Lumatek 1000 W Digital Ballast - Controllable

Product detailed description

Lumatek 1000 W digital ballast for HPS and MH lamps

The Lumatek 1000 W Controllable digital (electronic) ballast powers high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal-halide (MH) lamps and allows you to regulate their output. Plug it into a standard 240 V socket and use the Lumatek controller to set the output according to the growing stage. It can power, for example, the Lumatek 1000 W Dual Spectrum HPS lamp for vegetative growth and flowering.

Specifications

• Power: 1000 W
• Type: digital (electronic) ballast
• Compatible lamps: HPS and MH
• Output regulation: 600 W / 750 W / 1000 W / Super Lumen
• Input voltage: 240 V / 50 Hz (standard socket)
• External control: Lumatek Digital Panel Controller PLUS 2.0

Compatibility

Compatible:

• High-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal-halide (MH) lamps up to 1000 W
• Output regulation at 600 / 750 / 1000 W and Super Lumen

Not compatible:

• CMH (ceramic metal-halide) lamps - require their own CMH ballast

How the digital ballast works

Compared with older electromagnetic ballasts, the digital ballast is lighter, quieter and produces less waste heat. It compensates for fluctuations in mains voltage, helping to maintain stable output and protecting the lamp. The soft-start function allows the lamp to reach full brightness gradually, extending its service life.

Output regulation and Super Lumen

You can select an output of 600, 750 or 1000 W depending on the lamp and growing stage. Super Lumen mode temporarily increases the output above the rated value when you need to get the maximum from the lamp. The ballast can be controlled manually or externally via the Lumatek Digital Panel Controller PLUS 2.0.

Protection

The ballast switches off automatically in the event of a short circuit or a missing or damaged lamp. Lumatek individually tests every unit before dispatch, reducing the risk of early failure.

Frequently asked questions

Which lamps does the ballast power?
The Lumatek 1000 W digital ballast powers high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal-halide (MH) lamps. The output can be regulated at 600, 750 and 1000 W, and it also features Super Lumen mode for a temporary increase. This means you can also operate lamps with a lower output than 1000 W.

Can I plug it into a standard socket?
Yes, the ballast is designed for an input voltage of 240 V and a frequency of 50 Hz, meaning a standard household socket. Connect the lamp to the ballast and the ballast to the mains, just as with other digital HID ballasts. For external output control, connect it to a Lumatek controller.

What is the soft-start function for?
Soft-start allows the lamp to reach full brightness gradually instead of igniting abruptly. This reduces stress on the lamp electrodes and extends its service life. The ballast also compensates for fluctuations in mains voltage and switches off automatically in the event of a short circuit or a missing or damaged lamp.