new modes. Now are proportional controllers available with adjustable pulse/pause times.
I have firmware 3.01 and this pulse/pause does not work properly. It does add pulse and pause, but if i set pulse lenght anything between couple minutes and 1 hour, it results in max couple of minutes long pulse.

Is it a bug in 3.01 (fixed in 3.02 maybe??) or is the problem in my unit?

[Jukka]

...results in max couple of minutes long pulse... OK, the pulse lenght means maximum time for the pulse. I need to read better (and increase hysteresis) :redface: .

[Matthias Gross]

@niloc: at the moment only 2 pumps (or groups) can be controlled independently. I am not sure how to programm a mode for more than 2 pumps. Now it is easy - 2 pumps, one ebb, other flood and vv. But how can i program 3 or more pumps?
@jukka: i must be honest with you - firmware 3.01 has a little bug regarding the pulse/pause mode. Durations longer than 256s (damned BYTES and WORDS...) can't be calculated. From 3.02 this function is OK.

[Ginzo]

Thanks Matthias,

Can we expect at some point an update to the firmware that will enable us to send an email when an alarm goes off..or an SMS ?

Regards,
Ginzo

[Ginzo]

Now if somebody could only explain to me the "probe holder pieces" that came with my Profilux..I'm a little baffled at how to set them up ? :redface:

[big blue]

Now if somebody could only explain to me the "probe holder pieces" that came with my Profilux..I'm a little baffled at how to set them up ? :redface:

You can find the answer here http://www.aqua-it.de/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=414

[Ginzo]

whoa ! would have taken me forever to figure that out !

Thanks for the post !

Here's the picture in question:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/Daguwan/pl-levelfastener_150x478_151.jpg

[albert_dao]

Out of curiousity, is there a different number of upgradable slots between the Basic package and the Complete package? If so, how many slots?

[support@proline]

No Albert same number of slots.

[Matthias Gross]

Ginzo,

it is allready possible to send an email in the event of an alarm.
I wrote instructions for that, till now only in German. I will let you know when the English instructions are available. Coming soon.

[Ginzo]

ok great Matthias !

Please let us know how to send an email in the case of an alarm.

I haven't seen any instruction in the manual or any thing relating to an email in the controller Software.

Regards,
Chris

[Ginzo]

Here's how to setup the float switch:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/Daguwan/pl-levelfastener_150x478_151.jpg

Here's how I setup mine in my overflow, to prevent an overflow :)
If the water get's to high, it will activate the float switch and turn off the return pump for a period of 10 seconds.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/Daguwan/Picture031-1.jpg

Matthias, you should include the first picture in the Profilux Manual, I was surprised it wasn't included.

[Ginzo]

Hi Matthias,

I've been trying to figure out how I could do the following, but I haven't had any success so far, maybe you can tell me if it's possible (since I think in the current state it isn't) :cry:

Here's what I want to do:

1) When float switch (1 sensor) is activated (maximum level attained), I want it to stop my pump (water1) and activate the alarm (buzzer, it would be great if it could also send me an email).
2) When float switch (1 sensor) is not activated (normal level of water), I want my pump running (water1) permanently.

Currently, I have only been able to program the following via the PC software:

1) Set to min/max operation mode. Water 1 is permanently on. When max is attained, water 1 is permanently off. I have no way of knowing it's has been shutoff (no email, no alarm or buzzer). The only way I know it's off, is if I check to see the pump is running or not.

This operation mode will prevent me from having an overflow, but it would be great if I could achieve the scenario I described earlier.

Let me know what can be done !

Thanks,
Chris

[Ginzo]

One other thing I've noticied, sorry if I'm giving my 0.02$ here, but I figure it would be good for everyone:

On the PC software, when you want to go in Maintenance mode, the controls are a little iffy ! I'm a software engineer, so I know how hard it is to get a good interface design :mrgreen: But, what I mean by a little iffy, is that when you go in maintenance mode, you have to first set the mode of your switchs (on or off) before checking the Maintenance mode active checkbox. Once you checked it, there's no turning back. If you forgot to activate or desactivate a switch, your screwed, you need to uncheck the Maintenance check box, and set your switches correctly and then recheck the maintenace check box.

My problem with this, is if for example I go in maintenance mode while all my lights are on and I want to simply desactivate my T5s and not the Metal Halides, but I forget to set one of the T5s on/off switch, I need to uncheck the maintenance box (and all my lights come back on..that's annoying) and then recheck it.

What would be great, is if once the Maintenance mode is checked, we can activate or desactivate (on/off) the outlets at will.

That's my 0.02$ for today ! :biggrin:

[support@proline]

Matthias
By just my 2 cents ginzo means his opinion & input:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Go easy with the lingo on the german guy here people:biggrin: :biggrin: :lol:
Ginzo good feedback .

[niloc16]

i have a question for you matthias, i have the view II for the controller as well and it is mounted on the end of my canopy on the outside for easy access. at night the glow from this unit is extremely bright, is it possible to have the controller shut off the view II at night or a pre-programmed time?

[Matthias Gross]

@Jason: I think i know the meaning...I hope so

@Ginzo: A lot of input for me. I will check the recommendations. For level control: some extensions in the firmware are allready planned.

@niloc: Not possible, sorry.

[Jukka]

Would it be possible to have 0,01 second adjustment for current/ short wave?
0,1 s is little coarse for Tunze wavebox...

