Heliospectra LX60 User Manual
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1. Follow the instructions to mount the LX60 1 Hangers to the mounting bracket 1 see Figure 2 The bracket has multiple hanging options including wire hangers hooks and M6 bolts When using M6 bolts verify that the bolt goes approximately 6 mm into the mounting holes and do not use excessive force when tightening the bolts Use chains or cables to suspend the lamp levelly from the support structure 3 If other mounting hardware is used make sure that the bolts go all the way in the mounting holes 6 mm 4 Verify that the unit is securely fastened NOTE Verify that the air inlet O and outlet are not covered and that air is allowed to flow freely around the unit Otherwise overheating may occur and cause the unit to dim to counteract heat buildup 5 Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port D 6 Connect the Ethernet cable to a free port in the switch see Example Setup for more information 7 To power up the lamp connect the supplied power cord to the power socket 3 and then connect the cord to a grounded 120V 230V 50 60Hz power outlet The indicator LED D see Error Reference source not found will flash orange for approximately 15 seconds and then flash green The lamp unit is now ready for use NOTE If the indicator LED does not flash green after 60 seconds verify that all cables are securely attached and that the unit and switch are powered on Also verify that DHCP is enabled in your networ2. heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth Heliospectra LX60 User Manual Version 1 2014 06 18 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 2 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth This page is intentionally left blank 3 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth Table of Contents 1 ABOUETAIS DOCUMICIN SEE 7 LE PIE OSS EEE EEE re eten EEE EE EE EEE 7 LZ SOE 7 13 Intended ATEN bn 7 1 4 How to Read this DOCUMENT ciaesertiess anti activescincdnctesucvesecteasechbalvuesedsuciecsnbuessnnvebnis eobielaueeebattncnnbesavuncn 8 TT 8 Vee ND 9 TN 10 Bl AO ACI CN O GE E sees ieee 10 NONNE 11 33 Mounting the LXOO serrare E e EAE 12 SA PIOW Ol COONS EEE 13 SNOEN 14 21 Heliospecira SNNNNEP 16 ES UU EEE EEE EE ER EEE EE 16 4 2 Using Heliospectra System ASSIStANL csscscsessssecscnssscucnssscnenssressousssctoussscneusrestoussestenssseneues 16 2 PN 18 NNN 19 5 1 Using the Web User Interface sussusesserssrrrrerrrerrrrrrerrerererrrrrsrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrssr eee 19 ET AT ION TO D r eredrrt oss EE HONA SAG E EN MASS 20 SNE 21 TN 25 o MANTEN ICO EE EE EEE EN EN EE 28 SEG EEE EEE ES E A A AAE 29 DA Firmware UDP BGC EE Ner r INSETT 29 Tx FEC ag Here ee PECIN CaN R N ER NE EE 30 TL 30 1 30 VA er PEIE AE NEEE A E EE E EEEE E E E E E EE OE 30 TENNE y E E 30 VASA Ge dg EEE E E
3. bench 2 Figure 4 Network Example Setup In the example setup each area or bench is placed some distance apart Therefore each set of lamps is connected to a different switch Each lamp in the example has been assigned a unique IP address via DHCP in the private 192 168 1 X range The switches are in turn connected to a wireless router A control computer is used to connect to the wireless router to access lamps for configuration and monitoring purposes 14 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth Several variants of this setup are possible for example e The areas are placed close together allowing fewer switches with more ports to be used to connect lamps to the router e A wired router is used with a stationary computer acting as control NOTE If unsure of how to setup lamps in your network contact your local network administrator 3 5 2 Recommended Network Devices The following devices have successfully been used for setting up a network of lamps but any generic router and switch supporting DHCP and 100 Mbit s works with the LX60 e Switches from the FS105 108 116 and GS105 108 116 NETGEAR series e Wireless routers from the WNR1000 NETGEAR series 15 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 4 Heliospectra System Assistant The Heliospectra System Assistant is an administrative standalone tool for the LX60
4. Configuring Lamp Operation Mode The LX60 lamp can operate in any of the roles and modes described in Table 4 Lamp Roles and Operation Modes Table 4 Lamp Roles and Operation Modes Role Mode Schedule driven Manual control Master driven Independent Yes Yes Master Slave 26 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth e Independent An independent lamp is controlled through its web Ul Its light intensity settings can either be configured manually or automatically through a schedule An independent lamp cannot be controlled by another lamp e Master A master lamp controls a cluster of one or several slave lamps either by the use of a schedule or by setting light intensity levels manually in the master lamp web Ul This feature reduces the number of lamps that need to be configured in a fixed lamp installation e Slave A slave lamp mirrors the change in light output of a master lamp regardless of whether the master lamp changes are due to schedule events or manual changes A slave can only be controlled via the master lamp 5 4 3 1 Independent Configuration By default the LX60 Lamp is configured to run in independent mode If changed follow the instructions to reset the lamp to independent mode 1 Start the Heliospectra System Assistant to access the web UI for the lamp to be configured in independent mode see section 4 2 2 Accessing the Web User Interface Click the Confi
