Plasma Grow Lighting for Hydroponic Crop Production
Chameleon Grow Systems is an industry leader in the development and application of LEP (Light Emitting Plasma) technologies for crop lighting applications in homes, greenhouses, research institutions or where efficient full spectrum lighting lighting is required.
Plasma grow lighting offers advantages over HID crop lighting in several respects, below is comparison of Chameleon Grow Systems to conventional H.P.S. lighting systems often used for hydroponics and other cropping applications. Presently a 300 W Plasma Grow Light is available and is ideal for a range of horticultural applications including raising transplants for this seasons garden-if you are thinking about a new grow light, compare Plasma Grow Lighting to HPS, especially if you are looking for a more eco-friendly selection that offers you longevity and power savings.
Chameleon Grow Lighting Systems has announced a soon to be released 500W Plasma Grow Light will be made available by popular request for growers with bigger gardening appetites. Stay tuned for more information and updates on Plasma Grow Lighting including the much anticipated 500W output model(s).
Above: Spectral comparison of LEP (plasma) to HPS in context of the know photosynthetic response curve.
| High Pressure Sodium | Plasma |
| Shorter lifespan, more heat, more electricityGenerates a large amount of heatAir Conditioning RequiredBulb life 20,000 hours (4 years ±)(most growers replace bulb annually)External ballast(AC to DC conversion efficiency 85-90% ±)
External exhaust fan |
Longer lifespan, less heat, less electricityGenerates a small amount of heatMinimal Air Conditioning RequiredBulb life 30,000 hours (7 years ±)(no bulb replacement for life of unit)Internal power supply(AC to DC conversion efficiency 94%)
Internal case fan |
| SpectralFull-Spectrum Nutritional Light-Energy for Optimum Plant Performance325nm – 800nm – Extended PAR Spectrum (includes beneficial UVB & far-red phytochrome wavelengths)PPF – 500 umoles (accumulated average – measured in integrated sphere)5500K – Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)95 – Color Rendering Index (CRI)
45,000 – Lumens/ 108 PAR Watts Borosilicate Glass with Proprietary Anti-Reflective Coating (both sides) Reflector Material – Brushed Stainless Steel – 90% Reflectivity ± Optimum Coverage Area (cylindrical) – 39” x 39” x 39” (1m x 1m x 1m) Recommended Distance from plant canopy – 16” (.4m) Light Orientation (facing down ± 90°)
Mechanical
17” L x 6.5” W x 8.5” H (178mm L x 165mm W x 216mm H) Weight 22 lbs (10 kgs) ± Cooling Fans (run continuously when unit is powered on) Each Hang Point Must be Capable of Supporting Entire Weight of Enclosure
Operating Parameters
Universal Input Voltage – 90 vac to 305 vac Universal Input Frequency – 47 Hz – 63 Hz Input Current – 500 watts / 4.16 amps @ 120VAC / 60 Hz AC to DC Conversion Efficiency – 94% ± Relative Humidity (non-condensing) – 5% – 95% Ambient Operating Temperature – 40°F – 120°F (5°C – 50°C)
Rated Life Cycles
Light Emitting Plasma – 30,000 hours Cooling Fans – 100,000 hours Universal Power Supply – 150,000 hours
General Information
Warranty – 10 Years (mechanical)/ 1 Year Electronics (electrical) Corrosion Resistant Components & Enclosure Salt Water/ Harsh Environment Rated – IP 55 or Greater Fragile Components (do not drop) No User Serviceable Components Warranty Void if Tampered
Mechanical Safety & Approvals
OSHA Complaint Rigging Hardware – Overhead Safety Factor 10 to 1 (10 times greater than actual working load)
Electrical Safety & Approvals
Over Voltage Protection – Over Current Protection – Over Temperature Protection Lighting Protection – Short Circuit Protection – Power Supply Self-Recovery Low Voltage Secondary Electrical System UL/ ROHS/ CE Compliant |
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