Dimlux Maxi Controller - Controller

Dimlux Maxi Controller – controller

Forget about the distribution board, timer box and relays! Dimlux lights can be plugged directly into the socket! Simply set the switch-on and switch-off times, and your lighting is ready to use!

The Dimlux Maxi Controller is a modular control system for Dimlux lighting, fans and heating. It can control up to 160 Dimlux lights or ballasts. You can set the desired brightness using the + and - buttons. The Maxi Controller also controls and monitors CO₂, plant temperature and vapor pressure deficit (VPD), depending on the connected sensors selected. Why choose the Dimlux Maxi Controller?

1. Gradually transitions to continuously variable dimming.
2. Create optimal growing conditions for your crop.
3. Advanced connectivity and control options.
4. Simulates sunrise and sunset.
5. Datalog function (continuous recording of measured data)

Features:

• the controller works with a standard 5m. Interlink cable (included)
• can control up to 160 Dimlux lights or ballasts in groups of 40
• the first group of 40 can be controlled using all sensors
• switches the lights manually or automatically
• simulates sunrise and sunset
• measures ambient temperature via the temperature sensor
• measures relative humidity via the RH sensor
• measures plant temperature via the plant temperature camera
• displays the vapor pressure deficit (VPD)
• controls CO₂ via the CO₂ sensor
• detects flammable, toxic and harmful gases via the Gas Protect CO sensor₂
• displays the min./max. value for all sensors with a timestamp
• Datalog function for recording measured data from all sensors
• controls the fan based on temperature and humidity (with FAN/AUX BOX)
• controls a humidifier or dehumidifier and heating (with AUX BOX or FAN/AUX BOX)

User manual in English: here* and here*

1. OPTIMAL CONTROL, MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY. Maxi Controller is a modular system* for controlling Dimlux lighting, fans and heating. It controls and monitors CO2, vapor pressure deficit (VPD) and installation temperature, depending on the selected sensors. Maxi Controller can control up to 160 Dimlux Expert fixtures or Xtreme ballasts. It can silently switch the lights on or off using its built-in timer. Lighting output can also be adjusted continuously to achieve the desired power level. The controller can adjust output according to the room temperature. The Dimlux lighting system is automatically dimmed when a set temperature is exceeded. If the temperature is still too high, Maxi Controller will switch off all or half of the fixtures until the desired temperature is reached. Dimlux Expert fixtures or Xtreme ballasts can be plugged directly into a power outlet. Simply set the times when they should switch on and off, and the system is ready to operate. The desired light intensity can be set using the + and – buttons. Maxi Controller can also operate on an asynchronous schedule, for example, 10 hours on and 10 hours off. This setting reduces the total cycles by almost 20%. Sunrise and sunset can also be simulated. Maxi Controller also has a thermostat/hygrostat function. It is also possible to regulate CO₂ levels in an enclosed space using a highly accurate dual-beam CO₂ sensor. This CO₂ sensor can control CO₂ generators and cold CO₂ systems. *The controller can be expanded to include an AUX BOX, FAN/AUX BOX, CO₂ sensor, CO₂ Gas Protect sensor, plant temperature camera, humidity sensor and temperature sensor (sold separately).
2. COMPREHENSIVE AND PRECISE SETTINGS. In addition to the impressive 7 dimming levels, the Dimlux Maxi controller can adjust the light output according to the room temperature. This also makes it easier to transition from gradual dimming to continuously variable dimming, making it even easier to achieve the perfect light setting. This is possible by pressing the + and – (brightness) buttons, or by setting the desired temperature and leaving the rest to the Dimlux Maxi controller. If the preset temperature is exceeded, the lights automatically dim or even partially switch off. 
3. SENSORS: MEASUREMENT = KNOWLEDGE. Several sensors are available that can be connected to the Dimlux Maxi controller. The temperature sensor and humidity sensor can be combined with the plant temperature sensor for optimal plant growth. The readings from the sensors are then analyzed and combined to achieve the optimal ratio between temperature, humidity, and plant temperature - and thus vapor pressure deficit.
4. SIMULATED SUNRISE AND SUNSET. Plants do not photosynthesize until a certain temperature is reached. When the lights turn on after a dark period, this can be stressful and affect growth; condensation may also form, which can cause rot. The Dimlux Maxi controller can prevent this by slowly switching the Dimlux Expert lighting systems on and off, thereby simulating sunrise and sunset.
5. DATALOG FUNCTION. The data logging function lets you save all values measured by the controller to a USB flash drive, so you can later view them as a graph on your computer. The controller records all values on the flash drive every minute.