A lot of light, a lot of options: The digital ballast from Lumatek. With four output levels: 250W, 400W, 600W & 660W
The Lumatek 600W digital ballast is considered to be the most powerful, most efficient, and safest electronic ballast on the market. According to the manufacturer, it generates up to 27% higher light output (lumens) with a generally low level of power consumption, and operates silently. Even in long-term operation, the device will only become lukewarm and has an automatic interrupt mechanism for increased safety in case of a short or power surge.
A ballast is crucial when operating grow lighting, such as HPS or metal halide lamps, in order to convert the power source so that it may be used by the lamp. Depending on the type of plant and the light cycle, ballasts are required for 8 to 24 hours per day, which is why you should avoid using less efficient products for this purpose.
Conventional (non-electronic) ballasts waste a large proportion of the energy consumed as useless heat, experience a reduction in performance over time, and can even catch fire (e.g. through extended use).
Electronic ballasts control start phases and performance output via microprocessors, which improves the lamp performance and means that less energy is wasted as heat.
Thanks to the 4 different output levels, the Lumatek 600W can be operated with both 400W HPS lamps (at the 400W level) and 600W HPS lamps (at all 4 levels). The device also allows the use of metal halide lamps, however they can not be dimmed and must be operated at their respective performance level! (e.g. 400W MH = 400W setting on the ballast).
As the Lumatek 600W is delivered complete with fixed cable connectors (each approx. 1.5m), you only need to connect the light fixtures before putting it into operation.
Features of the Lumatek 600W:
- Generates little heat
- Conserves lamps using soft-start / no flickering when in operation
- More lumens per watt in the long-term / even with older lamps
Lumatek ballast, dimmable, 600W
Manufacturer: Lumatek
Compatible lamp types: HPS & MH, 250W, 400W & 600W
Output levels: 4 (250W, 400W, 600W and approx. 660W)
Power cable: approx. 1.5m
Reflector supply line: approx. 1.5m
Power input: 620W
Power output: 600W
Voltage: 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Voltage range: 165 ~ 265 V
Power consumption: 2.70A
Operating frequency: high frequency, no audible noise, no flickering
Ambient temperature: -25°C to 50°C (-13°F to 122°F)
Dimensions: L= 40cm, W= 11.5cm, H= 8.5cm
Weight: approx. 3.3kg
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