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TOTALGROW TG15A OWNER’S MANUAL REV15 4/22/2014
Solid State Volumetric Lighting for plant growth
Product Manual Model: TG15A
www.totalgrowlight.com
TotalGrow TG15A Light Fixture (Actual product may vary due to product enhancement)
Solid State Volumetric Light Packages (SSVL)
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Table of Contents
Product Description 3 Applications 3 Solid State Volumetric Grow Technology 3 Advantages 4
Package Contents 4 Key Components of Light Fixture 4 Safety 5 Installation 6 Maintenance 7
Available Models 9 Product Specifications 9 Light Spectrum 10 Light Output & Coverage 11
Overview
Getting Started
Product Notes
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Overview
Thank you for purchasing the TotalGrow TG15A Light Fixture. Your new grow light fixture is designed to maximize plant growth for a wide range of applications. The grow light fixture, powered by Solid State Volumetric Lighting Technology (SSVL) delivers a high quality light spectrum with highly uniform light coverage for uniform plant growth. It’s easy to install and can provide significant energy savings.
Commercial greenhouses, home gardens (indoors), nurseries, hydroponics centers, garden
centers, arboretums, schools, universities and research institutes.
At the heart of the TotalGrow fixture is proprietary Solid State Volumetric Lighting Technology (SSVL). SSVL Technology provides significant advantage over traditional grow light sources as well as over conventional LED lighting. Key advantages include:
o Volumetric mixing of light to provide optimum light consistency. o Specifically designed phosphor mixture to optimize light spectrum for a broad range of
plants; we do not use multiple LED colors to approximate a light spectrum. o Better control of light patterns through omni-directional light output vs. directional
output.
Product Description
Applications
Solid State Volumetric (SSV) Technology
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Uses Solid State Volumetric Lighting Technology.
Provides optimal light in the spectrum that plants need most for efficient and healthy
growth.
Incredible uniformity of light distribution over the plant grow area, eliminating hot and
cold spots that inhibit uniform growth.
Designed to produce much better plant growth while using less wattage than
competitive technologies.
Replacement for High Pressure Sodium, Metal Halide, Fluorescent and LED grow lights.
Environmentally friendly Solid State Lighting Technology. (No heavy metal vapors,
HAZMAT materials or neuro-toxins).
No expensive light bulbs to replace.
Contains no moving parts to eliminate noise vibration and maintenance.
UL Certified, suitable for use in Damp Locations in US and Canada.
Patents and Patents Pending.
Designed and built in Michigan, USA.
Getting Started
(1) TotalGrow Light Fixture
(1) Product Information Card
(4) Mounting Hooks or (2) Hangers
Key Components of Light Fixture: o Power supply, cord & plug o Heat sink o Reflector o 15 Solid State Volumetric Light Packages o Mounting hooks or Hangers
The basic TG15A Fixture looks like:
Advantages
Package Contents
Key Components
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Included are 15 proprietary Solid State Volumetric Light Packages, a high reflectivity
diffuse reflector providing uniform downward lighting, a heavy aluminum heat sink to provide optimum thermal management and minimize heat buildup, a 150W power supply with cord and mounting hooks or hangers.
The grow light fixture includes multiple Solid State Volumetric Light Packages. Do not look directly into the grow light fixture or the SSVL Light Packages. Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
To prevent the risk of shock, do not touch or handle the Solid State Volumetric Light Packages, or any of the electrical components inside the fixture.
If a SSVL Light Package is damaged, immediately unplug the power from the source and discontinue the use of the fixture.
This product is for indoor use only. UL Certified, suitable for use in Damp Locations in US and Canada.
To prevent risk of fire, never use this product around combustible materials or flammable atmospheres such as gasoline or flammable paints.
Use only extension cords employing grounded receptacles that accept the fixture’s plug. Make sure the power cord & plug are never crimped or damaged. Do not disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord. Ensure you are connecting the fixture to the proper voltage.
Never operate the fixture with a missing or damaged glass safety shield. Unplug or turn off power to the fixture for installation, relocation, adjustments, or
cleaning. There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt any repairs yourself. If repairs
should be required, please contact the original seller or email us your contact information at [email protected].