[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 :mrgreen: . 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/k44/FC5452/NEW%20AGA%2090%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/Aquaristik/Download/WiringEVG-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&SystemType=2&LogonId=ca3a0accd3cad34fbe4d1e7478086899&DocId=003678766&Page=1 (http://dafnwebpd.sylvania.com/idmweb/doccontent.dll?LibraryName=ecomcspd%5Edafnctpd&SystemType=2&LogonId=ca3a0accd3cad34fbe4d1e7478086899&DocId=003678766&Page=1)

Or can I utilize this directly from the controller?
http://dafnwebpd.sylvania.com/idmweb/doccontent.dll?LibraryName=ecomcspd^dafnctpd&SystemType=2&LogonId=ca3a0accd3cad34fbe4d1e7478086899&DocId=003678769&Page=1 (http://dafnwebpd.sylvania.com/idmweb/doccontent.dll?LibraryName=ecomcspd%5Edafnctpd&SystemType=2&LogonId=ca3a0accd3cad34fbe4d1e7478086899&DocId=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]

[/URL]QUICKTRONIC DIMMING & DALI Ballasts

[URL]http://www.sylvania.com/ProductCatalogs/2006BallastTechSpecGuide.htm (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/QUICKTRONIC%20Ballasts%20for%20T5HO,%20T5,%20DL40, %20T4%20Systems)

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

[monitors-direct]

Hi all

Finally as promised here is an ENGLISH GHL support website, we finished it this weekend. If you want to submit your own review to this please feel free to do so, and we will try and get it on the site asap

http://www.ghl-profilux.com

You will find all the latest downloads here, and Matthias is to link his site to this one if he has not already done so. This then provides an information website in ENGLISH.

in the next few weeks, we will be adding as promised proline's info to the site to cover the North American/ Canadian side, we will also try and get a link put on to this forum also.

6 weeks tomorrow my family and i move to Ottawa permenantly, my wife going home and me coming, well I have no choice really!!!!

Regards
Michael

[niloc16]

that is awesome. finally a site that we can read. thanks

[monitors-direct]

Well I go and get my permenant residancy from the Canadian high commission in London UK on Thursday, so thought it be nice to offer you guys what is available in the UK

We land on the 11th June EEK!!

Please keep track of the site as it grows, it is still in its infancy.

If someone can point me in the directlion of this boards admin i will get permission for theyre banner tp be put on the site.

Also please send us in your own reviews to get your name in lights, all helps the website, also any helpful tips, hints get arounds. A data base of FAQ will then be built

FTO proline - Please send us your banner asap - cheers

Here to help
Regards
Michael

[AMP]

Michael, Mathias,

Great news from both of you, Seing My German is rustier than a nail, don't figure :) Anyways would either of you know, I have a Spec on a Ballast I believe will handle the Profilux Dimming directly from the unit I believe without the need for a 0-10V Module. I would like some verification prior to me purchasing these for my Rig, My T'5s arrived today from Europe, and I am somewhat anxious to get te Profilux up and running.

Thanks a Million for any help that you all can provide.

[monitors-direct]

It is hard to answer this without knowing what you have purchased and what the spec is. My knowledge of the dimming side of profiLux is still growing but the following is correct.

The dimming modules LF-ABOX and LBF-AP act as an interface between the light unit dimmable ballasts and the profilux, not only that using the LF-ABOX as the interface this acts as a complete shut off to the lights when the 1-10V line drops to a certain level.

So my answer would be without seeing any specs is that no you will need one of these interfaces. for the sake of a few $$$ i would seriously concider getting the correct spec ballasts from GHL and the interface, I think it will save you more in the long run.

GHL do manufacture high end T5 light bars that already dimmable also, you will have to talk to proline for prices though.

Hope I have got your question correct? if you can supply a bit more info i can help further
Regards
Michael

[AMP]

I have looked at the Ballasts that are on the site, Unfortunately, I am in the states on a 120/60Hz, I think we are one of the few countries still on 120/60Hz LOL. the ballasts shown are 220V.

Anyway, If you Pm me with a Fax number I would be able to provide you with the specs on the ballast.

http://www.sylvania.com/ProductCatalogs/2006BallastTechSpecGuide.htm
This link also has a Ballast for dimming T5Ho Dali and 0-10V. Maybe that could shed some light :) on the matter.

I have just recieved my Geisman bulbs and T5 reflectors today, and am trying to press forward on this project.

GHL sent me literature on the Dimmable Driver Blanh for 0-10V ballasts, the Dali ballasts have that technology built in, this si what leads to my questions on the ballast types for 120V.

Thanks again for the time to read this.

Tony_P

[Matthias Gross]

Hi

DALI-ballasts can't be used with ProfiLux.
As far as i know Proline was searching for dimmable 120V-ballasts.
@Jason: Some news?

[monitors-direct]

argh yes sorry, you require 120V.

I have just spent an age sifting through USA web sites and have come up with an array of 120V dimmable non Dali ballasts. i am just waiting for Matthias to confirm which ones are Ok and i will then let you know.

Regards
Michael

[AMP]

Thank you Gentleman, I have been told the Osram Ballast, In Conjuction with the EVG-AP2, Version 4.xx Module should surfice it is 0-10V Capablefile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ANTHON%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpgfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ANTHON%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg1510 Does this come in a 120V Config?

Sorry for being a Pain, I understand you are 7-8 weeks from production for us Yankees:)

But I am really sold on this product, And I hate like heck to have to put this project on hold for two to three more months, I am at the 2 month mark on this as of now, and was hoping i could make this work.

Thanks you al so much for working with me on this.

Tony_P

[monitors-direct]

Ok first things first

http://www.sylvania.com/content/display.scfx?FILTERNAME=%40URL\&FILTERVALUE=www%2Esylvania%2Ecom&id=003678766

thats the type of ballast you require.

I am waiting to hear if the EVG-AP is 120V also, it is national holiday in Germany so Matthias naturally is not available

I will let you know asap.

Regards
Michael

[monitors-direct]

EVG-AP are Ok for 120V so you are good to go, no long wait. You require this to interface between the ballasts and the profiLux, this also switches mains.

GHL can also obtain the correct Sylvania ballasts.

Regards
Michael

[AMP]

Thank you so much Michael, I Believe i can go through J&L for the order correct?

[monitors-direct]

Hi,
Yes, we can not supply you as yet. But please feel free to come to us for support and advise.

Regards
Michael

[support@proline]

Matthias
I have been speaking to the Rep & there are some issues to handle:wink: ,other than that it should be very soon .
What whould be available @ the begging will be
1 x 54 W
2 X 54W
& THE 39 W version willbe available later.
I will keep you posted ,I am sure we will have packages including the ballast & the module.
Regards
Jason

[AMP]

Jason,

Keep me in mind:biggrin: I can get the Helios Quicktronics 0-10V here in PA, But they are special order ballasts, Don't figure , Anyway, if you can Pm Me or shoot me an email with specs and probable pricing , that would be great.

