Growing Up in the City

HORTICULTURAL LED LIGHTING

GROWING UP IN THE CITY:THE FUTURE OF FARMING IS NOW

Hunger, poverty and food prices are inextricably linked. Not every poor person is hungry, but almost all hungry people are poor. Millions live with hunger and malnourishment because they simply cannot afford to buy enough food, cannot afford nutritious foods or cannot afford the farming supplies they need to grow enough good food of their own. Hunger can be viewed

as a dimension of extreme poverty. It is often called the most severe and critical manifestation of poverty.The only way for people to move beyond chronic hunger and their vulnerability to ever-rising food prices is to employ sustainable methods based on self-reliance.” —www.thp.org

“Of the 805 million people suffering from chronic hunger, 98 percent live in the developing world. Unlike famines that receive emergency-aid, chronic hunger is a silent, invisible, day-after-day condition.

1:9 By stark contrast, 870M people go hungry every night. More lives are lost to starvation than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. The World Food Programme reports that 805M people do not have adequate nutrition to maintain a healthy lifestyle — that’s equivalent to one in nine humans.

34.9%According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1/3 of American adults are obese. 17% (12.7M) of children aged 2-19 suffer from obesity. There is a direct correlation between poverty and obesity, based upon the high cost of nutritious food.

1.3B tons of food is wasted globally through the growth, distribution and consumption phases of food production. This amounts to approximately 1/3 of all food produced.

BLEEDING OUR PLANET DRY

When overproduction occurs, the soil salinity (saltiness) increases and it becomes more difficult to grow hardy crops and raise cattle. In turn, farmers start using pesticides and chemicals to help their crops grow. The pesticide chemicals then wash into the remaining water sources, destroying freshwater habitats and the species that live there.

Freshwater is a renewable resource -- through precipitation -- but it’s not unlimited. If human consumption outpaces natural restoration, the quality and quantity of remaining freshwater sources suffers.” — www.adventure.howstuffworks.com

“The biggest threat today to freshwater ecosys tems is agricult ure. Water is indispensable for farming. But many countries grow crops that are unsuitable for the local climate and soil, often because government subsidies make growing those crops profitable.

BLEEDING OUR PLANET DRY

70% of fresh water is utilized in agriculture globally. With a rise in world population, and depletion of natural resources such as fresh water, arable land and phosphorous (for fertilizing crops), the need for alternative farming methods is dire.

New indoor growing methods utilizing Illumitex’s patented optics technology can put the food right where the people are.One indoor farm in Chicago is using Illumitex® lights to grow nutritious and tasty greens that are available to urban Chicagoans within hours of harvest. Another innovative partner is developing a high density farm built inside an insulated, recycled shipping container. These highly

portable container farms can be located anywhere to grow food for anyone who’s hungry.A major player in the international vertical gardening movement is using Illumitex grow lights in its turnkey Plant Production Units, which can be set up anywhere in the world where there’s a need for good food, fast. — www.illumitex.com

Austin, Texas startup Illumitex® is working to change the global food crisis. We’re helping innovators around the world grow more food faster in more places.

CROPPING UP ANYWHERE

CROPPING UP ANYWHERE

Among the vegetables that can be grown using hydroponics are:

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TY“Using hydroponics, a form of indoor farming, you can grow just about anything, including most house plants, flowering plants, vegetables, several different kinds of fruits and many different kind of herbs for seasoning or health purposes.Hydroponic gardening indoors can provide you with a year-round

supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Flowers and foliage can also be grown hydroponically as decoration for your home, no matter what the season or weather. The possibilities are almost endless.” — www.interiorgardens.com

ArtichokesAsparagusBeansBeetsBroccoliCabbages

CarrotsCauliflowersCeleryCucumberEggplantsLeeks

LettuceOnionsParsnipsPeasPotatoesRadishes

RhubarbSquashTomatoesYams

“Vertical farming is intriguing not just because it addresses growing concerns about food scarcity – the World Resources Institute suggests the world population’s caloric intake requirements will be at least 69% larger in 2050 than today – but because it helps reduce the need to ship vegetable and fruits

all over the place. That, in turn reduces the fuel needed to transport it and decreases the potential for spoilage. Another consideration is food security: right now, certain countries import a huge percentage of their food, including Japan.”— www.forbes.com/

NOT JUST ANOTHER STATISTIC

It is estimated that one 30-story vertical farm can supply more than 50K people a nutritionally sound, 2,000-calorie diet for an entire year, thereby countering both hunger and the obesity epidemic.

