Dennerle Trocal LED Control

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing this high-end Dennerle product. We wish you years of enjoyment and pleasure with your aquarium!

Please read all instructions carefully before turning the equipment on. Save these instructions for future reference.

Please read these instructions in full before connecting or setting the device. Once you understand the basic operating concept, it will be easier for you to quickly and appropriately set the Dennerle Trocal LED Control (from here on referred to simply as LED Control).

Safety Notes

• The device may only be operated with the corresponding Dennerle components (power supply, lights). Take note of the appropriate operating instructions and the safety notes for the peripheral devices.
• Unplug the device before performing any maintenance or installing the light.
• Only for direct current 12-24 V.
• The maximum current-carrying capacity per output is 2.5 A and must not be exceeded.
• For indoor use only.
• Always disconnect all equipment in the water from the power supply before reaching into the aquarium.
• The mains plug must be accessible at all times after installing the device.
• Cables leading from the aquarium must be fitted with a drip loop so that any water running down cannot reach the equipment or the mains socket.
• If a cable or the mains adapter becomes damaged, then the device must no longer be used. Damaged cables or mains adapters must be replaced. Only genuine Dennerle replacement parts may be used. Contact your specialist retailer or Dennerle Customer Service.
• This equipment is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacity, lack of experience, and/or lack of knowledge, unless said persons are supervised for their own safety by another responsible person or are given instructions by this person on how to use the equipment. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
• Do not expose or cover LED Control and mains adapter; always ensure a good level of cooling.
• The device must not be mounted on or in the cover frame.
• The LED control must be mounted outside of the wet area.
• This product must not be disposed of in normal household waste, and should be disposed of at your local refuse centre.

Function Keys, Connections and Components

1 Graphics display: Displays date, time, current illumination intensity in %, and moon phase.

2 LED ?: Lights green during saving test or when the PC is connected to the socket position no. 10.

3 Cursor keys:

• ↑: Go up a menu level or increase an entry value.
• ↓: Go down a menu level or reduce an entry value.
• →: Move right.
• ←: Move left.

4 Escape (back key): Cancel an action.

5 Return (confirm key): Confirm or continue.

6 Input for mains adapter for light 1.

7 Input for mains adapter for light 2.

8 Output for light 1.

9 Output for light 2.

10 USB connection: Used to upload software updates or to programme illumination curves via PC.

Connections

Connecting the Lights

Connect the Trocal LED lights as follows:

• Connect Trocal LED 1 with output no. 8.
• Connect Trocal LED 2 with output no. 9 (optional for 2 lights).
• Connect the LED Connect cable to input no. 6.
• Connect the other end of the LED Connect cable (at input no. 6) with the corresponding mains adapter for Trocal LED no. 1.
• Connect a second LED Connect cable (accessory item 5549) with input no. 7 (optional for 2 lights).
• Connect the other end of this LED Connect cable (at input no. 7) with the corresponding mains adapter for Trocal LED no. 2.

⚠️ Caution: When operating Trocal LEDs with different power ratings on one LED Control, under no circumstances should the power adapters be swapped.

• Connect each power adapter to a mains socket.

Connection to PC

To carry out software updates or to programme via PC software:

• Connect the LED Connect cable to input no. 6.
• Connect the other end of the LED Connect cable (at input no. 6) with the corresponding mains adapter for Trocal LED no. 1.
• Plug the mains adapter into a main socket.
• Using the USB cable, connect the device to your PC.
• Open the GHL Control Center program on your PC (see current advice at www.dennerle.com).
• You can now adjust the settings on the LED Control using the GHL Control Center program.

Menu Structure

The menu structure allows access to various settings:

• 1 Clock: Time, Date, MEZ-MESZ adjustment.
• 2 Illumination: Illumination run, Shift curves, Manual illumination, Moon phase simulation, Time lapse, Acclimation.
• 3 Extras: Info & Support, Display settings, Language.
• 4 System: Factory settings, PIN management.

Important Information: Access the menu structure by pressing any cursor key or the Enter key (☑).

The LED Control is factory-set to English. To change the language, navigate to Extras → Language → Select your language → Confirm with "Save now?" by pressing Yes.

Settings and Programming

1 Clock

1.1 Time: Navigate to the desired location using →/← keys and set the current time using ↑/↓ keys. Confirm with ☑.

1.2 Date: Navigate to the desired location using →/← keys and set the current date using ↑/↓ keys. Confirm with ☑.

1.3 Adjustment MEZ-MESZ (Central European Time - Central European Summer Time):

• Summer time/winter time must be set manually.
• An adjustment period of 1-14 days can be set.
• Set the number of days with ↑/↓ keys and confirm with ☑.
• When prompted "Save now?", confirm with Yes to update time and date.
• When prompted "Set internal time?", confirm with Yes to update the internal clock immediately. If this is the first time setting the clock, confirm with Yes. If you confirm with No, the internal clock will be adjusted within the set number of days as described in the MEZ-MESZ adjustment.

Example: Setting 10 days results in 60:10 = 6 minutes per day.

Note: The LED Control has two clocks: one for the actual time displayed, and an internal clock for automatic processes like dimming. The internal clock adjusts to the actual time within the set period if "Set internal time?" is answered with No.

2 Illumination

The LED Control can manage up to two Trocal LED lights, each with two separate channels (total of 4 illumination channels) independently.

Note: The progression of each channel can be set individually. Freshwater LED models have Channel 1 for warmer light and Channel 2 for cooler light. Marinus LED models have Channel 1 for white LEDs and Channel 2 for blue LEDs, allowing for effects like moonlight or adjusting the blue-to-white ratio.

