**Note: Access Point is required for connected control. The Universal Dimmer can be used with pushbutton dimming without the Access Point.**
Schedule and dim up to 50 lights with the Universal Dimmer. Connects to the 0-10V dimming interface on your grow light for precision scheduling and dimming. Use the GrowFlux App to select standard light schedules, build custom schedules, and remotely control and monitor your lighting system. The Universal Dimmer wirelessly connects to the Access Point with GrowFlux Mesh to scale to farms of any size.
Features
- Schedule and dim any 0-10V dimmable LED light or 0-11.5V dimmable HPS light
- Connect up to 50 lights to each Universal Dimmer
- Compatible with wide range of lighting manufacturers
- Remote control and scheduling on any device through GrowFlux App
- GrowFlux Mesh wirelessly networks many Universal Dimmers for farms of any size
- Long range, reliable wireless communications – all layers are securely encrypted
- IP66 waterproof
- Sealed cable system available to diasy chain dimming signal to up to 50 lights, sold separately
- Easy installation and setup, suitable for retrofit & new installations
COMPATIBLE WITH MOST HORTICULTURAL LIGHTS
The Universal Dimmer singal interface has been developed and tested to be compatible with a wide range of horticultural lights, including LED and dimmable HPS lights from the industry’s top manufacturers. Tested with major manufacturers of LED drivers, including Inventronics, Meanwell, Artesyn, Powerland, and others. Includes specialized support for signaling to large groups of dimto-off drivers, ensuring lights turn off reliably in critical production environments
SOFTWARE DEFINED ZONING
Never manually program a lighting controller again with Software Defined Zoning. Zones can contain any number of Dimmers and can be reconfigured in minutes within the GrowFlux App.
GROWFLUX MESH
Works together with the GrowFlux Access Point and other GrowFlux Mesh enabled products to propagate a high reliability wireless network locally within your farm. Utilizing 900MHz frequencies for ultimate range and reliability, GrowFlux Mesh is built for critical production environments and is hardened against security threats with AES128 and TLS encryption.
UNLOCK ENERGY SAVINGS
Meet regulatory requirements with both LED and HPS lights with precision scheduling and dimming. The GrowFlux App gives total control over PPFD light density and energy loads.
CONTROL FROM ANY DEVICE
Monitor, schedule, and control your lighting network from anywhere with the GrowFlux App for iOS and Android, or the browser based GrowFlux app at https://panel. growflux. GrowFlux Access Point required, sold separately.
GrowFlux Mesh
MESH NETWORK UP TO 200 DEVICES
Up to 200 Universal Dimmers can be connected to each Access Point. Each Universal Dimmer extends GrowFlux Mesh; high reliability wireless mesh network connection is automatically managed.
SCALE WITH MORE ACCESS POINTS
Additional Access points can be added to a single facility for more GrowFlux Mesh devices. Accounts can have multiple access points in different time zones for multi-facility management.
EASY SOFTWARE ZONING
Reconfigure your farm with ease with software defined zones. Schedules and settings are sent to all devices in a zone at once, eliminating repetitive programming tasks.
CONTROL ON ANY DEVICE
Manage your lighting systems from anywhere on any device with the GrowFlux App, available for iOS and Android, as well as the GrowFlux web app for browser and desktop control.
RETROFIT FRIENDLY
Designed to easily install into existing facilities to save energy and comply with evolving regulations. The Universal Dimmer family includes turnkey cabling that installs in seconds and supports the most commonly installed lights in the industry.
IP66 WATERPROOF
UV resistant IP66 construction with IP67 connectors. Internal water resistant PTFE vent for pressure equalization keeps water out through changes in atmospheric pressure. Waterproof power cables are available separately.
GrowFlux Pro
Connect up to 500 GrowFlux Mesh devices in wet commercial environments. Housed in a rugged IP65 enclosure and powered by a 48-MHz Arm Cortex-M4F processor, the Pro Access Point keeps your devices reliably connected in the most mission-critical production environments.
Features
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Connect up to 500 GrowFlux Mesh devices
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IP65 waterproof enclosure and connectors
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UV resistant design
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Enhanced RF performance; powered by a 48-MHz Arm Cortex-M4F processor
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Includes waterproof power cable, 20′ waterproof Ethernet cable, and power adapter with NEMA 1-15 plug for North America
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One year manufacturer Limited Warranty
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Includes perpetual access to GrowFlux’s platform. Use of the GrowFlux App is subject to the GrowFlux Terms of Service.
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For use in North America
More info
Dimmer Quick Start video
Dimmer user manual
Dimmer datasheet
GrowFlux Pro Info
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 100mm x 85mm x 35mm (3.94” x 3.35” x 1.38”)
Weight: 150g (5.3 oz)
Ingress Protection: IP66 – resistant to dust ingress and direct sprays of liquid water
Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS
Wireless protocol: GrowFlux Mesh – standards based wireless mesh; requires GrowFlux Access Point and Ethernet internet connection for remote management & scheduling. Without Access Point, Dimmer functions with pushbutton control only
Security: RF data is AES128 encrypted; application layer is TLS encrypted. No inbound connections
Wireless frequency: 902-928MHz (North America Market; ITU Region 2)
Wireless range: 500 feet line of sight (dimmer-to-dimmer or dimmer-to-Access Point / repeater; reduced to 300 feet indoors through most types of walls. Capable of 10km+ (6 mile+) wide networks with meshing
Meshing: Automatically meshes to nearest always-on device, such as a Dimmer, Repeater, or GrowFlux Mesh enabled device from third party manufacturers; Smart range extension & self healing mesh
Wireless channels: 50 channels; automatic channel hopping Radio Power: Up to +12dBm
Radio Power: Up to +12dBm
Antenna: 2.0dB high gain internal antenna
Notes:
1. Some power supplies built into lighting products are biased with a positive voltage on the dimming control terminals, preventing the control interface from reaching 0.00V. Electrical characteristics of some lights may prevent 0-10V line from reaching 10.00v; voltage at dimming control terminals at light is dependent on proper sizing of wiring.
2. The Universal Dimmer contains specialized hardware and firmware for enhanced dimming performance for large networks of lights – up to 50 lights. Actual quantity of lights supported by the Universal Dimmer may vary by lighting manufacturer.
3. Performance measured simulated loads on 0-10v interface; actual performance may vary by lighting manufacturer.
4. The Universal Dimmer will extend network range of nearby devices by automatically meshing to devices at the edge of the network. 10km+ (6+ mile) network range is common for networks incorporating devices spread out over large areas such as farms and cities. The Universal Dimmer will extend battery life of nearby battery powered sensors by automatically relaying messages, allowing sensors to reduce transmit power and stay asleep. Building materials such as metal, concrete, metal stud walls, and metal paneling will affect indoor through-wall range. GrowFlux Mesh typically performs with 100-300 foot range through concrete floors, CMU walls, brick walls, metal stud walls, and low-e coated windows. GrowFlux Mesh Repeaters or any GrowFlux Mesh enabled (non-battery powered) device can be used to extend wireless range for all GrowFlux Mesh enabled devices.