How the AC Infinity LED Lineup Works
The
AC Infinity LED lineup covers everything from supplemental UV bars to commercial 1000W panels. The four product lines do different jobs: Ionboard is the panel for 2x2 through 5x5 tents, Ionframe is the heavier commercial fixture for 4x4 and up with better edge-to-edge uniformity, Ionbeam adds spectrum supplementation (660nm red and 365nm UV), and Iongrid is the mid-power full-spectrum line for budget-conscious builds.
Wattage Sizing Reference
Ionframe vs Ionboard
Ionboard panels are the cost-effective pick for 2x2 through 5x5 tents. The diodes are full-spectrum white with 660nm red, mounted on a slim aluminum board with passive cooling. Ionframe panels are heavier commercial fixtures with diodes laid out on a deeper frame, better passive cooling, and more uniform PPFD across the canopy edge-to-edge. For most home grows, an Ionboard at the right wattage gets the job done. The Ionframe pays back when you're chasing aggressive flowering yields or running a 4x8 and up where edge uniformity starts to matter.
For the buying checklist on PPFD, spectrum, efficacy, and what to actually verify before pulling the trigger, see
things to look for when buying LED grow lights.
Related Guides
All AC Infinity LEDs above the entry tier are UIS-compatible, so they dim and schedule from a
Smart Controller for sunrise and sunset ramping. For cross-brand LED options including Mars Hydro, Spider Farmer, and California Lightworks, the broader
LED grow lights page lines up the alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ionboard for a 4x4?
The Ionboard S33 at 240W is the right call for a 4x4. It covers the full canopy at 12-15 inches hang distance with PPFD in the 600-800 range, which is the target for veg and standard flowering. If you want more aggressive flowering output, step up to the Ionframe EVO6 at 500W instead of stacking two Ionboards.
Ionframe vs Ionboard, what's the difference?
Ionboard is the slimmer panel line for 2x2 through 5x5 tents. Ionframe is the heavier commercial fixture with deeper-set diodes, better passive cooling, and more uniform PPFD edge-to-edge. The Ionframe is the upgrade pick for 4x4 and larger tents where canopy edge brightness matters, or for aggressive flowering yields.
Do Ionbeam bars need their own driver?
No, the Ionbeam bars run off a small driver included in the box. The bar plugs into the driver, and the driver plugs into a UIS port on the Smart Controller for dimming and scheduling. Multiple Ionbeam bars can share one driver depending on total wattage.
Does the Ionframe have UV?
No. The Ionframe is full-spectrum white plus 660nm red. For UV supplementation, add Ionbeam U-series bars at 365nm UVA to the same Smart Controller. The bars run on their own schedule (usually 1-2 hours at end of flower) without affecting the main Ionframe cycle.
Can I dim AC Infinity lights from the Smart Controller?
Yes, every UIS-compatible AC Infinity LED supports 0-100 percent dimming from the Smart Controller. The 69 Pro Plus and Controller AI+ also run sunrise/sunset ramps that gradually dim up to 100 percent at midday and back down at lights-off, which mimics outdoor light cycles and reduces stress on transitions.
What's the PPFD on the Ionframe EVO6?
The EVO6 at 500W delivers PPFD in the 900-1100 range at canopy across a 4x4 footprint at 12 inches hang distance. Edge falloff is around 15-20 percent, which is tight for a panel at this price tier. For a 5x5, it still works but you'll see steeper edge drop-off compared to running an Ionboard S44 closer to the canopy.
