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DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROLLER
User ManUal
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..........................................................................4
2. Product Description...........................................................4
3. Glossary of Terms and Used Symbols............................5
4. Product Specications........................................................6
5. Safety Recommendations and Warnings.......................6
6. Components.........................................................................7
7. Accessories...........................................................................7
8. Controls................................................................................8
9. Installation.............................................................................9
10. Inputs.................................................................................10
11. Connecting to Luminaires............................................10
12. Initial Setup.......................................................................12
13. Screens Overview...........................................................13
14. Updating Software..........................................................17
15. Maintenance and Repair................................................17
16. Warranty...........................................................................18
Appendix 1- Home Screen Messages..............................19
Appendix 2 - Controller Functionality Flowchart........20
Appendix 3 - Temperature Sensor Hood Template......21
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your P.L. Light iQ™ digital controller. This manual
contains all the information required to install, operate and maintain the P.L. Light iQ™.
Please read and understand this manual completely before installing and operating the
product.
2. Product Description
The P.L. Light iQ™ provides centralized, digital control of your lighting system –
allowing you to switch, dim and boost up to 512 luminaires in up to four zones.
This controller is compatible with control-enabled NXT-LP luminaires.
Note: NXT-LP luminaire(s) are not included, they will need to be purchased separately.
Key features include:
• Digital communications protocol for more reliable operation
• Switch, dim & boost luminaires through a single device
• Controls up to 512 luminaires across four zones (128 luminaires per zone)
• Individual / simultaneous zone control
• Easy plug-and-play installation
• “Sunrise/Sunset” setting
• Auto-dim at high temperatures
• Auto-shutdown at emergency temperature
• 800x480 full color LCD screen for exceptional clarity in both light and dark
environments
• Backup battery power source to safeguard programming
• Smart over temperature recovery
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3. Glossary Of Terms And Used Symbols
Zone
Rated Power
Target Power
Light Cycle
Lights-On Time
Lights-Off Time
Sunrise Duration
Sunset Duration
Dim at Temp
A luminaire or group of luminaires wired by RJ12 cable to the designated ports
on the controller. Luminaires (up to 128/zone) within each relevant zone will all
be controlled by the user settings for that particular zone.
The nominal operating wattage of the luminaire (refer to the retail box of your
NXT-LP luminaire for indication – will be 600W or 1000W)
The desired light output of luminaires within the specied zone(s).
A 24 hour period in which the lights are programmed to turn on for a set dura-
tion and turn off for a set duration.
The period of the light cycle in which the luminaires are set to be turned on.
Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 23 hours.
The period of the light cycle in which the luminaires are set to be turned off.
Minimum 1 hour, maximum 24
The time it takes for a luminaire(s) to achieve Target Power e.g. if Sunrise period
is 15 minutes, then the lamp(s) in set zone(s) will ignite at the Lights-On Time,
and will take 15 minutes to achieve Target Power.
The time it takes for luminaire(s) to turn off at Lights-Off Time e.g. if Sunset
period is 30 minutes, then light(s) in set zone(s) will begin to dim 30 minutes
before Lights-Off Time and will turn off at Lights-Off Time.
The high temperature at which the luminaires are set to dim in order to reduce
the temperature in the room.
Shutdown at Temp
The high temperature at which the luminaires are set to shutdown in order to
reduce the temperature in the room.
Warning! A warning indicates severe damage to the user and/or product may occur when a pro-
cedure is not carried out as described.
Caution! A caution sign indicates problems may occur if a procedure is not carried out as described. It may also serve as a reminder to the user.
Note: A note gives additional information e.g. for a procedure.
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 within Canada and the United States of America which use
separate collection systems for used 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. Therefore, please do
not dispose of your old electronics and electrical appliances via household waste.
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4. Product Specications
Technical Specications
Controller
Dimensions
Display Screen
Weight 0.35kg / 0.77lb
Power supply adapter 12V 2A DC
Maximum cable length per port 1200 m / 3937 ft.
Maximum number of luminaires per port 128
Total number of luminaires per controller 512
9.134in (W) x 1.417in (D) x 3.917in (H)
232mm (W) x 36mm (D) x 100mm (H)
4.29in (W) x 2.59in (H)
109.0mm (W) x 65.8mm (H)
Environmental Specications
Warning! The product must not be exposed to moisture, condensing humidity, contamination or dust.
Ambient operating temperature range 0°C to 30°C / 32°F to 86°F
5. Safety Recommendations And Warnings
Warning! Carefully read the warnings below before using or operating the product!
Warning! Always adhere to the local and national building and electrical codes when installing or
operating the controller.
Warning! Use only with supplied power adaptor.