When food is sold where it’s grown, transportation costs and food spoilage during the distribution phase decrease dramatically, making nutritious food available at a lower price point for those who need it most.

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NOT JUST ANOTHER STATISTIC

LIGHT YEARS AHEADIllumitex’s light-emitting diode (LED) optic delivers up to 90% of the photons from the LED directly to the target, using less energy than anything else on the market. The light our arrays deliver is in the optimal wavelength for plant growth.

These special LEDs help plants grow bigger and faster. We work with indoor horticulture researchers to develop lighting systems that grow nutritious and delicious food right where people need it.

LIGHT YEARS AHEAD

Eclipse ES1™The Eclipse Series grow lights were developed in collaboration with universities and corporate research partners to drive global horticulture initiatives. With Illumitex’s Surexi™ LEDs, the Eclipse Series grow lights are specifically intended for use in vertical farms, growth chambers, tissue culture laboratories and greenhouses. Eclipse grow lights can virtually alter the photosynthesis and/or photomorphogenesis response, allowing more robust growth in less time. ES1 is a one-bar configuration with up to 10 different spectral and wavelength options.

Eclipse ES2™ES2 consists of two 48-inch extruded aluminum heat sink channels connected via a 2-conductor SO cable. To provide a more robust and cost-effective installation process, the optional Illumitex Power Bar™ can be used to power multiple ES2 light fixtures. The Power Bar™ provides a completely plug-and-play system and allows the vast majority of the system to be installed by non-licensed personnel by eliminating the need to run separate power lines to every fixture.

QUANTUM™LED plant growth fixture designed to produce high photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) values with unsurpassed beam uniformity and excellent light utilization. Available with Illumitex Surexi™ (static spectrum) LEDs. Slim fixture design optimizes the use of vertical stacking of plant trays, which results in greater volumetric plant density.

NeoSol DS™ The NeoSol DS grow light is suitable for a wide range of horticulture lighting applications including propagation of vegetative or flowering plants in grow tents, compact growing areas or large-scale commercial grow operations. May be used in vertically stacked orientation of two or more layers of grow trays and NeoSol fixtures. Outperforms 1000W HID fixtures in 4×4 and 5×5 plant grow beds, giving growers more than 50% energy savings.

NeoSol LS™Suitable for a wide range of hobby and home enthusiast applications including cultivation of vegetative or flowering plants in grow tents or compact growing areas. May be used in vertically stacked orientation of two or more layers of grow trays and NeoSol Fixtures.

Safari™The Safari features Illumitex’s patented Surexi LED technology with customized horticultural spectra options designed for use where photoperiod and inflorescence management is required.

NeoSol NS™LED plant growth fixture designed to produce high Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) values with unsurpassed beam uniformity and excellent light utilization. Available with Illumitex Surexi (static spectrum) LEDs. Slim fixture design maximizes volumetric area for plant growth and minimizes fixture weight.

GROWTH & SUPPLEMENTALLIGHTING

F1 WAVELENGTH MIX

Blue (400 - 499nm) 22.8%

Green (500 - 599nm) 0.3%

Red (600 - 699nm) 76.8%

Far Red (700 - 780nm) 0.1%

F3 WAVELENGTH MIX

Blue (400 - 499nm) 11.0%

Green (500 - 599nm) 7.7%

Red (600 - 699nm) 81.0%

Far Red (700 - 780nm) 0.3%

F1 SPECTRUM GENERAL PURPOSE, HIGH EFFICIENCY

F3 SPECTRUM BEST FOR GERMINATION THROUGH FLOWERING

The F1 spectrum is suitable for a variety of plant species throughout their growth cycle. It contains a high proportion of red light, which spurs photosynthesis during the vegetative growth stage and facilitates the flowering stage. It has the highest photon yield efficacy of all custom Surexi™ spectra and is recommended for applications with a tight electrical energy budget.

