GEN1000 Operator Manual
38 July 22, 2019 | 287960-ENG | R00
5.3 Lighting Options
The chamber can be equipped with several different lighting configurations. Programmable
ranges depend on the light type selection and choice of dimming or levels control.
5.3.1 Fluorescent Lighting
The standard lighting configuration consists of fluorescent lamps to provide a balanced
spectrum for plant growth. The lighting is programmable in steps, dimmable from 10% to 100%
of maximum output.
The fluorescent tubes are individually replaceable, as required.
5.3.2 LED Lighting – LED Option
LED lighting offers significant advantages over the fluorescent lighting packages, including:
Decreased wattage consumption, which yields significant energy savings.
Reduced overall maintenance costs due to the longer life of LEDs.
Reduced heat production during operation, which reduces demand on the cooling
system and allows the light to be closer to the plants.
Reduced sensitivity to temperature variations.
5.3.3 Closed Loop Dimmable Lighting System
Lamp canopies incorporate dimmable ballasts. Automatic adjustment of the light intensity can
be set within the programmed range for as low as 10% for fluorescent and 10% for LED.
Prior to operating dimmable fluorescent lamps, run the lamps at full intensity for a period of 100
hours to burn off impurities on the filament ends of the lamps left during manufacturing process.
Potential injury could result from contact with the hot light canopies or lamps.
The lamp ends near the sockets produce enough heat to cause skin burns.
Do not touch the lamps while in operation. Allow the lamps to cool before changing
LED tubes are not compatible with GEN1000 fluorescent canopies. Conversely,
fluorescent lamps are not compatible with GEN1000 LED canopies.
Contact Conviron for LED tube replacement.
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