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- Page 1 GHL Doser Maxi Instruction Manual Valid from Firmware Version 1.27 As of 2017-12-13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EVICES 4.4.1 What is the PAB ............................16 4.4.2 How does the ProfiLux Aquatic Bus work ....................16 4.4.3 Exemplary Connection of GHL Doser Maxi with PAB Devices ..............17 GHL D ......................17 TATUS NDICATORS OF THE OSER 4.5.1 System-Status- LED on the housing cover .................... - Page 3 Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi ............................29 ELP AND NFORMATION ............................. 29 IRMWARE PDATE TECHNICAL DATA ............................. 30 2017-12-11...
- Page 4 Thank you for purchasing our product and allowing us to help support your path to successful fishkeeping! With a GHL Doser Maxi, you now own a highly professional piece of equipment that is more than capable of assisting you in your daily monitoring and maintenance routines.
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Page 5: Get The Most Out Of Your Ghl Product
These and other helpful documents can be downloaded from our website’s download area (Support->Downloads). Visit our homepage at www.aquariumcomputer.com, our Support Forum or meet us on Facebook to become a GHL-Product expert and fully utilize the full range of functions offered from your device! 1 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before operating the GHL Doser Maxi. -
Page 6: Safety Of Children And Vulnerable Persons
• 1.2 Intended Use The GHL Doser Maxi is intended exclusively for use in the domestic area. GHL Doser Maxi may only be operated with GHL accessories. Make sure to place the device away from splashing water, moisture or other liquids. -
Page 7: General
For your own safety, please look at the hazard prevention and safety instructions in the chapters that follow. 2 General 2.1 About this Manual These instructions apply to the GHL Doser Maxi Stand Alone and GHL Doser Maxi Slave. 2.2 Features LED Status indicator •... -
Page 8: Important Operating Instructions
Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi WARNING A damaged GHL Doser Maxi or components may not be put into operation under any circumstances. 2.4 Important Operating Instructions WARNING To ensure safe operation, the following guidelines must be followed. Disregarding these safety guidelines, will result in voiding your warranty. In... - Page 9 Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi The GHL Doser Maxi includes the following connection ports: Stand Alone: 2017-12-11...
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Page 10: Level Sensor Connection (Stand Alone Only)
Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi Slave: 3.2.1 Level Sensor Connection (Stand Alone only) Level sensors (D2.1 SA-only) are used for monitoring and maintaining set water levels. These sensors can be connected to the on-board Level port (Green Mini DIN socket). A single Level port can either accept a single sensor or two separate sensors. -
Page 11: Pab Ports
"Connection to PAB" section. 3.2.4 USB Connection (Stand Alone only) The GHL Doser Maxi can be connected to a PC via USB cable. This means that all settings can be configured comfortably using GHL Control Center. GCC software can be downloaded free of charge from our website’s download area. -
Page 12: Activation
If the device is placed inside an aquarium cabinet, make sure that it is placed in an area free from splashing water; moisture or liquids that can penetrate. GHL Doser Maxi as well as its accessories are destroyed by excess moisture or excess atmospheric humidity - Please observe the technical data and notes below! To ensure maximum safety and operation, the following regulations must be followed! Failure to follow the safety guidelines will result in VOIDING your warranty. - Page 13 Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi Optimal Doser Arrangement Select the tubing suitable for your application and attach it to the dosing pump. To do this loosen the screwing on the tube connections and insert the tubes as far as possible onto the nipples.
