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it will be in browser format which can be used by any operating system, everyone is moving away from installed software.

Before the new year is the target date I believe along with the hub.
 
Sorry please forgive my stupid questions but does that mean I will need to buy a dongle type thing for the laptop to communicate with the lamp?




it will be in browser format which can be used by any operating system, everyone is moving away from installed software.

Before the new year is the target date I believe along with the hub.
 
Sorry please forgive my stupid questions but does that mean I will need to buy a dongle type thing for the laptop to communicate with the lamp?

James, not stupid at all!.... Unless I'm as stupid as you. :)
Micheal, I have absolutely no idea what you said in that post...
But I'd like to..
 
Ok....

The Mitras "unit" is already wireless but just like every other lamp on the market it requires an interface to communicate with.

This will come in 3 formats

ProfiLux 3 controller owners - You will be the first to receive the greatness and soon on the market will be a wireless expansion card code named PLM-PWM which will go inside your controller and communicate with the Mitras, thus enabling wireless connectivity and also internet connectivity to APPS etc.

NON ProfiLux controller owners (shame on you oh the shame :) ) There is in development a Mitras "Hub" a breakout box this will plug into your home router and communicate with the Mitras wirelessly enabling you to control the Mitras without wires PLUS be able to control the mitras just as with the PLM-PWM card through the upcoming APPS and web browser control program. You do not need a ProfiLux controller for this

Dongle - this is just a basic wireless USB connection from Mitras to PC it will not allow for internet access as far as I know thus far.
 
Ok....

The Mitras "unit" is already wireless but just like every other lamp on the market it requires an interface to communicate with.

This will come in 3 formats

ProfiLux 3 controller owners - You will be the first to receive the greatness and soon on the market will be a wireless expansion card code named PLM-PWM which will go inside your controller and communicate with the Mitras, thus enabling wireless connectivity and also internet connectivity to APPS etc.

NON ProfiLux controller owners (shame on you oh the shame :) ) There is in development a Mitras "Hub" a breakout box this will plug into your home router and communicate with the Mitras wirelessly enabling you to control the Mitras without wires PLUS be able to control the mitras just as with the PLM-PWM card through the upcoming APPS and web browser control program. You do not need a ProfiLux controller for this

Dongle - this is just a basic wireless USB connection from Mitras to PC it will not allow for internet access as far as I know thus far.

I had no idea about the Mitras Hub! This sounds awesome! Is there a REALLY rough ETA for the hub?

Some of us just can't justify spending more than 3 times as much on a controller that, while very good, doesn't seem to be THAT much better than the other higher end and also mature alternative. I have 16 outlets on my current controller and that in a full blown Profilux would have been close to 3k, if not more...

Thanks for the heads up on the Hub!!! Very excited!!!

Don
 
The profilux argument comes down to reliability, simply dont go wrong, you get what you pay for, just with the Mitras also the unit has every conceivable dedicated accessory so no hot wiring to get a float sensor to work or having to plug an incandescent lamp into a power bar socket to switch a low voltage device ;)

Take the dosing system for the profilux you can program the unit controller to dose ML NOT have to make some algorithmic equation out to dose for a set time using up a precious power bar socket.

so You may have 16 outlets on your current system but because ProfiLux comes with so many built in features that reduce the need of so many sockets it will cost less.

kits start at $799, the most popular being the ultimate at $1599.00 which comes with ph, redox,salinity, and temp probes plus the touch screen and power bar.

In regards to Hub eta - quite soon.
 
The profilux argument comes down to reliability, simply dont go wrong, you get what you pay for, just with the Mitras also the unit has every conceivable dedicated accessory so no hot wiring to get a float sensor to work or having to plug an incandescent lamp into a power bar socket to switch a low voltage device ;)

Take the dosing system for the profilux you can program the unit controller to dose ML NOT have to make some algorithmic equation out to dose for a set time using up a precious power bar socket.

so You may have 16 outlets on your current system but because ProfiLux comes with so many built in features that reduce the need of so many sockets it will cost less.

kits start at $799, the most popular being the ultimate at $1599.00 which comes with ph, redox,salinity, and temp probes plus the touch screen and power bar.

In regards to Hub eta - quite soon.

I agree on all points :beer: If I had the extra $$, I would definitely have chosen a Profilux. I already had a couple relay boxes I didn't have to rebuy which made the move less expensive. My next move will definitely be to the Profilux though, but I needed something for now that was still a good solution :) I am definitely buying into the GHL vision, I just need time to get fully onboard.

Back on topic! Is there a limitation on distance from the hub to the Mitras units? My understanding is that the wireless in the Mitras is based on standard wireless technology, so I would assume 50-100 feet in a house should be workable. The reason I ask is that my controller is in my basement with my sump and frag tank and I already have a couple CAT5e lines ran there!

Don
 
I can only give the same answer a wireless router manufacturer would give

"depends on building construction and obstacles"

If you have lots of aluminium dry wall supports or brick walls in between your distance would be restricted.

The hub would have an expected range the same as any wireless device.
 
I can only give the same answer a wireless router manufacturer would give

"depends on building construction and obstacles"

If you have lots of aluminium dry wall supports or brick walls in between your distance would be restricted.

The hub would have an expected range the same as any wireless device.

Excellent! Wireless is an evil mistress... I hardwire everything I can! Thanks for the info. I am even more excited about the Mitras now! The Mitras "Hub" is something I am very much looking forward to and will be a day 1 purchase for me!

Don
 
Energy level question

Energy level question

I have 2 Mitras and have been slowly ramping up the energy level. I am currently at 60%. I just noticed that the slave unit was not changing when I changed the the energy level on the master unit? Is this normal?

Thanks
Mark
 
Photos of the mounting:

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This was my first attempt with a screw that was too long:
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Here are the pieces mounted:

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Hi, Could you tell me or show me how you did the installation of the screw? I had installed the lights with same type of frame but using the L bracket to mount on the side slot and attached the lights on the bracket, the lights could slide on the rail. The way you did it is more cleaner. Thank you!
 
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