[monitors-direct]

GHL can also supply you via theyre North American retailers the correct ballasts now, might be best option to get the right ones.

Just a thought

Michael

[support@proline]

Hi AMP
I will do & also make sure to keep you updated here.
Regards

[AMP]

Thank you Jason for the heads up...

Tony_P

[monitors-direct]

All quiet on here of late, how is everyone getting on?

Does anyone want to write a short review that we can add to the international GHL support forum? Get your name in lights.

Hopefully Jason will be giving us his banner soon so he will be added too

[Ginzo]

Hi monitors,

I would be great if someone could address the "how to configure email alarms" questions I asked a couple of pages earlier ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

[AquaCan]

Hello Matthias, could you please inform as to how close the dosing pumps are to being available.

Many thanks...

[Matthias Gross]

@Ginzo: I'll try to make a summary this weekend

@Aqua Can: We started production. I think we are able to ship in 3 weeks. Pricing will be ready in some days, Jason (Proline) will get the prices ASAP

[Matthias Gross]

The dosing pump units are in production, the prices are calculated.

Here a photo:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/DosingPumpUnit_374x171.jpg

- We will offer units with 1 to 4 pumps, a later upgrade (when you obtained an unit with less than 4 pumps) is possible, the pumps will be offered separately.
- The devices have microcontrollers and are bus-capable (like the digital powerbars) and have extra power supply
- with keys on the front panel the pumps can be swithced manually

The next firmware release for ProfiLux will include new functions/modes for dosing. Further details coming soon.

[monitors-direct]

Great news matthias, already pre sold a load!

guys matthias has kindly given me the ENGLISH instructions for LAN WLAN set up including email, if anyone wants a copy let me know, i have not yet had a chance to debug the English but from what i have read so far i do not think much needs changing

Let me know if you want a copy

Regards
Michael

[AquaCan]

Hi Michael,

I am interested please.

Many thanks...

[albert_dao]

Hi all

Finally as promised here is an ENGLISH GHL support website, we finished it this weekend. If you want to submit your own review to this please feel free to do so, and we will try and get it on the site asap

http://www.ghl-profilux.com

You will find all the latest downloads here, and Matthias is to link his site to this one if he has not already done so. This then provides an information website in ENGLISH.

in the next few weeks, we will be adding as promised proline's info to the site to cover the North American/ Canadian side, we will also try and get a link put on to this forum also.

6 weeks tomorrow my family and i move to Ottawa permenantly, my wife going home and me coming, well I have no choice really!!!!

Regards
Michael



Is the site currently down?

[monitors-direct]

Now working still sorting out glitches with the designer!

http://www.ghl-profilux.com/

If anyone wants the ENGLISH WLAN/LAN - email instructions please email me at sales@monitors-direct.co.uk

[zapco98]

Hello Matthias,

I was wondering if there was any chance that within the Profilux software, that we could actually have a "notes" field under the "socket outlet functions". It would be very nice to be able to label within the software what "socket 5, 10, etc" are.

Also - is there any ability to see current status of the plug(on or off)? Like an overview page of which are active at any given time. A list similar to the "socket outlet functions" but in the second column, include "on or off".

If this actually exists, I apologize - I just set this up last night and I am going through the software and I am not seeing it.

Would it at all be possible to provide the API to pull the "measured data" out of the controller? It shouldn't be too hard to use something like perl to probe the controller for that data and to have it keep appending to a file, therefore it would be easier to keep "high" resolution data. Not to mention it would be nice to not have to "save" the data manually - very easy to autogenerate graphs and such ;-)

Eric

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Eric,

we will have these features in the coming version 3.03
I am currently working on it.

[zapco98]

Hi Eric,

we will have these features in the coming version 3.03
I am currently working on it.

Sweet, that sounds good - whats the ETA for 3.03?

A side note... you wouldn't happen to know what a "normal" redox reading for freshwater is, would you?

Eric

[support@proline]

Ok Guys
This is all exciting stuff ,we are really excited about the dosing pumps & also the firmware Upgrade .
Eric ,thank you for your Input ,as always Matthias is a step ahead of all of us:mrgreen: :mrgreen: .
On the side note:
I just received a call from the Dimmable T5 ballasts Manufacuterer,I should have some news very soon.I will keep everyone posted ,I know this has been taking a bit longer than we thought ,but we wanted to make sure we get the best product & be able to offer it to you @ a reasonable price ,anyway seems like the search is almost over as soon as I get word I will keep everyone posted.
Regards
Jason

[jdjeff58]

In the Profilux software version 3.02, under the 'controlling' drop down, the 'temperature', 'measurement data', and 'sensor overview' temperatures all read in celcius. The temperature graphical display reads in celcius as well. I see no place to change the units that display within the program itself. I have farenheit selected, but it only applies to the profilux display.

Is there a way to get the temperature values within the program to read in °F? Thanks.

[Marsh]

Hello,

I know this is a long standing issue but after reading the pdf and uploading new 3.02 software, I am still unable to connect wirelessly.
The pdf is very obtuse and circuitous. Do I have to create an Ip address on the unit itself and then try to connect? Anyway, I would like to get an idiot proof step by step, preferrable with screen prints, for Windows (XP and ? Vista), Profilux 3.02 software, and the Profilux (Plus) II unit. These are not inexpensive units and the instructions leave much to be desired. Adding a wireless printer or computer to my network is a no-brainer.

[monitors-direct]

Have you got the new step by step guide with screen shots I have been emailing out?

[jdjeff58]

In the Profilux software version 3.02, under the 'controlling' drop down, the 'temperature', 'measurement data', and 'sensor overview' temperatures all read in celcius. The temperature graphical display reads in celcius as well. I see no place to change the units that display within the program itself. I have farenheit selected, but it only applies to the profilux display.

Is there a way to get the temperature values within the program to read in °F? Thanks.

The same holds true for conductivity. If you change from mS to Salinity, the units stay at mS in the program.