Warning! Do not use the controller if any power cord(s) are damaged.
Warning! Do not expose the controller to:
- water, condensing humidity, heavy mist, fog or direct spray
- (ambient) temperatures outside the specied range
- re, excessive heat
- dust and contamination
Warning! The P.L. Light iQ™ controller can only be used to control compatible P.L. Light NXT-LP
luminaires. Do not connect the Controller to other products as this may be dangerous and could
result in malfunctioning of the connected equipment. Doing so will void the warranty.
Warning! The P.L. Light iQ™ controller is not a replacement for climate control equipment. Its
Auto Dim and Shutdown functions are only designed to prevent crop damage.
Warning! Ensure that the luminaire(s) are unplugged when replacing lamps. The controller OFF
command is NOT to be used as a means of disconnect, as the luminaire(s) is still connected to line
power.
Warning! The unit contains no serviceable parts. Do not open or tamper with the controller in
any way—doing so will void the warranty.
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6. Components
A
B
A. (1) P.L. Light iQ™ Controller
B. (1) Quick Start Guide
C. (1) 2m Power Cord with 120V plug and Power Supply Adapter
D. (1) 5m RJ12 cable
E. (1) Temperature sensor with 5m cable
C
D
E
7. Accessories
Note: The following accessories are not included with your purchase of the P.L. Light iQ™ and will
need to be purchased separately.
Part Where Used
Additional Interconnect Cable
(RJ12 – RJ12; 6 pin / 6 position)
T-splitter
(RJ12)
Additional Temperature Sensors
(with RJ12 connector)
RJ12 (6 pin / 6 position)
Coupling Connector
Connecting xtures in a group. One required for each additional xture in group.
Joining interconnect cables between
xtures.
Monitoring temperature in another group.
Lengthening cable.
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8. Controls
Key Function
Lock
Up
Hold 3 seconds to lock buttons
(only available on Home screen)
Move up from highlighted eld
Down Move down from highlighted eld
Left
Right
Enter
†
Highlighted Field has a darkened box around it
*
Selected - Field has arrows on top/bottom to indicate changeable value.
Field is shaded green or gray.
Move left from highlighted eld
Move right from highlighted eld
Conrm highlighted† selection
Conrm selected* value
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9.Installation
Tools and Parts Required Task
2x Screws Mounting controller to wall
2x Anchors (optional) Mounting controller to wall
Drill Mounting controller to wall
Screwdriver Mounting controller to wall
RJ12 Crimp Tool (optional) Modifying cable length
1. Determine the optimal location for the controller. Heed warnings in Section 5.
Caution! The P.L. Light iQ
™
controller should only be mounted on a sturdy, solid surface.
2. Holding the controller in desired location, mark the position of the holes on the
mounting surface, using the mounting tabs (on either side of the controller).
3. Set controller aside and drill holes in marked locations from step 2. Insert anchors
into holes if required.
4. Position controller against mounting surface—mounting tabs should be aligned with
drilled holes. Insert one screw into each hole and tighten with a screwdriver until controller is securely attached to the mounting surface.
Note: Ensure not to over tighten to avoid breaking the mounting tabs.
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10. Inputs
Zone Zone Zone Zone
1 2 3 4
Port A
Luminaires
(RJ12 connector)
Zone Zone Zone Zone
1 2 3 4
Port B
Temperature Sensors
(RJ12 connector)
Refer to section11: Connecting to Luminaires below.
11. Connecting To Luminaires
1. Once the controller is securely mounted, insert one end of the supplied RJ12 cable into the relevant
Zone (1–4) Port A on the control unit.
2. Insert the other end of the RJ12 cable into the RJ port on the luminaire or RJ12 T-splitter (not supplied) if connecting more than one luminaire in a zone.
Note: If the cable length of the temperature sensor cable is insufcient to reach the controller, the
cable can be lengthened with an RJ12 (6 pin / 6 position) cable and a RJ12 (6 pin / 6 position) straight
through inline coupler.
3. Plug the RJ12 connector from the temperature sensor into the corresponding Zone (1–4) temperature Port B on the bottom panel of the controller and run the sensor cable the full length up to and
across the ceiling if possible. The sensor should be positioned as close as possible to the center of the
grow space within each zone. Repeat using additional temperature sensors (not supplied) for remaining
zones.
SD
Card
Port C
5V DC
Input
Caution! Take care not to stress or damage the sensor cables when securing them to walls or ceilings.
Note: Ensure the sensor is shielded from the light, as this may disrupt temperature measurements. Use
a hood if necessary. Template is located on page 21 and in the Quick Start Guide.
