
A 315W CMH Fixture That Arrives Without the Lamp
The ILUMINAR CMH Full Fixture SE 315W is a single-ended C-Series unit with the ballast built into the housing, so the only things to mount are the fixture and its cord. It draws 343W at the wall across every voltage it supports, running 2.89A at 120V, 1.43A at 240V and 0.99A at 277V on 50-60Hz, with a 0.95 power factor and THD under 15%. The reflector is replaceable rather than riveted in, which matters after a few seasons of cleaning. The one thing to know before it lands is that no lamp is included - this is the fixture only, and the lamp is chosen separately. Growers who assume a full fixture means a full kit get caught by that, and it is worth reading twice before the room is scheduled.
0-10V Dimming From 50% to 115% for Staged Grow Rooms
Control runs over the 0-10V protocol through an ILUMINAR Touch or HASH controller, with a dimming range of 50% to 115%. That upper end is the useful part: the fixture can be driven above nominal when a room needs more intensity late in bloom, rather than being capped at 100% like most fixed-output gear. The ballast uses low-frequency square-wave technology with soft start, random start and ignition failure protection, so a room full of fixtures does not strike all at once and a failed ignition shuts down instead of cycling. Power reaches the unit through an IP68 Wieland plug, which is the connector commercial rooms expect for wash-downs and humid environments. It operates from 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) at up to 95% non-condensing humidity, with a maximum case temperature of 75°C. The ballast carries a three-year warranty. At 20.28 by 11.77 inches and 14.33 lbs, it hangs light enough for single-point mounting in a tent and tidy enough to row up across a commercial bench.
Key Features
- Lamp Not Included: The fixture ships without a bulb, so the colour temperature is matched to veg or bloom rather than inherited from whatever the box contained
- 343W Actual Draw: Real consumed power across 120V, 240V and 277V, which is the figure that belongs in a circuit calculation rather than the 315W lamp rating
- 50% to 115% Dimming Range: Runs over 0-10V with ILUMINAR Touch or HASH control, and can be driven above nominal output when a room needs the extra intensity
- Low-Frequency Square Wave Ballast: Integrated into the housing with soft start, random start and ignition failure protection for predictable behaviour across a multi-fixture room
- IP68 Wieland Connection: Sealed plug rated for the humidity and wash-down conditions of commercial growing rather than a standard cord end
- Replaceable Reflector: The reflector comes off for cleaning or replacement instead of being a fixed part of the housing
- Three-Year Ballast Warranty: Covers the electronics that do the work, with 0.95 power factor and under 15% THD on the supply side
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fixture Type | Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH), single-ended |
| Series | C-Series Full Fixture SE |
| Lamp Wattage | 315W |
| Lamp Included | No - sold separately |
| Recommended Lamp | ILUMINAR 315W CMH |
| Input Power | 343W |
| Input Voltage | 120V / 240V (IL-CMH315-120), 277V (IL-CMH315-277) |
| Input Current | 2.89A @120V, 1.43A @240V, 0.99A @277V |
| Frequency | 50-60Hz |
| Power Factor | 0.95 |
| THD | <15% |
| Dimming | 0-10V, 50% to 115% |
| Controller Compatibility | ILUMINAR Touch, ILUMINAR HASH (0-10V protocol) |
| Connection | IP68 Wieland plug |
| Dimensions | 514.9 x 298.9 mm (20.28 x 11.77 in) |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.33 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) |
| Max Case Temperature | 75°C (167°F) |
| Humidity | Up to 95%, non-condensing |
| Ballast Warranty | 3 years |