Dimlux Maxi Controller - Controller

Forget about a distribution board, timer box and relays! Dimlux lighting fixtures can be plugged directly into the socket! Simply set the on and off times and your lighting is ready to operate!
 
Dimlux Maxi Controller is a modular control system for Dimlux lighting, fans and heating. It can control up to 160 Dimlux lighting fixtures or ballasts. You can set the desired brightness using the + and - buttons. The Maxi Controller controls and monitors CO₂, plant temperature and vapour pressure deficit (VPD) depending on the selected connected sensors. Why choose the Dimlux Maxi Controller?

1. Gradual 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 5m standard Interlink cable (included)
• can control up to 160 Dimlux lighting fixtures or ballasts in groups of 40
• the first group of 40 can be controlled with all sensors
• switches lighting manually or automatically
• simulates sunrise and sunset
• measures ambient temperature via a temperature sensor
• measures relative humidity via a RH sensor
• measures plant temperature via a plant temperature camera
• displays the vapour pressure deficit (VPD)
• controls CO₂ via a CO₂ sensor
• detects flammable, toxic and harmful gases via a Gas Protect CO₂
sensor
• displays min./max. values for all sensors with a time stamp
• 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)

Instructions for use in English: here* and here*

1. OPTIMAL CONTROL, MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY. Maxi Controller is a modular system* for controlling Dimlux lighting, fans and heating. It also controls and monitors CO2, vapour pressure deficit (VPD) and installation temperature, depending on the selected sensors. Maxi Controller can control up to 160 Dimlux Expert luminaires or Xtreme ballasts. It can silently switch the lighting on or off using the built-in timer. The lighting can also be variably dimmed to reach the desired output. The controller can adjust output according to the room temperature. The Dimlux lighting system dims automatically once a set temperature is exceeded. If the temperature is still too high, Maxi Controller will switch off all or half of the luminaires until the desired temperature is reached. Dimlux Expert luminaires or Xtreme ballasts can be connected directly to a power outlet. Simply set the on/off times and the system is ready to operate. The desired light intensity can be set with the + and – buttons. The Maxi Controller can also operate with asynchronous timing, for example 10 hours on and 10 hours off. This setting reduces 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 the CO₂ level in an enclosed room using an extremely 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 extensive 7 dimming levels, the Dimlux Maxi Controller can adjust light output according to room temperature. It also facilitates the transition from gradual dimming to continuously variable dimming, making it even easier to achieve the perfect lighting setting. This is possible by pressing the + and – buttons (brightness), or by setting the desired temperature and leaving the rest to the Dimlux Maxi Controller. When the preset temperature is exceeded, the lights automatically dim or are even partially switched off.
3. SENSORS: MEASUREMENT = KNOWLEDGE. Several sensors are available that can be connected to the Dimlux Maxi Controller. Temperature sensor and humidity sensor can be combined with a plant-temperature sensor for optimal plant growth. The values obtained from the sensors are then analysed and combined to achieve the optimal relationship between temperature, humidity and plant temperature — and therefore vapour pressure deficit.
4. SUNRISE AND SUNSET SIMULATION. Plants do not use photosynthesis until a certain temperature is reached. When lighting switches on after a dark period, this can be stressful and may affect growth; condensation may also form and 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 makes it possible to store all measured values from the controller on a USB flash drive for later viewing in graphical form on your computer. The controller records all values to the flash drive every minute.