01 — Description
Présentation du produit
The new LED horticultural lamp compatible with HPS ballast!
Do you have a digital ballast at home?
Great, save money and opt for this full spectrum LED horticultural lighting from Solux . This lighting sold WITHOUT POWER SUPPLY can be connected directly to any digital ballast of 600W max.
Please note, this lighting requires a 600W MAX ballast to operate
Full spectrum for growing and flowering cultivation
With its full spectrum optimized for the growth and flowering phases, the Dream Catcher 720W will fit perfectly into a 120x120 (minimum) box .
Foldable in 2 parts, the transport of this lighting module is even more simplified.
Simple and effective 6-bar lighting will ensure perfect performance in your growing space with its efficiency of 2.8µmol/W.
DreamCatcher horticultural LED lighting for what growing area?
This LED horticultural lighting is designed for a growing space of approximately 120cm x 120c. The system itself measures 110cm x 110cm. You should therefore not cultivate plants with this lamp on a smaller surface area in a growth chamber.
Installation of the SOLUX Dream Catcher lamp
Complete horticultural spectrum - Full Spectrum - LED OSRAM
DreamCatcher lamp delivered with:
- Complete system with OSRAM LEDs
- 6 LED horticultural bars
- Suspension kit
- IEC C14 connector to connect to a 600W MAX ballast
04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- What is the exact luminous output in µmol/s of the Dream Catcher 720W when used on a 600W max HPS ballast, and can its efficiency in g/W be compared with a standard 600W HPS on 120x120cm?
The Dream Catcher 720W produces approximately 1870 µmol/s at full power. When connected to a HPS ballast limited to 600W, its output will probably be reduced, but no exact value is provided. Regarding efficiency, the Dream Catcher offers about 2.8 µmol/J, which is higher than the 1.7-2.0 µmol/J of a standard 600W HPS. On a 120x120 cm surface, even with the ballast limitation, the Dream Catcher will have a better efficiency per watt than the standard HPS, notably due to a more uniform distribution and a spectrum better suited for photosynthesis.
- Question: Is the Dream Catcher 720W compatible with all types of digital ballasts up to 600W maximum, and what type of timer do you recommend to optimize the growth and flowering phases without risking overvoltage?
The Dream Catcher 720W is compatible with many digital ballasts up to 600W, but it is advisable to check specific compatibility according to the ballast manufacturer to avoid any issues.
To optimize growth and flowering cycles while avoiding overvoltage risks, we recommend a quality digital timer that offers precise programming tailored to your lighting needs. This type of timer ensures reliable management of lighting phases without risk of damaging your equipment.
- Compatible with 600W MAX ballast, can I use it on a dimmable ballast and if so, how does it impact power and efficiency?
Yes, the Dream Catcher 720W is compatible with a dimmable 600W max ballast. You can adjust the light output via the ballast, which proportionally changes the consumption and light intensity. At full power, the efficiency is about 2.8 µmol/W, but by reducing the power with the dimmer, the light output and thus plant growth will also be reduced. Therefore, it is important to adapt the power according to the growth phase and the illuminated area to optimize results.
- What is the ideal procedure to optimize the management of growth and flowering with the Dream Catcher 720W on a 600W HPS ballast max in a 120x120 cm box?
To optimize growth and flowering with the Dream Catcher 720W on a max 600W HPS ballast in a 120x120 cm box, here’s the recommended approach:
1. Installation: Place the LED panel at a suitable distance (about 40-60 cm depending on plant sensitivity) to avoid burns while ensuring uniform light coverage.
2. Growth and flowering phases: Use an 18-hour light cycle for growth with a spectrum slightly richer in blue, then switch to a 12-hour light cycle for flowering, favoring the red spectrum to stimulate floral production.
3. Ballast management: Ensure your max 600W HPS ballast is compatible and properly set to power the Dream Catcher, ensuring efficient consumption without performance loss.
4. Climate control: Maintain a stable temperature between 22°C and 28°C in the box for an optimal environment, with good ventilation to limit excessive heat generated by the ballast.
5. Maintenance: Regularly clean the panel to avoid dust buildup that could reduce light output.
This precise management will allow you to fully benefit from the full spectrum of the Dream Catcher 720W and optimize the health and yield of your indoor crops.
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the Dream Catcher 720W lamp in continuous use in order to optimize its performance without risking premature degradation of the LEDs?
For the Dream Catcher 720W lamp, although the manufacturer does not explicitly provide the maximum operating temperature, it is recommended to keep the ambient temperature below 30°C during continuous use. This helps to optimize performance and prevent premature degradation of the LEDs, thus ensuring maximum lifespan and efficiency.
