PacificSun LED Lighting Pics & Feedback
- Thread starter AlohaTropics
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- Upper West Side
Can they be "programmed" by any other means besides bluetooth? Or can I use my Cellular/PDA running Windows Mobile? My laptop does not have bluetooth.
This is looking like an upgrade I will seriously consider. My electric bill is insane and if I can cut it in half it would pay for the new lights in a year.
Alfred
This is looking like an upgrade I will seriously consider. My electric bill is insane and if I can cut it in half it would pay for the new lights in a year.
Alfred
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
Microcenter has a USB plug in for $15. I bought an IO Gear USB Bluetooth adapter at Walmarts for $20 since there are no Microcenters in CT.
External Bluetooth works better on these devices then internal for some odd reason. My netbook with internal Bluetooth assigns the same com-port to both lights which is a PIA.
External Bluetooth works better on these devices then internal for some odd reason. My netbook with internal Bluetooth assigns the same com-port to both lights which is a PIA.
rafal07013
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- Location
- new jersey
I believe you can you a mobile device that runs the Windows Mobile - Azazel - can you confirm that?
Also, if you have specific request to lamps - let me know. Przemek will work on meeting needs (for example focus lenses to reach higher depth of your tank if needed at the cost of coverage are)
Also, if you have specific request to lamps - let me know. Przemek will work on meeting needs (for example focus lenses to reach higher depth of your tank if needed at the cost of coverage are)
- Location
- Poland Europe
No, I can't. For this moment we haven't PacificSun Led Lamp Controller software for Windows CE/5.0 But conversion is possible, so ask Przemek for it.
BTW: Congratulations for the proud daddy
BTW: Congratulations for the proud daddy
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check out these babies,
Pacific Sun Aquarium Modular Lamp "Phobos" series
Newest series features:
Phobos, is a newest model designed for advanced users, which want to use Power LED lamps with additional, dimmable T5 bulbs. Lamp have build on a big 5" LCD touchscreen which allow to set up and control lamp. Of course, this model have additional BlueTooth controller which allow you to program lamp by PC computer. This model have 2pcs 140W LED moduls(with 1W Power LEDS - with 4 diffrent LED chips) and two pcs computer dimmable slots for T5 bulbs.
This model have external, waterproof power supply with safe, 24V DC output.
Size: 900x380x70mm
In this model we used 4pcs 120mm fans(17db) with double bearings. Their speed is auto controlled by build in temperature sensor - so in some situations they can be turned off - a specially when lamp dont need active cooling(night mode with moonlight, sunrise/sunset period etc).
This model have build on 4 kind of LED chips - 420nm, 450nm, white 14.000K and additional, real UVA(non purple!) LED chips for stronger corals pigmentation.
Pacific Sun Aquarium Modular Lamp "Phobos" series
Newest series features:
Phobos, is a newest model designed for advanced users, which want to use Power LED lamps with additional, dimmable T5 bulbs. Lamp have build on a big 5" LCD touchscreen which allow to set up and control lamp. Of course, this model have additional BlueTooth controller which allow you to program lamp by PC computer. This model have 2pcs 140W LED moduls(with 1W Power LEDS - with 4 diffrent LED chips) and two pcs computer dimmable slots for T5 bulbs.
This model have external, waterproof power supply with safe, 24V DC output.
Size: 900x380x70mm
In this model we used 4pcs 120mm fans(17db) with double bearings. Their speed is auto controlled by build in temperature sensor - so in some situations they can be turned off - a specially when lamp dont need active cooling(night mode with moonlight, sunrise/sunset period etc).
This model have build on 4 kind of LED chips - 420nm, 450nm, white 14.000K and additional, real UVA(non purple!) LED chips for stronger corals pigmentation.
- Location
- Poland Europe
- Location
- Poland Europe
It was added because users asked of it. The lamp will work without T5 bulbs, but some people asked about additional T5 (super-actinic from phillips, or other T5 bulbs like "Purple Fiji" to make corals colors more intensive). Both T5 bulbs will be "dimmable" - controlled by computer inside the lamp, but it isn't necessary to used them - it is an additional option.
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
Wow!
Przemek is putting out stuff faster then Intel
azazel,
I have a few questions on the current software:
1)What is the purpose for the "normal" and "maximum" temp setting? Are the fans temperature controlled or are they at a set speed?
What should the default fan speed read at? If I set it to 220 & either probe it or read data from lamps after connection, it defaults back to 65.
If I set it to max which is 255, it will probe or read data from lamps after connection & default back to 100.
Any set speed under "155" will result in an error message.