Safety
15 Solid State Volumetric Packages
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Carefully remove the contents from the box. Before proceeding with the installation, please read and understand the instructions
listed on the Warning labels affixed to the fixture as well as additional safety instructions listed in the "Safety" section in this document.
Mount the grow light fixture over the plants at your desired height using the following method:
1. Depending on your fixture's heatsink, you may have "S-Hooks" or "Wire Hangers" supplied for use with suspension mounting.
S-Hook Hanger Wire Hanger
2. Whichever suspension method is used, ensure the suspension method is
rated for a Working Load Limit of 80lbs or higher.
3. When using the Wire Hangers for suspension mounting, ensure each wire hanger leg is fully inserted into the fixture mounting channels.
Incorrect Correct
4. For best product performance, ensure the fixture is level to the plant surface.
Installation
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Connect your fixture to the proper power source (See Product Specifications for power requirements):
1. For fixtures supplied with an a/c power connector, plug the fixture into an appropriate grounded power receptacle.
2.
3. For fixtures supplied without an a/c power connector, use of a cord strain relief (such as the Hubbell SHC1022 cord connector) when wiring the fixture into your conduit junction box may be required. Please consult your local electrical building code(s) for specific requirements.
Hubbell SHC1022 Note: Some Volatile Organic Compound (VOC’s) emitted from commercially available products can cause degradation in performance of the Solid State Volumetric Lighting Product. Locating this product in areas where there is high concentration of the (below) listed VOC’s may affect performance and the longevity of the product. Please see the maintenance section of this manual for a listing of volatile organic compounds.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Never attempt any repairs yourself to any of the lighting or electrical components. If repairs should be required, please contact the original seller or email us your contact information at [email protected].
Remove product from power before performing any maintenance.
Keep the heat sink free of dust and debris buildup. Use a dust brush and/or clean, dry compressed air to blow dust from heat sink fins.
Clean reflector and lens with a clean damp cloth as needed.
Note: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) emitted from cleaning solvents can penetrate the silicone lenses and encapsulates of LEDs. These VOCs in the silicone can
discolor when exposed to heat and high photonic energy of an LED. The result can produce significant loss of light output or color shift from an LED.
Maintenance
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The following is a list of chemicals that contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’S) that will cause harm to the performance of this product. Use of these chemical or chemical types MAY VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. The below list may not be all inclusive, please see our website http://www.totalgrowlight.com/ for the most complete and up to date list of VOC’s.
Classification /Type Chemical Name Found In Some
Acids Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Cleaners, cutting fluids
Organic acids Acetic acid RTV silicones, cutting fluids, degreasers, adhesives
Bases Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonia, Potassium Hydroxide, Amines Detergents, cleaners
Solvents & Cleaners Ethers, Glycol Ether , Ketones, MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), MIBK (methyl isobutyl ketone), Aldehydes, formaldehyde, Xylene, Toluene, Benzene, Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Gasoline, Dichloromethane Petroleum, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Tetracholoromethane
Cleaners, mineral spirits, petroleum, paint, gasoline
Oil / Lubricant Petroleum, Silicone Oil, Kerosene
Coating / Potting DCA sCC3, HT902
Rubber / Plastic Seal Butadiene rubber, Butyl rubber, Chlorinated Polyethylene, Chlorobutyl, Chlorosulphonated Rubber, Epichlorhydrin, Polyethylene
