We at DIYLEDUK are excited to announce that we’ll now be stocking the Lumatek Zeus 600w and Lumatek Zeus 600w Pro! These impressive new lights have certainly caught our attention. Let’s take a good look at them and go through some specs and key features. 

In the box…

 

Frame

High quality full aluminium construction, with support bars for structural support.

Driver

600w low voltage, dual output and 0-10V controllable with dimming.

Dimmer

The Zeus led lighting systems feature a built-in dimmer and also accept 0-10v dimming controllers.

Hangers

Four steel hanging eyelets, allowing full control to achieve a level position for an even spread.

Covers

IP65 splash-proof cover for protection.

LED’s

Lumleds and Osram. Zeus 600w 1,968 total / Zeus 600w Pro 3,708 total

Heatsinks

Aluminium, magnetically connected and finned for a greater surface area

 

Technical specifications

	Zeus 600w	Zeus 600w Pro
Total leds Per Unit	1,968	3,708
Efficacy	2.3 μMol/J (micromoles per joule)	2.7μMol/J (micromoles per joule)
PPF	1380 μMol/s  (micromoles per second)	1620 μMol/s  (micromoles per second)
Input Voltage	200-240v	200-240v
Power Consumption	600w	600w
Footprint	up to 1.5x1.5m	up to 1.5x1.5m
Waterproof	IP65	IP65
Lifetime	60,000 hours	60,000 hours
Light Distribution	120(degrees)	120(degrees)
Light Source	Osram + Lumileds	Osram + Lumileds
Dimmable	25%,50%,75%	25%,50%,75%
External Control	With Lumatek Digital Panel	With Lumatek Digital Panel
Weight	13.5KG	13.5KG
Dimensions	1091x1182x52mm	1091x1182x52mm
Spectrum	Full Spectrum	Full Spectrum

 

PAR Maps

 

We’ve carried out some P.A.R. testing and provided a map for both of these lights in a 1.2x1.2m grow tent. Take a look at them both side-by-side, to see how they compare.

 

 

As you can see from both of these images, the Zeus 600w and the Zeus 600w Pro both provide exceptionally even spread. When looking at the data from these images, we can see that the main difference between these two products comes down to intensity.

So then, what about the performance difference between the two?

Lumatek claim 2.3 micromoles per joule on the Zeus 600w and 2.7 on the Zeus 600w Pro. While we’re simply not equipped to fully assess these specific numbers, we’re happy to confirm that the claimed efficiency difference between the two products matches our own independent test data. You can see how we worked it out for yourself below.

Zeus 600w

2.3 micromoles per joule

P.A.R. Map total: 42,386

P.A.R. Map Average: 662.281

 

Zeus 600w Pro

2.7 micromoles per joule

P.A.R. Map total: 49,587

P.A.R. Map Average: 774.797

 

The following totals represent (in percentage), the efficiency gained from the Zeus 600w Pro, when compared to the Zeus 600w (standard).

Claimed Micromoles per joule difference:

2.7÷2.3×100-100= 17.4%

P.A.R. Map total difference

49,587÷42,386×100-100= 17%

P.A.R. Map average difference

774.797÷662.281×100-100= 17%

So, now we’ve had a chance to play with these new toys, let’s conclude by going through our own recommendations on how to best utilise this fantastic new product.

Based on the P.A.R. numbers we were seeing under these lights, we’d recommend the Lumatek Zeus 600w for most growers with a flowering footprint of 1.2x1.2m, and a veg footprint of 1.5x1.5m.

For the Zeus 600w Pro, we’d recommend this ideally in a 1.5x1.5m tent. For a 1.2x1.2m footprint, only the most intensive growing systems would be able to cope with this light at full power. With that being said, the ability to dim this light, means that it’s still a fantastic option for 1.2x1.2m growers, giving you the option to push limits, experiment with hanging heights and increase efficiency further; remember after all, the Pro unit has a staggering number of 3,708 total diodes, meaning even more impressive efficiency can be attained when dimming.

Conclusion

To summarize, at £1.33 per watt for the Zeus 600w, and £1.45 per watt for the Pro, these lights really are a top choice for people looking for a quality made, easy-to-assemble, horticultural LED unit that will get them the results they’re looking for.