GAVITA EL1 G2 MASTER CONTROLLER

GAVITA EL1 & EL2 GEN 2 MASTER CONTROLLER

Features & Benefits

Switch, dim and boost centrally

Now you have complete control over the light cycle and the output of your fixtures from a single point. Never reach for a ballast again!

Independent light cycles on EL2 models

They allow you to program two different and overlapping cycles, for example, a 12/12 on channel 1 and an 18/6 on channel 2.

Simple programming

Setting up the controller is extremely easy, thanks to a 5-language interface on a high-quality OLED display.

Logging

The logging function provides information on the current and past status of your lights and alarms.

Logging functions for high/low temperature, last auto-dim event, last shutdown event, and last power loss.

More information

Gen 2 improvements

Memory: All master controllers use reliable, non-volatile memory to store user settings.

Logging: All master controllers now feature logging functions for high/low temperature, last auto-dim event, last shutdown event, and last power loss, including the date and time of the event.

Separate sunrise/sunset control: Set different periods for sunrise and sunset.

Independent cycles on EL2 models: These cycles allow you to program two different and overlapping cycles (for example, a 12/12 on channel 1 and an 18/6 on channel 2).

Independently programmable External Contactor Modules (ECMs): In Gen 2 EL2 controllers, you can now choose whether to switch on or off and which channel to follow. The result? Flexible integration and automation.

Easy

The Master Controllers are extremely easy to set up. The two-line green OLED display is sharp and easy to read, even in high light intensity environments, and all menu items are in plain text. The 4-button menu control is intuitive. A special fifth button is added to directly set the output of your fixtures. Red and blue LEDs show the output status of your controller ports and provide a quick view of any errors.

The wiring system is plug-and-play with all necessary cables already included with each e-series fixture. The manual describes how to make custom cables for any length. Different lengths of control cables are available as original Gavita accessories. Note that the Gen 2 Master controller comes with a 15 V power cord, different from the 5 V power cord used with Gen 1 Master controllers. You can find more information on how to connect your fixtures to our controller here: Single Bus vs. Repeater Bus.

The controller is easy to mount with the supplied bracket. Two screws are all you need to install it, and the controller clicks right in. This allows easy access to the wiring at the bottom of the controller.

Safe

The most important and valued features of the Master Controller are the temperature safety features. Your lamps will automatically dim when your climate control is no longer able to maintain the correct temperature or will even shut down your lamps when a maximum temperature is reached. These features have already saved many crops!

The control signal is a safe, analog, low voltage signal, and the controller is protected from signal shortcuts in the wiring. Wiring faults will not damage your controller.

Finally, the EL2 offers alarm contacts (NO and NC) to seamlessly integrate your controller into your alarm and monitoring systems. Whenever there is a calamity (power outage, emergency shutdown, or sensor failure), the alarm contacts will switch, notifying you of the need to take action.

Flexible

Whether you control two fixtures or 1000, the Master Controller will do the job. Standard, each output channel can control 40 fixtures (Single Bus e-series) up to 500 fixtures (Repeater Bus e-series), without the addition of booster modules.

The EL2 has even more features. On top of the double output ports, you can connect our ECM units, which allow you to switch auxiliary equipment, such as CO2 units and heaters, during the lights-on and lights-off periods.

We have a wide range of original Gavita accessories available, ranging from a booster to expand the number of single bus e-series fixtures by 200 fixtures each, to cables, splitters, and long lead temperature sensors.

Elegant

The anodized aluminum extrusion housing is rugged and compact. No more standard grey plastic installation boxes with cluttered buttons and lights. The controller is compact, clean, and some even find it elegant.

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