The Gavita EL1 Gen 2 Master Controller is an entry-level way to centrally control large rooms with e-series fixtures. This second-generation Master Controller features improved and expanded functionality that raises the bar including non-volatile memory, event logging, and independent sunrise, and sunset settings.

The EL1 has one lighting control channel and can control 500 max repeater BUS fixtures and 40 max single BUS fixtures without a booster.

Features

• Lighting control at your fingertips
• Non-volatile memory
• Event logging
• Independent sunrise & sunset settings

Specifications

• 1 lighting control channels
• 50-115% lighting control
• 500 max repeater BUS fixtures
• 40 max single BUS fixtures without booster modules
• Auto-dim/auto-shutdown
• Sunrise/sunset
• Temperature calibration

Switch, Dim & Boost Centrally Now you have complete control over the light cycle and the output of your fixtures from one single point. Never reach to a ballast again!

Simple Programming Setting up the controller is a breeze, with a 5 language text interface in plain language on a high-quality OLED display.

Separate Sunrise/Sunset Set different times for sunrise and sunset.

Crop Safety - Auto-dim In extreme conditions the Master Controller automatically dims your lights, so your plants will survive the high heat.

Memory Nonvolatile memory to store user settings.

Independent Light Cycles on EL2 Models Allow to program two different, and overlapping cycles, for example, a 12/12 on channel 1 and an 18/6 on channel 2.

Logging The logging functionality provides insight into 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.

Easy Installation The complete installation is plug-and-play. Every e-series fixture comes with all necessary cables to install it on the e-series control BUS.

Crop Protection - Auto-Shutdown When cooling or ventilation fails, the Master Controller automatically switches off your lights, preventing imminent damage to your crop (or worse).

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. 

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

Flexible Whether you control two fixtures or 1,000, 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.