Reef Angel Users?

[iced98lx]

Anyone using a Reef Angel controller? I'm thinking it will fit my needs best for customization and automation. Just looking for feedback on failures, etc.

Thanks!!!

[iced98lx]

Apparently not? Scary!

[driver3490]

Not yet! Let us know??

[Rockys_Pride]

I love my RA! Only thing I had an issue with was calibrating my pH, I forgot to reboot the RA.

[tkeracer619]

I live my reefangel and the owner/community is second to none in terms of support.

My ra...

Sends me alerts
Tells me when water is on the floor
Monitors 2 tanks and the room temp. Knows when to turn the fans on before the water temp starts to rise based on room temp or lighting.
Monitors water flow in gph of my returns and media reactors
Monitors my Ph
Monitors my sg
Monitors my orp (installing this weekend)
Controls my vortechs
Controls moonlights to mimic intensity and schedule of the moon.
Acts as a backup to my ato system
Does water changes
Logs it all wirelessly online, on my cell, and on a server in my house.

I couldnt imagine not using it.

[abhi_123]

I got the one just 2-3 days back & i can surely say that it is the best purchase i made so far in this hobby.

Support of Roberto & other forum members are exceptional & they will bend their back to get you started.

[iced98lx]

Thanksgor the responses guys looks like RA is a solid controller choice!

[Browserz]

tkeracer619 which package did you buy to get those options? How does it handle water changes for you?

[tkeracer619]

Originally Posted by Browserz

tkeracer619 which package did you buy to get those options? How does it handle water changes for you?

My RA is a custom setup but it is a RA+ with wifi, (2)IO, RF, SG, ORP, and expansion hub modules. I also have the dimmable moonlights and a couple other odds and ends. The ORP module isn't available just yet but should be a regular item in the store soon. IO and SG modules are also built to order.

For water changes I have a sw vat. I route the water into my sump and the RA knows its on wc mode so it uses a float switch to control a pump that pumps the old water down a drain. Unless WC mode is activated that float is normally a backup to my ato.

[iced98lx]

Does RA have a wired Ethernet module? I'd prefer not to have it over wireless..

[tkeracer619]

Not at this time. There has been some interest on the RA forums so someone might be working on it.

[wolfador]

Originally Posted by iced98lx

Apparently not? Scary!

Most of us hang out on the reef angel forums.

I have had mine for close to a year. Controls my Ai Nanos, 2x Koralila pumps, skimmer, 2x heaters.

I am the developer for the ReefAngel iPhone/iPad apps

[iced98lx]

Originally Posted by wolfador

Most of us hang out on the reef angel forums.

I have had mine for close to a year. Controls my Ai Nanos, 2x Koralila pumps, skimmer, 2x heaters.

I am the developer for the ReefAngel iPhone/iPad apps

Cool, I'll mozy over there and get registered.

[BassandReef]

I bought one three weeks ago. I have the RA+. It was the best investment I've made!

[Robert1969]

I have had my RA over a year now and love it. What I really like is that there is always something new, software and hardware. Support is great also! Roberto is always there to help.

[FriedaTakaha]

It was the best investment I've made!

[JimXRS]

Which version are you RA lovers getting? The PWM or Analog? Why?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by JimXRS

Which version are you RA lovers getting? The PWM or Analog? Why?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

Are you using dimmable leds? If so the type of driver will determine what you need. My appollo leds need an analog signal. They pwm signal wouldn't work with my drivers.

I'm very happy with my RA and the help that I've gotten from Roberto and the people on their board have been great.

[wolfador]

Originally Posted by Mike S

Are you using dimmable leds? If so the type of driver will determine what you need. My appollo leds need an analog signal. They pwm signal wouldn't work with my drivers.

I'm very happy with my RA and the help that I've gotten from Roberto and the people on their board have been great.

This is correct, to add, if you are using AI or Radion lights then either will work. AI uses one of the ATO serial ports and the Radion uses the expansion module.

[JimXRS]

Is it also true that if I'd like to control Tunze Streams I need analog? I also heard Vortechs can be controlled but I didn't see if they were analog or PWM.

[iced98lx]

Looks like a very active community and that I'll be very happy with this controller.

[tkeracer619]

Originally Posted by JimXRS

Is it also true that if I'd like to control Tunze Streams I need analog? I also heard Vortechs can be controlled but I didn't see if they were analog or PWM.

Tunze is controlled via analog. Vortech is wireless and uses the RF module so either version will work but it does require an add on for vortechs/radion.

[madlarkin]

Question(possibly stupid): I'm looking into a RA to handle my new system, but for driver related reasons I will likely wind up with a mix of both PWM and analog dimming. Is it possible to pick up the analog version and then add the PWM extension module?

[tkeracer619]

Originally Posted by madlarkin

Is it possible to pick up the analog version and then add the PWM extension module?

Yes.

[psyrob]

Just finding this thread now...my two cents...the RA is the best thing I ever bought for my tank...the programming is a big part of the fun, as you can endlessly tweak things to meet your ever changing needs...and you really don't have to "program", the new wizard and the Software generator will write it all for you and you can always "borrow" code that users have posted on the forums...if you can cut and paste, you can program the RA. I bought mine before the RA+ came out, and I will probably upgrade as I have maxed out my memory. Wish the RA+ had been available when I bought, but no biggie...I would definitely get the RA+ because as soon as you get it, you will be programming like crazy to customize the controller....