HLG 700 GrowFlux Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- HLG
Table of Contents
HLG 700 GrowFlux
Product Information
The GrowFlux Access Point is a WiFi-enabled smart-phone controlled device that serves as the foundation for the on-site GrowFlux Mesh. It provides high reliability wireless mesh for lighting controls, sensing, and other devices. The Access Point acts as a bridge between the GrowFlux Mesh devices and GrowFlux cloud applications. It requires an Android or iOS device for setup, but any device with any GrowFlux cloud application can be used to interact with devices once the Access Point is set up. The Access Point is powered by a CR2032 Lithium coin cell battery, which powers the internal clock to keep date and time in the event of power and Internet connectivity loss.
Product Usage Instructions
Setting up the Access Point
- Ensure you have an Android or iOS device.
- Download and install the GrowFlux cloud application on your device.
- Follow the instructions provided by the application to set up the Access Point.
Wireless scheduling & Dimming
Your HLG light includes a wireless lighting controller that can be paired
with the GrowFlux Access Point for connected control. To set up wireless
scheduling and dimming:
- Ensure your HLG light is connected to the GrowFlux Access Point.
- Open the GrowFlux cloud application on your device.
- Navigate to the lighting control section and follow the instructions provided to schedule and dim the lights wirelessly.
Connecting lights to the Access Point
You can connect up to 200 lights to the GrowFlux Access Point.
To connect lights
- Purchase and install the GrowFlux Access Point.
- Ensure your lights are compatible with the GrowFlux system.
- Follow the instructions provided with your lights to pair them with the GrowFlux Access Point.
Understanding lighting requirements for greenhouse crops
| Crop | Moles of Light per Day | Lighting Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Hemp | 30-35 | Very High |
| Tomatoes | 20-30 | High |
| Peppers | 20-30 | High |
| Cucumbers | 15-30 | Mid-High |
| Strawberries | 17-20 | Medium |
| Greens | 12-17 | Medium |
| Floriculture | 10-30 | Low-High |
| Herbs | 10-12 | Low |
The table above shows the minimum amount of light per day needed to profitably cultivate various greenhouse crops. The Daily Light Integral (DLI) is measured in moles of light per day and isquantified in the number of photons in the PAR spectrum. The lighting intensity ranges from Very High to Low based on the crop’s requirements.
Regulating light timing for flowering crops
For flowering crops like hemp and tomatoes, the timing of light is
important to regulate the flowering cycle. Hemp crops are typically lit for 12
hours per day during flowering. Non-flowering crops like lettuce and leafy
greens are less sensitive to the timing of light and are often lit for 18-22
hours per day.
Supplemental light requirements for greenhouses
Supplemental light is needed for greenhouses to ensure optimal growth of
crops. The specific areas where supplemental light may be required can vary
based on the greenhouse setup and crop type. It is recommended to refer to
research and high-resolution maps for guidance on the Daily Light Integral
(DLI) required for different regions.
Energy consumption of horticultural lighting
The energy consumption of horticultural lighting can vary based on the type
of facility. In all-electric indoor facilities, lighting consumes around 70%
of the energy, while HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
consumes 26%. In natural gas indoor facilities, lighting consumes around 49%
of the energy, while HVAC consumes 28%. In natural gas greenhouse facilities,
horticultural lighting consumes around 34% of the energy, while HVAC consumes
12%.
HOW THE ACCESS POINT WORKS
The GrowFlux Access Point is an always-on wireless device that serves as the
foundation for your on-site GrowFlux Mesh, a high reliability wireless mesh
for lighting controls, sensing, and other devices.
The Access Point functions as a bridge between your GrowFlux Mesh devices and
GrowFlux cloud applications. An Android or iOS device is required to set up
the Access Point, however any device with any GrowFlux cloud application can
be used to interact with devices once the Access Point is set up.
DATA CONFIDENCE
CR2032 Lithium coin cell battery; powers internal clock to keep date and time
in the event of power and Internet connectivity loss
GET STARTED HERE Requirements
- iOS or Android device with Bluetooth (only needed for initial setup)
- Internet connection with 1 0Base-T Ethernet port
- AC power outlet for AC adapter
Wireless scheduling & Dimming
Your HLG light includes a wireless lighting controller that easily pairs with
the GrowFlux Access Point for connected control. Reliable and secure mesh net-
working built into your light enables control from any device, from any-where.
Connect up to 200 lights to the GrowFlux Access Point, sold separately.
HOW CONNECTED CONTROL WORKS
Download GrowFlux App
- For iOS, search the App Store for ‘GrowFlux’
- For Android, search the Google Play storefor ‘GrowFlux’
- Or scan the barcode below or navigate to growflux.com/app on your device.
