Qb96 specs HLG-320H-54a 320 watts 5995ma (2) qb96elite v2’s 2997.5ma per board 5.995(milliamps)x54(volts)=323.72watts 323.72/2 = 161.86 watts per board Efficacy estimated at 2.4umoles/joule 161.86w x 2.4 = 388.5 ppf x 2 boards= 777 ppf 777 ppf / .580 sq/m (2x4) = 1339 ppfd 77500 lux at 12” 1339 ppfd / 77500 lux = .017 conversion factor *****RESULTS***** ***.017 conversion @ 161.86 watts (based on 2.4 umol/j*** Ppf at 16” above canopy 48000 lux x .017= 816 ppfd
Links to products used in build QB96 Elite V2 Engine HLG-320H-MEAN WELL Switching Power Supply Manufacturer
The efficiency of the driver doesn't come into that equation. The mA out spec of 5.995 is after the loss in the driver. In fact the amps and volts should be measured on the way to the board to be really accurate because the HLG drivers are known to push past their rated voltage by a few volts. That would increase the total wattage out to the board by a bit over ratings on the spec sheet. The 320h model number represents the watt out capacity approx. The wall draw is more like 340 or so after the loss in the driver.
Materials for an individual light, using meanwell driver dimmers: under $175/unit, 10 minutes to assemble light & cord, 15 mins to wire driver. One hlg qb96 w/ heatsink & thermal pad - $99. One meanwell hlg-240-54A - $57.80 One home depot husky 8foot, 16ga, 300v, three-prong power tool replacement cord - $9.98 Desired length of 300v 18ga solid core copper wire - $0.22/double strand foot. 3 insulated butt splice connectors - $0.23 2 male-female pairs insulated disconnect connectors - $0.84 4 inches 1/2” diam heavy wall watetproof heat shrink tubing - $1.32 Tools: Wire stripper/crimper/cutter Butane pocket torch (heat shrink) #1 Phillips screwdriver Input Side - Butt splice connectors and heat shrink wrap Output Side - Disconnect connectors, for easy plug-n-play: male on +, female on - (anti-stoner protection). Light Kit: [the original “rubbery” pads weep oil, see info on replacement in post 1759 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Instructions for installing replacement pads: see 1/29/19 post at QB96 Elite V2 w/ SSTX heatsink question] Addon: To provide far red [730-740nm] light for emerson and initiator effects (each 96 contains 16 red [630nm] diodes and 16 deep red [660nm] diodes). One rapidled far red initiator puck with lenses and driver per 96 - $42.00 Light Frame, post 1569: New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** DC-side Measurement: Bro @Hunter2348 turned me on to these dc meters which are very useful for setting dimmers. You could buy one, put disconnect connectors on it’s four in/out +/- wires and on driver/light wires [+ & - off of driver output side (dc) into + & - connectors in center of meter; outside connectors + & - on meter to 96’s (load) + & - ] , for easy hookup/unhook...or buy one for each driver...i got mine on amazon PPFD MAPPING: Single 96 in a 4x4 - Post 1252 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Pair of 96s in a 4x4 - Post 1284 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Three 96s, best layout - Post 1356 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Four 96s, best layout - Post 1356 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Four 96s, propagation & veg heights - Post 1532 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Five 96s, best layout - Post 1409 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Six 96s, best layout - Post 1425 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Six 96s, spectrum info - Post 1463 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Six 96s, prop, veg, flower settings - post 1618 New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here** Hlg 96 comparison grow: Hlg 288 vs 96 Smackdown Grow
Casualties of War Hlg’s new “Frisbee” board. Sail away to a better grow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hey, make sure it was hlg’s fault b4 bashin, could well be it was the dimmer setup on an “A” driver...let’s discuss on other thread, not this one.
That looks like an LRS driver burnt out. I wonder if your DC motor speed controller/dimmer had anything to do with it. Also if you had a really small piece of wire braiding touch the terminal next to it, it may short like that.
Only the hot side shorted thru wire to meter Hlg240h-54a it’s fine It’s a 30a motor control I had it to 5.1a Will look at L.E.D. For they’re 6$ dimmer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rapidled has them, too (and install vid), your light acted like a fuse/breaker...saved your driver imo but guys, please do conversation on the other thread.
Turns out 96 did not fail, see post 1697: New Quantum board qb96 V2's are out from HLG. Cob replacement fixture-Replacement Thread **BS here**
I’ve got some temp readings on the QB96 and driver @ 240.3w First pic Tip of fin Sink base Power supply Hlg240h-54a Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sorry no BS Yes various temperatures. That’s all I got. Love the lights get the lights enjoy the lights Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk