Vertex Illumina Light Studio Programming Thread - Page 12

puks · 02/07/2019, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yin_Yang247

Got a used Vertex Illumina and can't find the Light Studio software to use V-Link.

Can someone email it to me? kevin72884@gmail.com

Sent you a link with the archive

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 01:14 AM

Thanks!
Received the need software!

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 12:09 PM

How do I control each LED panel?

One panel is not on and not sure if it died or the settings is off

Vinny Kreyling · 02/07/2019, 12:20 PM

Don't think you can.
I would try the demo mode to see if it works or not.

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 03:21 PM

Tried demo mode and one panel doesn't work!

Can't seem to find anywhere online a new full panel.
Where I can buy a new full LED panel?

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 03:25 PM

Will pulling a full LED panel from other fixtures to install into mine work or are they locked into each new fixture their installed into?

Vinny Kreyling · 02/07/2019, 05:14 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...943140&page=63

!st reply on page by Nicologne
Lighting pads are program specific, tied into where they are in the fixture.
Move them & things do not work correctly.

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 06:06 PM

Does using reset button on the panel make it work after being moved?

Vinny Kreyling · 02/07/2019, 06:38 PM

NO.
When I inquired about newer pads I would have to give them the position so they could program it correctly.

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 09:01 PM

https://vertextechinc-my.sharepoint....C67E4BB7F87081

Firmware & Software plus PFD document files

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 09:03 PM

For the software to work on Windows 10 you'll need to install java

https://www.java.com/en/download/win10.jsp

Yin_Yang247 · 02/07/2019, 10:43 PM

Disregard needed help! LoL

Tried firmware update and many modules failed so I did a firmware reset.
After 30 minutes of errors and dead LCD screen it all turn on with all modules updated and working perfectly.
Self repair & updated it self which I have no idea now it did it by it self.
Glad I didn't ruin this light but I fear future issues that could randomly happen like to other people.

Yin_Yang247 · 02/08/2019, 10:09 AM

Just a day after it fixed itself something happened!

I linked up and was adjusting moonlight settings then suddenly it won't respond or turn on. Looked at firmware and shows it went to version. It dumped the new updated firmware by itself.

Trying to replicate how it fixed itself before which happened randomly on its own.

Yin_Yang247 · 02/08/2019, 10:10 AM

It went back to firmware version 1

Yin_Yang247 · 02/08/2019, 11:10 AM

Right now it won't load any firmware and is on version 1. All attempts to load firmware shows many errors.

#1 error popup window
((("Cannot retrieve Module number information, please set manually!")))

#2 error after attempting to update firmware
"Firmware update FAILED for module #0(Error Could not send Otap Line)"

Clicking on Light Studio only a few modules works as seen in the photo.

All these errors happened exactly the same before when it suddenly fixed itself afterwards.
Today it didn't do a random self fix and still not functioning correctly.

Yin_Yang247 · 03/05/2019, 09:16 PM

Did some troubleshooting and found that the battery is dead behind the LCD. Ordered a new battery and lets hope it storages the firmware and solves the problem.

Yin_Yang247 · 03/06/2019, 02:29 AM

CR1216 battery has 25mah capacity that's factory installed behind the LCD screen.

I highly suggest upgrading battery to higher capacity before your battery randomly dies and dumps its firmware.

CR1220 battery has 35–40mah capacity
CR1225 battery has 50mah capacity

Everyone's factory installed battery is due soon to die soon since these lights are getting older.

Yin_Yang247 · 03/06/2019, 03:18 AM

Working link for software & firmware!

If google drive stays alive I'll keep this link always shareable.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1b2...0yqrQ7m-YoQ95d

Yin_Yang247 · 03/11/2019, 03:31 PM

Installed a new battery and still not working but displayed a new error message.

The new firmware in the V-Link can't connect to the old modules.
Need to find the old firmware for the V-Link.

puks · 03/11/2019, 03:56 PM

Which version do you have?

I have 1967 and 2100

Yin_Yang247 · 03/11/2019, 03:58 PM

I have 2100 and need older versions

puks · 03/11/2019, 04:05 PM

Here is version 1967

Yin_Yang247 · 03/11/2019, 07:13 PM

Highly advise everyone replace their LCD battery with (CR1225) battery, since it has the highest capacity to last the longest inside the LCD panel or else your firmware will erase when it dies. With power on then replacing the battery will prevent your current firmware to not be erase.

Found out it's not the newest firmware that's causing issues.
It's the LCD panel that needed updating!
The LCD battery dead so it needed the firmware to be uploaded into it.

LCD panel is (-1 \ -1) and Master LED module is next to LCD panel indicated as (0 \ 0)

To force firmware update into LED modules; the reset button next to white connector needs to be pressed & held for a few seconds before & after powerup. Had to reset power & procedure a few times for a few modules that failed to accept newest firmware.

