Gavita Master controller EL1 Lighting control at your fingertips! The Master controller EL1 and EL2 Gen2 are our entry-level systems for centrally controlling large rooms with e-series fixtures. The second generation of Master controllers features improved and expanded functionality that raises the bar
The Master Controllers are extremely easy to set-up. The two-line green OLED display is sharp and easy to read, even in a high light intensity environment, and all menu items are in plain text. The 4-button control of the menu system is intuitive. A special fifth button is added to directly set the output of your fixtures. Red and blue LEDs show you the output status of your controller ports and give you a quick view of any errors.
The wiring system is plug-and-play with all the cables you need already included with each e-series fixture. The manual describes how you can make custom cables for any length. Different lengths of control cables are available as original Gavita accessories. Be aware that the Gen 2 Master controller comes with a 15 V power cord which differs from the 5 V power cord that is being used with Gen 1 Master controllers.
Feature & Benefits
Switch, dim and 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!
Independent light cycles on EL2 models
Allowing to program two different, and overlapping cycles, for example, a 12/12 on channel 1 and an 18/6 on channel 2.
Simple programming
Setting up the controller is a breeze, with a 5 language text interface in plain language on a high quality OLED display.
Logging
The logging functionality provides insight in the current and past status of your lights and alarms.
Logging functions for high/low temperature, last autodim event, last shutdown event and last power loss.
Separate sunrise/sunset
Set different times for sunrise and sunset.
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 safety - auto dim
In extreme conditions the Master Controller automatically dims your lights, so your plants will survive the high heat.
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).
Memory
Nonvolatile memory to store user settings.
Independent programmable ECMs (External Contactor Modules)
The ECMs (External Contactor Modules) are used to switch on or off auxiliary equipment during the lights-on or lights-off period. In the GEN2 EL2 controllers you can now choose whether they switch on or off, and which channel they should