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- Page 1 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Valid from firmware-version 7.02 As of 2017-02-06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Table of Contents PREFACE ..................................6 GHL P .......................... 6 ET THE OST OUT OF YOUR RODUCT ............................6 BOUT THIS ROGRAMMING UIDE ................................. 7 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ................................... 7 NTENDED FUNCTIONALITY AND OPERATING CONCEPT ..................... 7 P4 ............................ - Page 3 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 4.5.1 Nocturnal Change ............................ 35 4.5.2 Group Settings ............................35 4.5.3 Pump Settings ............................39 ................................39 HEIM ................................40 ISPLAY ............................40 EASUREMENT ................................42 ANGUAGE SENSOR SETTINGS ............................42 ................................43 CTIVITY ..............................43...
- Page 4 GHL ................................79 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC ..........................80 Below is the menu structure of the ProfiLux 4. These are the options available to you when you operate the P4 through the device’s Control Pad. (This structure is also similar to the layout seen in the PC-Software, GHL Control Center (GCC).
- Page 5 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Sensor Clock Illumination Extras Level System settings TIme & Date, Factory Illumination Maintenance Activity Control settings Manual Feeding Nominal Reminders Input illumination pause value Operation Socket outlet Timers Clouds Internal time Diagnostic hours function Dosing Info &...
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Page 6: Preface
The information provided by this guide is primarily based on setup and configuration via the ProfiLux 4 display. When you configure the ProfiLux 4 via GHL Control Center, setup will slightly differ from the descriptions shown in this guide. Individual settings are however, identically displayed on the device and GHL Control Center. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Intended Use The ProfiLux 4 is exclusively for use in the domestic area. Only GHL accessories may be connected directly to the ProfiLux 4 controller. Make sure to keep the device away from splashing water, moisture or other liquids. - Page 8 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide DANGER Please note the following: The ProfiLux 4 Controller and its components (ProfiLux 4 System) perform measurement, control, and control tasks based on your settings. There is no plausibility check of the settings you have made.
- Page 9 Sensors that are used for measuring various values such as Temperature, humidity, etc., are connected to either the ProfiLux 4 or to corresponding ProfiLux Expansion Cards. Each of these sensors are assigned to a control circuit where parameters such as Set-point, hysteresis, nocturnal change, etc., can be set.
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Page 10: Operating Concept
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 1.2 Operating Concept The operating concept of the ProfiLux computer strictly differs between two sets of settings: Settings of functions such as e.g. pH set point, illumination run of a luminaire or behavior of pumps Settings of hardware such as the behavior of a switch socket (if this switching socket is ... -
Page 11: How To Set The Level Control
System -> 1-10 V Interface should react to the Pump. 1.3.5 How to set Dosing or Timer activities? 1. Setting the function: First set the desired timer or dosing pump (note: only GHL Dosing Pump Unit 1st generation, GHL Doser 2 is controlled via PAB!), see also under Clock->... -
Page 12: Clock
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 2 Clock Use the clock feature to make changes to all time-related settings. ProfiLux 4 uses the astronomical hour count which divides the day into 24 h. Two clocks are running the ProfiLux 4. The first clock is a so-called real-time clock (RTC). It shows the actual ("our") time. This is also the time normally seen on the display. -
Page 13: Reminders
2.2 Reminders ProfiLux 4 can remind you of activities to be performed. After a certain adjustable time (in days), the reminder text is displayed on the ProfiLux 4, alternating with the standard display. The reminder is displayed until you mark it as done. If you have set a repeated reminder, the reminder will be displayed again after the new expiration time. -
Page 14: Timers
After saving, ProfiLux 4 shows a confirmation when the next reminder is pending. 2.3 Timers ProfiLux 4 has 32 freely programmable timers whose function you can adjust as described below. The switch socket outlets (hardware), which are to react to the switching operations, can be assigned as described under System->... - Page 15 This mode allows very special switching sequences. Please note that this mode can only be selected and set via our PC program GCC (GHL Control Center)! In this mode, the timer is switched on and off alternately, always after a certain waiting time has elapsed.
- Page 16 If you have selected a dosing switching mode, you must also enter the flow rate in ml / minute. Here, the actual pump power is needed. Based on this information, ProfiLux 4 calculates the switch-on times of the dosing pump.