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Page 14: Connecting The Temperature Sensor
This may cause malfunction or damage the connected products and the GHL Doser Maxi. They should only be pulled by the plug connected to the power socket. GHL Doser Maxi and its accessories are destroyed by moisture or excessive humidity. 4.2 Connecting the Temperature Sensor Connect the sensor connection cable into the corresponding BNC connector socket. -
Page 15: Connection To The Power Supply
4.3 Connection to the Power Supply Connect the GHL Doser Maxi using the supplied power adapter to the power supply. Insert the DC plug into the designated 24V DC hollow socket on the rear panel and connect the power connection cable with the plug to the power outlet. -
Page 16: What Is The Pab
Doser Maxi Stand Alone, GHL Doser 2/2.1 Stand Alone or a ProfiLux Controller (starting from model ProfiLux 3), to which all other bus participants as GHL Doser Maxi Slave, GHL Doser 2.1 Slave or KH Director can be subordinated as a slave unit. -
Page 17: Exemplary Connection Of Ghl Doser Maxi With Pab Devices
4.5.1 System-Status- LED on the housing cover The LED-backlit GHL Logo in the housing cover of the GHL Doser Maxi lights up in different colors. The various colors can show you at a glance, the condition of your aquarium. -
Page 18: Pab Status Leds On The Back Panel
The manufacturer declines any liability for (consequential) damage • or loss arising in connection with the use of the GHL Doser Maxi, as far as permitted by law 4.5.2 PAB Status LEDs on the Back Panel Located on the back panel of the GHL Doser Maxi, next to the... -
Page 19: Operation
The amount of fluid that can be dispensed by a single pump is determined by the selected motor speed. Depending on the chosen speed, the Doser Maxi dosing pump can dispense about 320 ml dosing liquid precisely adjustable to 0.1 ml within one minute. -
Page 20: Operation On The Device
• 5.3.2 GCC General Information With the Load button, the settings of the GHL Doser Maxi are read out and the program displays are updated. With Save, the settings you have made in the program are transferred to the device. -
Page 21: Connection Between The Ghl Doser Maxi And Pc
Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi 5.4 Connection between the GHL Doser Maxi and PC Two steps must be taken before your Device can be operated with a PC: PC and Doser must be connected with a cable via USB •... - Page 22 Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi The device is now visible in the sidebar: 2017-12-11...
- Page 23 Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi 3) Get the "GHL Virtual Communications Port" for your device by clicking "Administration" -> "Connections" -> "Device Manager" Depending on the operating system of your computer, you may see "USB Serial Port" or "GHL Virtual Communications Port" displayed.
- Page 24 (COM3) via the selection window (<Auto>). Press "Save". Close the Connections Window. Connect to the GHL Doser Maxi by double-clicking the device in the sidebar or by pressing the "Connect" button in the upper ribbon bar. A connection between the device and your PC will be established.
- Page 25 Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi Once connected, you can view the menus of the GHL Doser Maxi, in which you can make all desired settings. The available setting options are displayed in a tree structure in the sidebar. The connection can be disconnected by pressing the "Disconnect” button in the upper ribbon bar.
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Page 26: Assign Further Pab Devices To The Stand Alone
For proper operation, it is important that the Stand Alone Doser as a master unit can clearly identify and assign all Slave Dosers and the KH Director. Make sure that the GHL Doser Maxi and all other PAB devices are powered ON. Download the free program GHL Control Center GCC in the download area at www.aquariumcomputer.com... -
Page 27: Assignment
Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi 6.2 Assignment If all PAB connections and the power supplies of all devices is ensured at the PAB, further Slave Dosers can be assigned to the Stand Alone Doser. To do this, click on System in the GCC menu and select the menu item Assign devices. -
Page 28: Pump Numbering
The devices connected via PAB to the Doser Maxi SA are displayed: The Slave Doser as well as the KH Director was added to the Doser Maxi. In addition to the 2 pumps of the Stand Alone Doser, the further pumps of the newly assigned Slave Doser(s) are now also available. -
Page 29: Warranty/Liability
8.2 Firmware-Update The firmware of your GHL Doser Maxi is constantly being further developed. If you want to use new features that are not supported by your current firmware, you can update your Doser. DANGER Be sure to back up your data before updating! •... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Instruction Manual GHL Doser Maxi Instructions for updating firmware can be found from our homepage. 9 Technical Data The device and its accessories may only be used indoors. Moisture or excessive humidity can lead to malfunctions or damage. Wide range power supply 100 – 240 VAC (50 – 60 Hz), < 0,6...
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