Vertex Illumina Club

deangelr · 12/06/2010, 02:34 PM

Just got this bad boy in the mail..

Set it up last night and it was already in sunset mode (I think) on the default settings.. Very blue

deangelr · 12/06/2010, 02:38 PM

does anyone know if the USB stick is Mac compatible yet?

deangelr · 12/06/2010, 06:52 PM

After work.... Excuse the aquascaping.. Had to move some LR out of sump temporarily while I modify it.

sandman111 · 12/06/2010, 08:20 PM

wow that thing is bright, i'm going to google that!

sandman111 · 12/06/2010, 08:22 PM

can you give us some specs on that model # ?

deangelr · 12/06/2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandman111

can you give us some specs on that model # ?

This is really all I can find "Vertex Aquaristik is releasing a big brother to their Illumina 200, the Illumina 260. There isn’t much information available on this new Illumina 260, but it is confirmed that the light will feature Cree LEDs and is 30% brighter than the older 200 model. If the 260 shares any similarities with the 2oo, it will probably also feature an on-board controller which will allow hobbyists to create many different dawn to dusk effects and even weather simulations. Additionally, the Illumina 260 will most likely come in a wide variety of sizes from 1′ to 6′. There is currently no official price or power consumption information on these models, as Vertex only announced the light a week ago, but as information comes to light, we’ll be sure to update."

I'll show you a link to the Illumina thread I found

deangelr · 12/06/2010, 10:31 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ertex+illumina

Wayner2 · 12/06/2010, 11:55 PM

Is that the 3 foot model or 2 foot?, what are the dimensions of the tank?., how do you find the coverage front to back

Thanks

notclear · 12/07/2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deangelr

does anyone know if the USB stick is Mac compatible yet?

I think so as their website has an Apple firmware for you to download.

http://www.vertexaquaristik.com/Prod...na/SR1800.aspx

notclear · 12/07/2010, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deangelr

This is really all I can find "Vertex Aquaristik is releasing a big brother to their Illumina 200, the Illumina 260. There isn’t much information available on this new Illumina 260, but it is confirmed that the light will feature Cree LEDs and is 30% brighter than the older 200 model.

More info here

http://www.jlaquatics.com/manuals/ve...60_release.pdf

deangelr · 12/07/2010, 08:55 AM

The tank is 29,52 x 22,44 x 19,7 inch. The light is the 2 foot model it has 5 Led modules on it.

thanks for the firmware update.. I wasnt sure if it was a firmware thing or if new hardware was required.

coverage front to back is more than enough.. I have my light 4 inches off the water becuase of spill over. I imagine when i start putting livestock in the tank I will have to dim the lights.

Side to side is also more than enough.. you can clearly see the side spill over on the pictures ive posted above.

notclear · 12/07/2010, 12:48 PM

Although it says firmware, it is an application that is to be installed on the computer. From that V-Link application you can configure the settings for the lights.

notclear · 12/07/2010, 07:35 PM

Do the mounting legs come with the fixture?

deangelr · 12/11/2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notclear

Although it says firmware, it is an application that is to be installed on the computer. From that V-Link application you can configure the settings for the lights.

Thanks!

And no mounting legs. Comes with a hanging kit

3.99AfterTaxes · 12/11/2010, 10:01 PM

Good news! I talked to the wife long and hard about this one and it looks like I'm going to be joining this club this Xmas. Woot!

Purelife · 12/13/2010, 06:30 AM

I'm part of the club!
Joined this past Thursday picked up a Sr900-200 model loving it and so is my tank.

sefrayser · 12/13/2010, 07:39 AM

Where do you get them? I have searched and cannot find any retailers.

Purelife · 12/13/2010, 08:16 AM

We can get them local here in Toronto. Due to some patent stuff they can't be sold in the USA right now.
Send me a PM i can help you score one if you want.

sefrayser · 12/13/2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purelife

We can get them local here in Toronto. Due to some patent stuff they can't be sold in the USA right now.
Send me a PM i can help you score one if you want.

PM sent

deangelr · 12/13/2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefrayser

Where do you get them? I have searched and cannot find any retailers.