5. Description Amount Heliospectra LX60 lamp unit Hangers Power cord Ethernet cable Quick start guide Before continuing with installation 1 Verify that all parts in each LX60 package have been received 2 If any part is missing contact your customer service representative NOTE When unpacking the LX60 make sure to have a sturdy surface to work on Damage to the unit can occur if dropped Also note that if a custom order was placed the accessories in your package may be different than listed above 10 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 3 2 LX60 Overview Figure 2 and provide an overview of the LX60 lamp unit Variant without air duct attachment Figure 2 LX60 Main Connectors air inlet outlet duct and indicator LED Legend Mounting bracket Ethernet port Power socket Air duct attachment Heat sink and air inlet Fans and air intake Indicator LED ap re 11 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 3 3 Mounting the LX60 For proper operation the LX60 must be mounted horizontally from a support structure The support structure needs to be sturdy enough to support the weight of lamps and any additional equipment It must also allow for air to flow freely into the unit an additional fan duct is available upon request contact your Heliospectra sales representative for more information
6. enabling easy identification of and access to configuration and monitoring functions of individual lamps in the network The tool is also used for setting static IP to and upgrading lamp firmware 4 1 Setup First verify the following e Lamps are correctly installed and running on a dedicated network e The control computer is running Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 88 and is connected to the lamp network Steps to setup System Assistant 1 Retrieve System Assistant from the support section at www heliospectra com or request it from your Heliospectra representative Save the file to your control computer System Assistant is a self contained executable file so nothing has to be installed NOTE If the control computer does not have Internet access download the executable file to another computer and transfer it to the control computer with an USB pen drive 2 Double click the Heliospectra System Assistant file and verify that the application starts It is recommended to create a shortcut to the System Assistant file and place it on the desktop NOTE The Heliospectra System Assistant needs access to the network Verify that no firewall is blocking traffic to or from the tool 4 2 Using Heliospectra System Assistant Figure 5 Heliospectra System Assistant Main Window provides an overview of the main window of the Heliospectra System Assistant The main window contains the following general functions and informat
7. for the LX60 It also covers firmware upgrade of the lamp unit 28 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 6 1 Cleaning Clean the LX60 regularly to ensure proper operation e If the clear plastic plate covering the LEDs becomes dirty it should be wiped off with a soft damp cloth A mild detergent can be used if the plate has finger prints or similar smudges Check monthly e lf the air inlet or outlets become clogged with dust or large particles they can be carefully vacuumed Check monthly NOTE Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or LED plates They can be damaged by certain household cleaners or solvents such as kerosene 6 2 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the LX60 is upgraded with the Heliospectra System Assistant Follow the instructions to perform a firmware upgrade 1 Download the latest firmware upgrade package from support section at www heliospectra com or contact your Heliospectra representative Start the Heliospectra System Assistant from the control computer on the lamp network Click Scan to update the lamp list Select one or several lamps to upgrade from the list Select System gt Update system from the menu Select the firmware package downloaded in step 1 then click Open Click Upgrade A progress bar will show the progress of the firmware upgrade process a SS A Wait until the upgrade process completes NOTE Do no
