Lighting Grow Northern Live Tech Talk

[GrowNorthern]

GN, thank you for your answers so far, Ivegot some more questions:

- every light within wired array will be connected over data link with command center and cc will be connected to any PC with DALI software installed via USB? Is that correct?

Yes this is correct, The wireless version would connect via a USB dongle.

- Will comand center be used temporarily for programming drivers only or all the time? I hope drivers retain commands and execute them without command center connected.

The wireless version will have some programming features but will need to remain connected for timing and dimming schedules. The command center is primarily for controlling and automating a lighting system not for programming the drivers.

- Will be possible to connect a single light directly to PC via USB/DALI cable and use DALI software to program this single driver/light without control center?

Yes this is possible with a specific DALI bridge like the Philips multione however I don't think you can just use any USB to DALI bridge to program the units.

- Will command centre be powered via PC/USB or plugged into electrical grid?

The command center will be powered by the AC mains and will have the WAGO AC inputs and DALI outputs.

- Do DALI bridge and DALI command center mean the same thing?

The command center is a made up term for a DALI bus/network controller, most controllers will have a bridge built in to receive commands and recall queries but the primary function is to control and automate several connected lights.

A DALI bridge is like a translation tool or converter between two protocols. The Philips drivers have special programs/features that most DALI drivers don't have like the constant light output feature or adjustable output current and they require the Philips multione for programming these features. However with a basic USB/ DALI bridge and software there are still many programmable and executable commands and queries you can use on the drivers.

 

[Gonzo]

Yes this is possible with a specific DALI bridge like the Philips multione however I don't think you can just use any USB to DALI bridge to program the units.

GN, thank you for your excellent answers.

DALI stuff is much more complicated as it seemed at first sight. I have done some research and the picture is slowly getting together with help of GN answers.

Unfortunatelly Philips multione configurator costs 1200 €. Shall we expect similar price level with GN? I suppose that this configurator is much simpler tool as control center that you will release soon?

 

[Hapa]

I'm sorry we don't have any retailers in Canada currently. The Holographic series 1 only works on 220-240v AC and the residential mains supply in Canada is 120v AC so without a step up transformer the light will not function correctly.

We have been working on a 120v version and we are planning to release later this year so any further developments on that will be posted in this thread.

So no U.S.A. either, is that correct?
I'll keep reading but I need to get some lights / replacement gear soon (tomorrow). Get it before I need it.
To say that I am electronically-challenged is an understatement. :banghead:

aloha

 

[GrowNorthern]

So no U.S.A. either, is that correct?
I'll keep reading but I need to get some lights / replacement gear soon (tomorrow). Get it before I need it.
To say that I am electronically-challenged is an understatement. :banghead:

aloha

Yes, sorry this is correct. Some US residential properties will have step up transformers built into the properties mains wiring for running certain appliances but it would be important to know for sure what your connecting the light to. Later this year we will have a version that operates direct from the 120v AC.

 

[TaNg]

I want to participate in this thread more but I just don't have any questions at the moment lol what I will say is thank you for doing this Q&A thread for us we defiantly have a lot of LED tech nerds (sorry guys but we are lol) so this thread is brilliant for us.

 

[Hapa]

Yes, sorry this is correct. Some US residential properties will have step up transformers built into the properties mains wiring for running certain appliances but it would be important to know for sure what your connecting the light to. Later this year we will have a version that operates direct from the 120v AC.

"Munch..munch..munch That'll prolly be perfect timing for me then, too.
I'm looking for a reduction in heat and if I get better efficiency (and yield, too maybe?) then all the mo bettah.
I'm subbed up for this anyway as I need the education. Sooo... I'll just (cyberly) eavesdrop.
Excited to see your 120v version / and accompanying specs. :Cool bud:

aloha

 

[GrowNorthern]

GN, thank you for your excellent answers.

DALI stuff is much more complicated as it seemed at first sight. I have done some research and the picture is slowly getting together with help of GN answers.

Unfortunatelly Philips multione configurator costs 1200 €. Shall we expect similar price level with GN? I suppose that this configurator is much simpler tool as control center that you will release soon?

The wireless command center will be around the half the cost which is still quite an expensive addition for a small grow room but quite cost effective for the additional functionality when looking to control 64 units. The wired command center will cost alot less but unlike the wirless version the wired version is still in the design phase so I cant give an approximate right now.

 

[Rhyce Saroni]

you brit's are killin mei have a tax reufund within a week, and it will be gonebefore you guy's build the u.s. version:no::Cheers::Sharing One:

No sh#t, step on it fellas! ...

It's not like I can just call my friendly electrician and have him wire a high voltage circuit in my grow room...

Also, any plans for FIPEL technology in the future?

RS

 

[astronomy420a]

[video=youtube;i4Dc-J_mD7c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Dc-J_mD7c[/video] money in pocket wont last long:no::Sharing One::tiphat:

 

[redd]

I live in the US and have electrical outlets capable of using the 220-240v electrical current as well as the 110-120v.

I noticed on the CrazyLEDs website(Dutch Passion's), the input frequency is listed as 50-60hz.
Would this mean I am able to run the present 220-240v light unit on my 60hz here in the states?
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After all, it would run more efficiently than the 120v in the long-term, not that I don't plan on
putting a 120v unit my veggie/fruit starting room but my electrician made my medical room specifically
capable for the two types of current because I plan on getting a 220-240v Air Conditioner for energy reasons,
and currently have other LED units running on the 110/120v so the need for both was justifiable :]