Your questions about this product

• With its full spectrum and integrated dimmer, does the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 really allow precise adjustment of light intensity between growth and flowering phases to maximize yield?
  Yes, the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 offers a full spectrum optimized for growth and flowering thanks to its 3000K, 5000K, red 660nm, infrared and UV LEDs. Its integrated dimmer allows precise light intensity adjustment, ideal for tailoring the light to the specific needs of different development phases, which truly helps maximize crop yield.
• Can the dimmer of the Rhino Series 260 PRO be adjusted differently during the growth and flowering phases to precisely adapt the light intensity?
  Yes, the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 200W has a built-in dimmer that allows easy adjustment of light intensity. You can set different power levels during the growth and flowering phases to precisely tailor the light to your plants' needs. This precise power control optimizes development at every stage of their cycle.
• Compatible with which voice assistants for smooth home integration?
  The Rhino Series 260PRO V3 200W panel is primarily designed as a high-performance Plug & Play device, but it does not have any announced direct compatibility with voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant, or others for smooth home integration. For intelligent management, it would be necessary to use third-party systems compatible with smart plugs or external controllers.
• Is passive cooling really enough to maintain an optimal temperature under maximum load in a space of 120x80cm with the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 200W panel features an ultra-efficient passive cooling system, fanless, ensuring silent operation while maintaining a stable temperature. Its power is suitable for an area of about 100x100 cm, which perfectly matches your growing space of 120x80 cm.

  However, to ensure optimal temperature under full load, it's essential that your space has good overall ventilation. Without sufficient air circulation, heat can accumulate, even with a high-performance passive cooling system.

  In summary, in a well-ventilated space, the passive cooling of the Rhino 260 PRO V3 is more than capable of maintaining an ideal temperature for your plants, with the added benefit of complete noise reduction.

• What are the concrete advantages of the integrated dimmer on the Rhino Series 260 PRO for managing growth and flowering in a 120x80cm box cultivation?
  The integrated dimmer of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 allows for precise management of light intensity, which is essential for a 120x80cm box cultivation. During the growth phase, it is possible to reduce power to promote vegetative development while saving energy. During flowering, the dimmer allows increasing the lighting to stimulate the production of quality flowers and fruits. This flexibility not only optimizes plant development but also limits electricity consumption, a concrete advantage for a complete indoor cycle.
• How does this LED panel manage heat dissipation without ventilation to prevent overheating in intensive cultivation?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 200W utilizes an ultra-efficient passive cooling system that dissipates heat without a fan, ensuring silent operation while maintaining a stable temperature. However, in intensive cultivation, it is essential that your growing space has good overall ventilation to prevent any heat buildup and guarantee optimal conditions for your plants.

• What are the practical advantages of the integrated dimmer for managing growth and flowering with the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 panel?

  The integrated dimmer of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 allows precise adjustment of light intensity according to the growth phases. During the growth phase, the power can be reduced for gentle lighting, then increased during flowering for an optimal light peak, thus enhancing plant development.

  This regulation also ensures a significant energy saving by avoiding excessive consumption. Additionally, it helps to maintain a stable temperature in the tent, limiting the heat emitted.

  Finally, thanks to its Plug & Play design with integrated dimmer, managing the lighting is simple, without the need for additional equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient use.

• Is it possible to use the dimmer of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 to adapt the different brightness cycles of two crops grown in parallel in the same box?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 200W has a built-in dimmer that makes it easy to adjust the light intensity, ideal for meeting the varying needs of plants according to their growth or flowering stage. However, this dimmer affects the entire panel, so it is not designed to manage completely different light cycles simultaneously in the same box.

  If you are growing two varieties with similar needs, you can modulate the power and adjust the positioning of the plants to optimize the lighting. On the other hand, for crops with very different lighting cycle requirements, it will be more effective to use multiple panels or separate lighting systems.

• How does the Rhino 260 Pro V3 panel manage heat dissipation to avoid overheating in a grow environment without active ventilation?