- What is the difference between the actual light output of the Dream Catcher 720W connected to a 600W ballast and an independent LED system?
The Dream Catcher 720 W connected to a 600 W HPS ballast operates at a limited power of around 600 W, which reduces its actual light output to about 1550-1600 µmol/s. This limitation comes from the maximum power supplied by the ballast, with an output approximately 15-20% lower than when powered natively.
With an independent LED power supply, the Dream Catcher can express its full potential, delivering up to 1870 µmol/s at full power (720 W). Efficiency remains optimal thanks to a specialized driver, without losses related to adapting to an HPS ballast.
In summary, the main difference lies in the power limit imposed by the ballast, which reduces the total light output. However, even when connected to a ballast, the light output remains higher than that of a typical 600 W HPS, highlighting the quality and versatility of this hybrid LED system.
- What is the ideal operating temperature to optimize the light output of the Dream Catcher 720W used on a 600W max HPS ballast?
To optimize the light output of the Dream Catcher 720W used with a 600W max HPS ballast, it is ideal to maintain the ambient temperature between 22°C and 28°C. This range promotes stable and efficient performance while avoiding overheating, thus ensuring optimal lighting for your plants.
Moreover, using a quality digital timer allows for precise management of light cycles, which is a valuable asset to fully exploit the capabilities of your setup, especially if your ballast is dimmable.
- Can the Dream Catcher 720W be used with all types of digital ballasts up to 600W without risk of overheating or performance loss?
The Dream Catcher 720W is indeed designed to be compatible with digital ballasts up to 600W. However, this compatibility may vary depending on the specific brand and model of the ballast. To avoid any overheating or performance loss, it is important to ensure that the chosen ballast is specifically suited for horticultural LEDs like the Dream Catcher. Confirmed compatibility ensures optimal and safe use of your lighting system.
- Is it possible to use the Dream Catcher 720W with a digital ballast of a different power than 600W without risking damage or performance loss?
The Dream Catcher 720W is specifically designed to operate with a 600W digital ballast. Using a ballast of a different power can disrupt its operation, risk damaging the system, or reduce its performance. Therefore, to ensure optimal efficiency and preserve the lifespan of your lighting, it is essential to maintain this compatibility.
- Compatible with voice assistant for remote management possible? Can we monitor temperature and humidity next to this lighting via an external module? Does the installation on 600W ballast require advanced configurations or is it plug and play? What is the actual electrical consumption for this module connected to a 600W HPS ballast?
Voice assistant compatibility: The Dream Catcher 720W does not include voice assistant control. Remote management will primarily depend on the ballast used, with some models being compatible with this type of control.
Temperature and humidity monitoring: This panel does not offer built-in monitoring. However, it is entirely possible to add dedicated external sensors to monitor these parameters in your growing space.
Installation on 600W ballast: The connection is generally simple and "plug and play", without advanced configurations. However, be sure to check the ballast compatibility to ensure optimal and safe operation.
Actual electrical consumption: The nominal power is 720W, but the actual consumption may vary slightly depending on the efficiency of your 600W HPS ballast. This system offers better luminous efficiency than a conventional HPS while generally consuming less.
- What is the actual power consumption of the Dream Catcher 720W on a 600W HPS ballast, and what is the lumen or umol per watt yield in a cultivation area of up to 1-2 m²?
The Dream Catcher 720W connected to a 600W HPS ballast operates at an actual power of about 600W. Therefore, the power consumption is limited to this value, not 720W.
In terms of yield, it delivers a photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) of about 1550-1600 µmol/s with this ballast, which corresponds to a slightly reduced yield (-15-20%) compared to a standalone LED power supply. For a surface area of 1 to 2 m², this light level remains perfectly suitable for the optimal cultivation of your plants.
To maximize light output and efficiency per watt (up to 1870 µmol/s), it is preferable to use an independent LED power supply rather than the HPS ballast.
- What is the ideal procedure to connect the Dream Catcher 720W to a 600W digital ballast without external power supply and ensure stable synchronization of lighting in cultivation?
To connect the Dream Catcher 720W to a 600W digital ballast without external power supply, first check the compatibility of the ballast. Then, carefully connect the Dream Catcher while following the electrical guidelines of the ballast to ensure a good connection.
Use a digital timer to precisely control the lighting cycles, which is essential for stable synchronization suitable for the growth and flowering phases. If your ballast is dimmable, adjust the power according to your needs to optimize light yield without overloading the setup.
Finally, conduct a full test to validate the operation and adjust the settings if necessary to ensure stable and effective light on your crop.