[Marsh]

I just joined and have not been on any mailing list.

my email mwmarsh@cox.net

[zapco98]

Have you got the new step by step guide with screen shots I have been emailing out?

Could I get you to send those to me? I've pm'd ya my email address...

Thanks

[Matthias Gross]

Hi to all,

a lot of questions the last days.

- display
the display mode (temperature, salinity, whatever) effects only to the display of the ProfiLux. I will add this feature in one of the next releases of ProfiLuxControl
- wireless
since 3.02 (firmware ProfiLux and ProfiLuxControl) it is much easier to do the settings. But: Some basic wireless settings which depend on the used wireless router or access point still must be done in any case. The new ProfiLuxControl 3.03 (coming soon) has some more functions to support this.
I hope Michael's instructions helped?

[monitors-direct]

I have now sent the instructions to every one who has requested them either by direct email, pm or on the forum, if you have not received them please check your spam folder and then let me know and I will send again.

In the UK we will have a wireless system up and running in about 1 weeks so can help further with any set up issues. the ony issue we have found so far is what type of router you are using but we are working on this also.

We are offering FREE global support to all users at support@ghl-profilux.com this is support only we do not market or sell in the USA or Canada, please contact Proline for this service.

hope it all made sense

Regards
Michael

[Marsh]

I am now at work and will check my home email tonight. Nevertheless, are there instructions regarding use of a access point (AP) (wireless router)? The default setup is for Ad Hoc apparently. In addition are you aware of any problems with setting the system up on Vista?

[Marsh]

I very much appreciated the instructions but they did not seem to be too dissimular to what is available on the installation CD. I read the instructions last night but still could not get a wireless connection.

Is it true that connecting over a WLAN via a wireless router, access point, with DHCP with WAP will not be available until firmware V3.03? Even in the device emulation mode (in the Extras/Communication submenu) I did not see how I could instruct the device to accept DHCP addressing, enter SSID, enter WAP key.
Must all of this be done with DeviceInstaller? DeviceInstaller would not recognize my home wireless network even though it is broadcast in my neigborhood. Might have been easier had they used Windows or .NET infrastructure to discover wireless networks, etc

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Marsh,

i saw you also tried to obtain help in reefcentral. Because of illness i couldn't reply earlier.
From 3.02 on the configuration is completely different - and much easier.
Unfortunately i have not been able until now to update the tutorial - coming soon.
I think i should support you directly, on the phone. You'll get a PM with further details.
Until now we got every WLAN-card at any customer running!

[Raul-7]

Hi,

Will the doser be able to dose a set amounts of liquid? For example, if I want to dose exactly 10mL each day.

Will you ever have NO3 and PO4 probes in the future? I want to use it for a planted tank.

Thanks.

[Matthias Gross]

The new firmware 3.03 (coming allows the dosing in ml/day. Or you can program a timer clock in 1s resolution.
Probes: I can't promise, these probes are still too expensive for permanent measurement. The technical side is not the problem. ProfiLux is ready for probes of any kind.

[Draven]

I know that in order to run Two Tunzes on one port, you need a Y adapter. Is the Y adapter the same that would be needed for LED lighting? Course, I am not even positive if you can run the LED lighting on the Y adapter to begin with so that would be helpful too. I havent been able to find much info on any of the vendor sites about this.

[niloc16]

i'm pretty sure it is the same y adapter. when doing so, both led lighting plugged into that adapter will be controlled the same. meaning that they will both dim the same amount at the same time, they will not be able to be controlled individually.

[big blue]

The standard Y-Adapter doubles the input L1/L2 to two outputs of each L1/L2. So the channels will behave as parallel wired.

The cross over adapter has one input L1/L2, one output L1/L2 and one L2/L1. If it is not available you can rewiring yourself if you can solder and do not have two left hands.

There are some pictures of it in a german forum but I am not shure if you can understand it, but at least you will see the picture.
http://www.aqua-it.de/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=2087#2087

[Raul-7]

The new firmware 3.03 (coming allows the dosing in ml/day. Or you can program a timer clock in 1s resolution.
Probes: I can't promise, these probes are still too expensive for permanent measurement. The technical side is not the problem. ProfiLux is ready for probes of any kind.

Thank you! :smile:

I also have another question, can I use the controller to completely automate my water changes once or twice a week? For example, I use two optical sensors (max and min). Then can I use the controller to open a solenoid valve and at the same time a water pump which will drain the tank (this will be at a set time, like 9 am). Then it shuts both of them off when it reaches my desired low point (min sensor). Then it turns on the return-line solenoid valve to fill up to max level sensor. Can it do this automatically?

And do you know when you will have the plug-in dimmer module so I don't have to throw away my ballasts and buy dimmer ballasts?

[niloc16]

yes raul7, the controller will do that. at any set time you would like it to.

[Draven]

Big Blue,

I checked out the site, sadly bablefish's translation was a bit poor. I could understand some of it, but then some just didnt make any sense to me at all. So the YL2-2,5 adapter is which Y adapter? This was talked about in the post but thats where some of the poor translation came into play. I am curious if this is the crossover adapter or if this is just the one that replicates the port giving you two of the same.

[Matthias Gross]

I'll try to clarify it:
we have the splitters YL2-1 and YL2-2.5, one is 1m long, the other is 2.5m
They have the same function: Just double the ports, no crossover
The splitters are suitable for lighting and pump control
If you want to connect two controllable pumps on one port (eg L1L2) you need: 1 splitter, 1 cable ProfiLux<->Tunze1 (the pump connected over this cable will react on L1) and 1 cable Profilux<->Tunze2 (reacts on L2)

[monitors_direct]

Thanks for the explanation matthias we have the same confusions in the UK.

[Draven]

That explains it perfectly. Thank you. Do you guys sell a Y crossover adapter or is this something that we would have to buy locally at one of our electronic stores? This would be for stuff other than the Tunze's such as two LED lights, or a light and the fans, etc.

[Raul-7]

And do you know when you will have the plug-in dimmer module so I don't have to throw away my ballasts and buy dimmer ballasts?

Bump. :wink:

yes raul7, the controller will do that. at any set time you would like it to.

