Vertex Illumina Club - Page 59

Vinny Kreyling · 01/16/2017, 09:07 AM

Pool Man,
1 Very important distinction with the pads is their location.
Each pad is programmed differently in regards to east to west or west to east sequence.
I suppose if you don't use it you may be fine but not positive on that.
You can use the 260 but there will be a color & power difference.
Try Adam @ the # I listed above if needed. #1438

Pool Man · 01/16/2017, 09:30 AM

Forgive my ignorance on the subject, I'm more of a plug-n-play guy. Physically, I'm sure it would fit. I'm not overly concerned with the east/ west function (didn't use it). If I can live with the color of SR260 pads I'd be concerned with the power going to it? I've been in touch with Adam. Waiting on a reply. He quoted me a price, but not sure if it was for a single pad or a set. If it was for a single pad... I may have to consider parting my fixture out!

Vinny Kreyling · 01/16/2017, 09:45 AM

Hey no worries not all of us including myself are up to snuff on this.
I have been looking into pads myself.
With the currency fluctuations they run in the neighborhood of $220 for 1 unit.
My fixture has both units & I was told the 260's would be over driven??
IF you part out let me know.

Pool Man · 01/16/2017, 09:55 AM

Ok, so they will work. That's good to know. How's the color difference?

Vinny Kreyling · 01/16/2017, 07:28 PM

Mixed with others no much.

Jrfouche · 01/25/2017, 11:18 PM

Hi all I'm new to this thread and have been doing a lot of reading tonight. What a great thread! Just set up a new 525 Gallon tank with the SR260. Wish me luck!

flakey · 01/29/2017, 05:16 PM

Hi guys,
i have a sr260 1200 and one of the the main Pads is not working. I have another shorter sr260 600 that I am thinking about closing down later this year. Rather than sell it Can I take one of the pads and put it in my sr260 1200mm light?
Does anyone have instructions?

Vinny Kreyling · 01/29/2017, 05:25 PM

You can
BUT-- if you use sunrise & sunset they have to be from the same relative position.
#3 replaces #3, #5 replaces #5 etc.

flakey · 01/29/2017, 06:05 PM

I don't use sunrise/sunset so that should be fine. Is it as easy as unscrewing the old pad our and screwing the new one in?
Do I need the mounting kit? And how do the pads talk to each other? Is there a socket it connects on the back of each pad?
What are the chances of messing up the whole light fixture? It's an expensive kit...
Sorry for all the questions.

Vinny Kreyling · 01/29/2017, 06:10 PM

Have never done anything with mine but I do know there are prongs on the back of the units that pierce the wires to make contact.
Adam could answer your questions as their rep.
714-272-6544

flakey · 01/30/2017, 07:23 AM

hi Vinny,
I wonder if Adam has changed his number because too many people are calling him. I tried calling and I think the number is no longer active.
Do you have instructions on resetting the pads by any chance?

Vinny Kreyling · 01/30/2017, 09:14 AM

Sorry no.
try:
www.vertexaquaristik.com
in the support section, they are 6 hrs ahead & are a little slow to answer.

redddogg69 · 01/30/2017, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flakey

hi Vinny,
I wonder if Adam has changed his number because too many people are calling him. I tried calling and I think the number is no longer active.
Do you have instructions on resetting the pads by any chance?

That number is absolutely active, I just called and the voicemail says he is in Germany until yesterday. I suspect it will ring through to him soon. It also suggested emailing him or calling the main number at 714-274-6550.

redddogg69 · 01/30/2017, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flakey

Hi guys,
i have a sr260 1200 and one of the the main Pads is not working. I have another shorter sr260 600 that I am thinking about closing down later this year. Rather than sell it Can I take one of the pads and put it in my sr260 1200mm light?
Does anyone have instructions?

The pads are individual to each light and assigned a spot in the fixture, swapping them between fixtures or placement within the original fixture will not work.

mickey204 · 02/03/2017, 12:42 PM

Well I've had my Illumina SR260 4' fixture for over 6 years now.

It's worked flawlessly. I've never messed with it or anything.

My questions, is if I wanted to update with new modules like UV/red, etc....Can we still get these from anyone? Also, are they expensive?

Vinny Kreyling · 02/03/2017, 01:44 PM

Try Adam for info, I believe they are still available.
#1463

Salty150 · 02/10/2017, 11:02 PM

Is this thing available in the US?

Vinny Kreyling · 02/11/2017, 09:13 AM

Not that I know of, because of patent issues.

Salty150 · 02/11/2017, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Not that I know of, because of patent issues.

Patent issues...?

Vinny Kreyling · 02/11/2017, 06:09 PM

Yes, something to do with the controller, basically the same thing that shut down Solaris lighting. There have been stories on it.
Bummer for us here in the states.
Don't understand how others do it.

scuzy · 02/11/2017, 08:25 PM

I had mine a free years love these light. But I'm finally upgrading to Mitras.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

kutcha · 03/16/2017, 01:25 PM

Hello All,

So i just purchased a SR 260 4' version from a fellow reefer i am having a little trouble setting everything up with the V-Stick. How do i set up the main control the V-stick is recognized however it will not let me start making a schedule or anything. Also if i were to get a schedule from someone is there a way to upload that schedule to my light fixture Via the V-stick?

scuzy · 03/16/2017, 03:47 PM

You might need to run in administrator mode took get the vstick to recognise the light.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

flakey · 03/16/2017, 05:19 PM

do a youtube search. first thing is to install the software, get the software to recognise the stick, connect to the light setup a schedule and then upload the program to the light.

notclear · 04/03/2017, 11:13 AM

Finally after 6 years+ all the fans in my SR200 6' fixture are not working. Has anyone tried to replace them and is it possible to do so?

