ProfiLux 4e delivers the same unparalleled quality and reliability as our flagship ProfiLux 4, but at a more accessible price. It’s perfect for users who don’t need all the features of ProfiLux 4 right away, providing an affordable alternative without compromising on the essentials.
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The ProfiLux 4e provides everything ambitious aquarists need for success, including lighting control, water parameter measurement and regulation, level management, flow measurement, and pump control. It features extensive connections and integrated modules for temperature, pH, redox, and connections for level sensors, flow sensors, leakage sensors, and 1-10V interfaces.
While the ProfiLux 4e offers one switchable pH/ORP input instead of two and lacks the conductivity input of the ProfiLux 4, it retains the core capabilities and superior performance. Less frequently used S ports (digital outputs/connection for classic powerbars) have also been removed.
With built-in WiFi and USB connections, stay connected and informed about your aquarium’s status via web interface, app, email, and myGHL cloud service.
Should you need more features in the future, upgrading to the full functionality of ProfiLux 4 is easy with expansion cards or an expansion box.
Experience the ultimate in functionality for yourself.
Also available in attractive controller sets.
Multi-channel Lighting Control
- Control up to 32 independent channels of dimmable and non-dimmable lamps
- Freely programmable
- True calendar moon phase: Simulates the lunar rhythm in harmony with nature and promotes species-typical behavior.
- Sunrise and sunset simulation
- Seasonal lighting: ProfiLux Aquarium Controllers (beginning with version 3) are capable of simulating the seasonal cycle of sunshine duration and sun intensity >Learn More
- Acclimatisation program for gentle adaption
- Thunderstorm simulation: Simulate lighting-effects in conjunction with dimmable GHL lights. Programmable storm parameters allow you to change the frequency, intensity, and duration of a thunderstorm.
- Rainy day simulation
- Cloud simulation: Programmable random generators allow you to define the beginning, intensity, duration, and speed of a cloud – so each time new clouds are created.
- Temperature-dependent light reduction: for short-term temperature peaks on hot summer days.
- Tropical twilight
- Gentle lighting transition from summer-time to winter-time laid out across several days.
- Output via 1-10V interfaces, PWM interfaces or Mitras Lightbar® interface, etc.
Lab Grade Measurement and Controllability
- Water temperature monitoring/control: Program heaters, ground heaters, and cooling devices for maintaining temperature; Nightly cooling can also be programmed. Intelligent summer-circuit for optional ground heating.
- pH monitoring/control: Program up and down pH regulation via CO2-addition (pH-decrease) or via Alkalisation (pH-increase); Nightly decrease can also be programmed.
- ORP/Redox monitoring/control
- Conductivity (Salinity) monitoring/control
- Oxygen monitoring/control
- Humidity monitoring/control
- Air temperature monitoring/control
- Measurement of KH or Alkalinity
- Support of further measurement parameters in preparation
- Universally switchable inputs: For pH and ORP/Redox
- Galvanically isolated sensor inputs: For high measurement sensitivity and noise immunity
- Sensor life monitor: Automatically records total operation hours for all sensors; can be reset as needed.
- Menu-guided calibration for all sensors and probes.
- Sick fish therapy program:
Some fish diseases require a temporary water temperature adjustment. ProfiLux can be programmed to slowly lower the temperature for a set-time. Normal temperature is automatically set after an adjustable time. - Universal analog and digital inputs
- Level functions: For level sensors, leakage-sensors, automatic water change functions, etc.
- Flow measurement
- Programmable data logging
Versatile Pump Control
- Independently control up to 16 stream pumps
- Wide selection of flow modes: High/low tide, Surge, Random, and much more
- Variable wave duration: Program wave times from 0.4s…60s in 10 ms steps
- Natural wave simulation through adjustable random generator for wave duration and intensity
- Various wave mode options: Sine wave, right-angled wave, short right-angled wave
- Nocturnal flow: Programmable flow decrease within a desired time range
- Thunderstorm mode
- Feed pause adjustable: Programmable pump behavior during feed pauses
- 3rd party pump compatibility (Tunze®, Hydor Koralia®, Abbyzz®, Royal Exclusiv®, EcoTech®, as well as all pumps with a 1-10V interface)
Unparalleled Security
- Continuous monitoring and control of all water values
- Acoustic and visual alarm
- Power failure monitoring: Adjustable actions and notification in case of a power failure
- Specialized, efficient, and robust operating system – ProfiLuxOS
- All settings stored in a non-volatile storage (FRAM) – power failures will not cause data loss.
- Battery buffered real-time clock (RTC)
- Programmable memory texts
- Child protection with PIN code
- ProfiLux Aquatic Bus: Fail-safe CAN bus system for data transfer
- Alarm triggered SMS-notification
- Alarm triggered Email-notification
- Redundant Sensors as backup for fail safe operation
- Time monitoring during sensitive operations
Unique Connectivity Options
- WLAN
- USB
- Mitras Lightbar Interface or RS232
- ProfiLux Aquatic Bus
Rock-Solid Hardware
- Development and production in our own factory in Germany: The high degree of vertical integration – even the printed circuit boards are assembled in-house – enables the legendary quality and reliability of GHL products.
- All controllers include high-quality and highly energy efficient grounded power supplies.
- Our Powerbars have outlets that are built to handle high currents and critical loads by using special relays (16A at 230V or 16A 115V).
- Each socket is switched independently, the current of each socket is measured individually in PAB-powerbars.
- Use of UL-certified flame-retardant components.
- All sensors are laboratory-quality, long-life sensors manufactured in Germany.
- Components are exclusively sourced from renowned manufacturers.
- All electronic products are subjected to extensive 100% testing.
