01 — Description
Présentation du produit
PureLED Q420 v2.0 LED lighting for indoor growing - 150 x 150 cm - Full spectrum and integrated Dimmer
Discover version 2.0 of PureLED Q420 LED lighting for indoor plant cultivation, specially designed for spaces of 150 x 150 cm. The "Q" range adapts perfectly to grow tents of different sizes available on the market, offering a high-performance and adaptive lighting solution for indoor growing.
Main Features :
- Model suitable for growing areas of 150 x 150 cm
- Stepless manual dimming for precise control of light intensity
- Compatible with an external controller (not included) for advanced functions such as sunrise and sunset, dimming in case of overheating or emergency shutdown
- Lightweight and quiet thanks to the absence of moving parts
- Full light spectrum suitable for the entire plant growth cycle, from germination to harvest
- Guarantee up to 5 years
Technical specifications :
- Power: 420W
- Weight: 6.40 kg
- Protection index: IP65
- Efficiency: 2.7 µmol/J
- LED panel dimensions: 62.8 x 62.8 x 4.3 cm
- Recommended area: 150 x 150 cm
- Plug&Play: Yes
- Power regulator: Yes
Frequently asked Questions :
- Q: Is the PureLED Q420 v2.0 light fixture easy to install?
A: Yes, the light fixture is easy to install. You will need to follow the instructions provided for proper installation.
- Q: Can I use the PureLED Q420 v2.0 with an external controller?
A: Yes, the fixture is compatible with an external controller (not included) which offers advanced functions such as sunrise and sunset, dimming in case of overheating or emergency stop.
- Q: How long is the warranty for the PureLED Q420 v2.0 luminaire?
A: The PureLED Q420 v2.0 luminaire is covered by a warranty of up to 5 years.
04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- Use of full spectrum on multiple varieties in a 150x150 cm tent: does the PureLED Q420 v2 LED panel offer a sufficiently adaptable light spectrum to manage several types of plants with different light and growth phase needs in the same space without affecting their development?
The PureLED Q420 V2 LED panel offers a full spectrum, combining 4000K white and 660 nm red LEDs, suitable for all growth and flowering phases. Thanks to its integrated dimmer, it allows modulation of light intensity according to the specific needs of each variety, even in a 150x150 cm tent. Thus, it is perfectly capable of managing multiple types of plants with different light requirements without compromising their development.
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- What is the best way to optimize the full light spectrum of the PURELED Q420 V2 V2.0 panel to manage multiple different varieties in the same 150x150 cm tent in order to maximize growth and flowering without negatively affecting any species?
The PURELED Q420 V2 V2.0 panel offers a perfectly tailored full spectrum for growth and flowering thanks to its 4000K white and 660 nm red LEDs. To optimize its use in a 150x150 cm tent with multiple varieties:
- Adjust the light intensity via manual dimming or an external controller to tailor the power to specific needs, avoiding stress for sensitive species while maximizing flowering for the more demanding ones.
- Ensure even distribution by positioning the panel at the center and adjusting the height to uniformly cover the entire area, without shadow zones or overheating.
- Adapt the photoperiod to each variety, precisely controlling the duration of lighting to promote optimal growth and flowering without disrupting the plants.
- Regularly monitor the plants' reactions and adjust the light accordingly to meet the evolving needs of different species.
This fine management of the light spectrum and cycle harmonizes growth and flowering, ensuring ideal conditions for all varieties grown simultaneously in the tent.
- Compatibility with main home automation protocols like MQTT or Z-Wave for autonomous integration and voice control possible via Google Home or Alexa?
The PURELED Q420 V2 is a powerful and comprehensive horticultural LED panel, but it does not have native home automation connectivity like MQTT, Z-Wave, Google Home, or Alexa. It includes a dimmer to manually adjust the light intensity, but no Wi-Fi functionality or home automation protocol is built-in.
