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AquariusPanta

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A tiny-tiny designing 'peek' from a project ...
( SDS-VII -2014 )
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7x CREE CXA3070 Led arrays:

1x CXA3070-0000-000N00BB50 (5000°K 70-75 CRI)
4x CXA3070-0000-000N00AB30 (3000°K 80 CRI)
2x CXA3070-0000-000N0YY230 (3000°K 93-95 CRI)

Standard " 14 week " grow cycle .
( Green area : increasing vegetative growth ,18/6
Amber area : decreasing vegetative growth ,increasing reproductive stage ,12/12
Red area : Peaking reproductive stage ,12/12
Purple area : Declining reproductive stage -maturing ,12/12 )

Driving of cobs :schedule .
(automatic adjustment / setting of each channel via Arduino. )
Beautifully illustrated. :clap:
 

churchhaze

Well-Known Member
Sorry if i'm repeating someone, but I would not run any 730nm with your whites during the day. You have enough 730nm already! Only use it as a lights out signal.

Oh... unless you like STRETCH. hahaha (the stretch is how you know it's real science!)

Supra,

This is what I am experiencing right now. longer flowering duration. My resin production seems fine for where they are at right now. I also do NOT have the IR from passive heat sinks. Mine run cool constantly with active cooling. My thoughts are to build two pontoons carrying some far red and far blue on them to supplement the high powered white bars. Also adding a lights out IR source to zap them a bit. It has been my intuition that this would decrease the flower time.

Just throwing in my 2cents as I am currently making these observations in my first led grow.

~SG
 

SomeGuy

Well-Known Member
Did someone say weird science? LOL


jk

agreed. 730nm just for a trigger at lights out. no more than 10min worth. At least thats what all my reading turned up. Thanks to Pos for putting me onto it. I was wondering what was missing...
 

stardustsailor

Well-Known Member
Cree CXA3070 5000°K 70-75 CRI ( Bin : BB ) Analysis.

CXA3070-0000-000N00BB0E3

-CCT: 5000°K
-CRI: 70-75
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max If : 2800mA
-Driving modes : HE =1400 mA , NM= 2100 mA ,HO= 2800 mA
-max Tc : 85°C
-full Vf range (min:105°C,300mA /max :25°C ,2800mA ) : 32.5-41.5 VDC
Spectrum:
5000K70cri.JPG
- Estimated LER **380 nm -780 nm ** = 323.1 lm/Wφ
-LER provided by manufacturer = ? lm/Wφ
-Excitation peak (die) λ0= 449 nm (1)
-Emission peak (phosphor) λ1= 569-570 nm / .616:1
- 642 nm ChB peak .Rel. to 1 = .305
- 662 nm ChA peak .Rel. to 1 = .2
-Stokes shift = 121 nm

Band power distribution :
400-499 nm : 22.09%
500-599 nm : 46.02 %
600-699 nm : 28.75 %
700-780 nm : 3.11%

Photobiology parameters
-R:FR (660:730) = 5.306
-PPE ( PPS )= 0.634
-Pfr : Pr = 1.729
-Pr : Pfr = 0.578
-YPF / PPF = 84.38%
-Quanta per Radiant Watt = 4.6 umol

Math model Estimation Analysis #1 : ( for single C.O.B. unit ,)
Tc = 45°C ,If = 1400 mA ( HE 50% ) ,Vf = 37.18 VDC ,L = 7584.5 lm ,LumEff = 145.7 lm/W

PWR Dis = 52.055 W
Φο (Radiant Output Power ) = 23.481 W
Heat Pwr = 28.57 W
Radiant Efficiency = 45.11 % ( .4511 )
Quantum Efficiency = 2.08 umol/J
Quantum Flux (380-780 nm ) = 108.8 umol/sec

Math model Estimation Analysis #2 : ( for single C.O.B. unit ,)
Tc = 55°C ,If = 2100 mA ( NM 75% ) ,Vf = 39.23 VDC ,L = 10102.8 lm ,LumEff = 122.65 lm/W

PWR Dis = 82.373 W
Φο (Radiant Output Power ) =31.278 W
Heat Pwr = 51.09 W
Radiant Efficiency = 37.97 % ( .3797 )
Quantum Efficiency = 1.75 umol/J
Quantum Flux (380-780 nm ) = 143.97 umol/sec
2100 phy.JPG


D.I.Y Notes:

Great light source for vegetative growth as main or supplementary to 3000K 80CRI !

