Lumatek ZEUS 1000W XTREME PPFD CO2

Product detailed description

Lumatek Zeus 1000W Xtreme CO2 is a powerful full-spectrum LED light for growers who want to make full use of high light intensity in a room with CO2 dosing. Ten magnetic 100W PRO 2.9 LED bars with Osram and Philips Lumileds diodes deliver a total PPF output of 2925 µmol/s at an efficiency of 2.9 µmol/J and cover an area of 1.5 x 1.5 m with supplementary CO2 - so this is a thousand-watt unit tuned precisely for operation where CO2 pushes the photosynthesis ceiling higher.

Parameters

• Power consumption: 1021 W (4.6 A at 230 V AC)
• PPF: 2925 µmol/s
• Efficiency: 2.9 µmol/J
• Diodes: Osram and Philips Lumileds
• Construction: 10x 100W PRO 2.9 Full-Spectrum magnetic LED bar
• Area coverage: 1.5 x 1.5 m with supplementary CO2, 1.8 x 1.8 m without CO2 at a greater height (Lumatek data)
• Spectrum: full spectrum for growth and flowering
• Power supply: 220-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
• Control: OFF-25-50-75-100 % with the included 0-10V dimmer
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Lifespan: L90 over 60,000 h
• Dimensions: 1181 x 1091 x 106 mm
• Weight: 18 kg
• Warranty: 5 years

Why the CO2 version

High light intensity only makes sense when the plant can process it - and for that it needs enough CO2. Lumatek states that once PPFD exceeds 1000 µmol/m2/s, you should dose CO2 at a 1:1 ratio to the PPFD value. With supplementary CO2, the Xtreme CO2 then works over an area of 1.5 x 1.5 m; without CO2 dosing, you place the light higher and cover up to 1.8 x 1.8 m, where the intensity is lower. The Lumatek catalogue measured an average PPFD of 1031 µmol/m2/s at the test point height of 52 cm, i.e. a value right around the threshold from which CO2 dosing pays off.

Supplementary bars for even coverage

For the full square area of 1.5 x 1.5 m, the Lumatek catalogue recommends adding at least two supplementary bars to this panel, which light up the edges and lower layers of the crop. Suitable for this are the 100W full-spectrum bar for overall intensity, or UV and Far-Red bars for targeted spectrum fine-tuning according to the stage. The bars have their own driver and are daisy-chained, so you connect and control them together with the main panel.

Ten LED bars and Osram/Lumileds diodes

The light is built from ten separate magnetic 100W PRO 2.9 LED bars fitted with Osram and Philips Lumileds diodes. The modular design means you can replace a worn LED bar individually, without buying the whole panel - and ten sources evenly illuminate the entire square area and its edges.

Xtreme CO2 vs Xtreme 3.1 - do not confuse them

This model has an efficiency of 2.9 µmol/J and is optimised for rooms with CO2. It is not the same as the thousand-watt unit with an efficiency of 3.1 µmol/J - the 3.1 version delivers a higher PPF of 3125 µmol/s and is aimed at maximum efficiency. If you dose CO2 and want a panel tuned precisely for this operation, choose the Xtreme CO2; if you run without CO2 and want the highest efficiency, go for the 3.1 version.

Control and management

The included 0-10V dimmer offers OFF-25-50-75-100 % steps without loss of efficiency, so you can adjust the output to the plant stage. Via external control, you can connect the light to the Lumatek Digital Panel Controller Plus 2.0 or a universal 0-10V controller and manage the whole setup from one place.

Why the investment pays off

In a CO2 operation, the limiting factor for yield is the available light - and the Xtreme CO2 thousand-watt unit delivers it with reserve. Passive cooling runs quietly and without a fan, IP65 protection withstands moisture, and the five-year warranty with a lifespan of over 60,000 hours makes this light a long-term investment for both commercial and demanding hobby use.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to dose CO2 with the Lumatek Zeus 1000W Xtreme CO2?

You do not have to, but the light is tuned for CO2 operation. With CO2 dosing, it works over an area of 1.5 x 1.5 m and the plants fully use the high light intensity. Without CO2, place the light higher and cover up to 1.8 x 1.8 m at a lower intensity so that overexposure does not occur.

How many LED bars does the light consist of?

The Xtreme CO2 consists of ten separate magnetic 100W PRO 2.9 LED bars fitted with Osram and Philips Lumileds diodes. Each LED bar can be replaced individually, so if one is damaged you do not have to deal with the whole panel. Ten sources also ensure even coverage of the entire 1.5 x 1.5 m area.

When should I start with CO2?

Lumatek recommends dosing CO2 once the PPFD in your area exceeds 1000 µmol/m2/s, at a ratio of 1:1 - at a PPFD of 1000, that is roughly 1000 ppm CO2. Below this threshold, plants will not use the extra CO2. Measure the exact value in the grow room, as it depends on the hanging height and the reflectivity of the walls.

How does it differ from the thousand-watt unit with an efficiency of 3.1 µmol/J?

The Xtreme CO2 has an efficiency of 2.9 µmol/J and a PPF of 2925 µmol/s and is tuned for CO2 rooms. The 3.1 version delivers a higher PPF of 3125 µmol/s at an efficiency of 3.1 µmol/J. It is not a duplicate - it differs in output, efficiency and focus, so do not confuse them.

How much light does the panel deliver to the area?

The light has a PPF output of 2925 µmol/s and an efficiency of 2.9 µmol/J. The Lumatek catalogue measured an average PPFD of 1031 µmol/m2/s at a height of 52 cm over an area of 1.5 x 1.5 m. This is a high intensity that plants fully benefit from precisely with CO2 dosing; below the threshold of 1000 µmol/m2/s, they will not use the extra CO2.

Do I need supplementary bars for the panel?

They are not necessary, but the Lumatek catalogue recommends at least two supplementary bars for this model for even coverage of the entire 1.5 x 1.5 m area. They light up the edges and lower layers where the main panel shines less strongly. The bars have their own driver and you connect them in a daisy chain together with the panel.