8. the Heliospectra LX60 User Manual 1 1 Purpose This document provides a full user description of the LX60 1 2 Scope This document covers e Introduction to the Heliospectra LX60 see chapter 2 Welcome to the LX60 e Initial installation see chapter 3 Installation e Heliospectra System Assistant see chapter 4 Heliospectra System Assistant e Lamp configuration see chapter 5 Lamp Configuration e Maintenance and firmware upgrading see chapter 6 Maintenance e Technical specifications see chapter 7 Technical Specifications e Warranty information see chapter 8 Warranty Information The document is not intended to provide a complete description of all use scenarios possible with the LX60 1 3 Intended Audience This document is aimed towards those who wish to setup configure and use the LX60 for daily operation 1 3 1 Prerequisites It is assumed the reader of this document is proficient with e Basic Microsoft Windows operation and configuration e Basic network configuration and troubleshooting To configure the lamp the reader will need a modern and up to date Web Browser The LX60 has been tested with Internet Explorer 10 Firefox 20 0 1 and Google Chrome 26 0 1410 64 m 7 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 1 4 How to Read this Document The typographic conventions used in this document are shown in Table 1 Typographic Conventions Table 1 Typographic Conve
9. ALFA runtime 1 17 64 1a 22 3f fd 51 192 168 100 22 Figure 7 Operation Tab 21 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 5 3 1 Configuring Lamp Name and Tags Each lamp can be named and marked with tags for easy identification Tags are user defined keys with values that describe lamp specific features for example what crop that grows under the lamp what experiment it is used for and who is responsible for the lamp Follow the instructions to add a name and custom tags for the lamp In the web Ul click the Operation tab In the Tags field edit the lamp Name by clicking Edit next to the Name field Add a tag Key and Value in the respective fields oo Repeat step 3 to add additional tags for the lamp NOTE The Name tag is a protected key value pair Unlike other tags the Name cannot be removed The value is used as the web UI title and as an identifier when setting up clusters of lamps see section 5 4 3 2 Master Slave Configuration 5 3 2 Setting Wavelength Intensities Individual wavelength intensities of the LX60 can be independently set Typically this is used as part of a schedule Follow the instructions to set wavelength intensities for the lamp 1 Inthe web Ul click the Operation tab In the Intensities 0 1000 field set the intensities for the individual wavelengths of the lamp e Use the differently shaded green up and down arrows to increase o
10. E ER 30 SV NTN 31 4 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth SR EA EM NERE EE 31 BL NENNE 31 EA 100 ENE odessa 31 INN 33 5 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth Revision History Revision Date Author Changes Disclaimer The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology design and manufacturing Heliospectra AB shall have no liability for any error or damage of any kind resulting from the use of this document At Heliospectra AB we aim to continuously improve our product documentation If you have comments or ideas regarding this document please contact us at support Qheliospectra com Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior permission of Heliospectra AB Windows and Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR Inc All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners 2011 2014 by Heliospectra AB All rights reserved 6 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 1 About this Document This document is
11. UI click the Operation tab In the Schedule field click Choose file Select a schedule file to import RARE Click Open The schedule rows are updated NOTE Only the schedule txt file from one lamp can be imported into another lamp The schedule csv file is formatted for ease of reading but is not compatible for lamp import 24 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth The Configuration tab is used for configuring lamp system time IP address settings and operation mode for the lamp see Figure 8 Configuration Tab Configuration NETWORK Dynamic IP E f ELD Static IP me Set NTP Offset MJ Use NTP IP address Default NTP pool Subnet Custom NIP pool Gateway MASTER SLAVE Independent Master Slave 2 0 0 PREALFA runtime 1 17 64 1a 22 3f fd 51 192 168 100 22 By default the LX60 uses a Network Time Protocol server for setting the lamp system time The system time can also be configured manually if no NTP server is available If unsure it is recommended to use the default settings Follow the instructions to set additional NTP settings for the lamp In the web Ul click the Configuration tab In the Time field verify that the Use NTP check box is selected If necessary configure NTP Offset in the adjacent HH MM SS text field Then click Set NTP Offset To set a custom NTP server select the Custom NTP pool radio button then enter t
12. User Interface is used for configuring and monitoring a lamp in a network 8 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 2 Welcome to the LX60 The Heliospectra LX60 is a 600W programmable LED light source for plant growth It can also be used for research and teaching The system is an excellent tool for use in greenhouses including indoor and vertical farms but also walk in chambers and growth cabinets The LX60 provides individual regulation of light intensity per wavelength allowing custom spectral distributions from royal blue to far red max 450 735 nm It comes complete with a built in web user interface for easy web based light configuration scheduling and monitoring Figure 1 The Heliospectra LX60 9 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 3 Installation This chapter covers initial installation of the LX60 The installation description covers the following areas e Unpacking see section 3 1 Unpacking the LX60 e Overview of the LX60 see section 3 2 LX60 Overview e Initial installation see section 3 3 Mounting the LX60 e Network Setup see section 3 5 Network Setup 3 1 Unpacking the LX60 The packing list is included in each shipment It specifies the part numbers and descriptions of each part in your order See Table 3 Package List for a listing of the contents of the LX60 package Table 3 Package List
