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Instruction Manual

Mitras LX7

EN

2016-12-27

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6.4.3

Customizing the Color Channels

You may also configure your desired light spectrum by editing the individual color channels.

6.4.4

Seasonal Lighting

You also have the choice to run your light on a seasonally adjusted schedule.

Detailed explanations of how to adjust

Seasonal Lighting

can be downloaded from our

homepages download area at

www.aquariumcomputer.com

(

Support->Downloads

).

TIP

If you want to change an existing lighting project, you should save it first. So
you can always go back on it.

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Summary of Contents for Mitras LX 7206

Page 1: ...Mitras LX7 Instruction Manual Valid from Firmware Version 1 00 As of 2016 12 27 ...

Page 2: ...2 6 OPERATION 13 6 1 OPERATION ON THE DEVICE 13 6 1 1 Menu Structure 15 6 1 2 Display Indications 16 6 2 OPERATING THE DEVICE VIA THE SOFTWARE GCC 16 6 2 1 Requirements 17 6 2 2 GCC General Information 17 6 2 3 What can be set via GCC 17 6 3 HOW TO CONNECT BETWEEN THE MITRAS LX7 AND PC 17 6 4 ADJUSTING THE LIGHTING 22 6 4 1 Customizing a Lighting Schedule via Light Composer 22 6 4 2 Securing and L...

Page 3: ...to function the Mitras LX7 provides outstanding quality and light performance These characteristics make a difference in your aquarium by boosting coral and plant coloration and also helping to achieve accelerated growth Intuitive user friendly operation with built in WiFi and Cloud accessibility as well as multi channel Illumination Control makes this luminaire one of a kind Enjoy Your Passion GH...

Page 4: ... expert and fully utilize the full range of functions offered from your device 1 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before operating the Mitras LX7 GHL products are built with maximum security and safety in mind However product safety for this device can only be guaranteed if you follow these guidelines Anyone who uses this device must become familiar with the following s...

Page 5: ... moisture or other liquids The luminaire is to be used exclusively for illuminating open aquariums in dry indoor areas For your own safety please look at the hazard prevention and safety instructions in the chapters that follow 2 General 2 1 About this Manual These instructions apply to the pendant luminaire Mitras LX7 2 2 Features Illuminated blue graphical display Control panel with capacitive b...

Page 6: ...e indicators are placed inside the unit and will change color when exposed to excessive moisture Removing these indicators will void all warranty claims DANGER The Mitras LX7 must not be operated under covers Excessive humidity and high temperatures will damage the luminaire See technical data No operation may be performed inside panels or within other covers or structures which do not provide suf...

Page 7: ...o moisture or humidity first turn off the power to the device via the fuse or circuit breaker then pull the power cord Never touch the power plug with wet hands If the contact of the plug is wet or soiled please dry it completely or clean it with a cloth The mains plug must not be immersed in the water DANGER The device may not be operated if it has been damaged in any way e g damaged power cord o...

Page 8: ... Salt deposits must be removed immediately Please note that improper or neglected care may result in damage not covered by the warranty 3 Connections of the Mitras LX7 3 1 General Applies to all connections 3 2 Connection Overview The Mitras LX7 has the following connections WARNING Connect only original accessories from GHL Do not use force when plugging connectors If a plug contact does not fit ...

Page 9: ...our fixture by using GHL Control Center GCC software can be downloaded free of charge from our website s download area 3 2 2 Power Supply Connection Luminaire power cable for connection of the Mitras LX7 to the power supply unit 4 Functions of the Mitras LX7 4 1 Functions Simple and intuitive menu driven operation Extensive lighting control 9 dimmable channels Simulation of Moon phases Thunderstor...

Page 10: ... warranty claims expire the manufacturer also rejects any responsibility or liability for damage Powered equipment and water can become a dangerous combo if precautions are not taken It is therefore essential to supply power to all mains operated devices which are operated in the aquarium or in the vicinity of the device via a residual current circuit breaker In order to avoid any danger all mains...

Page 11: ...er edge of the aquarium luminaire Under no circumstances should the luminaire be operated without the protective shield or with a damaged shield The luminaire must be protected against splashing water excess and condensing humidity Please observe the following technical data ...

Page 12: ... conditions If an adjustment duration intensity color and alignment of the lighting is needed please perform these changes gradually and observe the reaction of the ecosystem in the aquarium DANGER Products that are already powered should never be pulled by the cable This may cause malfunction or damage the connected power supply and the Mitras LX7 They should only be pulled by the plug connected ...

Page 13: ...ly the supplied AC adapter DANGER Never leave your aquarium unsupervised for an extended amount of time Always remember that technologies can fail and therefore malfunctions can never be ruled out Power failures incorrect settings damage For example by water or overvoltage or simply an unexpected operating situation can lead to fatal damage The manufacturer disclaims any liability for consequentia...

Page 14: ...ess any arrow key to enter You can move up and down from the right to the left with the arrow keys in the menu The right and left arrow keys are programmed as shortcut keys You can press the buttons to go directly to thunderstorm or maintenance The operation of the device is very simple Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate through the menus and make a selection To confirm the selection of a ...

Page 15: ...ase the number decrease with down arrow Confirm with RETURN The illustrations are exemplary 6 1 1 Menu Structure The operating menu is structured as follows Menu Structure Clock Time Date Location Illumination Illumination run Manual illumination Clouds Moon Rainy days Storms Light demo Acclimation Extras Info and Support Language Display Maintenance System Factory settings PIN Energy options Wire...