To control it via voice assistants or home automation systems, it is necessary to use a compatible external module (relay, connected switch) that will allow you to control the power supply or dimmer remotely, relying on your existing home automation infrastructure.
If you are looking for a solution with advanced management and integrated connectivity, it is worth considering specialized LED controllers compatible with home automation, in addition to this panel.
- Is it compatible with CO2 systems on 150x150 or does it reduce the light efficiency of the PURELED Q420 V2 panel?
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PURELED Q420 V2 panel is perfectly sized for a surface of 150x150 cm and delivers an optimized light spectrum for growth and flowering with an efficiency of 2.7 mol/J. Regarding the use with a CO2 system, it does not directly impact the light efficiency of the panel since CO2 acts on the photosynthesis of plants, not on the light itself.
In summary, the panel maintains its performance with or without a CO2 system in this space. The combination of both can even improve overall growth, provided that ventilation and temperature conditions are well controlled.
- real electric consumption in kwh of the pureled q420 v2 at maximum power on 150x150 and light efficiency per watt compared to competing models for energy optimization
The PURELED Q420 V2 consumes 420 W at maximum power. With an usage of 18 hours per day, this amounts to approximately 2748 kWh per year. Its light efficiency is 2.7 µmol/J, which is very efficient compared to the majority of competing models, especially traditional HPS lamps that consume more while providing less useful light for plants.
To optimize consumption, the Q420 V2 features an integrated dimmer that allows adjusting the intensity according to the specific needs of cultivation on a 150x150 cm surface. Furthermore, its full spectrum and low heat output reduce the need for energy-intensive ventilation, thus improving the overall efficiency of the lighting system.
This combination ensures excellent energy optimization while guaranteeing suitable lighting for all phases of growth and flowering.
- What is the average electrical power consumed per hour by the PURELED Q420 V2 panel during continuous use with the dimmer set to 50 percent?
The PURELED Q420 V2 panel consumes on average 210 W per hour when used with the dimmer set to 50%. Indeed, its maximum consumption is 420 W, and setting it to 50% reduces this consumption by half.
- Can the PureLED Q420 v2 panel be integrated into a home automation system to automate the lighting and brightness adjustment according to the cultivation cycles?
The horticultural panel PURELED Q420 V2 does not have built-in home automation connectivity to directly automate the lighting or brightness adjustment according to the cultivation cycles. It is equipped with a manual dimmer to adjust the intensity, but without native remote control.
To integrate this panel into a home automation system, an external module such as a relay or connected switch must be used, which can control the power supply or dimmer through your home automation installation. This third-party solution will then allow you to automate the lighting and light variations based on your cultivation cycles.
In summary, automation is possible, but with suitable external equipment; the panel does not manage this natively.
- With a full spectrum and a power of 420W over 150x150cm, what is the real interest of combined SCROG+LST usage under this PureLED Q420 v2 panel to optimize light penetration and final yield?
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SCROG combined with
LST under the
PureLED Q420 V2 panel helps to
uniform the canopy over the 150x150 cm area, thus maximizing the penetration of the 420 W full spectrum light (white 4000K + red 660 nm). These techniques spread the branches horizontally, reducing shadow areas and optimizing bud exposure to key wavelengths for photosynthesis.
With the integrated dimmer, you can finely adjust the intensity to the canopy structure, significantly improving the final yield by stimulating uniform growth and dense flowering. The result is an optimal utilization of the spectrum and power of the PureLED Q420 V2, promoting a balanced and productive cultivation.
- The PURELED Q420 V2 LED panel covers 150x150 well, but is it possible to use it effectively in a slightly smaller space like 120x120 without losing too much performance?
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PURELED Q420 V2 LED panel is indeed designed for optimal coverage of 150 x 150 cm. However, it can be used effectively in a more confined space of
120 x 120 cm without any notable loss of performance. Thanks to its power of 420 W and its built-in dimmer, you can adjust the light intensity to match this smaller area precisely, ensuring suitable and efficient lighting.