13. e mechanism is triggered at different stages depending on which components risk overheating In general an internal temperature above 70 C 160F or an ambient air temperature above 50 C 120F when running the LX60 at full power will trigger the protective mechanism 13 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 3 5 Network Setup By default the LX60 lamp uses the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to automatically receive an IP address from a router in the network This is a commonly available feature in computer networks The IP address is used when configuring and monitoring the lamp see chapter 5 Lamp Configuration A lamp can also be configured to use a static IP see section 4 3 Static IP Configuration If it is vital that each lamp always is assigned the same IP address consider using DHCP and MAC address reservation refer to your router documentation for more information how to setup static DHCP addresses If unsure whether your network supports DHCP or if to use static IP address configuration contact your local network administrator 3 5 1 Example Setup When setting up several lamp units it is recommended to assign them to a dedicated network that is not shared with normal office equipment or similar An example lamp network is shown in Figure 4 Network Example Setup 192 168 1 110 Computer 192 168 1 111 192 168 1 112 192 168 1 113 DEE Lamps over
14. e shipment date the media on which the software embedded in the Equipment Software is recorded shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal authorized use consistent with the product instructions This limited warranty extends only to the customer who is the original licensee In no event does Heliospectra warrant that the Software is error free or that the customer will be able to operate the Software without problems or interruptions This warranty does not apply if the Software Product or any other equipment upon which the Software is authorized to be used a has been altered except by Heliospectra or its authorized representative b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Heliospectra c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress abnormal environmental conditions misuse negligence or accident or d is licensed for beta evaluation testing or demonstration purposes 8 3 Disclaimers To the full extent permitted by law Heliospectra will not be liable to the customer for any loss or damage arising from the use of the Equipment or any defect in the Equipment however it may arise Apart from the above Equipment and Software warranties Heliospectra has no obligation to provide support maintenance upgrades modifications or new releases Heliospectra disclaims all liability 31 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospec
15. ect wo w duct attachment 7 4 Certification and Safety e CE UL pending e Risk group 2 certified in accordance with SS EN 62471 7 5 Package Contents e Heliospectra LX60 lamp unit e Hangers e 2m power cord with connector e 2m Ethernet cable e Quick installation guide 30 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 8 Warranty Information The following chapter covers warranty information for e Equipment e Software e Disclaimers 8 1 Equipment Warranty Heliospectra warrants that for a period of 1 year from the shipment date the Equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use This limited warranty extends only to the original user of the Product Equipment support is defined as Return to Factory which means the customer is responsible for obtaining an RMA number and shipping the unit to Heliospectra s principal place for logistics Heliospectra will either repair and return the original unit or provide a reconditioned unit within 30 days of receipt of the defective unit The customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with shipping the unit to Heliospectra Heliospectra will provide for return shipment free of charge excluding Tax amp Duty The warranty period for the Equipment starts the day it is shipped from Heliospectra 8 2 Software Warranty Heliospectra warrants that for a period of ninety 90 days from th
16. elligent light for efficient growth 9 Contact Information Heliospectra AB Box 5401 SE 402 29 G teborg Sweden Visiting amp Delivery Address Frans Perssons v g 6 Delsj motet SE 412 76 G teborg Sweden Phone 46 31 40 67 10 Fax 46 31 83 37 82 e mail info heliospectra com www heliospectra com 33 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth This page is intentionally left blank 34 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1