Thanks. But is there a risk the optical sensor can fail (for example, piece of debris covers it or algae) and then overflow the tank?

[AquaCan]

Hello Matthias, I am not able to connect via wireless connection, only via cable. I have read all the instructions everyone has provided and I am really confused about what I am doing! Will it be any easier to get a wireless connection with version 3.03 or maybe you have some very clear and easy step by step instructions that are not so confusing to follow.

Many thanks...

[monitors-direct]

I know step by step instructions are on the way.

But in 10 days I will be in canada and my first Job (GHL wise) will be to set up wireless on our test/demo unit.

Ok so why am i telling you this? Well I know as much about networks as i do about brain surgery, so my method is to learn the hard way, write everything down and then publish how i did it on here for you guys, and I hope from that I may unravel some of the answers. BUT I do know Matthias is also working very hard on making the whole WLAN set up more straightforward also.

WISH ME LUCK!

[AquaCan]

Good Luck!! I wish you better success than I have had! :lol:

[Lam'sreef]

Hi all,

I also just bought the ProfiLux Plus II and trying to set up the WLAN connection to my PC and no success.

How do I start? and where can I look for my IP address?
This controller seem to be very difficulty to set up compare tothe others.

Thanks for any help.


Lam

[monitors-direct]

Until version 3.3 is launched I think it requires an elelment of good IT knowledge but the new releases due very soon will make it so much easier.

One thing to note and I think this statement is very accurate and also shows a level of care from the manufacturers. matthias has not yet failed in getting one single client connected as far as i am aware. If you want help in getting up and running please either contact me at support@ghl-profilux.com or contact Matthias directly, to be honest at present Matthias will be your best bet, he wil baby step you through it im sure

[Matthias Gross]

Hi

i hoped that version 3.02 could make it easy to establish the WLAN-connection.
I am writing the version 3.03 (ProfiLuxControl & firmware) with new extensions regarding LAN/WLAN at the moment. Please give me some more days for that job.
3.03 is coming soon.

[Lam'sreef]

I've spoke to Steve and he said wait fir about a week 3.03 3.04 and 3.05 should be out soon and hopefully it help set up the WLAN better.
I am looking forward to it.

Thanks

Lam Ly

[Lam'sreef]

Hi Matthias,

I spoke with Steve and he said version 3.03, 3.04, and 3.05 should be out for about a week.
Hopefully it makes it easier for the setup, Also I note the 3.02 version did not have the Degree F setting it only have the Degree C Hopefully on the new version will have that include.

Thanks

Lam Ly

[Reefer Rob]

Hi Matthias

Will 3.03 have the temperature dependant shut off of metal halides? We're into the the high 20s in the afternoon here now, makes me really nervous with no chiller.

Rob

[monitors-direct]

Instead of stresing fish with shutting the lights off, why not go for the GHL ProfiBreeze with fan controller, this will then shift all heat from the lights away from the water surface.

[Reefer Rob]

I have 2- 110 cfm fans on the tank that come on at nominal +.2, and a 200 cfm fan on the sump that comes on at nominal +.4. Works good in winter, but with 3- 400w halides it's not going to keep cool with air temperatures above 30. I'm also slowly migrating my MH photo period so they will be off by 3PM.

[himat]

can some please provide me with english instuctions for GHL fan controller
ps will this control the fan ,fast slow or, on / off

thanks
himat

[Lam'sreef]

Hi guys,

where can I look for the IP address?

Thanks

Lam

[Matthias Gross]

@Reefer Bob:
Firmware 3.03 will support temp.-dep. shut off for MH. Yesterday i finished programming of the new dosing pump functions, i think today i can implement the temp.-dep. functions.
@himat:
The fan controller regulates the RPM of the fan continiously, that means: very hot - very fast, a little to hot - slow, temp. ok - off
@Lam's reef:
You can look with the program "DeviceInstaller" for the address. But i recommend to assign the address first (then you don't need the DeviceInstaller):
You can assign the IP using the keypad of the ProfiLux - under menu extras - communication (please see instructions regarding this). This is possible since firmware 3.02. The IP-assignment is not possible over ProfiLuxControl, it can only be done on ProfiLux directly!

[himat]

Hi Guys

Have i got this correct eventuly i will whant to connect two dimmable balasts using EVG-AP2, one LED Bar, one fan control, one tunze pump.
all this using splitters

thanks
himat

[GHL Profilux (UK)]

I thought it was about time I introduced myself on this forum, having just returned from vacation.

I have been working along side Michael from monitors-direct for a good few months now and will be taking over the sales function in the UK. I hope the moderators will be ok with my choice of forum name as our intention is only to promote the use of GHL Profilux globally and will assist in any way we can there is no sales opportunity for me on a Canadian forum purely to help and share information.

Just to give you a bit of background, I have been in the aquatics industry for over 18 yrs now, and I have kept some form of aquatic life for 30 odd years!

When I finally had a spare unit (as they are selling so fast) I set it up just prior to my vacation... a matter of hours! I can honestly say having used every other controller available in the UK, it is the best and most reliable controller I have used!

I have 2500ltrs of frag tanks and set the GHL up in a hurry, just hours before I left home for 10 days. On my return the system is perfect and using an RDP connection I was able to monitor everything and have full control! If there had of been a problem that I couldn't have coped with, then I could have alerted my carer to take any actions necessary! :biggrin:

Just to give you an idea of the just one of my tanks this photo was taken in Dec 2005 shortly after setting it up :
http://www.pbase.com/photodreams/image/51651296.jpg

And a similar shot taken earlier this year 01 Feb: (you just don't trust this sort of system to anything but the best!) :

http://www.pbase.com/photodreams/image/73838173.jpg

Just to say that all the staghorns in the photo are now growing above the water level despite frequent fragging! I'll try and get some more recent photos posted.

Apologies for the long post, but I hope it helps explains my experience and commitment to the product in the interests of the hobby.

All the best

Steve.

