Description

The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast allows lamps of various wattages to be operated in the same unit simply by adjusting the dial on the ballast. This model will run 400w, 600w and 1000w lamps. Each lamp will be operated to the exact specification that the lamp requires. By turning the dial on the Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast you can reduce the output of a lamp when not so much power is needed. For example, if you are running a 1000w lamp you can reduce the output to 600w or 400w and the lamp will operate exactly as if it were the lower wattage lamp. Just turn the dial again to step back to full power.

The Over-Drive feature will increase the output of the ballasts highest wattage lamp to achieve maximum performance. Increase is approximately 6% Soft Start Technology prolongs lamp life by stopping current rush to the lamp and preventing lamp overload. When the ballast is started from cold there will be a 3 second fixed delay before ignition. After the lamp ignites there will be a series of random 0-2 second delays before full brightness is reached after approximately 3-5 minutes. The Soft Start Technology is also activated when increasing or decreasing power using the 'Smart-Step' feature. The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast is suitable for use with Sodium, Metal Halide and Dual Spectrum lamps. The Ajusta-Watt Digital Ballast automatically adjusts its output frequency to maintain a constant output regardless of input power fluctuations and ageing lamps. This frequency adjustment also prevents 'lamp flicker'. The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast is fitted with a sophisticated built in circuit breaker system that protects the ballast against a series of faults including: Open Circuit Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Over Voltage Protection, Under Voltage Protection and Over Temperature Protection. In the event of a fault the ballast will go into protection mode to avoid damage to the ballast.

The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast is extremely cool running making it easier to control working temperatures inside the grow room. The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast has superior RF Shielding with Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 7% meaning it will not interfere with television or radio equipment. The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast has no noisy internal fans and is completely silent in operation. The Adjusta-Watt Digital Ballast is up to 30% more efficient than a standard magnetic ballast producing more lumens of light per watt of consumed energy. Efficiency does not diminish and is maintained for the entire life of the unit. In the event of a power failure, The Adjusta-Watt uses a timed re-strike system that will detect hot lamps before re-striking. If hot lamps are detected re-strike will be delayed for 60 second intervals until lamps have cooled sufficiently to be re-ignited. Low Amps on start up means more ballasts can be run on the mains circuit than with magnetic ballasts.

Output: 1000w/600w/400w & Over-Drive
Rated Voltage: 240V 50/60Hz
Rated Current: 4.2A, 2.5A, 1.67A (4.42A - Over-Drive)
Rated Power: 1060W
Working Voltage: 165 ~265VAC
Power Factor: >0.99
Efficiency: Greater than 94%
THD: Less than 7%
Temperature of case under normal operation: < 25 °C
Operating Temperature: -15°C~+50°C