PHOTONTEK PTEKM0017 LED Digital Lighting Controller User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- PHOTONTEK
Table of Contents
PHOTONTEK PTEKM0017 LED Digital Lighting Controller
INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The PhotonTek LED digital lighting controller uses 0-10V signal protocol to
externally control PhotonTek LED grow light fixtures. Using innovative
technology, this controller smartly monitors your grow room temperatures and
automates light switching timing & intensity, safety-controlled dimming and
switching On/Off. Simply connect the controller to your PhotonTek LED fixtures
and easily regulate your grow room environment.
Thank you for purchasing the PhotonTek LED digital lighting controller, we are
sure you will be satisfied for years to come. Please read and understand this
manual before installing and using the controller as it contains all the
information necessary to successfully install, use and maintain the product.
In this manual the PhotonTek LED digital lighting controller will be referred
to as “the controller”.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The PhotonTek LED digital lighting controller is a dual channel digital lighting controller with each of the two channels (Zones) capable of controlling up to 50 PhotonTek LED fixtures. It is possible to use each Zone to control fixtures in two independent separate rooms or to control up to 100 fixtures in one room with two different LED driver types.
General Product Information
PRODUCT NAME | Photontek LED Digital Lighting |
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PRODUCT CODE | PTEKM0017 |
MANUFACTURER | PhotonTek Horticultural Lighting |
EAN | 5060560031000 |
Technical Specifications
CONTROLLER DIMENSIONS (LxWxH) | 4.92 x 0.98 x 3.14” (125 x 25 x 80mm) |
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WEIGHT | 9.88oz (280g) |
POWER SUPPLY | Adaptor 100 – 277V 50/60 Hz AC to 5V/2A DC |
MAX NUMBER OF DRIVERS PER ZONE | 50 |
TOTAL NUMBER OF DRIVERS PER CONTROLLER | 100 |
CONTROLLABLE DRIVER TYPE | All Photontek controllable LED drivers |
POWER DIMMING SCOPE (1% INCREMENTS) | 10 – 100% |
POWER REGULATION ACCURACY | 1% |
TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED SAFETY DIMMING RANGE | 0°C – 40°C |
TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED SAFETY SWITCH OFF RANGE | 10°C – 50°C |
SUNRISE & SUNSET DURATION | 0 – 30 mins |
TURN ON DELAY PROTECTION TIME | 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30mins |
ENVIRONMENT
WARNING! The product may not be exposed to moisture, condensing humidity, contamination or dust.
| OPERATING| STORAGE
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TEMPERATURE RANGE (AMBIENT)| -20ºC – +40 ºC| -40ºC – +70
OPERATING HUMIDITY (25ºC)| 20%- 90% non-condensing| 10%- 95% non-condensing
COMPONENTS
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING! Keep the controller away from fire, excessive heat, water, dust
and contamination.
WARNING! The PhotonTek LED digital lighting controller may only be used to
control compatible PhotonTek fixtures. Do not connect the controller to other
products as this may be dangerous and may cause malfunctions in the connected
equipment. Doing so will void the warranty.
WARNING! Do not open or disassemble the controller, it contains no
serviceable parts. Opening the controller will void the warranty.
WARNING! Make sure the signal cables do not touch the light bars as the
passive heat sink fins can get very hot!
INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER & FUNCTIONS
Preparations
Mount the fixtures as per your lighting plan. Interconnect them as described
in the manual for the fixture, using the LED control cable supplied with the
controller and a control link cable purchased separately for each additional
fixture to be daisy-chain connected in series.
Using LED control link cable, connect LED fixture 1 Signal Out’ port (LED fixture
Frame B’) to the Signal In’ port of LED fixture 2. Connect LED fixture 2
Signal Out’ port to the `Signal In’ port on LED fixture
3.
Daisy-chain connect all remaining LED fixtures in series accordingly.
Connect the LED fixtures to the mains.
NOTE! Each of the controller’s two channels (Zone A & Zone B) can control up to 50 LED fixtures. It is possible to use those channels to control LED fixtures in two separate rooms or to control up to 100 fixtures in one room.
WARNING! Only Each Channel (Zone) can only control same-powered LED fixtures/drivers; Zone A can control the same-powered LED fixtures as Zone B or Zone B can be set to control different powered LED fixtures eg: Zone A can be set to control 600W LED fixtures and Zone B set to control 465W or 1000W LED fixtures.
WARNING! The controller may only be connected to compatible Photontek fixtures.
