Help setting up Profilux III eX?

[swoosh]

I'm currently planning my new build and have decided to go with GHL to control my aquarium. I'm stuck on a few things and would be grateful if anyone can help me out.
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(a pic of Profilux III eX rear for reference)


(1) - 12VDC - Power supply connection of ProfiLux 12V/1,5A
(2) - Temp - Connection temperature sensor
(3) - Level1 "“ Level2 - Connection level sensors
(4) - pH - Connection for pH-sensor
(5), (6), (17) - L1L2, L3L4, L5L6 - 1-10V outputs for illumination control (dimmable light bars / LED lamps), current pumps
(7), (8) - S1-S4, S5-S8 - Connections for powerbar, digital powerbar PowerBar6D, dosing pump units
(9) - DCF - Connection for DCF77-radio-controlled clock receiver
(10) - RS232 - Connection to a PC for configuration or firmware update via serial interface
(11) - USB - USB-connection of PLM-USBLAN extension
(12) - LAN - Ethernet connection
(13), (14) - Modul1 "“ Modul 2 - Module slots for PLM-extensions
(15),(16) - PAB - Connection for devices with ProfiLux Aquatic Bus (e.g. ExpansionBox)
(18) - Cond - Connection for conductivity sensor
(19) - Redox - Connection for Redox-sensor
(20) - Level3 - Connection additional level sensor
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Equipment I need to figure out how to hook up to Profilux III eX:

ATI Powermodule Dimmable Pendant 8x80w
Has 2 ballasts, therefore I need 2 L-ports (L1/L2), using a low voltage splitter to control each ballast seperately?
Standard Y-Splitter or Active Low Voltage Splitter?
Additionally, I would like to control the fans, therefore I need to use another L-port (L3/L4)?

Tunze 6105 Pumps x4
I would like to control each individually, therefore I would need at least 1 further L-port (extension card "PLM-4L") looking somthing like this?
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 1 cable > Y-Splitter > L5/L6]
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 2 cable > Y-Splitter > L5/L6]
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 1 cable > Y-Splitter > L7/L8]
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 2 cable > Y-Splitter > L7/L8]
Does the Profilux supply power to the Tunze, or do I need to use up 4x power plug sockets?

GHL Full Weather Simulation Sticks x2
Will also require an L-port (L9/L10 via extension card "PLM-4L") using a splitter. Will a standard Y-splitter work or do I need an Active Low Volatge Splitter?

Dosing Pump x4 Unit; Digital Powerbars x3
Can I connect the doser to the S1/S4 port, and the 1st powerbar to S5/S8, then daisy chain them using PAB cables and assign the powerbar sockets from S5-S22?

Profilux Touch
The Touch interface has 2 PAB ports. I connect 1 to the Profilux III eX (port 15 or 16 in the picture above)?
What is the other PAB port for?

Is the USB port used for anything as I will be connecting the Profilux to laptop via ethernet cable (LAN)?

 

[Pro_Reef]

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Equipment I need to figure out how to hook up to Profilux III eX:

ATI Powermodule Dimmable Pendant 8x80w
Has 2 ballasts, therefore I need 2 L-ports (L1/L2), using a low voltage splitter to control each ballast seperately?
Standard Y-Splitter or Active Low Voltage Splitter?
Additionally, I would like to control the fans, therefore I need to use another L-port (L3/L4)?

If you want your fans to be simple on/off you can power them simply with a switchable socket. You would use an L port only if you want to vary the speed of the cooling fans, which is not usually needed as when the lights are on you probably want the fans working at full speed anyway.

Tunze 6105 Pumps x4
I would like to control each individually, therefore I would need at least 1 further L-port (extension card "PLM-4L") looking somthing like this?
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 1 cable > Y-Splitter > L5/L6]
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 2 cable > Y-Splitter > L5/L6]
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 1 cable > Y-Splitter > L7/L8]
[Tunze 6105 > Tunze 2 cable > Y-Splitter > L7/L8]
Does the Profilux supply power to the Tunze, or do I need to use up 4x power plug sockets?

Your set up here is perfect for the L ports, you will still need 4 x power outlets to power them, however they can be simple power outlets and do not need to be profilux controlled outlets as the profilux will be controlling the speed of the pumps already.

GHL Full Weather Simulation Sticks x2
Will also require an L-port (L9/L10 via extension card "PLM-4L") using a splitter. Will a standard Y-splitter work or do I need an Active Low Volatge Splitter?

I belive you can use a splitter to drive 2 sticks, but I always prefer running them on an Active L splitter which provides power to the Simu sticks and puts less strain on the Profilux to provide power

Dosing Pump x4 Unit; Digital Powerbars x3
Can I connect the doser to the S1/S4 port, and the 1st powerbar to S5/S8, then daisy chain them using PAB cables and assign the powerbar sockets from S5-S22?

The dosing pump is not a PAB device, it plugs into the S port. However you are correct, you can set your dosing pump up on S1S4 to act as Sockets 1-4, then program your PAB bars to start at Socket 5 and go onward.

Profilux Touch
The Touch interface has 2 PAB ports. I connect 1 to the Profilux III eX (port 15 or 16 in the picture above)?
What is the other PAB port for?

All PAB devices have two ports. PAB devices are designed to be connected in series, so they can chain one off of another. You would connect one cable to your profilux, tehn to the first PAB device, then from the first PAB device to the second, second to third.. etc.

Is the USB port used for anything as I will be connecting the Profilux to laptop via ethernet cable (LAN)?

You can use the USB connection to connect directly to the profilux if you are not using Ethernet, it is strictly for communication with a PC.


Hope that helps!

Gareth

 

[AQD_ottawa]

In regards to the ATI question, you need the splitter yes but also an interface o the ProfiLux, you have two options, the imple interface box or more advanced which means you are not having to use any GHL ProfiLux power bar sockets, and by this you need the EVG-AP-2F card, one card can control two channels but also it senses 0V and will turn the AC power off to the ballasts, and this is why you dont need to use a power bar socket for the supply line

 

[swoosh]

Thankyou very much for the awsome replies Gareth + AQD ottawa!