ThinkGrow Model-V LED Grow Light

Overview

The ThinkGrow Model-V LED Grow Light is an advanced horticultural lighting solution that caters to the entire plant growth cycle, from vegetative phases to flowering. 

With exceptional efficiency, external control compatibility, and improved spectrum options, the Model-V is ideal for large-scale commercial operations and dedicated hobbyists seeking to optimize plant health and yields.

Key Features and Technical Specifications

Photosynthetic Photon Flux (PPF):

• PPF Output: Greater than 900 μmol/s.
• Efficacy: Over 2.6 μmol/J, ensuring the light output is maximized while consuming less power, making it highly energy efficient.

Input Power:

• Power Channels: The Model-V features a dual-channel design, offering 350 watts for full-spectrum lighting and an additional 10 watts for Far Red.
• Power Factor: The grow light's power factor is greater than or equal to 90%, ensuring stable and efficient energy consumption.

Size and Weight:

• Dimensions: 45 inches long, 44.6 inches wide, and 4.44 inches high.
• Weight: 23.62 lbs, making it easy to install and manage within any grow space.

Mounting Recommendations: Mounting Height: The light should be positioned more than 6 inches (15.2 cm) above the plant canopy to ensure optimal light distribution and prevent potential overheating.

Durability and Longevity: Lifetime: The light has an L90 lifetime exceeding 54,000 hours, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

Advanced Lighting Capabilities

Full-Spectrum and Far Red Lighting:

• Far Red Channel: The independent 730nm Far Red channel targets the Phytochrome Far Red, promoting improved photomorphogenesis, critical during various growth stages. Far Red lighting can promote stretching during the vegetative phase and speed up the flowering cycle when used post-light-off for 10–15 minutes.

Improved Growth Options:

• Dual-Spectrum Control: Growers can independently control the full spectrum and Far Red channels, allowing customized light output tailored to different growth stages.
• Optimized Flowering: The inclusion of Far Red light post-light-off triggers phytochrome processes that accelerate flowering, making the Model-V particularly beneficial for optimizing harvest times.

Control and Compatibility Features

External Control Compatibility:

• TrolMaster Hydro-X Integration: The Model-V can seamlessly integrate with TrolMaster's Hydro-X controllers via the LMA-T lighting adapter. This system allows precision control over the light's spectrum, making it adaptable to any growing environment.

Daisy Chain and Expansion:

• System Scalability: With a single LMA-T adapter, growers can control up to 256 fixtures on the same daisy chain. Multiple adapters can also be used within a single system, offering scalability for more extensive operations.

Group Control Feature:

• Individual Group Management: When connected to the HCS-2 controller, the Model-V enables independent management of up to 10 groups of lights within the same system. This allows growers to fine-tune lighting conditions for different sections of plants or stages of growth, further improving efficiency and results.

Benefits of the ThinkGrow Model-V

1. Energy Efficiency: Operating with a PPF greater than 900 μmol/s and an efficacy of over 2.6 μmol/J, the Model-V provides high-intensity light while minimizing power consumption.

2. Precision Control: The integration with TrolMaster controllers and the ability to control up to 256 fixtures ensures that the light output can be precisely managed for large-scale or multi-room growing setups.

3. Tailored Growth Cycles: The independent Far Red channel improves vegetative and flowering growth, offering growers greater flexibility in managing light exposure for different phases of plant development.

4. Long-Term Durability: With a lifetime of over 54,000 hours, the Model-V ensures that growers get long-term value from their investment.

Applications

Commercial Grow Operations: The Model-V's scalability and daisy chain capability make it suitable for commercial operations requiring precise control over large-scale lighting systems. The ability to manage different zones within the same grow space ensures optimal light management for varied plant species or growth stages.

Indoor Grow Rooms and Greenhouses: Whether used in indoor growing environments or greenhouses, the Model-V's full spectrum and Far Red capabilities allow optimal growth under various conditions.

Precision Grow Environments: For growers who require precise control over light exposure, the Model-V is an ideal solution. Its ability to independently control the full spectrum and Far Red channels allows for tailored growth strategies that boost yields and plant quality.

Final Words

The ThinkGrow Model-V LED Grow Light is a powerful, efficient, and highly controllable grow light system designed for professional growers who demand precision and flexibility. 

Its advanced technical specifications and compatibility with leading control systems make it a top choice for optimizing plant growth, whether in commercial greenhouses or sophisticated indoor grow setups.