Thank you for purchasing a Lumatek Electronic Ballast. We are
certain you will be more than satisfied for years to come.
Lumatek Electronic Ballasts have been developed to drive MH,
HPS and Dual Spectrum horticultural grow lamps. Using
microprocessor and software-controlled electronics means that
the lamp is continuously supplied with the precise voltage to
achieve optimum PAR light output regardless of voltage
fluctuations in mains power supply.
Damage to the ballast and electronic circuitry as a result of
incorrect installation and use revokes your warranty, so we
recommend you read this manual carefully before installing
your electronic ballast.
Installation. Please comply to local installation regulations.
1. Keep distance between your ballasts to insure a free air flow.
Keep at least 5 cm distance between individual ballasts. Mount
ballasts on a non-combustible material and not on the floor
where it could come into contact with water or nutrients. These
ballasts are for indoor use only. Do not use in atmospheric
conditions exceeding:
Max Ambient Temperature: 65C, Min Ambient Temperature:
-10C. Max Humidity RO: 85%
2. Carefully screw a compatible MH, HPS or Dual Spectrum
lamp into the reflector, ensuring full contact. Ensure ballast
wattage matches lamp wattage. Make sure you have dry hands
when locating the lamp. We recommend you use a cloth when
handling the lamp. Connect reflector cable to ballast output
cable ensuring a good connection.
3. Plug your Lumatek ballast into a lighting contactor relay. To
protect timer against the inductive load of the ballast, we
recommend plugging the ballast 240V power plug into a
lighting contactor relay, which can then be plugged into a timer
and then into the mains supply. Do not plug ballast into
domestic timer directly. Switch on. If unit fails to ignite lamp;
switch off at mains, remove lamp and repeat steps 2. and 3.
above. Otherwise contact your retailer.
When replacing a lamp, always switch off ballast first by
removing plug from power supply. Never switch off lamp by
removing lamp cable from a live ballast.
Super Lumens switch and power output controller.
If you
have purchased a Dimmable Multi-Watt Lumatek, the control
switch on the output side of your Lumatek ballast allows you to
adjust your light output depending on your specific needs. Your
Lumatek ballast comes with a four-phase controller enabling
you to set the output at your required setting. In addition to
being able to drive different rated lamps and dim your lights,
the Super Lumens feature on your Lumatek ballast enables you
to boost your light output by up to 10%.
When using the dimming function or Super Lumens feature on
your Lumatek ballast, be sure to allow the lamp to run
continuously for 10 minutes before changing settings. Rapidly
switching the setting on your Lumatek ballast may cause harm
to the lamp. To change output settings on your Lumatek ballast
simply click the control switch into one of its four preset
positions. The soft dim feature utilises a gradual change
between settings at a rate of 150W per 60 seconds to help
prolong lamp-life. The change in light intensity will not be
obvious but can be easily demonstrated with a lux meter.
Hot re-strike of lamps.
It is very important that the lamp is
given adequate time to cool down before it is re-ignited (10
min). Hot re-strike causes premature lamp failure and lumen
output degradation. Additionally, the lamp should never be
turned off before it has reached full intensity. In the event of a
power surge or interruption causing the ballast safety system
to switch off, to protect lamp and ballast, the Auto-start facility
will monitor when the lamp can be reignited.
The Lumatek ballast is tested for EMI (electro-magnetic
radiation) and has met the highest standards. To help prevent
against EMI, mount ballast as close as possible to the reflector
but not in the lamp’s direct light (avoid unnecessary heat).The
shorter the lead to the lamp, the less chance of EMI. Do not
coil excess wiring, particularly the lamp lead. Keep mains lead
and lamp lead separated to avoid potential interference signals.
The Lumatek ballast is silent with no noisy fan required and a
graduated fin design case to help dissipate heat. There is no
serviceable parts inside as the electronics are sealed in a resin
and opening the case will invalidate the warranty.
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Lumatek Electronic Ballast Manual
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