17. elligent light for efficient growth Slave Configuration Once a master lamp has been configured configure and add one or several slave lamps to the cluster Follow the instructions to add a slave to a cluster with a preconfigured master 1 Start the Heliospectra System Assistant to access the web Ul for the lamp that should be configured as a slave see Lamp Configuration and Monitoring 2 Click the Operation tab 3 Inthe Tags field enter a descriptive lamp name for the slave and custom tags see Configuring Lamp Name and Custom Tags 4 Inthe Master Slave field select the Slave radio button 5 Choose which master to use from the drop down list If several masters are present in the network choose the applicable master see section Multiple Master Slave Cluster Configuration 6 Click Set Master The Slave is now configured 7 Repeat steps 1 6 to configure additional slaves in the cluster A maximum of eight slave lamps may be controlled by a single master Multiple Master Slave Cluster Configuration The master slave mechanism of the LX60 allow for dynamic cluster allocation with several master lamps and assigned slaves in the same network In the example shown in Figure 9 Multiple Master Slave Configuration Example slave lamps in Cluster 1 and 2 are controlled by Master 1 and Master 2 Figure 9 Multiple Master Slave Configuration Example 6 Maintenance The following chapter covers maintenance schedules and practices
18. guration option in the System menu Enter IP address Enter Subnet Enter default Gateway Enter primary DNS in the DNSI1 field Enter secondary DNS in the DNS2 field 10 Click Update 11 Repeat steps 1 10 to assign static IPs to additional lamps SS os eS all a NOTE For a simple address scheme consider assigning ranges of chosen IP addresses to different cabinets for example 192 168 1 110 111 112 and 113 to the lamps in the first cabinet 192 168 1 120 121 122 and 123 to the second cabinet and so on It is recommended to clearly label each lamp for future reference 4 3 1 Firmware Upgrade For information about how to perform a firmware upgrade for a lamp see section 6 2 Firmware Upgrade 18 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 5 Lamp Configuration LX60 lamp Web User Interface web Ul is used to configure and monitor each lamp The web Ul is accessed through the Heliospectra System Assistant or directly from a web browser if the lamp IP address is known see section 4 2 2 Accessing the Web User Interface Configuration of the LX60 lamp covers the following steps e Lamp discovery with the Heliospectra System Assistant see section 4 2 1 Lamp Identification e Optional Lamp static IP address configuration see section 4 3 Static IP Configuration e Lamp system time tags and name configuration see section 5 3 1 Configuring La
19. guration tab 3 Inthe Master Slave field select the Independent radio button The lamp now runs in independent mode 5 4 3 2 Master Slave Configuration Configuring a cluster of master and slave lamps involves the following steps e Name and assign a master for the cluster e Optional Configure a schedule for the master e Name and assign slaves to the cluster master Master Configuration Follow the instructions to configure a master lamp 1 Start the Heliospectra System Assistant to access the web UI for the lamp that should be configured as a master see section 4 2 2 Accessing the Web User Interface 2 Click the Operation tab 3 Inthe Tags field enter lamp name and custom tags for the master see section 5 3 1 Configuring Lamp Name and Tags 4 Optional Configure or import a schedule of light events for the master see section 5 3 3 Configuring a Schedule 5 Click the Configuration tab 6 Inthe Master Slave field select the Master radio button The master lamp will now inform other lamps on the network that it is a master All light intensity changes in the master are broadcasted to the network Other lamps may now tune in and follow the master NOTE Several master lamps can be configured in the same network see section Multiple Master Slave Cluster Configuration The master lamp will override any schedule or manual setting of its assigned slave lamps 27 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra int
20. he address to dt dl dl the NTP server in the adjacent text field for example se pool ntp org refer to for an updated list of public NTP servers 5 Click Set NTP Pool to update the settings 25 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth NOTE Without an offset NTP operates on UTC Under normal conditions setting the hour of the NTP offset suffices to work in local time The LX60 clock does not automatically adjust for daylight savings time 5 4 1 2 Setting System Time Manually Follow the instructions to set the system time manually In the web Ul click the Configuration tab In the Time field verify that the Use NTP check box is cleared Enter the current time in the format HH MM SS in the field next to the Set Time button Click Set Time to update the system time all dl 5 4 2 Configuring Network Settings The network field is used to configure the lamp to use either static or dynamic IP addresses By default the lamp is configured to use a dynamic IP address If unsure it is recommended to use the default settings Follow the instructions to setup a static IP address for the lamp In the web Ul click the Configuration tab In the Network field select the Static IP radio button Enter IP address Enter Subnet Enter default Gateway Enter primary DNS in the DNSI1 field Enter secondary DNS in the DNS2 field Click Update Mn be 5 4 3
