RKL- PC1 MH configuration question! Need help.

miserkris · Oct 2, 2017

Hello ,

I'm using an RKL with two PC4 modules, I added a PC 1 module for metal halide lighting , but having issues setting up.

My RKL is hooked up but light ain't firing on! Head unit does show 3 modules.

Correct if I'm wrong. In the
Pc1 both outlets are in same channel right.?

I chose ch1. Function MH.
Set on time 6pm off at 8 pm.
I didn't use vc1,2,3.

To test it out I flipped mode of ch1 to on....instead of auto.

Saved.

Still no result, always shows as off. Lights didn't come on.

Can't be a bus cable issue since daisy chain works since I'm able to read temperature probe.

If you can, pls advice!I know it's Monday....I took off for this! What am I doing wrong?
Thx
Kris

This is how I hooked up pc1/mh:

Plugged the ballasts into the socket expansion. Plugged the thick cord on the socket expansion into the wall outlet. Plugged the thinner cord into the pc1. The thinner cord is the trigger for the relay.

EuroDriver · Oct 2, 2017

You set it up right by selecting channel 1. The virtual channels are to add conditions to the main channel (i.e., on/off when switch opens/closes). Both outlets on the PC1 are channel 1.

That said, 2 comments:

You posted this about 1.5 hours ago - Your schedule is set to start at 6PM and I assume it's not 6PM in PA yet. I don't know if it would affect it when you manually switch to on, but who knows...
The second issue: Did you check the box for sure on? I don't use MH but based on my readings, the sure on function implements a delay (I think it's 30 minutes) before the channel is energized. Its purpose is to allow the lights to cool sufficiently so they don't blow out in case of a power interruption. If sure on is checked, uncheck the box, save and try again. Hope this helps.