Find a suitable place for the temperature probe and the controller. Hang the probe between the plants at average canopy height and preferably not against the wall. Do not position in direct airflow or light. If you are using another climate control system, hang temp probe close to the probe of that system.
Position and affix controller to the wall using mounting screws through the
mounting loops.
Connect LED control cable from Zone A/B output port (3) [image of lamp symbol
above port on controller] to `Signal In’ port on LED fixture .
Connect the power input and the temperature probes. The display will light up
and you can continue to set up the controller.
Setting up the Controller
FUNCTION KEYS
NOTE! Whilst keying in settings if no operation is performed within 10 seconds the display will revert to Home screen.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
To set Time and Date to your local time:
The display lights up when the controller is connected to power and displays the Home screen
To set Time and Date to your local time;
Press [OK] and then [ >] to System Settings and [OK] to enter.
In System Settings page press [ <]or[>] to Hour and [^]or[v] to toggle between 24hour and am/pm clock. Press [OK] to save.
Press [ <]or[>] to Time and [^]or[v] to set time in hours and minutes and [OK] to save.
Press [ <]or[>] to Date and [^]or[v] to set date in Month , Day and Year and [OK] to save.
To set temperature scale:
Press [ OK] and then [>] to System Settings and [OK] to enter
Press [ <]or[>] to Temp and [^]or[v] to toggle between C (Celsius) or F (Fahrenheit). Press [OK] to save.
NOTE All power output specifications are reported as a percentage of the LED fixture driver nominal power output rating, eg. 75% of 1000W LED fixture driver is 750Watts.
SETTING ZONE PARAMETERS
Press [OK] to enter Home screen
Press [ <]or[>] to ZONE A and [OK] to enter
Setting light intensity by selecting power output level:
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to Power and [^]or[v] to select required power output and Press [OK] to save.
Setting simulated sun rise and set period:
To allow crops to adjust to either a lights-On period or lights-Off period, a sunrise and sunset period may be set. During this period, the light intensity increases from the lowest dimming level of the fixture up to the desired intensity and the opposite at the lights-Off. The R/S (Rise/Set) period may be set up to 30 minutes.
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to R/S and [^]or[v] to select required time period in minutes and Press [OK] to save.
Setting Auto-dim and safety shutdown temperature parameters:
Auto-dim and shutdown; if the ambient temperature rises above the set threshold (set in Dim), the LED fixture will firstly be dimmed to minimum dim setting and if the temperature continues to rise and exceeds the second set threshold (set in Stop) the LED fixture will switch Off to prevent crop damage.
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to Dim and [^]or[v] to select required temperature to engage auto-dim and Press [OK] to save.
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to Stop and [^]or[v] to select required temperature to engage auto-shutdown and Press [OK] to save.
Setting Delay time before lights restart after auto-shutdown
If auto-shutdown has been engaged, the time period after temperature has fallen below set safety threshold and before the LED fixture is switched On, can be set in 5 minute increments from 0 30 minutes.
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to Delay and [^]or[v] to select required time period in minutes and Press [OK] to save.
SWITCHING ON/OFF & SETTING PRE-SET SWITCH ON/OFF AND LIGHT INTENSITY TIMES
Switching On/Off only:
Set up Controller System Settings and connect temp sensor Press [OK] to enter Home screen.
Press [OK] to enter Home screen.
Press [ <]or[>] to ZONE A and [OK] to enter.
Press [ >]button to Type and [^]or[v] to select LED fixture type & [OK] to save.
Press [ >] to Power and [^]or[v] to select 100% & [OK] to save.
Press [ >] to R/S and [^]or[v] to select 0min & [OK] to save.
Press [ >] to Dim and [^]or[v] to select temp & [OK] to save.
Press [ >] to Stop and [^]or[v] to select temp & [OK] to save.
Press [ >] to Delay and [^]or[v] to select 0min & [OK] to
save.
Press [ >]to NEXT & [OK] to enter Zone A time settings page.
Press [ >] to 1st box and [^]or[v] to select uncheck (no tick
mark) to deactivate switching/dimming times & [OK] to save.
Press [ >] button to scroll through rest of time settings and uncheck
(deactivate) all time settings & [OK] Switch on mains power to fixture and
fixture should now be On at 100%.
To switch OFF:
Press [OK] to enter Home screen.
Press [ <]or[>] to ZONE A and [OK] to enter.
Press [ >] to Power and [^]or[v] to select 0% & [OK] to
save. The LED fixture should now be Off.
