ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club - Page 59

mark54321 · 06/29/2014, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcdeng

Anyone know if ATI will update it's software/hardware on the controller brain? I am tired of the fixture loosing its setting everytime there is a mini power outage (this is often in my neighborhood during the summer times). I feel very unsafe if I was to be away for a few days and come back to a bleached tank.

Is your fixture losing settings or just resets to its clock to 8 am? When my power goes out it resets its clock, but all settings stay the same.

ZON · 06/29/2014, 11:17 AM

Mine too loose clock memory at power fault

jcdeng · 06/29/2014, 11:33 AM

TBH I never checked the program setting after a power outtage, cuz when I try to "load from lamp" it always go crazy with red leds coming on and off then i get this crazy map loaded onto the laptop.

It resets to 8am yes, I think this is a known issue but I would feel more safe if it kept the program. How to find out for sure?

Animadverto · 06/29/2014, 12:12 PM

I experienced the same problem with the clock being reset to 8:00 am while I was loading the program from the lamp to adjust the lighting intensity. The fixture turned off as it was not programmed to be on at 8:00 am. The reset did not affect the original settings.

For the second time around, I loaded the program from the "project" folder instead and changed the lighting intensity there, and then saved it onto the lamp. Everything was fine doing it this way.

I sure hope ATI North America is monitoring this thread to take these reported problems into considerations for their next software update(s).

jcdeng · 06/29/2014, 12:21 PM

did they even/ever offer a software update on this fixture since it came out? cuz I never updated since I bought it.

MrSandman · 06/29/2014, 02:44 PM

FYI. If you have one of the newer manufactured units it should actually retain the time if the outage was relatively short, as in no more than 5-6 hours. I discussed this with ATI when I first got my light and if you contact them and send it in they may be willing to update it for you. Also the program shouldn't get wiped. Only the clock resets.

MrSandman · 06/29/2014, 02:56 PM

Fyi. I posted my experience to my build thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...1#post21819461

It speaks to the power outage concerns too.

Animadverto · 06/29/2014, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcdeng

did they even/ever offer a software update on this fixture since it came out? cuz I never updated since I bought it.

Here's the link to the latest software update for the Led Powermodules as of June 10, 2014.

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/artic...ED-Fixtures-19

In case the link doesn't work, go directly to atinorthamerica.com and download it from there.

jcdeng · 06/29/2014, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animadverto

Here's the link to the latest software update for the Led Powermodules as of June 10, 2014.

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/artic...ED-Fixtures-19

In case the link doesn't work, go directly to atinorthamerica.com and download it from there.

thanks, brand new software huh? Did ATI give any "read me" files on the improvements compare to the older?

Animadverto · 06/29/2014, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcdeng

thanks, brand new software huh? Did ATI give any "read me" files on the improvements compare to the older?

Unfortunately, there's no "read me" files on what exactly is being updated or what problems the update would solve. I did a little digging and searching on google and came across this youtube video on how to do a firm ware update on the led clusters.

From 00:19 - 00:21, the guy did say that ATI will send you the updater module. I'm not sure if it's free or if there will be an additional charge. Again, it didn't say what the update will do or what it will improve. Just a little minor detail.....

I'm just a little taken back in this day and age you can't just update everything with an internet connection and a usb connection between your laptop and the light fixture. Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axcK...Il4dpnZmhbkMFK

MrSandman · 06/29/2014, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animadverto

I'm just a little taken back in this day and age you can't just update everything with an internet connection and a usb connection between your laptop and the light fixture. Here's the link:

Yeah no kidding. People always seem to talk up German Engineering......maybe they mean Mechanical engineering. The electrical/software aspects of this fixture are pretty lacking. No controller integration, no easy way to update the firmware on the fixture, the clock resets during power outages. Aside from that the clear cover warps and mine doesn't have a clip to secure it.

jcdeng · 06/29/2014, 10:41 PM

Holy crap you gotta do all that just to update a firmware!!?? what happened to download it to your laptop and link usb and send to lamp??? whats wrong with that route!!?