Wide Range of Expansion
- 3 Expansion slots (2x external access, 1x internal access) for Expansion cards with additional sensor inputs, 1-10V outputs, PC interfaces, Digital inputs and many other functions.
- Further expansion is possble with our Expansion Boxes
- Up to 64 independently switchable sockets
- Up to 32 sensors and 12 level and flow sensors as well as leakage detectors
- Up to 30 x 1-10V interfaces
- Huge selection of accessories such as KH Director, dimmable LED-Luminaries, LED-Light Bars and Dosing Pumps, and much more.
Professional Software
Available and usable free of charge:
Additional Features and Functions
- Several controllers can be networked
- Dosing pump control: Supports Gen 1 Doser and Doser 2 series
- Control PropellerBreeze (Adjustable aquarium fan)
- Timers
- Automatic Water Change
- Maintenance program: Automatically shutdown specfic outlets during the cleaning and maintenance, dimming down the lighting etc.
- Fully customizable reminders
- Therapy program
- PIN-Protection
- Operating hours meter
- Feeding pause
- Burning-in mode for fluorescent tubes
- Power-up delay after power failure
- Programmable Logic
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Stay Connected
You have access to the ProfiLux 4 from everywhere in the world and from your home network with any device – no matter if using a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Our our free GHL Connect platform is available as app, built-in webserver and as well as cloud service myGHL. Even when you are away from home, you can check-in on the status of your aquarium and make changes if necessary.
Additionally ProfiLux 4/4e is easily accessible via PC with our free software GHL Control Center.
GHL Connect and GHL Control Center can also be used locally, which makes accessing your device safe and independent from having an internet connection.
Unmatched Expansion Options
ProfiLux 4/4e includes a large selection of expansion options to suit the needs of any aquarist. When you need to add more functions, simply add an expansion card to one of the available expansion slots. No need to buy additional modules, just pop the card in and you’re good to go.
Between Expansion Cards and Expansion Boxes, you can expand the ProfiLux to nearly no limit!
ProfiLux OS – Maximum Safety and Stability
ProfiLux aquarium controllers run with GHL’s very own unique operating system, ProfiLuxOS. This operating system has been specially developed to conduct control tasks for aquariums.
Most operating systems have been designed and optimized for specific applications which, in our opinion, cannot provide the level of safety and performance required to control your valuable aquarium, pond, or terrarium.
ProfiLux OS was built from the ground up for the sole purpose of maintaining maximum safety FOR aquariums. Our custom OS is robust, flexible, and future-proof, offering maximum operational security and optimal efficiency.
Seamless Communication – Through PAB
Our communication interface features an integrated CAN-BUS system, ProfiLux Aquatic Bus PAB which provides seamless communication between PAB-devices. As such, a complete secure network can be built up. Devices connected in this way can communicate with each other in a particularly safe and interference-free manner – even over long distances (100 m or 300 ft).
Profilux®4e Connections
- Numerous connection options even in the basic configuration, easily expandable at any time
- Plug & Play: No additional costly modules necessary to connect the accessories listed in the below illustration, such as sensors (e.g. pH, temperature, flow, leakage, level), 1-10V devices and others
ProfiLux Accessories – Build Your Own System
We recognize that everyone has different needs for their aquarium. As such, we provide a huge selection of accessories: SMS Module / Dimmable Powerbars / Expansion Cards / Expansion Boxes / Probes & Sensors / external Touch Display / Dimmable LED-Lamps and LED-Light Bars / Dosing Pumps / Pump Controllers and much more…
As your needs grow, ProfiLux can grow with you.
ProfiLux 4e Feature List:
General | |
Dimensions | W x D x H: 220 x 150 x 55 mm / 8.66" x 5.91" x 2.17" |
Delivery includes | Power supply, water temperature sensor, USB cable |
Measuring and Controlling | |
pH-Value | √ |
Water temperature | √ |
ORP / Redox potential | √ |
Conductivity | Optional (with expansion card) |
Level | √ |
Leakage | √ |
Flow | √ |
Oxygen | Optional (with expansion card) |
Relative humidity | Optional (with expansion card) |
Air temperature | Optional (with expansion card) |
KH / Alkalinity | Optional (with KH Director) |
Functions and Features | |
Lighting control channels | 32 |
1-10 V interfaces | 6 (Optional 30) |
Controllable, separately switchable sockets | 64 |
Expansion slots | 3 (2x External access, 1x Internal access) |
Dosing Pump control | √ |
Stream Pump control | √ |
WiFi | √ |
USB | √ |
Digital Mitras Lightbar interface / RS232 | √ |
AUX port | √ |
Power failure monitor port | √ |
Alarm | √, visually and acoustically |
Inputs level and flow sensors, leakage detectors | 4 (optional 16) |
Digital outputs / switch channels | optional 64 |
Graphical display | √ |
PAB port | √ |
GHL Control Pad port | √ |
DCF Receiver port | √ |
Expansion Box extension possible | √ |
Integrated webserver and email client | √ |
Cloud service myGHL | √ |
Operating system | ProfiLuxOS |
ProfiLux® is Future-Proof.
Since 1998, the ProfiLux Controller has been the powerful heart and brain of a well-engineered modular system developed and produced in Germany. Though the years, it has proven itself to be a most reliable means of aquarium control. For that reason, it has earned a spot as the most globally recognized aquarium controller earning various awards for its degree of reliability and accuracy. To this day, this modular system continues to grow.
The new ProfiLux 4 is a continuation of the success story of Aquarium Controllers 1-3. As with all our developments, we place a special emphasis on maintaining compatibility with existing products.
Rest assured, ProfiLux 4 is ready for the future.