Smarter energy management with Priva Connext 916

Introduction

The Connext latest software update introduces several new capabilities, particularly in the areas of energy management and LED lighting control

In addition to these new functionalities, installing the latest version helps keep your systems up to date with the latest security and reliability improvements.

What’s new in Priva Connext? By installing the latest software version, you gain access to new features while ensuring your systems remain aligned with the latest updates in safety, reliability and performance.

Priva Connext 916

HLP Exact Light Control

Connext 916 introduces a major expansion of LED greenhouse lighting control capabilities. The update enables dynamic LED en Light control across multiple LED systems, including Philips LED lighting, with micromol-accurate light steering.

Key capabilities

1. Dynamic Spectrum Control

Dynamic adjustment of LED spectra
Support for multiple lighting strategies
Real-time spectrum adjustments

2. Spectrum Library

Library with up to 100 optimized spectra
Control based on percentages or µmol levels
Simplified management of complex lighting strategies

3. Intelligent Lighting Recipes

Automatic adjustments based on predefined conditions
Adaptation based on crop conditions, weather or energy prices
Advanced logic for optimizing crop performance

4. Simplified Lighting Control

User-friendly on/off control for modulating LED lighting
Intuitive interface for managing complex lighting systems
Faster configuration of standard lighting strategies

5. Extended Hardware Support

Multiple contactors can be controlled with delay within a single lighting system
Flexible hardware configurations

Priva Connext 916 system requirements and installation

Installation of Connext 916 can be performed by your Priva installation partner.

System requirements

Processor: CPC 2 or CPC 2.1 required
Gateway update: completed within minutes
Priva Operator: automatically updated after gateway update

If you have a Priva One subscription, the new software version will be available for your installation. Your installer can schedule the update, and installation costs will be invoiced separately. Philips GrowWise color-controllable systems may require additional commissioning and possibly additional software to use all new Connext functionalities.

If you do not yet have a Priva One subscription, this option is often more cost-effective than a separate software update.

Compatibility

Priva One: the operating system where the crop takes center stage
Windows: fully compatible with Windows 11
LED systems: extended support for Signify GreenPower LED systems
Priva Office Direct: version 9.6 supports Connext 915 and Connext 916

Benefits of upgrading to Connext 916

1. Improved security and performance

Updating to the latest software version ensures your system benefits from the latest improvements in security, stability and system performance.

2. Future-ready greenhouse systems

With Connext and 916, your installation is prepared for developments in:

advanced LED lighting technologies
dynamic energy management
Latest security updates

3. Energy efficiency

The new functionalities support:

optimized energy use through smarter control
cost savings through efficient LED management
more sustainable growing strategies

Ready to upgrade?

Your Priva installation partner will contact you about upgrading to Connext 916. If you prefer, you can also contact your installation partner to schedule the upgrade.

For technical questions or support, please contact the Priva Support Center.