Page 16: ...f the luminaire and the current lunar phase If you are in a submenu without setting anything the device automatically returns to the main menu after a certain period of time Display Meaning Display of the current brightness of lighting channels in percent and the lunar phase Display of the brightness of a lighting channel in percent fan activity heat sink temperature and lunar phase The illustrati...

Page 17: ...d the program displays are updated Clicking the Save button will store the settings you have made in the program and transfer it to the device 6 2 3 What can be set via GCC With GCC you have access to almost all settings Some features can only be carried out directly on the device 6 3 How to Connect between the Mitras LX7 and PC Two steps must be taken before your Mitras LX7 can be operated with a...

Page 18: ...l Mitras LX7 EN 2016 12 27 18 In the illustrated example this is COM4 For illustration purposes only Close the Device Manager window and click New Select your device The Connection settings window pops up automatically ...

Page 19: ...e clicking the device or by pressing the Connect button in the upper ribbon bar the connection between the device and your PC is established Once connected you can view the menu of the Mitras LX7 in which you can make all desired settings For further settings and programming please refer to the Programming manual for Mitras LX7 which you can download in the download area Support Downloads of our h...

Page 20: ...fully established GHL Control Center examines the connected luminaire and displays the start screen Shown above The available setting options are displayed in a tree structure in the sidebar The connection can be disconnected by pressing the Disconnect button in the upper ribbon bar ...

Page 21: ...your Mitras LX7 at the same time you have to transfer these to the GCC by pressing the Update view button DANGER If you have made any changes to the settings for your device via the GCC you have to save them using the Save changes button before you disconnect your device Otherwise your changes will not be transferred to the device ...

Page 22: ... homepage www aquariumcomputer com in the download area Support Downloads The GCC Light Composer feature provides the most comfortable solution for creating illumination schedules 6 4 1 Customizing a Lighting Schedule via Light Composer Light Composer provides the quickest solution to creating your own lighting schedule Follow these steps to get started To begin load a Light Composer project You h...

Page 23: ...ht Composer feature offers you two menus for processing light sources and illumination The LEDs of the respective Mitras LX7 and their channel assignment are displayed These are permanently assigned in the Mitras LX7 and therefore do not have to be edited ...

Page 24: ... mixing color temperature or brightness for that given time Here you can create your desired spectrum and dimming times The following example shows the adjusted light spectrum exactly at 17 30 5 30 pm Displayed are Brightness lm at the selected time here 17 30 The estimated light color in Kelvin which result from the settings changes that were made The intensity of the different light channels in ...

Page 25: ... The display of the luminaire will now show M for manual lighting If you want to change the brightness of the luminaire at this time enter either the desired percentage or move the upper slider If you want to change the output color of the color channels you can move them in the direction of blue or red using a slider All color channels are automatically changed accordingly More blue ...

Page 26: ...uction Manual Mitras LX7 EN 2016 12 27 26 More red If you want to change the intensity of all color channels simply press the available percent buttons Change Intensity Intensity of all color channels at 75 ...

Page 27: ... generated light color by adding it to Predefined colors using the arrow key You load your predefined colors by selecting the appropriate color on the right side of the menu and loading it with the arrow key The light color 14040 K was loaded in the sample image below ...

Page 28: ...our corresponding settings you must save them by clicking Apply Once the light spectra are set at any desired time you can test your newly generated lighting process Activate the checkbox and move the slider The illumination run can be followed directly on the luminaire ...

Page 29: ...en overwritten with the new settings Press Yes to accept the new settings In a second step you transfer the settings to your luminaire Press Yes again to transfer the changes to the light 6 4 2 Securing and Loading Lighting Projects You can save the illumination run created by the LC as an independent lighting project and reload it at any time or exchange it with other users ...

Page 30: ...nnels 6 4 4 Seasonal Lighting You also have the choice to run your light on a seasonally adjusted schedule Detailed explanations of how to adjust Seasonal Lighting can be downloaded from our homepages download area at www aquariumcomputer com Support Downloads TIP If you want to change an existing lighting project you should save it first So you can always go back on it ...

Page 31: ...27 31 6 4 5 Power Balancing Technology Under the item Energy Options there is a further possibility to adjust the light spectrum Here you can weigh the available power of the luminaire in favor of or at the expense of individual color channels ...

Page 32: ...hedule to allow your aquarium to adjust to the new light You will find further information in the Mitras LX7 Programming Manual and in the detailed explanations for the Light Composer that can be downloaded from our homepage www aquariumcomputer com in the download area Support Downloads 6 5 Save and Load Settings If you want to back up your settings to restore them after a firmware update the fol...

Page 33: ...load settings from a device with a newer firmware version to a device with older firmware problems can occur If a problem occurs during the transfer of the settings to the respective device a message is displayed If the message is ignored the transmission of the remaining settings is continued If the device type does not fit the operation is aborted completely Basically all settings found in the f...

Page 34: ... are not supported by your current firmware you can update your controller For the update you need the latest firmware and the PC program GHL Control Center both of which can be downloaded free of charge from our homepage www aquariumcomputer com in the download area Support Downloads as well as our USB cable Instructions for updating firmware can be found from our homepage 9 Technical Data The de...

Page 35: ...and may vary due to component tolerances and ambient conditions Leuchte Netzteil Dimensions L xBb H 324 mm x 200 mm x 42 mm 12 8 x 7 9 x 1 65 245 mm x 68 mm x 40 mm 9 6 x 2 7 x 1 57 Weight 2 4 kg 5 29 lb 1 3 kg 2 87 lb Cable lengh ca 3 m 118 11 to power supply ca 2 m 78 74 to wall outlet Ambient conditions during operation max 40 C 104 F max rel humidity 80 non condensing max 50 C 122 F max rel hu...

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