How much light do crops need?
The table above shows the minimum amount of light per day needed to profitably cultivate various greenhouse crops. Daily Light Integral (DLI) is measured in moles of light per day, and is quantified in the number of photons in the PAR spectrum. For flowering crops like hemp and tomatoes, the timing of light is important to regulate the flowering cycle. During flowering, hemp crops are typically lit for 12 hours per day. Non-flowering crops like lettuce and leafy greens are far less sensitive to the timing at which the crop receives light, and are often lit for 18-22 hours per day. State regulations throughout the US often require that medicinal hemp is grown in-doors, State regulations throughout the US often require that medicinal hemp is grown indoors, requiring the entirety of the crop’s light input as sole source electric lighting.
How much energy does horticultural lighting consume within farms?
Graphs from left: Energy Mix of All-Electric Indoor, Natural Gas Indoor, and Greenhouse Facilities in a Cold Climate SOURCE: RESOURCE INNOVATION INSTITUTE
Where is supplemental light needed for greenhouses? Source
Faust, J.E., and J. Logan. 2018. “Daily Light Integral: A Research Review and
High-Resolu-tion Maps of the United States,” HortScience 53(9):1250-1257.
- Greenhouse films and glass reduce light levels by 10-20%, further necessitating supplemental lighting
- The entirety of the continental United States does not have enough natural light to cultivate hemp, tomatoes, and peppers year-round without supplemental lighting
- Some greenhouses opt for less than year-round cultivation to reduce the amount of supplemental lighting needed
How much energy does horticultural lighting consume overall?
| UNITS| INDOOR VERTICAL FARMING| GREENHOUSE| NON-STACKED
INDOOR & HEMP
---|---|---|---|---
Average Electricity Consumption| | | |
High Pressure Sodium (HPS)| | N/A| 11| 56
LED| W/ft2| 15| 7| 35
LED with precision controls| | 13| 5| 28
Technology Adoption by industry| | | |
High Pressure Sodium (HPS)| | N/A| 98%| 86%
LED| %| 90%| 1.5%| 8%
LED with precision controls| | 10%| 0.5%| 3%
Total Grow Area| Million ft2| 0.85| 6.6| 31.9
2019 Annual Energy Consumption| GWh/year| 81| 1,2028| ,307
How do connected horticultural lighting controls work?
Connected lighting control systems use on-site wireless networking and Internet connectivity to enable energy savings. Wireless mesh networking significantly reduces the need for control wiring and control cabinets within agriculture facilities. Increasingly, smart grid features are being incorporated into connected lighting control systems to save energy and manipulate energy loads. Horticultural lighting has greater potential for load shedding schedules and demand response, while other loads like HVAC have more limited potential.
Fully wireless controllers provide individual wireless control for each luminaire and entirely eliminate control signal wiring from the system. Fully wireless controls provide the added benefit of software based zoning within farms, allowing growers to re-configure their farms with a few clicks rather than re-configuring wiring.
Modern control systems allow for control from any device, including smartphone apps. Growers increasingly are demanding remote management solutions in horticultural controls since many are managing multiple facilities, and monitoring of critical systems is a 24/7 task.
GrowFlux Mesh Lighting Adapter
HVIN: 3.4d
FVIN: HLG-650-R, HLG-S-DIABLO
FCC ID: 2AY24-GFX-HG01
IC: 27912-LAHG01
REGULATORY STATEMENTS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-ference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interfer-ence will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired oper-ation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne- ment.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an un-controlled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum dis-tance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Ce matériel est conforme aux limites de dose d’exposition aux rayonnements, fac / ic rss-102 énoncée dans un autre environnement. Cette equipment devrait être installé et exploité avec distance minimale de 20 entre le radiateur et votre corps.
Desktop control at https://panel.growflux.com Requires Internet connection for connected control. Requires Android or iOS device & GrowFlux App for setup. Use of this product is sub-ject to registration with GrowFlux, Inc. and the GrowFlux Terms of Service, located at growflux. com/tos. Some advanced features require subscription; see pricing at growflux.com.
GrowFlux is a registered trademark of GrowFlux, Inc. App Store is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
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- Note: DIM- and -V supply are internally connected inside Lighting Adapter
MATING CONNECTOR
LLT female M12 4P with push lock and female sockets Mates to GrowFlux Lighting
Adapter
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References
- Grow Light Dimmers and Schedulers – GrowFlux
- Horticulture Lighting Group Premium LED Grow Lights for Agriculture
- GrowFlux - Login