-R:FR (660:730) = 5.306 = compact growth

-PPE ( PPS )= 0.634 =63.4% of phytochrome is in Pfr state .

-400-499 nm : 22.09%= Great 'signal' & 'stress' for increased anti-oxidant substances biosynthesis.(Terpenes ,cannabinoids**)
At early stages and during vegetative growth ,the growing plant ,'fights' the oxidative effects of high energy -short wl BL light.
Later on , it will have 'learned from experience' how to protect better it's flower clusters ! :wink:

**( BL wls might also be associated with herbivore insects presence .
Increased BL light might be forcing increased secondary metabolites biosynthesis ,
substances for pro-active protection against herbivores,amongst others.
Another possible explanation for cannabinoid formation .)

Extra caution should be taken with the temperature ,RH and the air current of the environment.
This amount of blue will force the stomata to fully open(conduct).
If Ta is high and/or RH is way low and/ or air currents from blowing fans are strong ,
water losses might be an issue .(=>>Increased Transpiration ) .
This amount of BL ," prepares" also the young ones ,for high irradiations ,later on .

Highly efficient source of light. This LED array at 1400mA,
has an output quantum efficiency of 2.08 umols/ J !!!
Even thought it outputs mostly in BL and GR range
(only 3-4.5 umol/sec per Rad .W at those wls ).
 
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Mohican

Well-Known Member
How does the Philips Wake-up Light work?
The light gradually increases from soft dawn reds through warm orange to bright yellow light 30 minutes before your set alarm time.

This signals your body to move from sleep to waking, for a natural wake-up light experience. At your chosen time, a natural sound starts playing to make sure you are awake

Light sensitivity is different for everyone. In general, when using a higher light intensity we need less time to fully wake up.

There are 20 light intensities to choose from with the Wake-up Light, so you can fully adjust the intensity to suit your needs. You can also add natural sounds, radio, or your favorite song from your iPhone library (only for HF3550). Wake up just the way you want.

 

Mohican

Well-Known Member
Blue or white light therapy?
The Philips EnergyLight and the Philips goLITE BLU light therapy products both help equally well to fight the winter blues.

Many people love the 10.000 lux white EnergyLight. It’s been used in traditional light therapy for more than 25 years, bringing a touch of natural daylight into your home.

Others prefer the compact and portable goLITE BLU with the light from the blue summer sky. Scientific research of the past 10 years has shown that this color of light (while also contained in white light) is essential for effective energy lights.

Safety
Philips energy lights are medical devices. They comply to Medical Device Directive: 2007/47/EC, MDD 93/42/EEC and all the safety standards required.

Proven results
  • of users are satisfied with their Philips energy light product.*
  • of the users are satisfied with the way Philips goLITE helps them with fighting winter blues**
  • *(Metrix Lab 2010, N=286 users)
  • **(Metrix Lab 2011, N=229 users)
  • Independent research shows that the Philips energy light products provide the light your body needs to fight winter blues and to increase your energy level.
  • EnergyLight and goLITE
  • Partonen et al. J Affect Disord 57(1-3), 55-61 (2000)
  • Avery et al. Acta Psychiatr Scand 103(4), 267-74 (2001)
  • Meesters et al. in prep.
See how to use Philips goLITE BLU


See how to use Philips EnergyLight


Testimonials
Jeff Major
Thank you so much for making such an excellent product. It sits right on my desk at work, where I can use it without any trouble during my workday. I can tell I am sleeping better and feel far less exhausted in the evenings. We've had a very gray winter and this has completely snapped me out of the doldrums. Thanks again.

Jeannie Locatelli
The winter 'veil' lifted the first time I used it. My energy level has improved and my appetite has gone away. I have no cravings at all. I need to be careful not to use it after 5:00 p.m. I use it once in the morning for 15 minutes and once in the afternoon for 15 -20 minutes.

Erica Skyrman
Love the portability. I've been able to take it out of the house and show it to 3 friends.

Bernie Cherak
Very easy to use and the results from using the device are impressive even after a short time.
 

stardustsailor

Well-Known Member
How does the Philips Wake-up Light work?
The light gradually increases from soft dawn reds through warm orange to bright yellow light 30 minutes before your set alarm time.

