Vertex Illumina Club

[kth]

It did it again last night, if it does it again i'm going to try flashing the firmware for the module that is acting up and see if that fixes the issue.

[AdamDeMamp]

What setting are you guys running these lights at?

[toronto_discus]

I just added 2 UV modules onto the illumina 260 and performed a firmware 2092 update. However, my lights won't turn on after the update. I chose complete update starting from range 0 to 7. What did I do wrong?

Also, when I use the special setting under v-link, only module 1 turns on.


Thanks

[smittyj77]

I had to do each module individualy, so you will need to do it 8 times instead of trying to run them all sequential it doesn't like that for some reason, such a pain

[toronto_discus]

Originally Posted by smittyj77

I had to do each module individualy, so you will need to do it 8 times instead of trying to run them all sequential it doesn't like that for some reason, such a pain

so choose complete update and select 0 to 1 then 0 to 2 then 0 to 3 and etc? Necessary update does not allow me to choose individually.

[smittyj77]

Yes or do 0-0 if it allows that and 1-1, 2-2 , etc

Whatever you have to do to program each module individualy

[toronto_discus]

smittyj77: Thanks for your help. Everything seems to work now. Merry X'mas.

[toronto_discus]

Here is my lighting schedule with the 2 new UV modules that I just installed. Please let me know if you have any comments/suggestions. Thanks.

[naifman]

Hi,

I posted my questions in September but there was no response. Maybe now somebody has the same problems like me:


Hi,

I am from Germany and have the Vertex 260 over my tank (160 gallons).

Here you can see some pics:

http://www.meerwasserforum.info/inde...984&highlight=


I have the problem that red Acans I put into my tank not later than one week turn into orange.

Maybe this is a general problem of LED light:

http://community.ecotechmarine.com/e...l_color_change

Has somebody of you tried the multicolor modules over red Acans and can tell me what happened ?

Many thanks in advance ...

Naif

[notclear]

Originally Posted by toronto_discus

Here is my lighting schedule with the 2 new UV modules that I just installed. Please let me know if you have any comments/suggestions. Thanks.

Look like there is not enough high intensity time for the blues.

[msderganc]

Originally Posted by naifman

Hi,

I posted my questions in September but there was no response. Maybe now somebody has the same problems like me:


Hi,

I am from Germany and have the Vertex 260 over my tank (160 gallons).

Here you can see some pics:

http://www.meerwasserforum.info/inde...984&highlight=


I have the problem that red Acans I put into my tank not later than one week turn into orange.

Maybe this is a general problem of LED light:

http://community.ecotechmarine.com/e...l_color_change

Has somebody of you tried the multicolor modules over red Acans and can tell me what happened ?

Many thanks in advance ...

Naif

My Acans that were orange in a previous tank actually have gotten a lot more red. I have them all the way on the bottom, about 36" below the lights.

[naifman]

Originally Posted by msderganc

My Acans that were orange in a previous tank actually have gotten a lot more red. I have them all the way on the bottom, about 36" below the lights.

At which intensity do you have the different colors of the multicolor modules ?

Thanks

Naif

[Tangaroa]

Here's an updated shot of my tank and my lighting schedule.

[msderganc]

Originally Posted by naifman

At which intensity do you have the different colors of the multicolor modules ?

Thanks

Naif

Hi Naif,

I've attached my graph below, which has had some tweaking recently, but my red Acan is still red. In general, my multicolor module is roughly around 20% from 12 to 1:30 (with a little variation as you can see) and ramping up from about 5:30 am to 7pm. I'm currently trying to have a long light cycle, with lower intensity. I also have it set to about 10 clouds a day, ~5 minutes each, with a maximum of 40% intensity reduction.

I just moved over some SPS frags from another tank, and they seem to be liking it so far. Eventually, I'll probably try to push a little more PAR once I have all the coral placed in its final positions and happy.

Hope this helps.

Best,
Matt

[msderganc]

Also, I meant to ask - Vertex recently posted Firmware 2162 (1/14/13). Does anyone know what this fixes?

[naifman]

Originally Posted by msderganc

Also, I meant to ask - Vertex recently posted Firmware 2162 (1/14/13). Does anyone know what this fixes?

Hi Matt,

thanks for your graph. One week ago I added 4 multicolor modules to my Illumina and startet with 10%.