Geeze ATI you really gotta step it up a notch here.

ZON · 06/30/2014, 01:07 AM

i think that maybe need a battery for clock memory...but i don't understand how save ever the programs and the settings and loose only clock time..maybe Oliver or ATI can explain..i'm thinking to put an UPS ..but are over 600W and need a big one (i have one for pumps and it's very big i can't have another one big only for fixture!!)
But.. i don't think is a dangerous problem for corals and tank.. if power fail it reset to 8 AM..and cycle begin one more time..if happen 1or 2 time a month are absolutely not a problem for livestock..if happen every day maybe..but is better to check your power plant

MikeandNicole · 07/04/2014, 03:43 PM

Quick question, and my apologies if this is buried in the thread:

When I create a lighting schedule in the ATI program, all the new ones I create are being saved with a little lock icon on them and I can't upload them to the lamp. What am I doing wrong?

IPT · 07/05/2014, 11:10 PM

hey guys - been out of the loop for a while but finally it's time to move my tank and upgrade. I thought reefgeek had an ATI fixture with LED's and T5's but now I don't see it. I have a mixed tank, mostly LPS and softies but want to bring in more SPS up top. Nothing to delicate though. Going from a 75 gal to a 120. I was thinking 4 T5's and the LEDs should do it, agreed? What model has those specs and where the heck can I find one?

Animadverto · 07/06/2014, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeandNicole

Quick question, and my apologies if this is buried in the thread:

When I create a lighting schedule in the ATI program, all the new ones I create are being saved with a little lock icon on them and I can't upload them to the lamp. What am I doing wrong?

Are you saving these from the "file" menu? If you are doing it this way, you are saving them as "projects" until you load them onto your lamp by clicking the "lamp" tab and selecting "save in lamp." There will be a bar graph with the percentages showing as the program is being saved and loaded onto the lamp.

Mark426 · 07/06/2014, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPT

hey guys - been out of the loop for a while but finally it's time to move my tank and upgrade. I thought reefgeek had an ATI fixture with LED's and T5's but now I don't see it. I have a mixed tank, mostly LPS and softies but want to bring in more SPS up top. Nothing to delicate though. Going from a 75 gal to a 120. I was thinking 4 T5's and the LEDs should do it, agreed? What model has those specs and where the heck can I find one?

Aquarium Specialty has them.

mark54321 · 07/06/2014, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPT

hey guys - been out of the loop for a while but finally it's time to move my tank and upgrade. I thought reefgeek had an ATI fixture with LED's and T5's but now I don't see it. I have a mixed tank, mostly LPS and softies but want to bring in more SPS up top. Nothing to delicate though. Going from a 75 gal to a 120. I was thinking 4 T5's and the LEDs should do it, agreed? What model has those specs and where the heck can I find one?

Reefgeek has them all, just look under LED category, then Powermodule subcategory.
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/led...wermodule.html

w.vreeswijk · 07/06/2014, 03:16 PM

Hi guys my hybrid powermodule is broken led module 1 stays off.
I,ve done everything new program reset him.
Also he wil not run in demo mode.
He show his tempreture also not.
Can i do more.
Tommorow i call the store.

Thnx greets wesley

latinreefer · 07/06/2014, 08:54 PM

How do you know if your new light fixture has the update regarding loosing your program and the clock resetting?

I'm considering going back to T5's and I always loved ATI powerrmodules.

Gracias

reefid · 07/07/2014, 07:42 AM

Hi mark54321,

Notice you have the 39watt hybrid, does yours got that little clip to prevent plexiglass from sagging down.

Also anyone just got their powermodule hybrid just recently?? And still not fixed with that clock reset thing ?

Thanks

mark54321 · 07/07/2014, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefid

Hi mark54321,

Notice you have the 39watt hybrid, does yours got that little clip to prevent plexiglass from sagging down.