Low Molecular Weight Organics (VOC's)
Acetates & Acetones, Aldehydes, Aldehydes, Acrylates, Dienes, Cyanoacrylate
Superglue, Loctite adhesives, threadlockers and activators, common glues, conformal coatings
Petroleum Oils Liquid hydrocarbons Machine oil, lubricants
Non-petroleum Oils Siloxanes, fatty acids Silicone oil, lard, linseed oil, castor oil
Oxidizers/Reducers Sulfur compounds gaskets, paints, sealants, petroleum byproducts
Structural Plastics Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (gPPs) ,
Thermal Compound Graphite Gasket, Non-silicon thermal grease, Thermal transfer grease (silicone based), Thermal transfer tape (with or without adhesives)
Halogen compounds Cl, F,or Br containing organic and inorganic compounds solder fluxes/pastes, flame retardants
Other / Misc. Halogenated hydrocarbons (containing F, Cl, Br elements)/miscellaneous, Tetradecylamine, Trimethylhexamethylene Diamine
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Product Notes
o TG15A - 150W Grow Light Fixture o Also see TG1A – 11W Light Bulb
Item TG15A-0x TG15A-1x Application Agriculture (Grow) Agriculture (Grow) Number of SSVL Light Packages 15 15 Fixture Power Consumption 155W 155W Light Spectrum 1003 1003 Input Voltage 100 to 120 VAC 100 to 277 VAC Power Frequency of Driver 50 ~ 60 Hz 50 ~ 60 Hz Power Efficiency of Driver1 89.5% 91.5% Power Factor (PF) Typical 0.99 0.96 Chord Length (AC Input) 10ft 10ft Operating Temperature -5F to 100F -5F to 100F Operating Humidity 15% - 85% RH 15% - 85% RH Service Temperature 75F 75F Projected Service Life2 30,000 hours 30,000 hours Light Fixture - Height (inches) 8.0” 8.0” Light Fixture - Width (inches) 7 ¾ “ 7 ¾ “ Light Fixture - Length (inches) 32” 32” Light Fixture – Weight (pounds) 16 16 Standard Package - Height (inches) 10 10 Standard Package - Width (inches) 10.5 10.5 Standard Package - Length (inches) 36 36 Dry/Damp/Wet Rating Damp Damp UL Std. 8750 UL Listed UL Listed
Notes: 1. Measured at full load at 25°C ambient temperature after the unit is thermally stabilized. 2. Service life represents the number of hours when 50% of a group of identical light fixtures reaches 70% of its
initial lumens at the given service temperature.
Available Models
Product Specifications
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TotalGrow Broadband Spectrum 1003
Blue Photons (400-499nm)
Green-Yellow Photons (500-599nm)
Orange-Red Photons (600-700nm)
Far Red Photons (701-750nm)
o Drive dense plant growth o Support plant health and
appearance o Support root development
and nutrient production o Stimulate chlorophyll
production and gas exchange
o Provide the least amount of growth per photon
o Provide the best penetration for sub-canopy growth
o Enable visual health assessment
o Are most efficient at driving plant growth
o Provide the best chlorophyll absorption
o Are critical for flowering and day length control
o Support total plant function
o Enhance the efficiency of the photosynthetically efficient wavelengths
Broad Spectrum: Every plant and growing situation is unique. TotalGrow features uniquely broad spectral coverage around critical peak regions to meet and exceed virtually any needs!
The TotalGrow spectrum has been critically tailored to meet the greatest needs of growers. The ratio of broad-spectrum red:blue light increases the overall efficiency of the light by matching the peaks of the photosynthetic action spectrum while balancing in photomorphogenic requirements of plants. Put simply, this spectrum grows the plant more efficiently while maintaining or improving the way it looks. Our significant blue proportion will encourage plant density and bushiness that a lower proportion will not achieve. Large amounts of green and yellow photons are an inefficient source of energy for plant growth. However, a small amount to complete the spectrum aids growers in visually assessing plants, helps penetrate to sustain leaves below the initial canopy and provides aesthetic appeal for workers by “whitening” the light. The addition of far red (701-750nm) further supports total plant functions while actually enhancing the efficiency of the already photosynthetically efficient wavelengths.