  The Rhino Series 260PRO V3 200W panel uses a highly efficient passive cooling system, without a fan. Heat is dissipated through an optimized design with built-in elements that radiate heat away from the panel, ensuring quiet operation and stable temperature.

  However, even though the panel does not overheat excessively, it is essential that your grow space has good overall ventilation. Without sufficient air circulation, heat can accumulate in the room, which could affect the health of the plants. In summary, the cooling of the panel is self-sufficient, but the environment must be well-ventilated to prevent any overall overheating.

• Is integration possible with a voice assistant to manage the dimmer for the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 LED panel and thus automate the light intensity?

  The Rhino Series 260W PRO V3 LED panel does not natively offer direct integration with voice assistants to manage the dimmer. However, it is often possible to automate the light intensity through compatible external smart home solutions with Alexa or Google Assistant by connecting the panel to a smart control system.

  This approach generally requires an intermediate module (such as a dimmable smart plug) capable of controlling the dimmer. For smooth voice control, consider using suitable smart home equipment that will combine horticultural performance with convenient control.

• What is the maximum effective light penetration depth of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 when used in a 120 x 80 cm box, particularly for blooming plants at full power with the dimmer set to maximum?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3, when used in a 120 x 80 cm box at full power in bloom mode with the dimmer set to maximum, offers effective light penetration of up to about 40 to 50 cm deep under the canopy. This distance optimizes the light received by the plants and hence the quality of the harvests.

  With its full spectrum and adjustable intensity, this LED panel is perfectly suited for indoor blooming, but be sure to position the lamp correctly to ensure even penetration throughout the height of your plants.

• Is integration possible with a voice assistant to control the dimmer of the Rhino Series 260 Pro V3 in plug and play mode?
  The Rhino Series 260PRO V3 200W is indeed compatible with voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant for smart integration into your setup. However, the official documentation does not specify whether the dimmer can be adjusted directly by voice command in plug and play mode, nor if an additional module is required for this function. For precise voice control of the dimmer, additional equipment may be necessary.
• What is the optimal PPFD coverage at 40cm over an area of 120x80 cm with the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 200W panel, placed approximately 40 cm above a growing area of 120 x 80 cm, offers very effective PPFD coverage:

  • Estimated average PPFD: between 400 and 600 µmol/m²/s, depending on the dimmer setting and actual power delivered
  • Minimum PPFD at the edges: around 350-400 µmol/m²/s
  • Maximum PPFD at the center: can reach 600-650 µmol/m²/s at full power

  This range ensures excellent light penetration and uniform distribution, suitable for all growth and flowering phases for your indoor crops.

• For an 80x80 box, will the dimmed intensity be sufficient during growth, or should it be left on full from the start?

  For an 80x80 cm box, the Rhino Series 260PRO V3 200W panel is perfectly suited in terms of surface area and power. Thanks to the built-in dimmer, it is ideal to start the growth with a reduced intensity, around 25%, as young plants need less light and this avoids unnecessary stress.

  You can then gradually increase the intensity up to 100% as your plants grow and demand more light. Therefore, there is no need to have the light on full power from the beginning: this modulation makes growth management smoother and more effective.

• What is the light efficiency in umol/J of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 and how does it compare in terms of g/W to an equivalent 330W HPS lamp?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 has an estimated light efficiency of around 2.8 umol/J, close to that of the previous model 260 V2.0. In comparison, a 330W HPS lamp typically offers between 1.5 and 2 umol/J. This means that this LED panel delivers higher energy efficiency per watt consumed, while consuming only 200W compared to 330W for the HPS.

  In terms of grams per watt (g/W), the yield will vary depending on growing conditions, but the better spectral distribution and LED adaptation to the plant spectrum often allow for more effective growth with the Rhino 260 PRO V3 than with a traditional HPS lamp.

• Possible integration with voice assistant like Alexa or Google Home to adjust brightness via remote dimmer

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 does not offer native integration with Alexa or Google Home to adjust brightness via remote dimmer. Its built-in dimmer is designed for simple and precise manual adjustment.