This signals your body to move from sleep to waking, for a natural wake-up light experience. At your chosen time, a natural sound starts playing to make sure you are awake

Light sensitivity is different for everyone. In general, when using a higher light intensity we need less time to fully wake up.

There are 20 light intensities to choose from with the Wake-up Light, so you can fully adjust the intensity to suit your needs. You can also add natural sounds, radio, or your favorite song from your iPhone library (only for HF3550). Wake up just the way you want.

Or just find a beach facing East....
Agean sea has plenty of 'em !!!
:P
Aegean Dawn .jpg
(Sorry ,Mo ..The other coast is ideal for that ! L.A. is facing West ...:P)
 

stardustsailor

Well-Known Member
Blue or white light therapy?
The Philips EnergyLight and the Philips goLITE BLU light therapy products both help equally well to fight the winter blues.

Many people love the 10.000 lux white EnergyLight. It’s been used in traditional light therapy for more than 25 years, bringing a touch of natural daylight into your home.

Others prefer the compact and portable goLITE BLU with the light from the blue summer sky. Scientific research of the past 10 years has shown that this color of light (while also contained in white light) is essential for effective energy lights.

Safety
Philips energy lights are medical devices. They comply to Medical Device Directive: 2007/47/EC, MDD 93/42/EEC and all the safety standards required.

Proven results
  • of users are satisfied with their Philips energy light product.*
  • of the users are satisfied with the way Philips goLITE helps them with fighting winter blues**
  • *(Metrix Lab 2010, N=286 users)
  • **(Metrix Lab 2011, N=229 users)
  • Independent research shows that the Philips energy light products provide the light your body needs to fight winter blues and to increase your energy level.
  • EnergyLight and goLITE
  • Partonen et al. J Affect Disord 57(1-3), 55-61 (2000)
  • Avery et al. Acta Psychiatr Scand 103(4), 267-74 (2001)
  • Meesters et al. in prep.
See how to use Philips goLITE BLU


See how to use Philips EnergyLight


Testimonials
Jeff Major
Thank you so much for making such an excellent product. It sits right on my desk at work, where I can use it without any trouble during my workday. I can tell I am sleeping better and feel far less exhausted in the evenings. We've had a very gray winter and this has completely snapped me out of the doldrums. Thanks again.

Jeannie Locatelli
The winter 'veil' lifted the first time I used it. My energy level has improved and my appetite has gone away. I have no cravings at all. I need to be careful not to use it after 5:00 p.m. I use it once in the morning for 15 minutes and once in the afternoon for 15 -20 minutes.

Erica Skyrman
Love the portability. I've been able to take it out of the house and show it to 3 friends.

Bernie Cherak
Very easy to use and the results from using the device are impressive even after a short time.

Ok ,Mo ..
I think that's enough ...
Let 's stay to COBs for now ...
(That last post was pretty close to trollin' ,Mo ...:|...o_O..)
 

stardustsailor

Well-Known Member
It was on an ad from Costco. I thought it fit right in with our discussion of light freq. and effects. I can remove it if I offended you.
No my dear Mo .It did not offend me and please do not remove it .
(it has some relation to the Dawn-Noon-Dusk effect ..
Althought for human use intended ..:P
I guess we're not so 'far' different as living organisms ,afterall... )

Anyway ..Does anybody know a way ,for me to upload a new spreadsheet ,I'm preparing ?
I think some of you might like it ...
Mixing 5000-3000k -3000k 90+ cri CXA3070 s tool !
(still not finished ,though...It will take a while ..)
Why can't we upload .xls or .ods files here ?
 

Dloomis514

Well-Known Member
No my dear Mo .It did not offend me and please do not remove it .
(it has some relation to the Dawn-Noon-Dusk effect ..
Althought for human use intended ..:P
I guess we're not so 'far' as living organisms ,afterall... )

Anyway ..Does anybody know a way ,for me to upload a new spreadsheet ,I'm preparing ?
I think some of you might like it ...
Mixing 5000-3000k -3000k 90+ cri CXA3070 s tool !
(still not finished ,though...It will take a while ..)
Why can't we upload .xls or .ods files here ?
You can use Google drive and then generate a link for the group.
 