01/16/2017, 09:07 AM	#1451
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Pool Man, 1 Very important distinction with the pads is their location. Each pad is programmed differently in regards to east to west or west to east sequence. I suppose if you don't use it you may be fine but not positive on that. You can use the 260 but there will be a color & power difference. Try Adam @ the # I listed above if needed. #1438 __________________ 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.

01/16/2017, 09:45 AM	#1453
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Hey no worries not all of us including myself are up to snuff on this. I have been looking into pads myself. With the currency fluctuations they run in the neighborhood of $220 for 1 unit. My fixture has both units & I was told the 260's would be over driven?? IF you part out let me know. __________________ 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.

01/16/2017, 07:28 PM	#1455
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Mixed with others no much. __________________ 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.

01/29/2017, 05:25 PM	#1458
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	You can BUT-- if you use sunrise & sunset they have to be from the same relative position. #3 replaces #3, #5 replaces #5 etc. __________________ 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.

01/29/2017, 06:10 PM	#1460
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Have never done anything with mine but I do know there are prongs on the back of the units that pierce the wires to make contact. Adam could answer your questions as their rep. 714-272-6544 __________________ 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.

01/16/2017, 09:30 AM	#1452
Pool Man Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 27	Forgive my ignorance on the subject, I'm more of a plug-n-play guy. Physically, I'm sure it would fit. I'm not overly concerned with the east/ west function (didn't use it). If I can live with the color of SR260 pads I'd be concerned with the power going to it? I've been in touch with Adam. Waiting on a reply. He quoted me a price, but not sure if it was for a single pad or a set. If it was for a single pad... I may have to consider parting my fixture out!

01/16/2017, 09:55 AM	#1454
Pool Man Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 27	Ok, so they will work. That's good to know. How's the color difference?

01/25/2017, 11:18 PM	#1456
Jrfouche Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florissant, MO Posts: 8	Hi all I'm new to this thread and have been doing a lot of reading tonight. What a great thread! Just set up a new 525 Gallon tank with the SR260. Wish me luck!

01/29/2017, 05:16 PM	#1457
flakey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 456	Hi guys, i have a sr260 1200 and one of the the main Pads is not working. I have another shorter sr260 600 that I am thinking about closing down later this year. Rather than sell it Can I take one of the pads and put it in my sr260 1200mm light? Does anyone have instructions?

01/29/2017, 06:05 PM	#1459
flakey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 456	I don't use sunrise/sunset so that should be fine. Is it as easy as unscrewing the old pad our and screwing the new one in? Do I need the mounting kit? And how do the pads talk to each other? Is there a socket it connects on the back of each pad? What are the chances of messing up the whole light fixture? It's an expensive kit... Sorry for all the questions.

01/30/2017, 07:23 AM	#1461
flakey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 456	hi Vinny, I wonder if Adam has changed his number because too many people are calling him. I tried calling and I think the number is no longer active. Do you have instructions on resetting the pads by any chance?

01/30/2017, 09:14 AM	#1462
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Sorry no. try: www.vertexaquaristik.com in the support section, they are 6 hrs ahead & are a little slow to answer. __________________ 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.

02/03/2017, 12:42 PM	#1465
mickey204 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 141	Well I've had my Illumina SR260 4' fixture for over 6 years now. It's worked flawlessly. I've never messed with it or anything. My questions, is if I wanted to update with new modules like UV/red, etc....Can we still get these from anyone? Also, are they expensive?

02/03/2017, 01:44 PM	#1466
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Try Adam for info, I believe they are still available. #1463 __________________ 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.

02/10/2017, 11:02 PM	#1467
Salty150 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1,345	Is this thing available in the US?

02/11/2017, 09:13 AM	#1468
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Not that I know of, because of patent issues. __________________ 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.

02/11/2017, 06:09 PM	#1470
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Yes, something to do with the controller, basically the same thing that shut down Solaris lighting. There have been stories on it. Bummer for us here in the states. Don't understand how others do it. __________________ 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.

02/11/2017, 08:25 PM	#1471
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I had mine a free years love these light. But I'm finally upgrading to Mitras. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/16/2017, 01:25 PM	#1472
kutcha Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 62	Hello All, So i just purchased a SR 260 4' version from a fellow reefer i am having a little trouble setting everything up with the V-Stick. How do i set up the main control the V-stick is recognized however it will not let me start making a schedule or anything. Also if i were to get a schedule from someone is there a way to upload that schedule to my light fixture Via the V-stick?

03/16/2017, 03:47 PM	#1473
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	You might need to run in administrator mode took get the vstick to recognise the light. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/16/2017, 05:19 PM	#1474
flakey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 456	do a youtube search. first thing is to install the software, get the software to recognise the stick, connect to the light setup a schedule and then upload the program to the light. Last edited by flakey; 03/16/2017 at 06:11 PM.

04/03/2017, 11:13 AM	#1475
notclear Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 519	Finally after 6 years+ all the fans in my SR200 6' fixture are not working. Has anyone tried to replace them and is it possible to do so? __________________ Red Sea Reefer XL525

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