4. Once all connections have been made to the controller, plug the supplied Power Supply (see part “c”
on page 7) into a power outlet and connect the other end to the power input Port C on the bottom
panel of the controller and proceed to initial setup.
5. Finally, connect the luminaires to the power source (120 – 240V).
Note: Luminaires cannot be boosted when using 120V supply.
You are now ready to setup and program the controller. Proceed to initial setup.
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Next
Splitter
Controller
Fixture
ZONE 1
ZONE 3 ZONE 4ZONE 2
T
T
T
Max 128 Luminaires Per Zone
T
T
T
T
T
T
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4
T
T
T
Temperature Probes
Note: Only the rst RJ12 connector cable is supplied, all T-splitters and
additional connector cables will need to be purchased separately.
Warning! When connecting the luminaire(s) to the controller, always
ensure the luminaire(s) is disconnected from the power source.
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12. Initial Setup
Note: Screen captures shown might differ slightly from actual interface, depending on software
Welcome Screen
Device Settings
You will see the welcome screen upon initial launch of controller. Press Next to proceed to Device
Settings.
To set date, navigate between Month/Date/Year with left/right arrow buttons. Press Enter on
highlighted eld and select Month/Date/Year with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter again to
conrm and exit selected eld.
Navigate between Hour Formats with left/right arrow buttons and press Enter to conrm selec-
tion.
To set time, navigate between Hour/Minute/am or pm (if 12 hr format is selected) with left/right
arrow buttons. Press Enter on highlighted eld and setup time with up/down arrow buttons. Press
Enter again to conrm and exit selected eld.
Navigate between Temperature Formats with left/right arrow buttons and press Enter to con-
rm selection.
Press Next to continue to setup your Power Settings and Light Cycles for your connected Zones.
Once initial setup is complete, you will be returned to the Home screen.
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13. Screens Overview
a. Home Screen
i. Zone Selection Area
Navigate between Zones with arrow buttons. More detailed Zone information can be seen on
the right side of the screen as zones are highlighted. Press Enter to select Zone and proceed
to Mode Selection Area.
ii. Mode Selection Area
Navigate with left/right arrow buttons and press Enter to select mode (ON/OFF/AUTO) and
exit Mode Selection Area.
Note: All zones are set to ON mode as the default. You will need to set them to AUTO
mode to operate based on programmed settings.
iii. Information Area
Navigate between Zones with arrow buttons to see more detailed information on
Temperature, Power and Status of a Zone.
iv. Settings
Navigate to Power Settings or Device Settings with arrow buttons and press Enter to proceed
to Power Settings screen (see page 14) or Device Settings screen (see page 16).
v. Current Date/Time
Current date and time are displayed at the top of the home screen.
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b. Power Settings
i. Settings Area
Note: Settings will only be applied to currently selected zone(s).
1. Rated Power Selection
Navigate to Rated Power with arrow buttons. Press Enter and select Rated Power of your
luminaire(s) (600W/1000W) with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter to conrm and exit
selection.
Note: Only 1000W is selectable at present time.
2. Target Power Selection
Navigate to Target Power with Arrow buttons. Press Enter and select Target Power of your
xture(s) (increments of 25W) with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter to conrm and exit
selection.
3. Time and Temperature Settings
Navigate to Time and Temperature with Arrow buttons. Press Enter to proceed to Time and
Temperature Settings screen to set your desired lighting schedule as well as zone temperature
limits. Time and Temperature Setting Screen setup shown on page 15.
4. Apply Changes to Zones
Navigate between Zones with Arrow buttons. Press Enter to select Zones (selected zone is
highlighted with gray color) to which you want to apply settings above.
Note: Zone 1 is selected by default (highlighted in green). Select additional zones (will be
highlighted in gray) to apply settings to all selected zones. Zone highlighted in Green is
considered the Master Zone. To apply Power Settings from Master Zone, select additional zones
and press Save Changes. Only Power Settings will be applied. If desired to apply Master Zone
Time and Temperature Settings, the user must enter time and temperature and select save and
then select zones. Press Save Changes to apply and save all settings above. Press Next to nish
setup and continue to Home Screen.
5. Cancel/Save
Navigate to Cancel or Save Changes with arrow buttons. Press Enter to Cancel or Save Changes
to the selected Zones above.
6. Home
Navigate to Home with arrow buttons. Press Enter to go back to Home Screen.
ii. Information Area
This area shows all the settings applied to each separate Zone.
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c. Time and Temperature Settings
Note: Settings will only be applied to currently selected zones.
i. Lights ON/OFF Schedule
Navigate between Hour/Minute/am or pm (if 12 hr format is selected) with arrow buttons.
Press Enter on highlighted eld to setup time with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter again
to conrm and exit selection.