The workhorse and most popular spectrum from Illumitex, F3 produces the fastest germination and drives the best vegetative and flowering results among all of the Surexi™ spectra options. In addition to the blue and red wavelengths, the F3 spectrum contains a small amount of green which is beneficial for the quality assessment of plants. The F3 spectrum is recommended for use in growth chambers as well as controlled environment agriculture operations of any size.

F6 SPECTRUM BEST FOR VEGETATIVE GROWTH

F6 WAVELENGTH MIX

Blue (400 - 499nm) 49.5%

Green (500 - 599nm) 0.5%

Red (600 - 699nm) 49.9%

Far Red (700 - 780nm) 0.1%

The Illumitex F6 spectrum has an enhanced blue region and provides the fastest vegetative growth results. The increased blue content reduces plant height, thereby improving plant appearance and space utilization. Recommended for the production of leafy green vegetables when the visible assessment of plant health is not important.

F7 SPECTRUM BEST FOR SEEDLINGS

F6 SPECTRUM BEST FOR VEGETATIVE GROWTH

F7 WAVELENGTH MIX

Blue (400 - 499nm) 74.5%

Green (500 - 599nm) 0.6%

Red (600 - 699nm) 24.8%

Far Red (700 - 780nm) 0.1%

The Illumitex F7 has the highest blue content of all Surexi™ spectra and produces stocky plants with short internodal distances, highly desirable at the seedling stage. Recommended for growing seedlings prior to transplantation.

730nm FAR RED WAVELENGTH

Although the 730nm wavelength is outside the photosynthetically active range, it has the strongest action on the far-red absorbing form of phytochrome, converting it back to the red-absorbing form. It becomes necessary for plants requiring relatively low values of the phytochrome photoequilibrium to flower. Can be used at the end of each light cycle to promote flowering in short-day plants.

660nm DEEP RED WAVELENGTH

The 660nm wavelength has a very strong photosynthetic action and also exhibits the highest action on red-absorbing phytochrome regulated germination, flowering and other processes. Most effective for light cycle extension or night interruption to induce flowering of long-day plants or prevent flowering of short-day plants. Most energy-efficient source for photosynthesis among all available supplemental LEDs.

624nm RED WAVELENGTHThis 624nm region has the highest photosynthetic relative quantum yield for a range of plants. At the same time, its action on red-absorbing phytochrome is considerably weaker compared to that of 660nm red light and can be used to balance the phytochrome equilibrium towards lower values (closer to those of daylight) than those achievable with 660nm red light, especially when used together with 730nm red light.

PART NUMBERORDERING GUIDESECLIPSE™ SERIES ES1

ECLIPSE™ SERIES ES2

ES 48 12 085 U D

SERIES# OF

BARS

BAR

LENGTH# OF LEDs LED SPECTRA

POWER

SUPPLYINPUT DIMMING

ES = ECLIPSE

1 = SINGLE

BAR2 =

2 BARS

48 = 48” BAR

12 =

12 Surexi™

LEDs

GROWTH:

F1 = F1

F3 = F3

X5 = X5

F6 = F6

F7 = F7

SUPPLEMENTAL

45 = 450nm

52 = 525nm

62 = 624nm

66 = 660nm

73 = 730nm

085 =

85W DIMMABLE

U =

120-277VAC 50/60Hz

AUTO-SENSING

D = DIMMABLE

0-10V

ES 2 48 12 150 U D

SERIES # OF BARSBAR


POWER

SUPPLYINPUT DIMMING

BAR-TO-BAR

CABLE LENGTHES =

ECLIPSE SERIES

2 =2 BARS

48 = 48” BAR

12 =12

Surexi™ LEDs

GROWTH:

F1 = F1

F3 = F3

X5 = X5

F6 = F6

F7 = F7

SUPPLEMENTAL

45 = 450nm

52 = 525nm

62 = 624nm

66 = 660nm

73 = 730nm

150 = 150W U = 120-277VAC 50/60Hz

D = 0-10V DIMMABLE

09 = 9”

18 = 18”

ECLIPSE™ SERIES ES2 + POWER BAR OPTION (NOT SHOWN)

NEOSOL DS™

NEOSOL LS™

NEOSOL NS™

PB 48 12 D

SERIES # OF BARSBAR


POWER

SUPPLYINPUT DIMMING

BAR-TO-BAR

CABLE LENGTHPB =

POWER BAR

4 =4 BARS (2 ES2)

6 =6 BARS (3 ES2)

8 =8 BARS (4 ES2)

48 = 48” BAR

12 =12

Surexi™ LEDs

GROWTH:

F1 = F1

F3 = F3

F6 = F6

F7 = F7

SUPPLEMENTAL

62 = 624nm

66 = 660nm

73 = 730nm

260 =260W

(2 ES2)

390 = 390W

(3 ES2)

520 = 520W

(4 ES2)

U = 120-277VAC 50/60Hz

AUTO-SENSING

3 = 347VAC

4 = 480VAC

D = 0-10V DIMMABLE

09 = 9”

18 = 18”

* Optional 10-foot cable extension accessory CE2-10.

DS 8 48 12 F3 6 52 U

SERIES # OF BARS BAR LENGTH # OF LEDs SPECTRADIGITAL

DISTRIBUTION

POWER

SUPPLYINPUT

DS =

NEOSOL DS

8 = 8 BARS 48 = 48” 12 =

12 LEDs per BAR

F3 =

F3 SPECTRA

6 = DD65 52 =

520 WATT 8 BAR

U = 120V

LS 1 36 9 F3 6 5 U


DISTRIBUTION

POWER

SUPPLYINPUT

LS =

NEOSOL LS

1 = 1 BAR 36 = 36” 9 = 9 LEDs per BAR F3 =

F3 SPECTRA

6 = DD65 5 =

50 WATT BAR

U = 120V

NS 6 36 9 F3 6 30 U


DISTRIBUTION

POWER

SUPPLYINPUT

NS =

NEOSOL NS

6 = 6 BARS 36 = 36” 9 = 9 SUREXI LEDs

per BAR

F3 =

F3 SPECTRA

6 = DD65 30 =

300 WATT 6 BAR

U = 120V

QUANTUM™

SAFARI™SF 2 12 6 6 BL -

SERIES# OF

PODS# OF BARS

BAR

LENGTH# OF LEDs SPECTRA

DIGITAL

DIST.

POWER

SUPPLYINPUT FINISH OPTIONS

SF =

SAFARI

2 = 2 PODS

4 = 4 PODS

6 = 6 PODS

2 = 2 BARS

12 = 12” 6 = 6 SUREXI

LEDs per POD

66 =

660nm 50˚

73 =

730nm 50˚

6 = DD65 75D =75W

DIMMABLE 20D =200W

DIMMABLE

U = 120-277VAC 50/60Hz

AUTOSENSING

H =347-480VAC(CONSULT FACTORY)

BL = BLUE

12 = 12’ CABLE

EXTENSION

PO =POD ONLY

QA 1 63 15 FA 30 75 EU CSERIES # OF BARS BAR LENGTH # OF LEDs LED SPECTRA CABLE LENGTH POWER SUPPLY INPUT FINISH

QA = QUANTUM

1 =SINGLE BAR

63 =63” BAR

15 =for 63”BAR

FA =SEE NOTES

30 = 30” 75 =75W

EU =220-240VAC

C =Clear Anodized

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