Light Spectrum
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3 432 288 216 173 144 123 108 96 86 79
4 324 216 162 130 108 93 81 72 65 59
5 259 173 130 104 86 74 65 58 52 47
6 216 144 108 86 72 62 54 48 43 39
7 185 123 93 74 62 53 46 41 37 34
8 162 108 81 65 54 46 40 36 32 29
9 144 96 72 58 48 41 36 32 29 26
10 130 86 65 52 43 37 32 29 26 24
11 118 79 59 47 39 34 29 26 24 21
12 108 72 54 43 36 31 27 24 22 20
13 100 66 50 40 33 28 25 22 20 18
Average µmole/m2/s Effective PAR by Spacing
Short Side Centers
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Sole lighting (100% artificial) levels generally
100-300 µmole/m2/s effective PAR
Default Spacing/Heights
Optimum (university recommended) general
supplemental light level of 50 µmole/m2/s
effective PAR
Common supplemental lighting range
actually provided is approximately 20-40
µmole/m2/s effective PAR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
5 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 10
10 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 10
11 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 10
12 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10
13 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Average µmole/m2/s Effective PAR by Spacing
Short Side Centers
Lon
g Si
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Cen
ters
Optimum (university recommended) general
supplemental light level of 50 µmole/m2/s
effective PAR
Common supplemental lighting range
actually provided is approximately 20-40
µmole/m2/s effective PAR
Sole lighting (100% artificial) levels generally
100-300 µmole/m2/s effective PAR
Default Spacing/Heights
The TotalGrow TG15A fixture achieves maximum uniformity and efficiency when used within a grid of fixtures with overlapping light patterns. The charts above demonstrate the average light intensity achieved and the minimum hanging height needed to maintain high uniformity at various fixture spacings. Color coding is used to show the range of options for sole source (no sunlight) lighting, high quality supplemental (with sunlight) lighting and lower but common supplemental lighting levels. Higher light intensities will almost always have a benefit, but at some point this will be outweighed by costs. Yellow options provide slightly more optimized uniformity, though all displayed options will be quality choices. For example, when growing in a greenhouse, raising a crop with substantial benefit from high light levels, and having support structures that would allow heights of 5-9 feet between the bottom of the fixture and top of the plant canopy, the best options would be lights on 6’x8’ centers or 7’x9’ centers at 5 or 6 feet heights, respectively. However, if support structures already exist every 10 feet this can be adjusted to 5’x10’ or 6’x10’ at 7 feet high for a more convenient and still highly effective arrangement. The lowest acceptable heights will help prevent light from being wasted along the edges of grow areas.
Light Output & Coverage
Multiple (Surrounded) Fixtures
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When using a fixture without this benefit, consult the following tables and figures to decide on a usage style. The numbers shown above can be improved by using reflective barriers around a grow area to approach the estimates provided for multiple fixtures above. If reflective walls/edges are not used, decide whether it is more important for you to use as much light as possible (first table/graphic) or to avoid less well illuminated corners and edges (second table/graphic).
Single Fixture - Priority: Light Usage (min light > 35% center intensity)
Height (ft)
Center Intensity (umole*m-2*s-1)*
Area (ft)
Area Intensity Average*
Area Range*
Avg. Hourly Light (DLI/hr)**
1 466 3x2 305 180-466 1.10
1.5 243 4x2.5 149 84-243 0.54
2 151 5x3 89 49-151 0.32
3 73 7x4.5 44 23-73 0.16
4 43 8.5x6 26 13-43 0.09
5 28 10x7 18 8.5-28 0.06
6 20 12x8 13 6-20 0.05
7 15 13x9 10 4.5-15 0.03
8 12 15x10 8 3.5-12 0.03
9 10 16x11 6 3-9.5 0.02
10 8 17x12 5 2.5-8 0.02
Single Fixture - Priority: Light Uniformity (min light > 50% center intensity) Height
(ft) Center Intensity
(umole*m-2*s-1)* Area (ft)
Area Intensity Average*
Area Range*
Avg. Hourly Light (DLI/hr)**
1 466 2.5x1.5 360 324-466 1.29
1.5 243 3.5x2 174 148-243 0.63
2 151 4x2.5 104 84-151 0.38
3 73 5.5x3.5 51 38-73 0.18
4 43 7x5 30 22-43 0.11
5 28 8x6 20 14-28 0.07
6 20 9x7 15 10-20 0.05
7 15 10x8 11 7.5-15 0.04
8 12 12x9 9 5.5-12 0.03
9 10 13x10 7 4.5-9.5 0.03
10 8 14x11 6 3.5-8 0.02
*units in effective umoles*m-2*s-1 = 140% measured PAR due to spectral effectiveness (see “Light Spectrum”).
**units in effective moles*m-2*hr-1 = 140% measured PAR due to spectral effectiveness (see “Light Spectrum”). Multiply by hours/day runtime for DLI boost.
Single fixture heights above 4’ not recommended for a significant growth boost.
Single Fixtures
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