[Lam'sreef]

Welcome back from Vacation Steve, As we spoke earlier last week,
Is the new version of software and firmaware release yet?
I am still waiting to set up my ProfiLux Plus II,

Thanks

Lam Ly

[GHL Profilux (UK)]

Welcome back from Vacation Steve, As we spoke earlier last week,
Is the new version of software and firmaware release yet?
I am still waiting to set up my ProfiLux Plus II,

Thanks

Lam Ly

Hi, I am sure that Matthias will update us as soon as he is ready, You will be the first to know! There are so many developments that Matthias is working on, dosing pumps, wireless, and some not announced yet.... that it may take a little while and a few iterations to reach you.

Please bear with us, I can assure you that you will be very happy.... very soon!!! :razz:

[monitors-direct]

Good to see you finally made it on here Steve.

Steve is a major asset to GHL ProfiLux UK and it is great to have him onboard in such a big way. His IT knowledge you will find highly valuable im sure.

As Steve stated, we have been working together pretty much since I established the GHL distribution in the UK and between us have been amazingly impressed with not only the product but the level of service offered by Matthias.

Both Steve and I will continue to offer full support as required.

This summer I will be working on debugging any instructions that are not so good English and also translating any that are not yet in english including the fan breeze instructions.

With my own impending emmigration to Ottawa this next Monday I will be able to offer a greater level of support also. So if anyone is in the Ottawa region this summer please feel free to pop in to see us and have look at a fully kitted system, (and laugh at my silly English accent!!)

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Welcome to Canada....in advance :wink:

[monitors-direct]

Thanks so much for the welcome. Nervous times ahead on Monday!!!

Also have to remember this trip is no holiday either :redface:

Wife is canadian born and bred so in safe hands!

Just getting myself prepared now.

Lesson 1 - EH!

Lesson 2 - Molson

Lesson 3 - hockey

Lesson 4 - Where the hell did I leave the snow shovel !!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Reefer Rob]

And we drink our beer cold here :mrgreen:

[monitors-direct]

Argh you see theres a miss conception of us Brits

We also drink our beer cold its just we call it something else

Cold fizzy beer like Molson is called LAGER, Chemical brewed stuff.

The warm stuff i think you refer to has a generic name of beer but is actually ALE

Made from hops and barley and seved at room temp.

Gonna miss my pint of old theakstons Ale brewed by the local farmer in the village!

[support@proline]

Michael

I doubt you'll need to use EH in the capital much or hear it in that matter ,however maybe you wanna practice this one

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: ABOOT:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Also as for the local farm Brew ,we got no shortage of that here either:drinking: :drinking: :drinking:

However what I do recomend ,If you are planning to do any drinking here in Canada ,you should Hit the Local Pub there for some practice before you get here .
What they told you about canadians being beer drinkers is more like We usually only use Beer to chase our shooters down,so I guess that makes us Beer drinkers :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Welcome Home Man

[monitors-direct]

More of a 16 year carefully nursed pure Scottish malt whisky drinker me.

beer/lager just gives me gas

went to a spa hotel last week for a night with the wife tried an 18 year old from an old clan distillery $35.00CAD a shot :redface: didint tell me that at 1am when i asked for it :cry: Only found out when i paid the tab very hung over the next morning. Live and learn

[niloc16]

i could not have put it better myself jason.:biggrin:

[monitors-direct]

Back to the thread i guess

Just finished debugging the fan breeze instructions into English if anyone wants a copy

Regards
Michael

[support@proline]

No Prolem Colin
We are all in this together:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :drinking: :drinking:
I am pulling for you.
(Reminds me of RED Green show)

[Reefer Rob]

Too temping to respond to line about the 18 year old :surprise: ..... but I won't.

[Raul-7]

Back to the thread i guess

Just finished debugging the fan breeze instructions into English if anyone wants a copy

Regards
Michael

Can I control any fan that uses an AC/DC adapter with Propeller Breeze Control module?

And must I buy the LED's made by ProfiLux or can I use any dimmable LED light?

[jdjeff58]

I have been attempting to display a graph of my parameters and all I can seem to get after I 'read and save data' and then 'display graphics' is ......

a graph where all the data is drawn on the left most vertical axis. It is not drawn across the page in alignment with the predetermined time stamps. The graphs are complete with times, parameter names, and units. But the red line that appears to represent the actual measurement data is not readable in terms of units vs. time. It's just a red line that keeps drawing over itself on the 'zero time' axis.

Anyone have any luck with this. I tried exporting the data to excel and build a graph over there. But it became so cumbersome and illegible that I finally gave up. Should I be able to see a graph with out having to build one in excel? If so...how do I get it to display properly.

[monitors-direct]

Can I control any fan that uses an AC/DC adapter with Propeller Breeze Control module?

And must I buy the LED's made by ProfiLux or can I use any dimmable LED light?

Hi

As far as I know you can only use the profilux fan via the controller, this is due to potential overload.

The GHL LED's are designed to plug straight into the back of the profiLux via western connections, as GHL are the only holders of the wiring of the plugs it would be unwise to plug third partyy equipment into the back of the profilux, however there are third party adapters for the control of 1-10V supply lines for imming lights

If you let me know what you wish to achieve I can guide you better

Regards
Michael

[himat]

Hi Guys

Have i got this correct eventuly i will whant to connect two dimmable balasts using EVG-AP2, one LED Bar, one fan control, one tunze pump.
all this using splitters

thanks
himat

Michael

can you confirm this above so i can gear up to get the right bits
also any simple quides to follow to achive this

thanks
himat

[monitors-direct]

Sounds fine to me

Regards
michael

[himat]

Michael

any info about the splitters

thanks
himat

[Lam'sreef]

I am still waiting for the new firmware and software to set up my ProfiLux Plus II controller with the WLAN.
Hope it come up with the easiest procedure for that.

Please let me know if that posible this weekend.

Thanks

Lam

[Slick Fork]

So I'm sitting at home last night and my coralife powerbar failed.... so I was planning a DIY powerbar with heavy duty timers and all the good stuff and my wife asked how much it would cost to put it all together. Once she determined that it would be too pricey to let me continue.... I got my birthday present a couple of weeks early...

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

This morning I found a nice little box waiting with my coffee and am now trying to figure out all the gadgets on my new profilux controller!!

Anyways, aside from the announcement I do have a few quick questions, there will probably be tons more as I set this up afterwork tonight.

