Vertex Illumina Club - Page 25

Retzius · 02/18/2012, 08:38 PM

Just an FYI to everyone, I had some problems installing the latest firmware update. I sent Vertex a diagnose report of my problem and was told another person was having the same problem updating. It seemed my update would get "hung up" when updating the 4th module. Anyhow, after 5 hrs of trying to work it out I finally got it to work. However, I left to get some food when updating so I dont know what it did.

Anybody successfully install the latest firmware update, firmware 1895 I believe?

I was told this updated bug fixes for cloud simulation.

Retzius · 02/18/2012, 08:43 PM

I am not convinced these red leds help color up coral. I would think they would be more beneficial for freshwater planted tanks since those plants like the red spectrum, IMO.

rodneyri · 02/18/2012, 09:21 PM

violet pads are in testing now, hopefully not too far away i really want to try these

Retzius · 02/18/2012, 09:38 PM

Thats good news, I will pick up some violet pads if they prove successful and vertex releases them.

alin2 · 02/18/2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padrino

I have 2 red modules, It adds a different effect, certainly helps grow algae!

Ha! That doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement.

Aside from the algae growth, did add anything positive?

notclear · 02/18/2012, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneyri

violet pads are in testing now, hopefully not too far away i really want to try these

So all 4 LED's are violet on one module? Or are they also testing 2 Red and 2 Violet LED's on one module?

Padrino · 02/18/2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alin2

Ha! That doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement.

Aside from the algae growth, did add anything positive?

Too early to tell, certain colors look better with the red accent, however I'd hold out for the UV which will be much much more than the Reds.

notclear · 02/19/2012, 09:53 AM

Padrino,

What do you mean by the VU will be much much more than the Reds? Thanks.

Padrino · 02/19/2012, 09:59 AM

When I last spoke to the owner and one of their engineers, I was told they were working on them but that they would be much more than the reds as the cost of UV LEDs are much higher than the ones used in the illuminas.
Rob

notclear · 02/19/2012, 10:02 AM

Oh, I see. thanks.

Did they mention about red and violet on one module?

I guess the release date will be around May, right?

alin2 · 02/19/2012, 06:28 PM

So, violet and UV pads in May?

rodneyri · 02/19/2012, 09:22 PM

not sure of a date or if its a mixed pad, i was under the impression they are violet only.

Padrino · 02/19/2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodneyri

not sure of a date or if its a mixed pad, i was under the impression they are violet only.

I believe they are UV

rodneyri · 02/19/2012, 09:35 PM

395-415nm not sure if thats UV or violet

notclear · 02/20/2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padrino

I believe they are UV

That's too bad!

If I place one red module in between the regular modules, then the next one UV module, then the distance between two reds or two uv's will be about 12". Is this too far? Doesn't make any sense to me of why they can't make a mixed red/UV module!

Rocky_Mtn_Reef · 02/20/2012, 12:47 PM

I can't wait for the UV pads as well. Seems like everything is released so slow, but can't beat the quality so I will wait. Is anyone using any other kind of lighting supplementation with there unit. If so, what are you using and post some pics?

notclear · 02/20/2012, 02:22 PM

Check Post # 422, 423, and 434 of this thread.

Rocky_Mtn_Reef · 02/20/2012, 10:47 PM

Thanks!

Luxo · 02/21/2012, 05:25 AM

According to one US Vendor they will be released in the next 8 weeks, not sure about the price but apparently they are finished.
Also I was told that they also have RB AUX module ready to ship now! I like the 10K look so not for me but I guess some people might want more blue!!!!
I can't wait for these or should I say can't wait to get back home from this lengthy business trip to play with my tank again. Well I guess the only thing came out of being away from home so often is that I got the wife hooked too. hah hah only if she knew of my evil master plan beforehand!!!
Thanks god she doesn't know of RC yet or be arguning everyday about something in the tank!!!!
Honestly after getting in this hobby I think I understand the Crack-Itch although never seen crack in person being a family man and all but I guess the feeling should be the same!
Cheers,
Dave

Luxo · 02/21/2012, 05:27 AM

Oh yeah, they are 420nm I was told so UV/VIOLET I guess.

notclear · 02/21/2012, 06:15 AM

RB, that's what I am waiting for too

Jeremy B. · 02/22/2012, 04:30 PM

I just received word from Vertex late last night that the UV pads are being built, and getting ready to ship from Austria. They should hopefully be here in 4-6 weeks.

Luxo · 02/22/2012, 07:55 PM

Awesome, is this a prototype? It does not look like a vertex pad! Vertex stuff are always pretty sexy but not this one!
Any news on the price?
Cheers,
Dave

Jeremy B. · 02/22/2012, 08:00 PM

Yes, this was the first pad they built by hand, a prototype. The production units will look like the red pads.