21. ion e The Action menu contains the Scan Blink and Launch actions These actions are also accessible by clicking the Scan Blink or Launch buttons e The System menu contains the following menu options o The Settings option covers lamp blink and scan configuration o The Update system option is used for updating the firmware in one or several lamps o The Change configuration option allows for setting the network configuration of a lamp e The About menu contains version information of Heliospectra System Assistant and where to find more information 16 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 in b heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth e The lamp list field shows the lamp on the network with detailed information about each lamp Name MAC and IP address Assignment Mode Schedule Firmware version and Status e Select lamps by clicking on a row in the lamp list To select multiple lamps hold the Ctrl key pressed while selecting Heliospectra System Assistant Action System About heliospectra bo Blink Launch 192 168 100 108 64 1A 22 6B FF AF DHCP Independent N A 192 168 100 113 64 1A 22 6C 4E D6 DHCP Independent Not running R2 2 Y Filter lamps Selected 0 8 lamps Follow the instructions to identify a lamp in the network 1 Start the Heliospectra System Assistant from the control computer Click Scan see Figure 5 Heliospectra System Assistant Main Window A list of avai
22. k If the problem persists power cycle the lamp by removing and reinserting the power cable 8 Repeat steps 1 7 to mount additional lamp units NOTE For proper performance of the LX60 the ambient air temperature shall be no higher than 40 C 104 F The duct attachment allows for separating the cooling air from the plant growth environment No more than two lamps may be connected in series The cooling air to the first lamp shall have a temperature of no more than 21 C 70 F 12 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 3 4 Flow of cooling air The LX60 has a built in fan to cool the lamp when needed When connecting the LX60 to an air duct it is important to blow air in the same direction as the built in fan Figure 3 shows that air is sucked in on the power connector side and pushed through the Indicator LED side Indicator LED Power connector Power suppl aa Ta Tan Fe Ha Tee gg Tae Ey Ha gg Ma Mh Tny Tn Ta a Mh Tap Tay Tay Tap Tap Ta Ma Mh Tan Mh Tn Me Mh Ta Mh Tan Ta T Platetemperature Fan sensor Figure 3 LX60 air flow 3 4 1 Over temperature protection If the airflow through the lamp is restricted or the ambient temperature is too high the LX60 may not be able to cool itself sufficiently If the internal temperature of the lamp becomes too high the light will dim and flicker and finally shut off to prevent damaging the lamp The protectiv
23. l power 1000 units Set the 660 nm LED to 500 units e At 11 00 add set the 530 nm LED to 600 units output e At 23 00 turn off all light channels 0 units 5 3 3 1 Adding Light Events to a Schedule Follow the instructions to add light events to a schedule In the web Ul click the Operation tab In the Intensities 1 1000 field set the desired intensity levels for each wavelength see section 5 3 2 Setting Wavelength Intensities 3 Click Add to schedule The intensity values are copied to the first schedule row In the Schedule field enter a start time for the light event in the HH MM SS field 5 Click the button to add the light event to the schedule A new light event row is added to the schedule 6 Repeat steps 2 to add additional light events to the schedule Light events can also be edited and removed once added to the schedule e Click the E button next to a schedule event row then confirm by clicking OK in the popup to remove the row e Click Edit next to an event row to update start time and intensities for an individual light event Click Save to update the settings e Click Delete schedule then confirm by clicking OK in the popup to remove all light events from the schedule e Click Start schedule to start the current schedule Click Stop schedule to stop the current schedule NOTE e The schedule relies on the lamp system time Verify that the lamp system time is set correctly The clock in the LX60