2.1 Illumination Run:

• Query "Channel to edit?": Select the desired channel using ↑/↓ keys. Confirm with ☑.
• Query "Channel active?": Choose "No" (deactivated) or "Yes".
• If "Yes", query "Number of dimm-points" (4-8): Set the desired number of dimming points using ↑/↓ keys. Confirm with ☑.
• Programming dimming points: Set the Time (when the light should reach the specified brightness) and Light intensity (0%-100%). Continue with ☑.
• Select simulation "Select simul.": Switch moon phase simulation on/off for the channel using ←/→ keys. Confirm with ☑.

Note: The brightness progression between individual time points is calculated automatically.

2.2 Shift Curves: This function allows you to conveniently shift entire illumination curves in time.

• Select or deselect curves to be shifted: Navigate to the desired channel with ↑/↓ keys and select the curve with ←/→ keys. Confirm with ☑.
• Query "Shift by": Set the time in minutes by which the selected curves should be shifted. Confirm with ☑.

Note: LED Control recalculates all times in the selected dim curves and saves them under 2.1. This process can be repeated or cancelled.

2.3 Manual Illumination: Primarily for testing and diagnosis.

• Select the channel to modify using ←/→ keys.
• Make the selected channel brighter (↑) or darker (↓).
• End manual illumination with ☑.
• Settings are not retained after ending.

2.4 Moon: Set the period for moon phase simulation. This function modifies the programmed moonlight curve, it does not "create" moonlight.

• Simulation Start: Enter the start time for the moon phase simulation.
• Simulation End: Enter the end time for the moon phase simulation.

The start and end times must encompass the nightly moonlight period for the channel. Moon phases are calculated based on the date, aligning with actual moon phases with a maximum one-day discrepancy. Ensure the moon phase simulation is active in the desired channels (see 2.1).

During the set time, the channel's programmed brightness is multiplied by the current moon phase brightness, reducing the actual brightness accordingly. Example: 50% natural moon brightness × 20% programmed moonlight = 10% actual channel brightness.

Note: If moon phase simulation is OFF, moonlight under 2.1 means full moon every night.

Recommendation: For Trocal LED Freshwater, use only channel 2 (cooler light) for moonlight with natural, low intensity.

2.5 Time Lapse: For testing and presentation. View set illumination in high speed.

• Manual Time Lapse (indicated by "M") and Automatic Time Lapse (indicated by "A"). Switch modes by pressing ☑.
• Manual: Set a specific time to view programmed illumination using cursor keys.
• Automatic: Simulates time continuously. Adjust speed by setting duration in seconds for a 24h simulation using cursor keys.

☑ stops the time lapse.

2.6 Acclimatisation: Offers a simple way to automatically change illumination brightness over several days. Useful for acclimatizing plants to new lighting or for new fish/corals.

• Start Date: Acclimatization begins immediately and runs until the start date.
• Start Brightness: All channels are multiplied by this value at the start.
• End Date: Acclimatization ends on this day.
• End Brightness: All channels are multiplied by this value at the end.

A dim factor is calculated daily, converting illumination curves. Example: Start 01/01/2016 at 50%, End 03/01/2016 at 100% results in 50% brightness until 01/01, 75% on day 2, and 100% on day 3.

Tips: Ideal for converting fluorescent aquariums to LED. Recommended "graduated adjustment" over 4-6 weeks. Can also be used to reduce all 4 channels simultaneously for algae control.

3 Extras

3.1 Info & Support: Displays information on software version, model, and website.

3.2 Display: Configure current values shown on the display.

• Display duration: Sets how long a value is shown before switching.
• Select channels: Choose which illumination channels to display.
• Recommended settings: For one Trocal LED, select illumination 1 & 2. For two Trocal LEDs, select 1-4.
• Time & Date: Configure display of time and date (never, always, rotate).
• Display day: Set display brightness (0-100%) during illumination phase.
• Display night: Set display brightness (0-100%) outside illumination phase.
• Display night start: Set time for display brightness to decrease.
• Display night end: Set time for display brightness to increase.

3.3 Language: Set the display language for LED Control texts.

Attention: Factory setting is English. Navigate to Extras → Language → Select your language → Confirm with "Save now?" by pressing Yes.

4 System

Summarizes all system functions and settings, including hardware configuration.

4.1 Factory settings: Reverts all settings to factory defaults upon confirmation.

4.2 PIN: Personal Identification Number to protect settings from unauthorized access. Default is 0000. If PIN is changed from 0000, it must be entered before any setting change. To reset a forgotten PIN: Switch off/on the device, then simultaneously press ☑ and . Confirm "Delete PIN?" with Yes.

Troubleshooting

Warranty and Support

Replacement Parts and Accessories: See www.dennerle.com

Warranty: Dennerle provides a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase covering manufacturing and material defects, provided the device is used correctly. The device must only be opened by Dennerle Customer Service to maintain the warranty.

Contact: For warranty claims, contact your specialist retailer or Dennerle Customer Service. Technical changes reserved.

Distribution: Dennerle GmbH, Kröpper Straße 17, D-66957 Vinningen.

Technical Customer Service: Dennerle GmbH, Industriestraße 4, D-66981 Münchweiler, www.dennerle.com.

Dennerle USA, Inc. 350 Fifth Avenue Suite 5220, New York, NY 10118 USA. Website: http://dennerle.com.

TransWorld Aquatic Enterprises 3730 W. Century Blvd., Unit # 3, Inglewood, CA 90303 USA. Customer Support: 877-374-9981. Email: support@jbjlighting.com.

The warranty is limited to repair or replacement at the manufacturer's discretion. It does not cover personal injury, property loss, or damage arising from product use.