Note: Maximum allowable ON time for Luminaires is 23 hours; minimum is 15 minutes.
ii. Sunrise/Sunset Option
Navigate to Sunrise/Sunset ON/OFF with arrow buttons. Press Enter on highlighted eld
to select ON/OFF option.
Navigate to Sunrise/Sunset Duration with arrow button. Press Enter on highlighted eld
to setup duration with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter to conrm and exit selection.
iii. Temperature Control Option
Navigate to Temperature Control ON/OFF with arrow buttons. Press Enter on
highlighted eld to select ON/OFF option.
Navigate to Dim at Temperature with arrow buttons. Press Enter on highlighted eld to
setup temperature with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter to conrm and exit selection.
Navigate to Shutdown at Temperature with arrow buttons. Press Enter on highlighted
eld to setup temperature with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter to conrm and exit
selection.
Note: Navigate to save changes with arrow buttons. Press Enter to conrm and return to
Power Settings Screen. On the Power Settings Screen, navigate to save changes with arrow
buttons. Press Enter to conrm.
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d. Device Settings
i. Date
Navigate between Month/Date/Year with left/right arrow buttons. Press Enter on
highlighted eld and setup Date with up/down arrow buttons. Press Enter again to conrm
and exit selection.
ii. Hour Format
Navigate between Hour Formats with left/right arrow buttons and press Enter on
highlighted eld to conrm.
iii. Time
Navigate between Hour/Minute/am or pm (if 12 hr format is selected) with left/right
arrow buttons. Press Enter on highlighted eld and setup Time with up/down arrow buttons.
Press Enter again to conrm and exit selection.
iv. Temperature
Navigate between Temperature Formats with left/right arrow buttons and press Enter on
highlighted eld to conrm.
v. Home/Power Settings
Select Home with arrow buttons and press Enter to go back to Home screen. Select Power
Settings with arrow buttons and press Enter to go to Power Settings screen.
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14. Updating The Software
You may be required to check the software version of your P.L. Light iQ™ controller
for future updates and compatibility with future luminaires.
To determine the current software version for your controller, go to Device
Settings (see page 16) and refer to your software version at the top right of the
screen.
15. Maintenance And Repair
Warning! The unit contains no serviceable parts. Do not open or tamper with
the controller in any way—doing so will void the warranty. For service, return the
controller to the place of purchase with the original sales receipt.
Warning! Do not use acids, solvents, abrasives or other aggressive substances to
clean the controller as this may cause damage. To clean the controller, use a soft dry
cloth
Warning! Ensure that that luminaire(s) are unplugged when replacing lamps. The
controller OFF command is NOT to be used as a means of disconnect, as there is
still line power to luminaire(s).
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16. Warranty
P.L. Light Systems 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, P.L. Light Systems shall, at its discretion, either replace or
repair the product. In case P.L. Light Systems decides to replace the entire product
and/or warrantied components, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement
product/components for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e. three (3) years
from the date of purchase of the original product. For service, return the xture to
the place of purchase with the original sales receipt. All information represented in
this guide has been checked to be as accurate as possible, however, errors may be
present. P.L Light reserves the right to refuse service to any product at their discre-
tion.
3 YEAR
WARRANTY
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Appendix 1 - Home Screen Messages
First line (corresponds to the low-level zone device):
Message Condition
Temperature probe disconnected If temperature probe is disconnected
Zone is not programmed If zone is unprogrammed, and mode is set to auto
Temperature control disabled If temperature control is set to disabled
Dim until temperature below: NNN If zone is in High_Temp_* state
Dim if temperature reaches: NNN If zone is in Normal_Operation state
Shutdown until temp below: NNN If zone is in Critical_Temp_Wait state
Zone recovering from high temp If zone is in Recovery_* state
Note: messages are listed in order of display priority (higher up the list = higher priority)
Second line (corresponds with the current zone status):
Message Condition
Zone mode set to always on Mode is set to ON (overide ON) ignore programming
Zone mode set to always off Mode is set to OFF (overide OFF) ignore programming
Zone in day-time operation Time is after sunrise (end) and before sunset (start)
Zone in night-time operation Time is after sunset (end) and before sunrise (start)
Zone in sunrise mode Time is during sunrise (start and end)
Zone in sunset mode Time is during sunset (start and end)
Note: messages are listed in order of display priority (higher up the list = higher priority)
Appendix 2 - Controller Functionality Flowchart
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* 600W minimum output power
† One level = 25W
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Appendix 3 - Temperature Sensor Hood Template
The temperature sensor(s) should be shielded from direct exposure to the light, as this may disrupt temperature readings. Cut out and use hoods if necessary.
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