24. lable lamps on the network is shown 3 Select row of the lamp to identify Click Blink 5 The LEDs of the selected lamp will blink enabling identification NOTE It is recommended to clearly label each lamp for future reference 17 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 4 2 2 Accessing the Web User Interface The LX60 lamp is configured and monitored through its Web User Interface web Ul Follow the instructions to access the web Ul for a lamp Start the Heliospectra System Assistant from the control computer Click Scan A list of available lamps on the network is shown Select the row of a lamp to configure or monitor Click Launch A web browser window with the chosen lamp web Ul will open For more information about EG p ul a lamp configuration options see chapter 5 Lamp Configuration 4 3 Static IP Configuration If DHCP is unavailable in the lamp network the Heliospectra System Assistant may be used to assign a lamp a static IP address IP configuration may also be changed through the lamp web Ul if already assigned an IP address see section 5 4 2 Configuring Network Settings for more information Follow the instructions to assign a static IP to a lamp Start the Heliospectra System Assistant from the control computer Click Scan A list of available lamps on the network is shown Select the row of a lamp to assign a static IP Select the Change Confi
25. mp Name and Tags e Optional Lamp schedule configuration see section 5 3 3 Configuring a Schedule e Lamp Operation Mode Configuration see section 5 4 3 Configuring Lamp Operation Mode 5 1 Using the Web User Interface The Web UI of the LX60 is made up tabs providing information operation and configuration options each described in the following sections All pages in the web UI also contain the following general information e The current Status of the lamp is shown on the top left hand corner of the page e The current System Time and Name of the lamp if configured is shown on the top right hand corner of the page e General information for the lamp such as model CPU firmware version driver firmware version MAC and IP address is shown on the bottom of the page Click the Show Description link next to a web Ul element to find out more information about its use 19 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 N b heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth The Information tab shows current information about the selected lamp see Figure 6 Information Tab Information TEMPERATURE Plate 1 Od 00h 37m 20s 2013 01 18 12 17 38 LED STATUS 400nm 420nm 450nm 530nm 630nm 660nm 735nm 2 0 0 PREALFA runtime 1 17 64 1a 22 3f fd 51 192 168 100 22 The History field shows information about the lamp such as 58 4W 58 4W 40 8W 116 8W 24 0W 172 8W 43 2W e Runtime The time that has ela
26. ntions Format Used For Example PLEG File names and paths The schedule rows are exported to the file Names schedule txt Terms and concepts The LX60 can execute and repeat up to 150 references to sections light events per day chapters and documents general For information about how to perform a emphasis firmware upgrade for a lamp see section 6 2 Firmware Upgrade Buttons fields and In the web Ul click the Operation tab other GUI objects Hyperlinks Links to e mail and Download the latest firmware upgrade web addresses package from support section at www heliospectra com Notes containing important information NOTE If unsure of how to setup lamps in your network contact your local network administrator 1 5 Terminology The terms and concepts used in this document are shown in Table 2 Terms and Concepts New terms and concepts are always explained when introduced in the text However the reader may find it useful to be familiar with some central terms and concepts beforehand Table 2 Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Cluster A cluster is a group of lamps on the same network controlled by a master lamp Light event A light event is a setting change of one or more of the light channels in the lamp A master lamp controls one or several slave lamps in a cluster Schedule A schedule is a sequence of light events repeated on a daily basis A slave is alamp controlled by a master lamp Web Ul The Web
27. psed since system start e Latest change When the latest change to the lamp was made e Changed by How the latest change was applied through TCP or web client e IP address of client Address of the device that made the change e Type of change What was changed e Show changes A text with the latest changes is received The Temperature field shows the current temperature of the LED plate in the lamp The LED Status field shows the current intensity setting of each LED wavelength in 0 1000 units 0 100 of max LED output 20 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 5 3 Operation Tab The Operation tab is the main tab used for daily work with the LX60 see Figure 7 Operation Tab The tab provides functions to e Configure the lamp name and user defined tags describing the lamp see section 5 3 1 Configuring Lamp Name and Tags e Configure wavelength intensities for the lamp see section 5 3 2 Setting Wavelength Intensities e Configure a schedule for the lamp see section 5 3 3 Configuring a Schedule Operation Edit Name INTENSITIES 0 1000 v v All min All max Add to schedule Lock ratio SCHEDULE Stop schedule Choose Import Export Reset schedule 08 f 00 ff oog 1000 S 1000 fil 1000 fi 1000 N 1000 N 1000 fi 1000 Edit 00 00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 p Edit 02 23 23 200 0 200 500 400 400 300 Edit 07 00 00 200 0 200 400 300 2 0 0 PRE
