2021 new released FC-E Series LED grow lights by mars hydro

In 2020, we have released the FC series; and now in 2021, we’re releasing the FC-E series as our new product this year. These new series have a similar name to FC series, but of course, there are differences. Will they perform well as FC series do?

 

 

Specifications

 

FC-E3000

FC-E4800

FC-E6500

Power

300W

480W

650W

Bars

4

6

6

Leds quantity

1184

2646

3978

Driver

MeanWell

MOSO

MOSO

PAR Value

835.15umol/S

1327umol/S

1782.92umol/S

PPFD Efficiency

2.7umol/j

2.7umol/j

2.7umol/j

Coverage

3FT*3FT

4FT*4FT

5FT*5FT

Dimming

10-100%

10-100%

10-100%

Input Voltage

AC100-277V

AC100-277V

AC100-277V

Temperature

-20~35℃

-20~35℃

-20~35℃

DB

0

0

0

Lifetime

50000H

50000H

50000H

Certifications

ETL

ETL

ETL

Weight

5.3KG

9.1KG

10.72KG

Dimensions

602*604*79MM

853*852*79MM

1151*1151*79MM

Spectrum Includes

380-410nm,660-665nm,730-740nm,
2800-3000K,4800-5000K

380-410nm,660-665nm,730-740nm,
2800-3000K,4800-5000K

660-665nm,
2800-3000K,4800-5000K

 

We know that the following points play a decisive role in determining whether an LED grow light is a good light - wattage, heat dissipation function, PAR(or PPFD), spectrum, and components’ quality. Let's see how do FC-E series perform in these areas.

 


1. Wattage and heat dissipation function

FC-E series has 3 lights - FC-E3000, FC-E4800, and FC-E6500, which are designed into 3 different wattages - 300w, 480w, and 650w, to meet different requirements in the growing project, whether you grow small or grow big.

Bigger watts, more heat. That’s common to see in electrical appliances. The key to a grow light is dissipating heat. FC-E series are assembled with separate light bars and each light bar has a special heat dissipation design - a wave-shaped aluminum heat sink. The light bar design along with a wave-shaped heat sink will make your light as bright as the sun while cold as the moon.

the cooling heat sink of fce series led grow lights

 

 

2. PAR(PPFD)

PAR and PPFD is the most important factor in a LED grow light. PAR, as we all know, is the light that plants absorb and use. PPFD measures the amount of PAR from the grow light to your plant. FC-E series has the PPFD at 2.7umol/j, which is a pretty high PPFD level among all the grow lights at the price range in 3x3 ft (FC-E3000), 4x4 ft (FC-E4800), 5x5 ft (FC-E6500) coverage. So in the PPFD part, the FC-E series are very reliable and cost-efficient.

 

3. Spectrum

The design of the spectrum involves the core technology of LED lights. All of our technicians are constantly researching, testing, and improving new spectra to provide growers with more efficient LED lights and grow better.

White light(2800-3000k,4800-5000k) contains all the spectrum for plant grow. But that’s not enough. Because plants prefer some specific waves - like red(660-665nm), which will help plants grow and bloom; like Ultraviolet(UV,380-410nm), which is shown to make plants grow larger, longer, and denser leaves; like Infrared(IR,730-740nm), which is thought to help plants bloom larger and have more specific outputs.

We add these spectra when designing this FC-E series, to make more effective and useful LED grow lights.

P.S FC-E3000 and FC-E4800 have UV & IR light; only FC-E6500 does not have UV and IR light.

the spectrum of fce3000,fce4800, and fce6500 led grow lights

 

 

4. Quality of components and warranty

All our light components have passed ETL - ETL tests parts and components of a wide range of products to make sure that they are in line with standards. This certification has well proved the quality of our components to be safe, legal, and efficient. We also offer a 5-year warranty for our lights. Growers would never worry about quality issues.

 

 

Differences

You may have this question after we introduce the FC-E series’ specifications: “Your new series sounds pretty good, but it’s similar to your FC series, which one should I choose?” We’re here to help you with your decisions. Below are their differences.

  • Light design and installation

FC-E series look the same shape as the FC series, but they do have different designs. Detachable light bars are not only easy to repair and maintain but also convenient for growers to DIY their own illumination needs by moving the light bar. Of course, this option is challenging. For most customers, the best choice is to use our recommended light bar positions. We’ve adjusted the light bar interval to make the light can cover the whole space evenly.

the detachable bars of fce series

 

  • LEDs arrangement

As far as we know, the best lighting PPFD value for plant growth is 500-900 umol. We adjusted the LEDs arrangement according to this point so that the par value of light is more uniform. Even on the edge, the plant can also absorb enough photons needed to get a more uniform crop.

 

  • LEDs

Except for the LEDs arrangement, the FC-E series also changed LED itself. FC-E series will no longer use Samsung and Osram chips. At this point, some might say: “Isn't this a downgrade?” No, totally not. The LED chip is from our new partner in the USA called BridgeLux and our design team customized it with new tech. To make sense: A single Samsung chip intensity is 220lm/w, while this new American chip is 230lm/w.

the chip brand of fc-e series lights is BridgeLux

 

 

Differences conclusion in one picture:

fce vs fc

 

 

Different people have different preferences. The decision right is always in the customers’ hands.

All in all, welcome to try the new series. We’re sure they will not disappoint you!

 

 

Giveaway

As usual, at the end of this blog, we will have a giveaway!

Details:

-Prize: 1 piece of FC-E4800

-Participation: Leave a comment under this blog

-Winner selection: Randomly pick up a winner from the comments

-Deadline: May.5th

*What the winner needs to do: Share your grow journal with FC-E4800 on social media

(Pls confirm that your email address is active so that we can announce you in time if you are the winner)

 

Good luck to everybody!

 

Winner Announcement

Finally, the giveaway comes to an end and it's the winner's time! From the time we published this blog/giveaway till today, we received 391 comments in total; from 1883 to 2278 (4 other comments in between were excluded) Now here's the winner!

(Random number generator on Google)

 

Congratulations to Reginald Fields! And thank you very much for trusting and supporting Mars Hydro! Our staff will contact you in the email and welcome all to follow how FC-E4800 can grow in the future.

 

Thanks for supporting Mars Hydro! It's our honor to have you all.