FranJan

Well-Known Member
News & Info


Bridgelux Launches New "Human Centric" Chip-on-Board LED Arrays
http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2014/10/27/NY47634?r=full&full=true
New Decor Series Class A products are the first commercially available LED arrays on the market to meet the full Class A Color specification.
For more information about Class A Color research and development, please visit:
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/solidstate/colorResearch.asp
LIVERMORE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgelux, a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting technologies, will debut its new Vero® Decor Series™ Class A Chip-on-Board (CoB) LED array products at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2014.
The launch of the Decor Series Class A arrays marks Bridgelux's new "human-centric" approach to product development and color targeting by using Gamut Area Index (GAI) to measure how light and color appeal to and are perceived by the human brain.

Available through global channels in mid-November, the new Decor Series Class A arrays are the first products to use the full Class A Color specification from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST).

In research and development since 2002, Class A Color was created at the LRC with funding by ASSIST. Class A Color redefines high color quality of light. The long-term study examined how people perceive white light sources and what they prefer in terms of color rendering and the white hue or tint of a light source. Bridgelux specifiers and engineers developed prototype lamps based on the Class A Color spectral requirements for the LRC to use in field evaluations.

"Class A Color has been broadly tested and 'tuned' to ensure the most pleasing blend of naturalness and vividness based on subjective human perceptions," said Jean Paul Freyssinier, senior research scientist at the Lighting Research Center. "A majority (75 percent) of those tested from around the world agree that Class A Color light sources provide the best color rendering and optimum saturation levels. It's consistent lighting that won't disappoint."

Distinguished by its human appeal, brightness and natural rendering, Class A colors are inherently more vivid and whites are their whitest due to a broader spectrum of colors and saturation. By achieving a balance of color properties that match how people perceive color, the Bridgelux Decor Series Class A LED arrays not only deliver superior color quality, but provide a better return on investment when compared to traditional halogen and ceramic metal halide bulbs.

Decor Series Class A LEDs consume 30 percent less energy, generate 70 percent less heat, and last 20 times longer than halogen or metal halide light sources.

Lighting has become a critical design feature for high-end retail and commercial spaces, with solid-state LED technologies playing a vital role in helping businesses differentiate and stand out to their customers. Whether creating ambience in a luxury hotel lobby, showcasing merchandise in a retail store or illuminating museum works of art, Decor Series Class A LED arrays deliver a stunning visual experience by appealing to people's natural perception of light, helping to drive improved aesthetics, increased visits, customer purchases and revenue per square foot.

"The launch of our Decor Series Class A LED arrays is a game changer for Bridgelux, our customers and the industry," said Brad Bullington, CEO of Bridgelux. "Light has the power to influence how people behave, what they purchase, their productivity and their mood. Our new human-centric approach harnesses that potential to help our customers create custom light experiences that deliver great aesthetics and a tangible financial impact."

Traditionally, the lighting industry uses Color Rendering Index (CRI) as a primary measure of light quality; however, CRI only measures color distortion. Gamut Area Index (GAI) measures color saturation and strength to more accurately reflect the holistic effect of light and how a person will perceive color. Bridgelux Decor Series Class A is engineered at the optimal GAI and CRI combination based on human perception of light.

Bridgelux Vero Decor Series Class A arrays will be available in 4000 K and 3000 K CCT. They're designed for applications including high-end retail, hospitality, museums and commercial spaces.
 
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AquariusPanta

Well-Known Member
Did someone say weird science? LOL


jk

agreed. 730nm just for a trigger at lights out. no more than 10min worth. At least thats what all my reading turned up. Thanks to Pos for putting me onto it. I was wondering what was missing...
What supposedly happens after 10minutes of far red exposure? My plant isn't gonna uproot itself in the middle of the night and roll me into a six foot long joint and smoke me is she?! Because I once saw that in a movie ..


Classic.
 

stardustsailor

Well-Known Member
Lol, send me the file and I can post it for you. If that works for you.
I'll pm you when it will be ready ..
Thanx !

Some pics of the tool
(not fully functional yet .)
TOOL 1.JPG



TOOL2.JPG


TOOL3.JPG


TOOL4.JPG



Cheers.
Have to go and get some sleep ...

PS :
4 x 3000K 80 ABs & 2x 3000K 93-95 cri Y2s ..
all six at 1400mA ...
Overall led array efficiency ~39% ...(39,1 % )
Not bad ....

tool5.JPG
 
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