Yin_Yang247 · 03/11/2019, 08:22 PM

The original installed LCD battery manufacture is (Camelion - CR1216) 25mah capacity.
Installed on November 2012 which lasted until February 2019.

Installed a (CR1225) battery 50mah capacity that has double capacity of (CR1216) which will increase the years until I have to replace the LCD battery again. Hopefully these LED all die before the next battery change is required.

Over 6 years and the LED light output is still as good as new.
Vertex safe voltage settings is really expanding the life of these LED.

Yin_Yang247 · 02/06/2020, 10:47 AM

((((( IMPORTANT: COMPUTER UPDATED )))))

If the your java was updated and V-Link fails to connect to your light then do the update below to your computer.

With the recent update from www.java.com which is required to open (Vertex Desktop) program your new USB driver needs to also be updated. I used www.drivermax.com to automatically find & update my USB drivers. The (V-Link: USB stick) must be plugged into the computer to ensure the USB drivers is functioning correctly before updating USB drivers.

02/07/2019, 12:20 PM	#279
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Don't think you can. I would try the demo mode to see if it works or not. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

02/07/2019, 05:14 PM	#282
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...943140&page=63 !st reply on page by Nicologne Lighting pads are program specific, tied into where they are in the fixture. Move them & things do not work correctly. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

02/07/2019, 06:38 PM	#284
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	NO. When I inquired about newer pads I would have to give them the position so they could program it correctly. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

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02/07/2019, 01:14 AM	#277
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Thanks! Received the need software!

02/07/2019, 12:09 PM	#278
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	How do I control each LED panel? One panel is not on and not sure if it died or the settings is off

02/07/2019, 03:21 PM	#280
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Tried demo mode and one panel doesn't work! Can't seem to find anywhere online a new full panel. Where I can buy a new full LED panel?

02/07/2019, 03:25 PM	#281
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Will pulling a full LED panel from other fixtures to install into mine work or are they locked into each new fixture their installed into?

02/07/2019, 06:06 PM	#283
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Does using reset button on the panel make it work after being moved?

02/07/2019, 09:01 PM	#285
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	https://vertextechinc-my.sharepoint....C67E4BB7F87081 Firmware & Software plus PFD document files

02/07/2019, 09:03 PM	#286
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	For the software to work on Windows 10 you'll need to install java https://www.java.com/en/download/win10.jsp

02/07/2019, 10:43 PM	#287
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Disregard needed help! LoL Tried firmware update and many modules failed so I did a firmware reset. After 30 minutes of errors and dead LCD screen it all turn on with all modules updated and working perfectly. Self repair & updated it self which I have no idea now it did it by it self. Glad I didn't ruin this light but I fear future issues that could randomly happen like to other people.

02/08/2019, 10:09 AM	#288
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Just a day after it fixed itself something happened! I linked up and was adjusting moonlight settings then suddenly it won't respond or turn on. Looked at firmware and shows it went to version. It dumped the new updated firmware by itself. Trying to replicate how it fixed itself before which happened randomly on its own.

02/08/2019, 10:10 AM	#289
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	It went back to firmware version 1

02/08/2019, 11:10 AM	#290
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Right now it won't load any firmware and is on version 1. All attempts to load firmware shows many errors. #1 error popup window ((("Cannot retrieve Module number information, please set manually!"))) #2 error after attempting to update firmware "Firmware update FAILED for module #0(Error Could not send Otap Line)" Clicking on Light Studio only a few modules works as seen in the photo. All these errors happened exactly the same before when it suddenly fixed itself afterwards. Today it didn't do a random self fix and still not functioning correctly.

03/06/2019, 02:29 AM	#292
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	CR1216 battery has 25mah capacity that's factory installed behind the LCD screen. I highly suggest upgrading battery to higher capacity before your battery randomly dies and dumps its firmware. CR1220 battery has 35–40mah capacity CR1225 battery has 50mah capacity Everyone's factory installed battery is due soon to die soon since these lights are getting older.

03/06/2019, 03:18 AM	#293
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	Working link for software & firmware! If google drive stays alive I'll keep this link always shareable. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1b2...0yqrQ7m-YoQ95d

03/11/2019, 03:56 PM	#295
puks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 169	Which version do you have? I have 1967 and 2100

03/11/2019, 03:58 PM	#296
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	I have 2100 and need older versions

03/11/2019, 04:05 PM	#297
puks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 169	Here is version 1967

02/06/2020, 10:47 AM	#300
Yin_Yang247 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Earth Posts: 80	((((( IMPORTANT: COMPUTER UPDATED ))))) If the your java was updated and V-Link fails to connect to your light then do the update below to your computer. With the recent update from www.java.com which is required to open (Vertex Desktop) program your new USB driver needs to also be updated. I used www.drivermax.com to automatically find & update my USB drivers. The (V-Link: USB stick) must be plugged into the computer to ensure the USB drivers is functioning correctly before updating USB drivers.