28. r decrease wavelength intensities in increments of 1 10 or 100 units or enter a value directly in the INTENSITY text field for each wavelength e Click All 0 or All 1000 to set all wavelength intensities to O or 1000 respectively e Click Add to schedule to add the current wavelength intensities as a light event to a schedule see section 5 3 3 1 Adding Light Events to a Schedule e Select the Lock ratio check box to lock the ratio between the wavelength intensities Use this this option when the desired wavelength spectrum is already configured and only overall intensity level need to be changed 3 The lamp is not set to use the current wavelength intensities The values will hold until they are changed or a schedule event occurs see section 5 3 3 Configuring a Schedule If power to the lamp is cycled the values settings will be lost NOTE The LX60 uses PWM dimming when channels are dimmed below 200 units Above 200 units constant current dimming is used This may need to be taken into account when doing research at low light levels with single lamps 22 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 5 3 3 Configuring a Schedule The LX60 can execute and repeat up to 150 light events per day A light event is a setting change of one or more of the light channels in the lamp For example a schedule could comprise the following light events e At 07 00 set 400 and 420 nm LEDs to ful
29. t turn off the lamp or close the Heliospectra System Assistant during the upgrade process 9 Click Scan to refresh the lamp list 10 Verify that the Firmware column shows the new firmware version number for the updated lamps 29 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth 7 Technical Specifications 7 1 Electrical e Max power consumption 600W e Operating voltage 120V 230V 50 60Hz 7 2 Control e RJ 45 10 100Mbit IPv4 Ethernet e HTTP web interface for simple management e DHCP for IP address management e TCP and UDP for external control and monitoring e 32 bit microprocessor 8OMHz e Status LED for power system status indication 7 3 Physical e Weight 8 kg 17 6 Ibs e Size 199 x 219 x 425 494 mm 78 3 x 86 2 x 167 3 194 5 in height x width x depth e Temperature Operating 10 40 C 14 104 F Storage 20 70 C 4 158 F e Operation humidity 90 max relative humidity non condensing e Storage humidity 95 max relative humidity non condensing e Durable plastic and metal housing e Highly light transmissive polycarbonate optics e Ingress protection IP 54 for indoor use only according to IEC 60529 o The fixture provides protection against contact with live or moving parts o Dust cannot enter in an amount sufficient to interfere with satisfactory operation o Water splashed against the machine from any direction shall have no harmful eff
30. tra intelligent light for efficient growth and responsibilities pertaining to and arising under this Agreement as a result of Customer integrating connecting or networking the Equipment in any manner whatsoever If technical advice or support is given or offered in connection with the use or implementation of the Equipment it will be solely as an accommodation to the Customer and without charge unless otherwise agreed upon Heliospectra shall have no responsibilities or liabilities whatsoever for the content or use of such advice In no event will Heliospectra be liable to Customer or any other person for special consequential indirect or incidental loss or damage of any kind or any direct loss or damage of any kind suffered or incurred by the Customer or any other person in connection with the Equipment provided hereunder THE ABOVE STATE HELIOSPECTRA S ENTIRE RESPONSIBILITY AND CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE HELIOSPECTRA ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY REGARDING OR RELATING TO THE HARDWARE DOCUMENTATION SOFTWARE MEDIA OR THE SERVICES FURNISHED OR PROVIDED TO CUSTOMER HELIOSPECTRA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 32 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra int
31. will keep its time up to 48 hours without external power After 48 hours the clock will be reset Verify that the clock is set correctly if the lamp has been without power for any significant amount of time Schedule events override manual events Example 23 Page LX60 User Manual Version 1 heliospectra intelligent light for efficient growth In a lamp light events are scheduled for 1300 and 1400 The schedule is running At 1315 a manual change to the setting is made The new setting will hold until 1400 at which time the next schedule event will be set 5 3 3 2 Exporting and Importing a Schedule Once a schedule is configured it can be exported and imported to other lamps This simplifies setting up several lamps quickly Follow the instructions to export a schedule In the web Ul click the Operation tab In the Schedule field click Export Click Export The schedule rows are exported to the file schedule txt for later use in other lamps The default download directory for your browser is used as destination path for the schedule file 4 Click Export to CSV to export a schedule to the file schedule csv for later use in any software supporting Comma Separated files for example any spreadsheet application NOTE It is recommended to rename the exported schedule to a descriptive name for example lt lt DIME E ERIN NAMN SC lore WILE BAL Follow the instructions to import a schedule In the web
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