The new firmware fixes some problems with the moonlight cycle Jamie from Vertex told me.

Best,

Naif

[msderganc]

Originally Posted by naifman

Hi Matt,

thanks for your graph. One week ago I added 4 multicolor modules to my Illumina and startet with 10%.

The new firmware fixes some problems with the moonlight cycle Jamie from Vertex told me.

Best,

Naif

Yes, Jen from ProLine said

I have had the odd customer tell me that their mc modules ‘spontaneously’ stopped working, but this seemed to be issues with programming. Regardless, this has been patched as well. So basically, if you’ve ever had problems with the mc modules not being recognized, not turning on, anything unusual while they were installed properly and should be working – this update fixes it.

Technically, you don’t have to update but you can. If you choose not to and experience any issues with your modules down the road (say a programming update is interrupted and the modules stop turning on because of this)simply updating to this will fix it.

[notclear]

Jamie of Vertex said this regarding the new firmware:

"There were some inconsitencies with the moon program and acceptance of the multicolours that were corrected. Nothing big and most of you will notice no difference. The last firmware was fine for most users."

[johnyfalco]

I am about to purchase a Vertex Illumina SR360 for a RSM S400 which is 42 inches in length. I would really like to buy the 3 foot one but think I can only afford the 2 foot one.
So the question is; will a 2 foot Illumina SR360 be sufficient for a 42" tank ?

[msderganc]

Originally Posted by johnyfalco

I am about to purchase a Vertex Illumina SR360 for a RSM S400 which is 42 inches in length. I would really like to buy the 3 foot one but think I can only afford the 2 foot one.
So the question is; will a 2 foot Illumina SR360 be sufficient for a 42" tank ?

How deep is the tank? What do you plan to keep?

I'd think from everything I've seen that it would be sufficient, but you may have to mount it a little higher to get a good spread over the whole tank.

I'd suppose the other option would be to get the SR260 3' version.
SR360 - 95W per foot, 2 feet, 190w total - $1460
SR260 - 80W per foot, 3 feet, 240w total - $1770

So I'd say, if your tank isn't that deep and/or you only plan on keeping SPS shallower than 24", I'd go with the SR260. Yeah, it's $300 more, but

1. You'll get two extra expansion modules (5 vs 3)
2. You'll have something that can work on a 48" tank easily if you decide to upgrade
3. It'll be easier to sell (more people have 4' tanks than 3' tanks)
4. You get almost 25% more wattage
5. It can stay close to the tank surface, and have minimal overshoot

Don't forget to get the V-link as well...it is SO much easier than the light control.

[notclear]

What is the height of your tank?

[johnyfalco]

Red Sea Max S400 is 26 inches in depth.

[jlanger]

I also had some issues with my red corals when I switched over from T5 bulbs to the Vertex Illumina.
The red montipora corals turned a drab brick color for quite some time.
I added two mulicolor modules and, later, two more royal blue modules and the corals have regained their red coloration.
I am not sure if the new LEDs had anything to do with it or not. I just think it took the corals a longer time to adjust to the new lighting than other colors.
The green corals all responded very quickly to the LEDs.

Here's my current graph.
3ft SR260 hung 9 inches above a 120gal (48"Lx24"Dx24"H).
6x Standard Modules, 2 Multicolor Modules and 2 Royal Blue Modules.



I have noticed that my LPS (specifically lobophyllia sp.) do not like it when I increase the red or green LEDs.
How are other people's experiences with LPS and these two colored LEDs?

And here's a couple of top down pics showing the colors I have now.







The rock in this last pic tipped and busted out quite a bit of coral, but you can see that the Vertex Illumina LED fixtures do grow colorful corals.

[jt48]

I have a Vertiex illumina sr260 My current firmware version is 1851. Is this outdated? i really dont understand how to update.

[jt48]

Originally Posted by jt48

I have a Vertiex illumina sr260 My current firmware version is 1851. Is this outdated? i really dont understand how to update.

so i found the vertex firmware list on their website. I dont understand why 1851 is not listed. Question is, if i am happy with my light and am not adding any modules, do I need to or should i update the firmware? Are there bugs in version 1851 that I am not aware of and therefore should upgrade? I am hesitant to update because of dangers in doing so if i do not do it properly.