The world’s only lamp that meets the minimum horticultural lighting efficiency requirements of the California Energy Code 2022 (2023)
The new MKII DE EL UHF 1000/1250W DXO California Spec is already compliant with the California Energy Code 2022 (2023), which mandates a minimum efficacy of 2.1 µmol/J for luminaires used in indoor environments greater than 1,000 square feet of cultivated area.
To ensure compliance, the use of the new DXO (Dimlux Xtreme Output) CaliSpec bulb is required.
The DimLux Expert Series MKII DE EL UHF 1000/1250W California Spec is equipped with the DXO HPS 400V 1000/1250W DE EL lamp, which provides the photon flux of 2780μmol/s at 1250Wtotal PAR system photonic efficacy (PPE 350-800nm)2.34μmol/J @1150-1250W.
The Ultra Optics 98 reflector is designed according to the Single Bounce Clear Sight (SBCS) principle. This means that EACH photon will ‘bounce’ only once through the reflector before heading towards your plants. It provides longer lamp life and a cooler operating temperature. A 50 mm inlet above the hood allows air to passively rise above the unit and can also be extracted with an extractor fan. This leads to LOWER COOLING COSTS
Key features Dimlux Expert Series MKII 1000W DE EL DHF:
- Combined lamp, ballast and reflector
- Offers 10% higher efficiency than standard HPS lights
- Ultra high frequency operation of the ballast (140Khz) increases light output from the bulb in the active photosynthetic spectrum
- Operates from a standard 230 volt domestic power supply
- Extremely high PAR levels (usable plant light)
- Very low operating temperatures
- Highly efficient with extremely low heat output
- Ultra Optics 98 reflector for wonderfully uniform light distribution
- Supplied with DXO HPS 400V 1000/1250W DE EL CALIFORNIA SPEC lamp
- PPF of 2,780 µmol/s at 1250W
- Suitable for illuminating an area between 1.65 and 4sqm depending on the power and needs of the variety being grown.
- Compatible with previous versions
1 x 4.0m power cable
Technical specifications Dimlux Expert Series MKII 1000W DE EL DHF:
- Dimmable to 7 different wattages:
Soft Off
600 Watt
700 Watt
800 Watt
900 Watt
1000 W
1100 W
1200 Watt
- Soft-Start technology when used without Maxi Controller
- Zero-Start technology when used with Maxi Controller
- Dimmable according to environmental conditions when used with Maxi Controller
- Equipped with diagnostic LEDs indicating the operating status of the ballast
- Super-Lumen up to 15% more
Safety and reliability:
The diagnostic LEDs present indicate whether the ballast is switched on, in safety mode or has any malfunction. In the case of a malfunction, the LEDs will also indicate the nature of the malfunction (e.g. poorly executed wiring) Thanks to its processor, the Dimlux continuously monitors the internal operating status and the quality of the connection between ballast and lamp. In the event of a loose cable or a short circuit, the ballast switches off immediately, preventing possible fire hazards.
Conventional ballasts ignite the gases inside the bulbs with electric shocks of up to 5000V, greatly increasing the risk of overloads and fires. Thanks to soft-start technology this does not happen with Dimlux.
Constant light output:
Another important thing to take into account is that conventional magnetic ballasts vary their efficiency and thus light output depending on the voltage of the power line to which they are connected. The same ballast can have a variation in light output of up to 10% when mounted on lines with different voltages.
The Dimlux, on the other hand, automatically stabilises the incoming current on a voltage of 230V, which guarantees a constant light output irrespective of the voltage of the power line to which it is connected.
Durability over years:
As with other electronic ballasts, a great advantage of DIMLUX is that they do not lose efficiency over the years. An analogue ballast tends to consume more and more power over time and yield less and less. It is possible that with the passage of time the increased absorption of analogue ballasts (even 4 to 5 amps for a 600W ballast) can cause an overload of the power line with possible fire hazards. Dimlux keep their consumption constant, avoiding
any risk.
Dimlux Expert Series accessories:
Additional wings long side for Alpha Optics98 reflector
Additional wings short side for Alpha Optics 98 reflector
DimluxAccessories For Reflector Cooling:
T-connectors for Dimlux reflectorfitting
Combidec duct for Dimlux reflector fitting