- Can this Dream Catcher 720W lamp really replace a classic 600W HPS in terms of yield and light penetration in a 120x120 box?
The Dream Catcher 720W lamp can indeed replace a classic 600W HPS in a 120x120 cm box. In native LED mode, it delivers a superior light output (approximately 1870 µmol/s), and even when powered through a 600W HPS ballast, its yield remains better than a standard 600W HPS, with around 1550-1600 µmol/s.
Regarding light penetration, the optimized lenses of the Dream Catcher ensure effective light distribution through the foliage, often better than a classic HPS. Additionally, it emits significantly less heat, making climate control easier and avoiding unnecessary thermal stress.
This lamp is therefore an excellent alternative for maintaining good yield and light penetration while reducing consumption and heat in your box.
- What is the optimal usage period of the Dream Catcher 720W on HPS ballast to maximize flowering yield in a 120x120 space?
To optimize flowering with the
Dream Catcher 720W on HPS ballast in a 120x120 cm space, it is recommended to maintain a light cycle of about
12 hours per day. This cycle respects the natural flowering rhythm of the plants. Note that, when used on a 600W ballast, this panel delivers a light flux around 1550-1600 µmol/s, which remains effective but can be improved with an independent LED power supply to exceed 1870 µmol/s.
It is also important to control the temperature around 22 to 30°C to preserve the performance and longevity of the LEDs. Finally, thanks to its modular design, position the Dream Catcher properly to ensure uniform coverage of your growing area.
- Do you confirm that this device plugs directly into a 600W max digital ballast without an external power supply?
Yes, the Dream Catcher 720W plugs directly into a 600W max digital (electronic) ballast without any additional external power supply. This device does not contain a built-in ballast and relies entirely on the external electronic ballast to manage voltage and current. Just make sure your ballast is compatible and designed for a power of up to 600W for optimal operation.
- What is the best method to synchronize the timer of the Dream Catcher 720W with that of the ballast 600W max to optimize growth and flowering in a 120x120 box?
To effectively synchronize the timer of the Dream Catcher 720W with that of the HPS 600W max ballast in a 120x120 cm box, the best method is to use a single digital timer that simultaneously controls both devices. This ensures that the lighting cycles match perfectly, avoiding any delays that could disrupt the plants.
Then, program your cycles based on the growth phases: 18 hours of lighting with a blue-rich spectrum for growth, followed by 12 hours with a more red spectrum for flowering. Also, ensure that your ballast is compatible with the Dream Catcher to maintain the dimmable function and reliability of the system.
Finally, remember to place the LED panel between 40 and 60 cm from the plants for optimal light coverage without the risk of burning.
- Is the maximum light output of the Dream Catcher 720W optimal for a grow tent exactly 120x120 or is it better to have a slightly larger space to avoid shadow areas?
The Dream Catcher 720W offers a very good light output with a full spectrum and an efficiency of about 2.8 µmol/J, ideal for LED cultivation. For a tent exactly 120x120 cm, it will be effective but may not perfectly cover the edges, which can create some shadow areas.
To ensure homogeneous lighting and avoid these less lit areas, it is better to allow for a slightly larger space, for example 130x130 cm. This ensures optimal light diffusion, essential for balanced growth and flowering of your plants.
- What is the maximum power of the HPS ballast compatible with this Dream Catcher 720W module to ensure optimal operation without the risk of overheating?
The maximum power of the compatible HPS ballast with the Dream Catcher 720 W module is 600 W electronic/digital. Beyond that, the system operates limited to this power, slightly reducing the light flux (about 1550-1600 µmol/s instead of 1870 µmol/s in independent LED power supply) but ensures stable operation without the risk of overheating.
To preserve the lifespan of the LEDs, it is recommended to maintain an ambient temperature below 30°C during continuous use.
Thus, for use with HPS ballast, 600 W is the optimal limit, while an independent LED power supply will allow full utilization of the 720 W of the Dream Catcher.
- What is the difference in yield in µmol/W between this Dream Catcher 720W lighting and a classic 600W HPS lamp on a digital ballast?
The Dream Catcher 720W LED, even when powered by a 600W HPS ballast, delivers a yield of about 2.6 to 2.8 µmol/W, significantly higher than that of a standard 600W HPS lamp on a digital ballast, which typically runs between 1.7 and 2.0 µmol/W. This represents an efficiency increase of 30 to 60% in terms of photosynthesis per watt consumed. This better performance can be attributed to an optimized light spectrum and better light distribution, both essential points for successful indoor cultivation.