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Page 17: Dosing Pump
1 day means daily dosage. The maximum daily interval is 200 days. Be sure to set the number of days until the switching/dosing shall start. After that, enter the Flowrate of the Pump in ml/minute. Based on this information, ProfiLux 4 calculates the switch-on times of the dosing pump. - Page 18 The following features are only available via GHL Control Center, Web Interface, App and cloud service myGHL: The dosing pump control has a level monitoring. When the pump is active ProfiLux 4 calculates the new filling level. For this purpose, the Capacity of the container as well as the minimum amount must be entered.
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Page 19: Location
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide If Alarm when below is activated ProfiLux 4 outputs an alarm. Before an alarm is issued ProfiLux 4 will give a warning. If the container is refilled, the replenished quantity can be entered, a possible alarm will be reset if there is sufficient refilling. -
Page 20: Illumination Run
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide You can set the illumination run for each lighting individually. This makes it possible to achieve effects like sunrise or moonlight. If required, you can retrofit additional 1-10 V interfaces with ProfiLux Expansion Cards, PLM-4L or PLM 2L4S. -
Page 21: Copy An Illumination Run Using Gcc
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide To create/edit your Illumination run, we recommend using GCC Light Composer. Light Composer provides the quickest solution for creating your own lighting schedule. The Light Composer calculates the individual lighting channels by means of the desired brightness and color sequence over the day. -
Page 22: Time Shift For Illumination Run
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Example with 3 dimmable lights: Illumination Time shift during Effect channel clouds Light is darkened immediately in case of a cloud 0.5s Light is darkened after a delay of 0.5 s in case of a cloud... -
Page 23: Manual Illumination
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide The following graphic illustrates the functional principle: Before sunrise Sunrise starts Sunrise is advanced Sunrise is complete Sunset starts Sunset is advanced The sun has completely set 3.4 Manual Illumination This menu is mainly used for testing and diagnostic purposes. With the arrow keys left right, you can select the lighting channel whose brightness you want to adjust, 4 channels are displayed simultaneously. -
Page 24: Clouds
Lunar phases created by the ProfiLux 4 are based on the calendar date so that full moon and new moon phases always correspond to the actual (real) lunar phase with a deviation of one day or less. -
Page 25: Rainy Days
The lunar phase simulation can also be tied-in with other simulations. 3.7 Rainy Days ProfiLux 4 allows the programming of "Rainy days". On a rainy day, the lighting intensity is reduced by an adjustable value. With this feature, you have the option to set the weekdays for which Rainy Days should be enabled. -
Page 26: Operating Hours
3.10 Thunderstorms ProfiLux 4 can simulate an authentic thunderstorm. When a thunderstorm simulation is in-effect, a slow reduction of all illumination channels will occur. As these channels become darker, the number of flashes will increase. After the thunderstorm has reached its climax, the lighting is slowly brought back to normal strength, the flashes become less frequent until finally the thunderstorm is over. -
Page 27: Temperature-Dependent Light Reduction
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Darkening (0% - 100%) during a thunderstorm Intensity (1 – 20) of the thunderstorm – Higher numbers, the more flashes are generated Flash brightness (10% - 100%) – Determines the LED output power during a flash Thunderstorm/Day –... - Page 28 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide With the temperature-dependent light reduction, it is possible to prevent your aquarium from being further heated by the illumination on hot summer days. This feature is especially useful when an existing cooling system cannot provide sufficient temperature reduction.
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Page 29: Variable Illumination
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 3.12 Variable Illumination This function allows you to use different illumination runs for a luminaire on different weekdays. Up to 16 variable lighting programs can be defined. After selecting the program (1 to 16), you can set for Monday to Sunday, which lighting sequence (1 to 16, Illumination run) should be used on the respective day. -
Page 30: Time Lapse
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Esc finishes the light demo. 3.15 Time lapse The Time lapse can be used for test and demonstration purposes. With this function you can view the adjusted illumination run in time lapse. There is a manual time lapse (indicated by an M in the upper right) and an automatic time lapse (indicated by A). -
Page 31: Shift Curves
...and not on control and regulation functions (e.g., temperature control or illumination channels). ProfiLux 4 offers 4 separately adjustable Maintenance programs. In the Maintenance menu, you can set the maintenance parameters under Settings. For quick access, the maintenance programs are positioned on top, one after the other. The menu item Settings will show up afterwards. - Page 32 While the maintenance program is active, the selected sockets have the set switching states and the selected 1-10 V interfaces output the set voltages. ProfiLux 4 signals an active maintenance program with a blinking hammer symbol in the display. End the Maintenance program from the Maintenance menu by selecting Stop.