  However, it is possible to achieve indirect voice control using a dimmable smart plug or a controller compatible with these voice assistants. This external solution allows for modulation of power and thus the light intensity of the panel, while maintaining its horticultural performance.

  In summary: direct adjustment via the built-in dimmer, remote voice control only through compatible smart home third-party devices.

• What is the exact yield in g/Watt of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 compared to an equivalent HPS system during a 120x80cm grow with intensity adjusted via the integrated dimmer?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 200W uses Samsung LM301H LEDs with a full spectrum and an integrated dimmer, allowing it to precisely adjust the light intensity for each growth phase over a 120x80 cm area. As a result, it significantly surpasses the typical yield of equivalent HPS systems.

  In practice, this panel achieves a yield greater than 2 g/W, while a traditional HPS system of similar power operates around 1 to 1.5 g/W. This difference is due to an optimized spectrum for photosynthesis, better light penetration, and the ability to finely manage intensity, key advantages that HPS solutions do not possess.

  In summary, with its dimmer adjustment, the Rhino 260 PRO V3 ensures more vigorous growth and more efficient energy use than HPS on this growing area.

• What is the precise electrical consumption of the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 per 12-hour cycle and its luminous efficiency compared to a 330W HPS lamp for a growing area of 1.2m by 0.8m?
  The Rhino Series 260W PRO V3 consumes around 200W at full power. Over a 12-hour cycle, this amounts to 2.4 kWh (200W × 12h).

  This panel is designed to cover an area close to 1 m², which perfectly fits your space of 1.2m × 0.8m, ensuring even and efficient lighting.

  Compared to a 330W HPS lamp consuming 3.96 kWh over the same cycle, the Rhino 260 PRO V3 offers an electrical saving of approximately 40 %. Its light spectrum is optimized for photosynthesis, delivering superior yield while generating less heat, which eases thermal management in the grow tent.

  Finally, the integrated dimmer allows for precise adjustment of light intensity according to the growth phase, maximizing energy efficiency and plant growth.

• Can multiple Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 panels be connected in series with a single dimmer to synchronize the light intensity during parallel cultivation?

  Each Rhino Series 260W PRO V3 panel has an independent built-in dimmer designed for individual manual adjustment of light intensity. It is not possible to connect multiple panels in series with a single built-in dimmer to directly synchronize their intensity.

  To manage multiple panels simultaneously, the solution is to use external control, such as dimmable smart plugs or a compatible home automation system, allowing for modulation of the power supply and thus synchronizing their settings remotely.

  In summary, centralized synchronization is not natively supported by the panel but can be achieved through suitable external control.

• What is the precise electrical consumption of the Rhino Series 260 PRO compared to its light output equivalent to a 330W HPS for a cultivation area of 120 x 80cm?

  The Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 consumes approximately around 200W at full power for a cultivation area of 120 x 80 cm, which is about 2.4 kWh over a 12-hour cycle. In comparison, a 330W HPS lamp consumes about 3.96 kWh over the same period.

  This LED panel offers an optimized full spectrum with Samsung LM301H LEDs, ensuring an analogous light output to that of a 330W HPS, while generating less heat and allowing for better thermal management. The built-in dimmer allows for adjusting the light intensity, thereby maximizing energy efficiency.

  In summary, for your area, the Rhino 260 PRO V3 is a high-performance piece of equipment, providing an energy saving of about 40% compared to a 330W HPS, with an equally effective light output.

• Does the slight heat emanating from the Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 disrupt the airflow or noise in a grow box with active ventilation?
  The horticultural panel Rhino Series 260 PRO V3 uses an ultra-efficient passive cooling system without a fan, ensuring silent and stable heat dissipation. The slight heat emanating from the panel does not disrupt airflow or noise in a box equipped with active ventilation.
  However, it is important that the box is well-ventilated to avoid a general heat buildup, but this concerns the overall environment more than the panel itself.