1) I've noticed it says in several places in the manual to not use an interface cable that didn't come from GHL as there are signals being transmitted that are meant for the remote display. My laptop doesn't have a serial port, however I do have a serial to usb connector that I purchased from Best Buy. If I connect that GHL cable to the profilux and Then use the USB-> SERIAL adaptor to hook up to my computer will I have any issues?

2) I can't find any information on these dimmable light bars other than the fact that they are over a hundred bucks each, could someone fill me in on size/wattage, etc. They do look neat... has anyone actually tried the "lightning storm" feature? Is there some benefit to corals/fish or is it just a "because we can" feature?

3) I noticed that there was mention of Dimmable sockets in the thread, will these function on the same idea as the Seio multicontroller? Any rough guesses as to when we might see these?

4) I am currently running a Giesseman eco 230 2x250watt HQI, 2x54watt T-5 fixture over the tank, does anyone know if the t-5 ballast is dimmable? I e-mailed Giesseman earlier but haven't heard back yet

Being at work instead of home setting this up is killing me!!!!

Cheers

[Draven]

I can answer the RS232 question. I read this in another forum and is a direct quote from Matthias.

"ProfiLux Plus II has as standard a built-in RS232-interface, always. This can be used to connect it to PC (to RS232, or if not available, to USB using a standard RS232-USB-converter) or to connect an external display, ProfiLux View."

I cant answer the other questions because I am not familiar with them.

[Matthias Gross]

Regarding our dimmable LED-light bars:
They have blue and white LEDs for moonlight (great effect in combination with the moon phase program of ProfiLux), red LEDs to simulate sunset (the light is more red at morning and evening) and white high-power LEDs to create flashes. The LED-groups can be dimmed independently.
The length is about 60cm, diameter is 20mm. They have only a small wattage (2.5W) because they are only designed for effect-lighting and not for replacement of the MH or fluorescents.
One bar is usually ok to illuminate a tank of about 1.5m, for longer tanks i recommend to use more of them.
I don't want to tell some pseudo-scientific arguments for this light (as maybe some other manufacturers do for their products). I am not sure if there are confirmable benefits for the fishes or corals, but it just looks really good. Maybe someone will now complain that thunderstroms my drive the fishes crazy - but in nature they have them also.

Dimmable sockets
They can be used to supply dimmable devices (eg some pumps, heater, conventional lamps) with a variable voltage. Coming soon.

Giesemann
I don't know this lamp but they usually don't equip non dimmable lamps with dimmable ballasts. That means: The ballast must be replaced in the case you want dimm the fluorescents.

[Matthias Gross]

I have been attempting to display a graph of my parameters and all I can seem to get after I 'read and save data' and then 'display graphics' is ......


It seems there is a problem in the import function with your time/date format. Try to fix this with the new ProfiLuxControl II 3.03, i hope i get that released this weekend. Still typing source-code...

[Slick Fork]

Thank you for the response Matthias, Nice when the producer will say "just cause it's cool" instead of making up reasons we NEED to have it!

I have another question regarding the temperature probe and it's location relative to the heater's. I have stuck the probe in my sump baffles just before the return compartment. I have my heater's right in the return compartment of the sump, is my probe location ok? Should I maybe be measuring the temperature in the display? I really don't want the wires in the display tank but maybe that would make more sense?

In the baffles, it gets to measure all the water as it passes through but now I'm thinking maybe it will always read "cold" because it's the last spot in the circuit before the heaters, and keep the heaters running non-stop. Any thoughts?

[jdjeff58]

I have another question regarding the temperature probe and it's location relative to the heater's. I have stuck the probe in my sump baffles just before the return compartment. I have my heater's right in the return compartment of the sump, is my probe location ok? Should I maybe be measuring the temperature in the display? I really don't want the wires in the display tank but maybe that would make more sense?



I'd be interested to hear what people have to say about this. I was using a similar logic when I was trying to decide where to put my heater and probe.

To me, it makes more sense to measure the temp of the display. The problem with that is that if the heater is not in the display, it could take a while before the temp reaches the setpoint (or control temp) and larger than desired temp swings could result. Having the heater in the display would more than likely cut down those swings. But who wants to clutter up their display like that. The other thing that I know is that it is practically impossible to have a completely uniform temp...even in the display. No matter where we measure the temp...it's always only going to be the temp at the tip of the probe. Good circulation will provide a more uniform temp, but it will still vary from spot to spot. If we do measure the display, we will only know the temp near the surface of the water.....we are limited by the length of the probe. If there is a heater in the display as well, the temp near the heater will most likely be warmer. There has to be a reasonable compromise made in terms of placement of the heater and probe when performing any kind of temp control.

My sump goes from left to right with 3 chambers (drain/skimmer, fuge, return)So I put my heater (500w titanium) in the drain/skimmer section of the sump (draining down from the display) where the water is getting the most agitation. My temp probe is in the next section over (fuge) measuring the water as it flows over the first baffle. My third section is the return section....pumping what I believe to be 78°F water back to the display.

The Profilux seems to be holding well. My heater is not on constantly. I'm one of the more fortunates to have my tank in the basement where it never gets over 70°F...even in the summer.

But it is an interesting topic as I put some thought into this myself. I have a seperate temp controller that I just temporarily dropped in the display to see what kind of temp is up there. I have the probe dangling in the center of the display in the current from the power heads. With the profilux controlling at 78, I'm getting a reading that fluctuates somewhat. But it is between 77.8 and 78.1

I just started cycling my 120g tank a couple of weeks ago...along with setting up the Profilux. I put this topic on the backburner for the time being. But with the test I just did, I can say that the placement of heater and probe that I chose is working well.

[niloc16]

to be honest its not necessary to have an exact measurement of temperature. its more important to control the fluctuation of morning to evening temperature. so even if the display is 78 degrees and the sump with the heaters is going at 79 - 80 degrees it's not really a concern in my opinion. have the profilux shut the heaters off 2 -3 degrees above what your system temperature is first thing in the morning.