- What is the average lifespan of Osram LEDs used in this system and how does their power evolve over time?
The Osram LEDs used in the Dream Catcher 720W benefit from exceptional longevity, with an average lifespan of around 102,000 hours to maintain at least 90% of their initial luminous flux (Q90). This means that after this duration, the luminous power loses less than 10%, which is a guarantee of robustness and efficiency over the long term.
The evolution of power is therefore very gradual, even after many hours of use, ensuring stable and durable performance for your indoor crops.
- What is the optimal installation height for this Dream Catcher 720W to ensure even coverage over an area of 120x120cm without risk of burning the plants?
For the Dream Catcher 720W covering an area of 120x120 cm, the ideal installation height is between 80 and 100 cm above the top of the plants. This distance ensures an even light distribution over the crop while minimizing the risk of burns.
Thanks to the built-in dimmable feature, it is possible to adjust the intensity to adapt the lighting to the different growth phases, especially for younger, more sensitive plants. Be sure to regularly monitor the condition of the leaves to adjust the height or power as needed.
- Is it compatible with all types of digital ballasts up to 600W or does it require a specific model for the Dream Catcher 720W?
The
Dream Catcher 720 W is compatible with all electronic (digital) ballasts with a maximum power of 600 W. Therefore, a specific model is not necessary: a standard electronic ballast rated for 600 W is sufficient to ensure optimal performance.
The output power can reach 720 W with this ballast, with an input voltage between 130 and 160 V. Just ensure that your ballast can handle these electrical characteristics to achieve the best efficiency.
- Is it possible to remotely monitor the temperature and humidity under the Dream Catcher 720W lamp to automatically adjust the lighting and watering based on climate conditions?
The Dream Catcher 720W does not feature integrated monitoring of temperature or humidity, so it is not possible to track or adjust these parameters directly through the lamp.
However, you can install external sensors (hygrometers, connected thermometers) in your growing space. These devices, combined with an intelligent control or home automation system, can monitor climate conditions remotely and control lighting or watering based on readings.
This solution requires a compatible external monitoring and control system with your HPS ballast and your setup, as the Dream Catcher itself does not support this type of automation.
- Is the installation on a 600W max ballast really reliable without risk of overheating or damage to the digital ballast over time?
The installation of the Dream Catcher 720 W on a digital electronic ballast up to 600 W is reliable and safe, provided that the ballast is indeed a quality digital model. These ballasts come with protections against overheating and surges, which minimizes the risk of damage over time.
The key is to ensure good ventilation around the ballast to avoid any buildup of heat. The actual current consumption of the LEDs is different from a traditional HPS, making this combination perfectly compatible if the ballast is suited and used under normal conditions.
In summary, using the Dream Catcher 720 W with a correctly ventilated digital ballast of up to 600 W constitutes a reliable setup with no major risk of overheating or premature wear.
- What difference in output and consumption can be expected between the Dream Catcher 720W LED adjustable on a max 600W HPS ballast and a traditional 600W HPS ballast in a 120x120 cm box?
The Dream Catcher 720W LED adjustable on a max 600W HPS ballast, in a 120x120 cm box, delivers a higher output compared to a traditional 600W HPS ballast. At similar power (~600W), it provides a light flux of 1550-1600 µmol/s with an output of 2.6 to 2.8 µmol/W, significantly better than the classic HPS lamp.
In terms of consumption, both operate around 600W when the Dream Catcher is plugged into the HPS ballast. The major difference lies in the reduction of heat emitted by the Dream Catcher, which decreases the need for ventilation and improves thermal management of the box.
If you power the Dream Catcher with an independent LED driver, it can reach 720W and up to 1870 µmol/s, further optimizing light output and energy efficiency.
In summary, for a 120x120 cm box, the Dream Catcher offers more effective and cooler lighting than the traditional 600W HPS ballast while consuming equivalent electrical power.
- How to control the temperature of the digital ballast when using the Dream Catcher 720W lamp on a 120x120 cm cultivation area?
To control the temperature of the digital ballast with the Dream Catcher 720 W lamp on a cultivation area of 120x120 cm, it is essential to ensure effective ventilation around the ballast and throughout the growing area to prevent heat buildup. The ideal ambient temperature should remain between 22°C and 28°C, without exceeding 30°C continuously to preserve the longevity of the ballast and the lamp.
A climate control system or thermometer allows real-time temperature monitoring. Lastly, using a compatible digital ballast often limited to 600 W reduces the heat generated, and a digital timer enables precise management of light cycles, thus limiting overheating.
These measures ensure optimal operation and an extended lifespan for your setup under the Dream Catcher 720 W.
