Lumatek Pro 600 EU/UK Manuel page 2

Lumatek Pro 400V Remote
Electronic Ballast Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Lumatek Pro Remote Electronic
Ballast. We are certain you will be more than satisfied for years
to come.
Lumatek Pro 600 EU/UK and Lumatek Pro 1000 EU/UK Remote
Electronic Ballasts have been developed to drive professional
600Watt 400Volt and 1000Watt 400Volt EL electronic high
frequency HPS horticultural lamps, designed specifically for
plant cultivation. Lumatek Pro Electronic Ballasts use 240V
mains supply to power 400V HPS lamps only.
Damage to the ballast and electronic circuitry as a result of
incorrect installation and use revokes your warranty, so we
recommend you read this manual carefully before installing
your electronic ballast.
Installation. Please comply to local installation regulations.
1. Keep distance between your ballasts to insure a free air flow.
Keep at least 5 cm distance between individual ballasts. Mount
ballasts on a non-combustible material and not on the floor
where it could come into contact with water or nutrients. These
ballasts are for indoor use only. Do not use in atmospheric
conditions exceeding:
Max Ambient Temperature: 65C, Min Ambient Temperature:
-10C. Max Humidity RO: 85%
2. Carefully insert a compatible 400V HPS lamp into the
reflector, ensuring full contact. Ensure ballast wattage matches
lamp wattage. Make sure you have dry hands when locating
the lamp. We recommend you use a cloth when handling the
lamp. Connect reflector cable to ballast output cable ensuring a
good connection.
3. Plug your Lumatek Pro ballast into a lighting contactor relay.
To protect timer against the inductive load of the ballast, we
recommend plugging the ballast 240V power plug into a
lighting contactor relay, which can then be plugged into a timer
and then into the mains supply. Do not plug ballast into
domestic timer directly. Switch on. If unit fails to ignite lamp;
switch off at mains, remove lamp and repeat steps 2. and 3.
above. Otherwise contact your retailer.
When replacing a lamp, always switch off ballast first by
removing plug from power supply. Never switch off lamp by
removing lamp cable from a live ballast.
Super Lumens switch and power output controller; the control
switch on the output side of your Lumatek Pro ballast allows
you to adjust your light output depending on your specific
needs. Your Lumatek Pro ballast comes with a four-phase
controller enabling you to set the output at your required
setting. In addition to being able to dim your lights, the Super
Lumens feature on your Lumatek Pro ballast enables you to
boost your light output by up to 10%.
When using the dimming function or Super Lumens feature on
your Lumatek Pro ballast, be sure to allow the lamp to run
continuously for 10 minutes before changing settings. Rapidly
switching the setting on your Lumatek Pro ballast may cause
harm to the lamp. To change output settings on your Lumatek
Pro ballast simply click the control switch into one of its four
preset positions. The soft dim feature utilizes a gradual change
between settings at a rate of 150W per 60 seconds to help
prolong lamp-life. The change in light intensity will not be obvious
but can be easily demonstrated with a Lux meter.
Hot re-strike of lamps. It is very important that the lamp is given
adequate time to cool down before it is re-ignited (10 min). Hot
re-strike causes premature lamp failure and lumen output
degradation. Additionally, the lamp should never be turned off
before it has reached full intensity. In the event of a power
surge or interruption causing the ballast safety system to switch
off to protect lamp and ballast, the Auto-start facility will
monitor when the lamp can be reignited.
The Lumatek Pro ballast is tested for EMI (electro-magnetic
radiation) and has met the highest standards. To help prevent
against EMI, mount ballast as close as possible to the reflector
but not in the lamp's direct light (avoid unnecessary heat).The
shorter the lead to the lamp, the less chance of EMI. Do not
coil excess wiring, particularly the lamp lead. Keep mains lead
and lamp lead separated to avoid potential interference signals.
The Lumatek Pro ballast is silent with no noisy fan required and
a graduated fin design case to help dissipate heat. There is no
serviceable parts inside as the electronics are sealed in a resin
and opening the case will invalidate the warranty.
5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Lumatek warrants its Electronic ballast to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship.
The warranty term is 3-years full + 2 years pro-rated beginning
on the date of purchase. Misuse, abuse, or failure to follow
instructions, are not covered. Any changes or adaptations to
the product of any kind will void the warranty.
Lumatek will, at our option, repair or replace products covered
under this limited warranty. To request warranty service, you
must return the unit with your proof of purchase to your place
of purchase, within the warranty period. If warranty service is
required, Lumatek's distribution partner will issue a Return
Material Authorization Number. Lumatek will ship the repaired
or replacement products to you freight prepaid. Purchase date
is based on the original sales receipt. Please save your receipt as
a copy is required for all warranty services.
For more information on Lumatek Electronic Ballasts please
visit www.lumatek.co.uk