[jdjeff58]

It's best to have the probe downstream from the heater in the sump. Putting the probe upstream will cause the temp control loop to play constant catch up with itself. I try to place my probes where I can have the most exact temp that I can get. That's the whole point of a temp control loop....to MAINTAIN temp. at the setpoint.

[Reefer Rob]

Well, you lost me. Your saying you put your temperature probe in the warm water that flows off your heaters? This keeps your tank temperature more constant? Remember you are controlling cooling as well as heating. The best place for the probe should be in the tank IMO. I have mine inside one overflow measuring the temperature of the water coming out of the tank.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi All!

Firmware 3.03 & ProfiLuxControl II V.3.03 is completed!

I could not implement all wished functions, but i think i could add a lot of new features. The next upgrade is in work...
These are the news:
- dosing pump functions
- LAN/WLAN-settings adjustable with ProfiLuxControl or over ProfiLux directly
- manual override for sockets
- measurement memory extended, new export/import for measurement data (so i hope it will work now with your date and time format - waiting for feedback)
- temperature dependend shut-off for MH
- and some things i forgot now

Here are the new files for download:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Manual_ProfiLuxII_V303.pdf
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/ProfiLuxControlII_V303.exe
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/AllProfiLuxII_V303.zip

In the next days i will write a new step-by-step tutorial for the LAN/WLAN-setup with firmware 3.03. Maybe you'll work it out before that.

[jdjeff58]

Well, you lost me. Your saying you put your temperature probe in the warm water that flows off your heaters? This keeps your tank temperature more constant? Remember you are controlling cooling as well as heating. The best place for the probe should be in the tank IMO. I have mine inside one overflow measuring the temperature of the water coming out of the tank.

See page 1 and 2. :wink:

www.chromalox.com/Literature/controlsel.pdf

In conclusion, it is important that the heater, sensor and load be as
close as possible. The sensor should always be between the heater
and the load.

[Matthias Gross]

Regarding ProfiLuxControl II 3.03:
Some clients reported probs with the function "manual override" under "socket outlet function".
We revised the source code - result is a new version 3.0.3.1, ready for download now. If someone has problems with socket outlet functions i recommend to update the program.

[Lam'sreef]

Where do I go to get the download?

[big blue]

Normally you find the download here http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/download.html , but you may have to look again tomorrow as Matthias needs some sleep from time to time.

[support@proline]

Matthias Sleeping again ,what's going on here:sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping:

[Lam'sreef]

No, are you just kidding right? I think he go to the PUF to celibrate.:lol: :lol: :lol:

He can't go sleep yet, he still have to write the procedure for me how to set up the WLAN

Lam

[Matthias Gross]

"Matthias Sleeping again ,what's going on here"
Sorry - it won't happen again!
I think i can publish the WLAN-instructions today.

[big blue]

Matthias is just back from a contest he lost, see here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/6689999.stm

:lol:

[monitors-direct]

Thought I stopped that picture of my brother in cornwall being published, darn Uk media!

Hey guys made it from the UK to canada in one piece!! Not been on here much in the past week while getting the family settled in ottawa.

Good news is that i have a sponsorship with Canreef pending so watch this space.

I will announce the company name shortly, and its main line will be ...... G H L !!

Great to be local!

[big blue]

Normally you find the download here http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquari.../download.html , but you may have to look again tomorrow as Matthias needs some sleep from time to time.


You can just download again the 3.03 and you will get the 3.03.1 who is stored under this link.

[AquaCan]

Hello, anyone have any news as to when the WLAN instructions will be posted?

Many thanks...

[monitors-direct]

Hiya

ASAP I understand matthias is still working on them.

We have WLAN up and running in the UK on a test bed using the new software with no issues, looks like the release is going to be a real breeze!

Regards
Michael

[himat]

Matthias Gross

i have read the spec sheet for this and would like to know if it was possible to connect two ballasts to one relay control set leaving one side unsed.
i am aiming to utilize one port to control two ballasts from the profilux , and then add a led bar on the second port,using a splitter YL2.

Himat

[Matthias Gross]

You can connect several ballasts to one EVG-AP output. The only limitation is the inrush current of all connected ballasts (in sum). It must not exceed 100A, with good ballasts you should not have a problem with up to 5 ballasts on one relay. The inrush current of a ballast is usually given in the datasheet.
But why do you want to use a splitter and only one relay? Do you use L3L4 for other devices? If not there is no need for this configuration.

And: The new (W)LAN-tutorial - german version - is finally ready. Today we translate it, in the evening we will publish the english version. I'll post later again when it can be downloaded.

[himat]

thank you
Matthias Gross

i have used one relay for one ballast ,i didn 't know that my lights where configured so one tube from each side come on with one ballast,
works better than i thought.

i know need to find out how long i need to burn the tubes before dimming
these are Giesemann Infiniti range 60cm. i have set 100 hrs from the manual of the profilux.

thanks
himat

[Matthias Gross]

100 hours are ok for burning in

And finally:
The WLAN/LAN-tutorial can be dowloaded here:
http://www.ghl-kl.de/Produkte/Aquaristik/Download/Tutorial_LAN_WLAN_new_eng.pdf

Please excuse this translation to english - in a next step we will get it "debugged". But it was important to publish this doc ASAP and i think it can be understood.

[Lam'sreef]

I still confuse with how to set up.
How do set set the IP address? where do I get the IP address from?or just set any number? how come this thing so complicated?
Matthias, is there a customer service or phone number I can call to get help for setting up?

Thank you

Lam

[Matthias Gross]

Please give me details about your complete home network.

[Lam'sreef]

I have no idea about home network, what I have and used now is the computer hook up to the DSL router.
I follow the instruction to set up the ProfiLux Plus II controller to 2.2 and then I got loss.
Please tell me what I need and how to set this thing up.
I thought these thing should be plug and play.

Thanks

Lam

[Matthias Gross]

I wonder how it was possible to hook up the PC to the router without doing any settings or whaving any knowledge about the network. Is the WLAN security deactivated as standard? This is not recommended.
If this is the case it is very simple to get the connection running.
The only thing you must know: what are the IP-addresses in your network?
I'll send you now a PM with my phone-number, please call me.