Luxo · 02/22/2012, 11:18 PM

Thanks Jeremy, That is what I thought too!
I think the Aux module concept makes Illumina the smartest design.
The fact that I can add this to my Fixture without having to change the whole board or remove other LEDs or pucks to get different colors LEDs in there, makes all the difference for me.
So lets see how the other fanboys are goning to deal with this!

Cheers,
Dave

02/18/2012, 09:21 PM	#603
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	violet pads are in testing now, hopefully not too far away i really want to try these __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/19/2012, 09:53 AM	#608
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Padrino, What do you mean by the VU will be much much more than the Reds? Thanks. __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

02/19/2012, 10:02 AM	#610
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Oh, I see. thanks. Did they mention about red and violet on one module? I guess the release date will be around May, right? __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

02/19/2012, 09:22 PM	#612
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	not sure of a date or if its a mixed pad, i was under the impression they are violet only. __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/19/2012, 09:35 PM	#614
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	395-415nm not sure if thats UV or violet __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/18/2012, 08:38 PM	#601
Retzius Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 326	Just an FYI to everyone, I had some problems installing the latest firmware update. I sent Vertex a diagnose report of my problem and was told another person was having the same problem updating. It seemed my update would get "hung up" when updating the 4th module. Anyhow, after 5 hrs of trying to work it out I finally got it to work. However, I left to get some food when updating so I dont know what it did. Anybody successfully install the latest firmware update, firmware 1895 I believe? I was told this updated bug fixes for cloud simulation.

02/18/2012, 08:43 PM	#602
Retzius Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 326	I am not convinced these red leds help color up coral. I would think they would be more beneficial for freshwater planted tanks since those plants like the red spectrum, IMO.

02/18/2012, 09:38 PM	#604
Retzius Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 326	Thats good news, I will pick up some violet pads if they prove successful and vertex releases them.

02/19/2012, 09:59 AM	#609
Padrino Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,934	When I last spoke to the owner and one of their engineers, I was told they were working on them but that they would be much more than the reds as the cost of UV LEDs are much higher than the ones used in the illuminas. Rob

02/19/2012, 06:28 PM	#611
alin2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 271	So, violet and UV pads in May?

02/20/2012, 12:47 PM	#616
Rocky_Mtn_Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 65	I can't wait for the UV pads as well. Seems like everything is released so slow, but can't beat the quality so I will wait. Is anyone using any other kind of lighting supplementation with there unit. If so, what are you using and post some pics?

02/20/2012, 02:22 PM	#617
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Check Post # 422, 423, and 434 of this thread. __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

02/20/2012, 10:47 PM	#618
Rocky_Mtn_Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 65	Thanks!

02/21/2012, 05:25 AM	#619
Luxo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 167	According to one US Vendor they will be released in the next 8 weeks, not sure about the price but apparently they are finished. Also I was told that they also have RB AUX module ready to ship now! I like the 10K look so not for me but I guess some people might want more blue!!!! I can't wait for these or should I say can't wait to get back home from this lengthy business trip to play with my tank again. Well I guess the only thing came out of being away from home so often is that I got the wife hooked too. hah hah only if she knew of my evil master plan beforehand!!! Thanks god she doesn't know of RC yet or be arguning everyday about something in the tank!!!! Honestly after getting in this hobby I think I understand the Crack-Itch although never seen crack in person being a family man and all but I guess the feeling should be the same! Cheers, Dave

02/21/2012, 05:27 AM	#620
Luxo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 167	Oh yeah, they are 420nm I was told so UV/VIOLET I guess.

02/21/2012, 06:15 AM	#621
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	RB, that's what I am waiting for too __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

02/22/2012, 04:30 PM	#622
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	I just received word from Vertex late last night that the UV pads are being built, and getting ready to ship from Austria. They should hopefully be here in 4-6 weeks.

02/22/2012, 07:55 PM	#623
Luxo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 167	Awesome, is this a prototype? It does not look like a vertex pad! Vertex stuff are always pretty sexy but not this one! Any news on the price? Cheers, Dave

02/22/2012, 08:00 PM	#624
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	Yes, this was the first pad they built by hand, a prototype. The production units will look like the red pads.

02/22/2012, 11:18 PM	#625
Luxo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 167	Thanks Jeremy, That is what I thought too! I think the Aux module concept makes Illumina the smartest design. The fact that I can add this to my Fixture without having to change the whole board or remove other LEDs or pucks to get different colors LEDs in there, makes all the difference for me. So lets see how the other fanboys are goning to deal with this! Cheers, Dave

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