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Page 33: Feeding Pause
During maintenance, the alarm monitoring of all sensors is switched off! 4.2 Feeding Pause ProfiLux 4 offers 4 independent feed pauses, which can be started and set in the feed pause menu. Scroll down in the Feed Pause menu until you get to Settings. -
Page 34: Internal Time
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide You start a feed pause by pressing the Esc key. If more than one feed pause is used, then the appropriate feed pause has to be selected. The food pause can be interrupted by pressing Esc again. -
Page 35: Nocturnal Change
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Note "Pump active" means that the pump is running continuously between min. and max. current speed and thus generates waves. A socket assigned to the flow pump is then switched on. "Pump inactive" does not necessarily mean that the pump is off, but that it runs at its minimum power. - Page 36 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide For a group with 3 pumps, the following switch-on pattern is obtained: Step Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 etc. Sequence 2 – Similar to Sequence 1, but the pumps are not switched one after the other, instead of that, they are activated in an alternating order.
- Page 37 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Step Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 etc. Random – Using a random generator, all, some or none of the pumps belonging to this group are activated in a continuous random variation. The time until the switching state changes again can be set (see beneath).
- Page 38 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Sinus waves – Gentle acceleration and slowing down of the pump Right-angled waves – abrupt changes Then set the Minimal and Maximal wave duration in a range of 0.4 and 60 seconds. The random number generator determines a duration within these limits for each wave.
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Page 39: Pump Settings
With the accessory ProfiLux EHEIM controller, it is possible to connect an Eheim type Professional 3e external filter to ProfiLux 4. ProfiLux 4 is then able to control the flow rate of the external filter as a function of a flow pump channel. -
Page 40: Display
Time & Date – It can be set whether the current time and the date are displayed never always or rotating. 4.8 Measurement Data ProfiLux 4 can record measurement data. Storage size – Max- 8192 Memory type – FRAM (nonvolatile memory), in case of a voltage supply failure the ... - Page 41 For a detailed analysis and further processing of the measurement data, a PC with our program GHL Control Center is necessary. It can read out measurement data and store it as text file. A simplified measurement data analysis can also be made directly at the device, see menu item Analysis beneath.
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Page 42: Language
If you have connected several sensors of the same type, then the numbering by the ProfiLux 4 is accomplished as follows: The permanently installed connections in the ProfiLux 4 have the smallest number, the numbering of additional connections on ProfiLux Expansion Cards increases with the slot number in which the cards are plugged. -
Page 43: Activity
If this is set to No, the control and sensor monitoring for this sensor will turn off and all switch sockets connected to this sensor will be deactivated. If this input is not to be used, please deactivate it. Otherwise, ProfiLux 4 may assume a sensor defect and display an alarm. - Page 44 Tubular heater and substrate heating on / Only substrate heating on / All off / Cooling only ProfiLux 4 is programmed in such a way that the substrate heating takes precedence over the tubular heater. This makes an optimal heating of the substrate possible.
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Page 45: Operation Hours
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 5.3 Operation Hours In order to always know how long the sensor is already in operation, ProfiLux 4 provides an associated operation hour counter for sensors. The operation hours are written cyclically every 1 h into the non-volatile memory. This ensures that operating hours are maintained even in the event of a power failure. -
Page 46: Alarm
+ cooling difference. 5.5 Alarm ProfiLux 4 can monitor the currently measured value of a sensor and react in various ways in the event of an excessive deviation. Please first set whether the alarm should be active. If you selected Yes, please proceed as follows: Determine the Maximum deviation of the actual value from the nominal value. - Page 47 After activation of the alarm, the corresponding actual value is constantly compared with the nominal value by ProfiLux 4. If the deviation (overshoot or undershoot) is greater than set under Maximum deviation, an alarm is triggered. The hysteresis and a possible nocturnal change are automatically taken into account during the nominal / actual value comparison;...