I ordered mine onine through J and L aquatics.. They were able to ship it to me no problem.

deangelr · 12/13/2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purelife

I'm part of the club!
Joined this past Thursday picked up a Sr900-200 model loving it and so is my tank.

congrats! obviously the coolest lighting club on web.. any pics?

notclear · 12/14/2010, 06:14 AM

I heard that someone has V1.5.26 for the V-Stick software and I am still using V1.5.22. Where can I find the V1.5.26 software download? Vertex web site has only posted the V1.5.22.

Purelife · 12/14/2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notclear

I heard that someone has V1.5.26 for the V-Stick software and I am still using V1.5.22. Where can I find the V1.5.26 software download? Vertex web site has only posted the V1.5.22.

I'm also on 1.522, whats the difference between the 2 ?

Also i am curious to see what everyone is using for their expert settings, right now i have my white toned right back but the blues are in the 60's-70's range.
So far i am loving the light.

mini-Vertex EX.JPG

deangelr · 12/14/2010, 12:24 PM

From there website, here is a link to the newest firmware for MAC:

http://vertexaquaristik.com/Portals/...541_OSX105.dmg

I am have to wait till christmas for my USB..

notclear · 12/14/2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purelife

I'm also on 1.522, whats the difference between the 2 ?

Attachment 133843

I don't know but I think for any newer version it will fix some bugs and add some new features, and then plant some bugs for future versions

12/06/2010, 02:34 PM	#1
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	Vertex Illumina Club Just got this bad boy in the mail.. Set it up last night and it was already in sunset mode (I think) on the default settings.. Very blue __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

12/06/2010, 02:38 PM	#2
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	does anyone know if the USB stick is Mac compatible yet? __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

12/06/2010, 06:52 PM	#3
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	After work.... Excuse the aquascaping.. Had to move some LR out of sump temporarily while I modify it. __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

12/06/2010, 10:31 PM	#7
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ertex+illumina __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

12/07/2010, 08:55 AM	#11
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	The tank is 29,52 x 22,44 x 19,7 inch. The light is the 2 foot model it has 5 Led modules on it. thanks for the firmware update.. I wasnt sure if it was a firmware thing or if new hardware was required. coverage front to back is more than enough.. I have my light 4 inches off the water becuase of spill over. I imagine when i start putting livestock in the tank I will have to dim the lights. Side to side is also more than enough.. you can clearly see the side spill over on the pictures ive posted above. __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

12/06/2010, 08:20 PM	#4
sandman111 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 72	wow that thing is bright, i'm going to google that!

12/06/2010, 08:22 PM	#5
sandman111 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 72	can you give us some specs on that model # ?

12/06/2010, 11:55 PM	#8
Wayner2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 270	Is that the 3 foot model or 2 foot?, what are the dimensions of the tank?., how do you find the coverage front to back Thanks

12/07/2010, 12:48 PM	#12
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Although it says firmware, it is an application that is to be installed on the computer. From that V-Link application you can configure the settings for the lights.

12/07/2010, 07:35 PM	#13
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Do the mounting legs come with the fixture? __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

12/11/2010, 10:01 PM	#15
3.99AfterTaxes Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 391	Good news! I talked to the wife long and hard about this one and it looks like I'm going to be joining this club this Xmas. Woot! __________________ There are three people to a threesome. I am two people short every night.

12/13/2010, 06:30 AM	#16
Purelife Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto , Canada Posts: 80	I'm part of the club! Joined this past Thursday picked up a Sr900-200 model loving it and so is my tank.

12/13/2010, 07:39 AM	#17
sefrayser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 498	Where do you get them? I have searched and cannot find any retailers.

12/13/2010, 08:16 AM	#18
Purelife Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto , Canada Posts: 80	We can get them local here in Toronto. Due to some patent stuff they can't be sold in the USA right now. Send me a PM i can help you score one if you want.

12/14/2010, 06:14 AM	#22
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	I heard that someone has V1.5.26 for the V-Stick software and I am still using V1.5.22. Where can I find the V1.5.26 software download? Vertex web site has only posted the V1.5.22. __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

12/14/2010, 12:24 PM	#24
deangelr Clown Whisperererer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,262	From there website, here is a link to the newest firmware for MAC: http://vertexaquaristik.com/Portals/...541_OSX105.dmg I am have to wait till christmas for my USB.. __________________ Many Tanks.... ACROS, CLOWNS AND ANEMONES...

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