Profilux II plus aquarium controller

[support@proline]

Hi sussane
I should be able to have an answer for you end of next week.
That is what we are told
As for size ,We have 2 different samples here ,one is a bit larger than the other ,but these are fully electronic ballasts & very low profile ,smaller than the other T5 ballasts that I have seen.
I will keep you posted as we know more.
Jason

[siskiou]

Originally Posted by support@proline

I will keep you posted as we know more.
Jason

Thanks!

I'm eagerly awaiting more info!

[bullit67]

Matthias

How offten should I be cleaning the probes or do they need any service? And what is the best way to do it with out damaging them

Thanks
Doug

[Ginzo]

Hi Proline,

I'm happy I found this thread, since I'm really considering buying the Profilux II controller ! I live in Montreal, Canada.

I'm just a little confused by all the options on it. Can you explain to me how the dimming lights work ? For example, currently I have two Giesemann Nova II lamps (150 watts HQI) with electronic balast. Will I be able to dimm those lights ? If yes, what is required ?

Also, I'm looking at purchasing 2 Sunlight Supply 36" Ready Fit T5 Retrofit Fixtures (2-bulb, 2x39W). It comes completely assembled with TEK Reflectors and a 8' power cord. Features a major brand ballast. My question is, will I be able to dimm those T5 Fixtures with the Profilux II controller, if yes do I have to purchase an extra ballast..or anything else ?

Also, I'm either looking at dosing a two part additif or running a calcium reactor (most likely the Deltec PF501). What would you suggest to use with the Profilux controller ?

One last question, does the Profilux Controller support Bluethooth ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

[SuperFudge]

hello Ginzo,

"I'm just a little confused by all the options on it. Can you explain to me how the dimming lights work ? For example, currently I have two Giesemann Nova II lamps (150 watts HQI) with electronic balast. Will I be able to dimm those lights ? If yes, what is required ?"

Unfortunatly you wont be able to dim these.

"Also, I'm looking at purchasing 2 Sunlight Supply 36" Ready Fit T5 Retrofit Fixtures (2-bulb, 2x39W). It comes completely assembled with TEK Reflectors and a 8' power cord. Features a major brand ballast. My question is, will I be able to dimm those T5 Fixtures with the Profilux II controller, if yes do I have to purchase an extra ballast..or anything else ? "

I would reccomend a call to the manufacturer, if the t-5 ballast is dimmable, then it shouldnt be a problem.
You would need a card for the profilux to accomplish this.

"Also, I'm either looking at dosing a two part additif or running a calcium reactor (most likely the Deltec PF501). What would you suggest to use with the Profilux controller ?"

It really is up to you here, it is capable of running dosers, feed pumps or any comination of them....
I would reccomend a couple of continuous duty dosers. You can also run the ca+ reactor with the doser for a super accurate and consistant effluent rate.

Marc.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi Ginzo

" Can you explain to me how the dimming lights work ? For example, currently I have two Giesemann Nova II lamps (150 watts HQI) with electronic balast. Will I be able to dimm those lights ? If yes, what is required ?"
as Marc wrote MH can't be dimmed

"Also, I'm looking at purchasing 2 Sunlight Supply 36" Ready Fit T5 Retrofit Fixtures (2-bulb, 2x39W). It comes completely assembled with TEK Reflectors and a 8' power cord. Features a major brand ballast. My question is, will I be able to dimm those T5 Fixtures with the Profilux II controller, if yes do I have to purchase an extra ballast..or anything else ?"
Marc: There is no need for additional cards when you want to control a dimmable lamp. ProfIlux has 4x 1-10V outputs (dimming control signals) on board.
Ginzo: If your lamp has dimmable ballasts you just need an interface between ProfiLux and ballast. If not: Replace the ballast.

[bourbon]

metthias - excuse my ignorance, but I'm probably going to go with the profilux - and want to purchase my lighting with the dimmable t5/t8 capbility - so I understand I have to make sure the ballast for the t5/t8 is dimmable, but how do I know if I can then interface this with profilux? what brands work etc?

[Matthias Gross]

Hi bourbon,

you can use any dimmable ballast with a so called 1-10V-interface ! This is a standard interface.

[Matthias Gross]

And here some general information:

1. As you know firmware and ProfiLuxControl 3.00 beta are available for download now. Additionaly the new manual can be downloaded. At the moment only a preliminary version - not all translations are ready. You will recognize the red font -and maybe the german text:-(
BTW: Anyone able to translate it?

2. Although the firmware is extended with a lot of features it was not possible to implement all wished features in this version. But: The next version is coming soon (i did not forget the "dosing wishes"). Please wait some more days - it was important to get this version ready now to make ProfiLux compatible for the new powerbars.

3. Digital powerbars are developed, tested and in full production. We will ship them very soon.

[Matthias Gross]

Hi bullit,

cleaning depends on your water quality, they should be cleaned any 3-4 weeks.
Service: pH and redox probe should be calibrated any 3-4 weeks, the other probes need not to be calibrated.
How to clean: Carefully with smooth brush