Setting pre-set Switch On/Off and light intensity times
The controller has the capacity for up to six different set switching/dimming times per 24 hour period
Press [OK] to enter Home screen.
Press [ <]or[>] to ZONE A and [OK] to enter.
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to NEXT and [OK] to enter
ZONE A time setting.
In ZONE A time setting page; Press [ <]or[>] to first time setting box
[check box symbol] and [^]or[v] to toggle between [tick box symbol] to
activate time setting and [empty box symbol] to deactivate time
setting.
Press [ <]or[>] to Hour and Minute settings and [^]or[v] to
set time in hours and minutes and [OK] to save.
Press [ >] to Power setting and [^]or[v] to set power output and
[OK] to save. To pre-set switch Off; set Power to 0%.
Repeat ‘ 3. Setting Zone parameters ’ to set up Zone B.
REAL TIME ON/OFF SWITCHING AND ADJUSTING LIGHT INTENSITY:
Ensure all pre-set time settings are de-activated;
Ensure all pre-set time settings are de-activated;
Press [OK] to enter Home screen
Press [ <]or[>] to ZONE A and [OK] to enter
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to NEXT and [OK] to enter
ZONE A time setting
Press [ >] to 1st box and [^]or[v] to select uncheck (no
tick mark) to deactivate switching/dimming times & [OK] to save
Press [ >] button to scroll through rest of time settings and uncheck
(deactivate) all time settings & [OK] to save
Return to Zone A page;
Press [OK] to enter Home screen
Press [ <]or[>] to ZONE A and [OK] to enter
In ZONE A Press [ <]or[>] to Power and [^]or[v] to select
required power output (light intensity) and Press [OK] to action and save.
Selecting 0% will switch LED fixture Off. Repeat to set up ZONE B.
NOTE! If controller is disconnected from power supply; any set parameter values and Time/Date will be saved.
CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR
PHOTONTEK CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT | INSPECTION METHOD | TROUBLESHOOTING |
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Controller doesn’t have any display after connecting to power | Check the Power | |
Supply | Waiting for power supply to return | |
Check the Adaptor | Change the Adaptor | |
Check the Controller | Change the Controller | |
Fail to control LED fixtures | Check the connection between controller and | |
fixture; make sure each connection is well-connected. | Reconnect the control |
cables.
Controller doesn’t have any temperature display after the temperature probe is
connected| Check if the temperature probe is damaged.| Change to another
temperature probe.
Fail to turn on LED fixture| Check LED driver o/p cables are connected to
fixture i/p ports| Reconnect cables
LED fixture output power is not same as command signal sent from controller|
Check the Sun rise and set time periods| Reset or switch off sun rise/set time
period.
Check the temperature probe & temperature control values set.| Reset
temperature control values.
When several LED fixtures are working together, some units are working well
but some fail to work| When several LED fixtures are working together, some
units are working well but some fail to work| Disconnect and reconnect control
cable or replace cable.
Check if the LED fixture is faulty| Disconnect fixture from controller and see
if lights independently or with manual dimmer connected.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
WARNING! Do not open or disassemble the controller as it contains no serviceable parts. Opening the controller will void its warranty.
WARNING! Do not use acids, solvents, abrasives or other aggressive substances to clean the controller as this may cause damage.
The controller is maintenance free. It may be cleaned with a soft dry cloth. Please contact your reseller in case of controller malfunction.
ENVIRONMENT AND DISPOSAL
| ATTENTION! THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
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The symbol on the material, accessories or packaging indicates that this product may not be discarded as household waste. Dispose of the equipment through a recycling centre that handles electronics and electrical appliances. By disposing of the equipment in the proper way, you will be helping to prevent possible risks to the environment and public health which might otherwise be caused by improper handling of the discarded equipment. Recycling of materials contributes to the conservation of natural resources. Please do not dispose of your old electronics and electrical appliances via household waste.
WARRANTY
Photontek Horticultural Lighting warrants the mechanical and electronic components of their product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase. If the product shows any defects within this period and that defect is not due to user error or improper use Photontek shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned products or parts. In case Photontek decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e. three (3) years from the date of purchase of the original product. For service; return the product to your shop with the original sales receipt.
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Documents / Resources
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PHOTONTEK PTEKM0017 LED Digital Lighting
Controller
[pdf] User Manual
PTEKM0017, LED Digital Lighting Controller, PTEKM0017 LED Digital Lighting
Controller
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References
- Sustainable LED lighting solutions | Philips lighting
- PHOTONTEK Lighting | LED lighting | LED grow lights | LED Fixtures