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Page 48: Nocturnal Change
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Temperature 0.5 °C 5.0 °C 0.1 °C Redox 40 mV 400 mV 1 mV Conductivity freshwater 50 µS 500 µS 1 µS Conductivity saltwater 2.5 mS 25.0 mS 0.1 mS Oxygen 2.0 % 20.0 % 0.1 % Humidity 1.0 %... -
Page 49: Summer Switching
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Sensortyp Minimum Maximum Resolution -1.0 Temperature -6.0 °C -0.1 °C 0.1 °C Redox Conductivity freshwater Conductivity saltwater Oxygen Humidity 1.0 % 50.0 % 0.1 % Air temperature -30.0 °C -0.5 °C 0.1 °C Voltage -3.00 V 3.00 V... -
Page 50: Therapy
5.9 Calibration This function is used to calibrate a sensor and the associated electronics. Please allow some time for this. The calibration with ProfiLux 4 is simple and is menu driven. Please follow the instructions in the display carefully. Not all sensors can or must be calibrated (see table Calibration values below). -
Page 51: General
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Please refer to the following menu item Measurement range. The calibration procedure is different for each sensor type. The differences between the individual sensors are discussed in the following chapters. 5.9.1 General Calibration is always necessary with new sensors. Also, the calibration should be repeated from time to time (every 2-4 weeks) because of the aging process of the sensor. -
Page 52: Overview Of The Calibration Values
This applies exclusively to external analog temperature sensor inputs (for example, from PLM Temp) The already installed sensor input for the digital temperature sensor of the ProfiLux 4 can and must not be calibrated. Additional external analog temperature sensor inputs (for example, of additional expansion... -
Page 53: Ph Sensor
RETURN Check the calibration as described below The pH sensor is now ready for use. Based on your calibration, ProfiLux 4 can now determine the pH value. 5.9.6 Redox-Sensor For the redox sensor calibration, you need a so-called Null-plug, which is supplied with ProfiLux 4 as well as our redox expansion cards (PLM Redox). -
Page 54: Conductivity
5.9.7 Conductivity The conductivity of a liquid is strongly temperature-dependent. For the exact determination of the conductivity by ProfiLux 4, this results in a so-called Temperature compensation for each measurement. During calibration, you will be asked how ProfiLux 4 is to perform the temperature compensation. -
Page 55: Oxygen Sensor
This means that the calibration process must be started two times: During the calibration, you will be asked for how ProfiLux 4 is to perform the Temperature compensation and the Salinity compensation. ProfiLux 4 offers you two options: Aquarium temperature manual: The temperature compensation is carried out by ... -
Page 56: Control Of Sensor Calibration
Second step: AIR CALIBRATION The Air calibration is only possible if a Null calibration has been performed successfully at least once. Before the Air calibration, the sensor must be connected to the ProfiLux 4 for at least 30 minutes! Select Air calibration ->RETURN ... -
Page 57: Display
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Sensor-type Procedure for checking the calibration Immerse sensor in both calibration liquids Connect the Null- plug (= 0 mV), then reconnect the sensor and dip into the Redox calibration liquid Conductivity Place sensor in air (0 mS), then immerse sensor in calibration liquid... -
Page 58: Cooling Difference
If the cable to the temperature sensor is extended (or shortened by removing an extension), ProfiLux 4 must compensate for the measuring errors resulting from the changed cable length. Changing the cable without compensation can result in a significant measurement deviation. -
Page 59: Measurement Range
Conductivity If the relevant input is an onboard input of ProfiLux 4, the measuring range can be changed here - for seawater or freshwater. Please note that when the measuring range is changed, all settings for this input are lost and set to the factory setting. -
Page 60: Current Actual Value
ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 5.16 Current Actual value The current actual value is displayed here. Press any key to stop the display. 5.17 Operation Mode controller Here you can set how the control should work. For most cases, the default Two-position controller is perfectly adequate and does not need to be changed. -
Page 61: Signal Filter
6 Level ProfiLux 4 can regulate the water level (= level) in various ways. ProfiLux has 4 inputs for level and leakage detectors and can optionally control 12 inputs. In addition to level sensors, you need additional accessories (for example, Expansion cards with level inputs or an Expansion Box 2) for full use of the 12 independent level controls. - Page 62 (Y-cable PL-LY; not included). Expansion cards can be used to increase the number of level inputs in ProfiLux 4 or Expansion Box 2. The numbering of the sensor inputs is continuous and begins with the sensors permanently installed in the ProfiLux, followed by the sensor inputs of expansion cards (if available).