The versatility of its full spectrum, combined with high efficiency, ensures excellent plant development even in a reduced space. Using this panel in a 120 x 120 cm tent is therefore quite feasible, with optimal light control.
- Does the five-year warranty really cover all failures, including degradation of the LEDs or the driver, and how is technical support managed in case of a problem?
The five-year warranty for the PURELED Q420 V2 generally covers the durability and reliability of the panel. However, it does not explicitly state whether all failures, particularly the gradual degradation of the LEDs or the driver, are fully covered.
- What is the average daily electrical consumption of the PURELED Q420 V2 panel in a 150x150 cm growth tent with an 18-hour photoperiod?
The
PURELED Q420 V2 panel consumes 420 W at full power, used for 18 hours a day during growth in a 150x150 cm tent, consumes about
7.56 kWh per day.
If you use the dimmer to reduce the power to 50% (i.e., 210 W), the consumption then drops to about 3.78 kWh per day over the same period.
This setting provides a good balance between performance and energy savings according to your growing needs.
- Can we easily upgrade the LED on this panel to boost growth without changing the entire system?
The PURELED Q420 V2 panel integrates Samsung and Honglitronics LEDs in a compact and protected design, with no modularity provided for easy replacement or upgrading of the diodes.
Therefore, it is not recommended or simple to attempt to modify or add LEDs to boost growth without changing the entire system. This panel already offers a fully optimized spectrum and an integrated dimmer to adjust the light intensity according to your needs.
For higher light output, it is better to consider a more powerful or complementary model rather than modifying the PURELED Q420 V2 itself.
- What is the actual power consumption of the PURELED Q420 V2 panel over 150x150 cm during growth and flowering compared to the stated power of 420W and an efficiency of 2.7 umol/J?
The actual power consumption of the PURELED Q420 V2 over an area of 150x150 cm depends on the intensity setting via its integrated dimmer. Although its maximum advertised power is 420 W, in typical use at 50% intensity, the average consumption is around 210 W per hour.
Its excellent light output of 2.7 µmol/J ensures optimal efficiency in photosynthesis, limiting energy consumption while delivering a spectrum perfectly suited for growth and flowering.
Thanks to this ability to modulate power, consumption adapts to the precise needs of the plant, which is ideal for controlling energy expenditure while maximizing results.
- What is the PPFD distribution curve over an area of 150x150 cm and what is the maximum output in watts to optimize the yield per watt?
The PURELED Q420 V2 is designed for an optimal surface area of 120x120 cm with a homogeneous PPFD distribution and a slight decline at the edges. In a 150x150 cm area, it remains effective thanks to its built-in dimmer that allows adjusting the light intensity and compensating for variations at the periphery. The recommended installation height is between 40 and 60 cm to maintain good uniformity.
At maximum output, this panel consumes 420 W with a very good efficiency of 2.7 µmol/J, ensuring excellent yield in grams per watt. Using the dimmer to adjust the power according to the growth phases helps optimize this yield by preventing energy waste from overlighting.
- What is the distribution of PPFD in umol m2 s at 30cm under the panel over an area of 150x150 cm at maximum usage (420W) and dimmed to 50 percent?
The PURELED Q420 V2 panel is optimized for homogeneous coverage over an area of 120x120 cm, with an excellent efficiency of 2.7 µmol/J. Over an expanded area of 150x150 cm, at 30 cm under the panel, the PPFD will be well distributed but slightly weaker at the edges.
In maximum usage mode (420W) with the dimmer set to 50%, the effective power will be around 210W, which proportionally reduces the PPFD. Therefore, it can be estimated that the average PPFD over the area close to this setting will be about half of the maximum PPFD at 420W, with some variation depending on the position under the panel.
For precise and homogeneous control over 150x150 cm, adjusting with the dimmer is ideal to optimize light distribution according to your specific growing needs.
