Installation; Operation Of The Ballast Connect; Hybrid Relay; Temperature Protection - TechGrow Ballast Connect User Manual

1. Installation

1. Mount the Ballast Connect to the wall using the
included mounting kit.
2. If desired, connect a Temp Probe to the bottom of
the Ballast Connect.
3. First, put the plugs of the lamps in the outlets of the
Ballast Connect.
4. After that, connect the plug of the Ballast Connect
in a 230V outlet (minimum 16A).
5. Ready!
ATTENTION: NEVER plug a lamp into the Ballast
Connect and NEVER remove a lamp's plug from the
Ballast Connect when the relays (sockets) are on. You
may only connect or disconnect the plugs of lamps
when the relays are switched off by the
"maintenance mode", otherwise the relays may be
damaged (see section 5.14).
The relays of the Ballast Connect are not covered by
warranty.

2. Operation of the Ballast Connect

The Ballast Connect is intended for switching 6 lights on
and off. The lamps are switched on and off one at a
time, with a minimum interval of 5 seconds. If the
connected Temp Probe measures a temperature above
the set "Overheat T" value, up to 1 random relay will be
turned off (up to 5 max, option for 4 lamps). You can
also select the option "Keep lamp 3/4 Yes" (see section
5.6). If this function is enabled two relays, L3 and L4, will
remain switched on even if the temperature is above the
set alarm value.
No lamps are switched on until the temperature is below
"Normal temp".

2.1 Hybrid relay

The Ballast Connect can switch 6 x 600W (maximum
3600W). Each lamp is switched individually by means of
hybrid relays, to avoid peak flows.

2.2 Temperature protection

The Ballast Connect has temperature protection. In case
of an over-temperature situation, 1 random lamp will be
turned off until the desired temperature is reached again
(maximum 5 lamps, option for 4 lamps). You can also
select the option "Keep lamp 3/4 Yes" (see section 5.6). If
this function is enabled two relays, L3 and L4, will remain
switched on even if the temperature is above the set
alarm value.
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Temperature protection only works if a Temp Probe is
connected (not supplied).
ATTENTION: Before connecting the Temp Probe you
must first switch off the Ballast Connect via the
"maintenance mode" (see section 5.14). Then
disconnect the Ballast Connect from the socket. Plug
the Temp Probe into the Ballast Connect and
reconnect the Ballast Connect to the socket.

2.3 Ammeter

The Ballast Connect has a built-in ammeter, that allows
you to monitor the consumption of connected devices.
To prevent overvoltage, you can set an amperage limit.
This is set to 20A by default (see section 5.11). Maximum
capacity per relay is 4A.

2.4 Asymmetric time clock

The Ballast Connect has 2 different time clocks: a 24-
hour timer and an asymmetric timer. The asymmetric
timer allows you to extend or shorten the 24-hour cycle.

2.5 Switch-on delay

In the event of a power failure, the controller can delay
switch-on. You can select delay times up to 300 minutes.

2.6 Light cell

The Ballast Connect has a light cell at the front.
If the light cell does not detect light, the LEDs go out.
3. Which sensors can be connected to
the Ballast Connect?
Only a Temp Probe can be connected to the Ballast
Connect. The Temp Probe is available in lengths of 2
meter, 5 meter and 10 meter.
The Ballast Connect can not monitor temperature if
there is no connection with a Temp Probe. In this case,
temperature protection does not work!
ATTENTION: Before connecting the Temp Probe you
must first switch off the Ballast Connect via the
"maintenance mode" (see section 5.14). Then
disconnect the Ballast Connect from the socket. Plug
the Temp Probe into the Ballast Connect and
reconnect the Ballast Connect to the socket.
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