2)In the ACP panel under moonlight settings, If I set & enable both lamps to the date of the "last" full moon, the center strip (moonlight) behaves differently on both lamps. One lamp will be at a bright moonlight setting and the other would be in total darkness (off). If I play around with the dates on one lamp, I can get them to match but they differ by about 20 days?
3)In the PAR programming, I set 10 points to simulate cloud cover 5x a day. Basically it was set as an example:
12:30 - 50%
12:45 - 100%
14:30 - 50%
14:45 - 100%
16:30 - 50%
16:45 - 100%
18:30 - 50%
18:45 - 100%
20:30 - 50%
20:45 - 100%
So 15 minutes of simulated cloud cover at 50% lamp power but when 12:30 or 14:30 comes, the lamp dims to 50% but only for maybe 30 seconds and then back to 100%
Am I programming the option incorrectly?
I have the values set in the PAR table and have PAR programming selected under additional settings.
Thanks
Przemek is putting out stuff faster then Intel
azazel,
I have a few questions on the current software:
1)What is the purpose for the "normal" and "maximum" temp setting? Are the fans temperature controlled or are they at a set speed?
What should the default fan speed read at? If I set it to 220 & either probe it or read data from lamps after connection, it defaults back to 65.
If I set it to max which is 255, it will probe or read data from lamps after connection & default back to 100.
Any set speed under "155" will result in an error message.
2)In the ACP panel under moonlight settings, If I set & enable both lamps to the date of the "last" full moon, the center strip (moonlight) behaves differently on both lamps. One lamp will be at a bright moonlight setting and the other would be in total darkness (off). If I play around with the dates on one lamp, I can get them to match but they differ by about 20 days?
3)In the PAR programming, I set 10 points to simulate cloud cover 5x a day. Basically it was set as an example:
12:30 - 50%
12:45 - 100%
14:30 - 50%
14:45 - 100%
16:30 - 50%
16:45 - 100%
18:30 - 50%
18:45 - 100%
20:30 - 50%
20:45 - 100%
So 15 minutes of simulated cloud cover at 50% lamp power but when 12:30 or 14:30 comes, the lamp dims to 50% but only for maybe 30 seconds and then back to 100%
Am I programming the option incorrectly?
I have the values set in the PAR table and have PAR programming selected under additional settings.
Thanks
- Location
- Poland Europe
1 - yeah, there is an error in PC software - it will be resolved with next patch/3.2 version.
2 - It must be something with wrong data stored into eeprom as "day of last full moon, I must check it with my lamps, then I be able to answer. - Check if the system date is equal (both lamps). If not - set it again. Also set "full moon date" again.
3 - You are doing it well, tell me if PC read back PAR table exactly as you have set it after restarting the lamp and PC-application ? or better paste the screenshot. - I've just check it with my lamp - it works perfect.
2 - It must be something with wrong data stored into eeprom as "day of last full moon, I must check it with my lamps, then I be able to answer. - Check if the system date is equal (both lamps). If not - set it again. Also set "full moon date" again.
3 - You are doing it well, tell me if PC read back PAR table exactly as you have set it after restarting the lamp and PC-application ? or better paste the screenshot. - I've just check it with my lamp - it works perfect.
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- Location
- Wallingford, CT
Yes, the PC reads the PAR table exactly as I had set the 10 points after I:
Restarted both lamps.
Exited, reopened and connected the lamps to the software application.
Restarted both lamps.
Exited, reopened and connected the lamps to the software application.
- Location
- Poland Europe
Paste screenshot if you can. Screenshot of main window and PAR Table
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
azazel,
Can you provide me with your email address? I do not know how to post a screenshot on this thread but can email you one that is in a Word document.
Can you provide me with your email address? I do not know how to post a screenshot on this thread but can email you one that is in a Word document.
Please Post A Picture of Your Tank with LED Lighting
Everyone is welcome and invited to post a picture of your tank with LED lighting at the following threads which I started 6 months ago.
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...ighting-2.html
or
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1639666
James
Everyone is welcome and invited to post a picture of your tank with LED lighting at the following threads which I started 6 months ago.
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...ighting-2.html
or
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1639666
James
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- Location
- LONG ISLAND , NY
hey everyone im in the middle of setting up a 220 gallon tank, started to buy pendants for the tank, now these new led light fixture that are out with the t5s will this replace the mh completly ? or will i still need to run mh? and are these leds just as bright per say ass a 400mh? also i have a 30 inch deep tank woul this penetrate all the way down where i can keep clams, on sand bed or keep sps lower? i guess what im asking is am i limited to what i can keep in the tank?
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