Description
Note: Currently, you can't control these add-ons via the parent fixture (as of software version 1.9.x). They can, however, be controlled stand-alone or by maxi Controller.
These add on bars should be used in conjunction with the Dimlux Xtreme Series LED fixtures. The 70W add-on bar is suitable for use with these add on bars should be used in conjunction with the Dimlux Xtreme Series LED fixtures. The 70W add-on bar is suitable for use with the 500w fixture and the 140W add-on bar is suitable for use with the 750w and 1000w fixtures.
NIR and UV can be controlled independently via the dimlux controller.
NIR + UV-A Supplemental Detailed Specs Here.
Can be used to accelerate the flower setting on Dimlux LED fixtures. The add-on bars can also help boost photosynthesis (higher DLI). Increases resistance to fungi, and other pathogens. Increases resin production which brings out flavonoids and terpenes.
Independent control of the NIR and UV-A channels makes it possible to mix the right amount of grow/control light at any time in the growing cycle. UV-A can be gradually increased as the plant progresses through its growing phase. NIR can be added during the flowering phase, to be used as a photosynthesis booster along with red.
Also, by adding NIR photons at the beginning of the night, the Phytochrome far-red can be converted more quickly to its inactive form Phytochrome red. As a result, the plant will “fall asleep” faster, which increases photosynthesis during the day and improves metabolism during the night.
Benefits
Far-red
- Can be used as photosynthesis booster in combination with red ligh
- tWhen used after sunset, accelerates the nighttime metabolism and the sleep rhythm
- Accelerates flower setting and possibly shortens the night and lengthens the day for more photosynthesis (higher DLI)
- In the growing and early blooming phase, plants can be grown taller
- Conversely, plants can be kept very compact initially (far-red off) and when switching to the flowering phase (turning far-red on),th synergetic effect of the extra far-red can be exploited
UV-A
- Increases resistance to fungi, and other pathogens
- Increases resin production which brings out flavonoids and terpenes
- Makes the plant stronger, healthier, shorter and increases root production
- The leaves will become darker green caused by more pigmantation
- Adds extra photons used in photosynthesis, resulting in more yield
- When combined with a UV-B add-on, the UV-A helps protect against damage to DNA, proteins and nucleic acids in plant cell scaused by UV-B
- When UV-A and UV-B are combined in the right amounts and for the right duration, they have a synergistic stress response effect that makes them even more potent while also being less harmful than UV-B alone