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Page 63: Control
Leakage detection If the sensor is activated, ProfiLux 4 assumes a leakage and triggers an alarm. As long as there is no alarm, the switchable socket with function Fill water is switched on, in case of an alarm switched off. -
Page 64: Maximum On-Time
The level control remains deactivated as long as the error is reset or the ProfiLux 4 is restarted. If here 0 is set as duration, then the time monitoring is deactivated. -
Page 65: Automatic Error Reset
ProfiLux 4 monitors if the signal (= water there/not there) transmitted by the sensor is stable. Stable means in this case that a change of the level has to remain constant at least for the set reaction time. -
Page 66: Error Reset
Yes, the water change starts. 7 Flow ProfiLux 4 allows you to connect Flow sensors to our controller. These can be connected to the permanently installed level inputs 1 or 2 and to ProfiLux Expansion cards with level inputs. -
Page 67: Alarm Threshold
GHL Control Center offers a tool to help you determine the correct calibration value. 7.3 Nominal Value ProfiLux 4 can control a pump controlled via a 1-10V interface based on the measured flow (= actual value) and a desired flow (= nominal value) so that the flow remains constant - if technically possible. -
Page 68: System
GHL (hardware) are here assigned to the switch sockets/outlets (hardware). First, select the socket to which you want to assign a function. ProfiLux 4 can control a maximum of 64 sockets. You can assign the following functions: Timer Then select the Number of the timer. - Page 69 0% or to switch dimmable luminaires via the mains cable. Dimmable light bars from GHL do not need an external switch-off and are directly connected to a permanent power supply as they are internally equipped with a shutdown.
- Page 70 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide Programmable logic Then select the Number of the programmable logic. The result of the corresponding programmable logic is output at this switching output. See also point Programmable logic. Sum alarm In case of any alarm this switching output is switched on.
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Page 71: Interface
Blackout delay– for the time set here (0 to 60 minutes) the switching output remains switched off in any case after the switch-on of the ProfiLux 4. This setting is useful if this switching output switches a device which must first cool down before it is switched on again, e.g. - Page 72 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide illumination one arbitrary 1-10 V-interface. Current pump Then select the Number of the pump. This interface is then used by the current simulation. Always off This interface has no function. Variable Illumination Then select the Number of the variable illumination.
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Page 73: Program Led
If 2 ProfiLux Simu are connected, then one should react to Flash 1, the other one to Flash 2. This produces a nice effect, since for a flash generated by a ProfiLux 4 not always both flash lights react but it is determined at random where the flash is generated. -
Page 74: Communication
(standard 9600 baud). The connection speed must match the connection speed of the receiver (e.g., PC with GHL Control Center). If the external display unit ProfiLux View or the SMS module is connected, then 9600 Baud must be set! Increasing the connection speed is useful when the connection is short and interference- free. -
Page 75: Virtual Probes
What are Virtual probes? Sensors for detecting different values (for example, temperature, humidity) can be connected to ProfiLux 4 or to corresponding Expansion Cards. To each of these sensors a control loop is assigned whose parameters (nominal value, hysteresis, nocturnal change, etc.) can be set. -
Page 76: Digital Powerbars
ProfiLux and the powerbar is – due to any reasons – missing longer than 60 s, e.g. in case of a removed control cable or a defect of the ProfiLux 4. The digital powerbar monitors permanently if it still receives commands from the ProfiLux 4. It is for... - Page 77 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide off. So the water circulation is furthermore guaranteed, an overheating is at the same time impossible. Set numbering - With this, you assign numbers to the sockets of the digital powerbar (resp. the pumps of the dosing unit). The first socket of the powerbar (resp. pump of the dosing unit) receives the set start number, the next socket (resp.
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Page 78: Configure Ptc
Note This menu item appears only if you have installed a DALI interface. ProfiLux 4 numbers the DALI devices on command fully automatic. You only need to set which device is to respond to which lighting. If a DALI interface is available, you can select the following functions in the DALI menu: Minimal dim-level DALI –... -
Page 79: Digital Input
GHL products. To do so, you need a user account at www.myghl.com. Before you create the account, please check whether the following prerequisites are met: The latest firmware is installed on your ProfiLux 4. If not, perform a firmware update ... -
Page 80: Programmable Logic
window of myGHL. Press Connect A detailed video tutorial on how to connect your ProfiLux 4 to the myGHL cloud service can be found on our homepage www.aquariumcomputer.com -/Support /Videos. On the device itself, you can see and change the operating mode also. - Page 81 ProfiLux 4 Programming Guide 2017-02-06...
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