Also anyone just got their powermodule hybrid just recently?? And still not fixed with that clock reset thing ?

Thanks

No , it doesn't, mine was one of the first models released, come without a clip.

horseplay · 07/07/2014, 11:29 AM

from

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/cmsAd...1sheet_vf2.pdf

it says:

Complete, 24-Hour Lighting Control: Produce realistic
sunrise-sunset effects, cloud sweeps and moon light simulations.*

I have never seen anyone posted about this. Is this doable?

horseplay · 07/07/2014, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseplay

from

http://www.atinorthamerica.com/cmsAd...1sheet_vf2.pdf

it says:

Complete, 24-Hour Lighting Control: Produce realistic
sunrise-sunset effects, cloud sweeps and moon light simulations.*

I have never seen anyone posted about this. Is this doable?

Nevermind. Looks like it needs to be programmed manually.

However can anyone share a cloud sweep program? How long do you dim the light for each cluster?

ZON · 07/08/2014, 05:33 AM

But..sincerely..why you need clouds or lightning?? Is absolutely not what need corals..

06/29/2014, 02:44 PM	#1456
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	FYI. If you have one of the newer manufactured units it should actually retain the time if the outage was relatively short, as in no more than 5-6 hours. I discussed this with ATI when I first got my light and if you contact them and send it in they may be willing to update it for you. Also the program shouldn't get wiped. Only the clock resets. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

06/29/2014, 02:56 PM	#1457
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	Fyi. I posted my experience to my build thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...1#post21819461 It speaks to the power outage concerns too. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

07/04/2014, 03:43 PM	#1464
MikeandNicole Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jersey shore Posts: 1,395	Quick question, and my apologies if this is buried in the thread: When I create a lighting schedule in the ATI program, all the new ones I create are being saved with a little lock icon on them and I can't upload them to the lamp. What am I doing wrong? __________________ Joined the big boys, Elos 160XL display plumbed into the basement. ~400 of fun!

07/06/2014, 03:16 PM	#1469
w.vreeswijk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 540	ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club Hi guys my hybrid powermodule is broken led module 1 stays off. I,ve done everything new program reset him. Also he wil not run in demo mode. He show his tempreture also not. Can i do more. Tommorow i call the store. Thnx greets wesley

07/06/2014, 08:54 PM	#1470
latinreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 588	How do you know if your new light fixture has the update regarding loosing your program and the clock resetting? I'm considering going back to T5's and I always loved ATI powerrmodules. Gracias __________________ 150 gal Marineland DD SPS Tank, 8 Bulb ATI Hybrid, 30 gal sump, Geo calcium reactor w/Aquarium Plant Regulator, Skimz DC Skimmer, DC speedway Return Pump, Litermeter III for Top Off, 2 MP40's, 1 MP60

06/29/2014, 11:17 AM	#1452
ZON Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Milan , Italy Posts: 461	Mine too loose clock memory at power fault

06/29/2014, 11:33 AM	#1453
jcdeng Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 208	TBH I never checked the program setting after a power outtage, cuz when I try to "load from lamp" it always go crazy with red leds coming on and off then i get this crazy map loaded onto the laptop. It resets to 8am yes, I think this is a known issue but I would feel more safe if it kept the program. How to find out for sure?

06/29/2014, 12:12 PM	#1454
Animadverto Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 167	I experienced the same problem with the clock being reset to 8:00 am while I was loading the program from the lamp to adjust the lighting intensity. The fixture turned off as it was not programmed to be on at 8:00 am. The reset did not affect the original settings. For the second time around, I loaded the program from the "project" folder instead and changed the lighting intensity there, and then saved it onto the lamp. Everything was fine doing it this way. I sure hope ATI North America is monitoring this thread to take these reported problems into considerations for their next software update(s).

06/29/2014, 12:21 PM	#1455
jcdeng Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 208	did they even/ever offer a software update on this fixture since it came out? cuz I never updated since I bought it.

06/29/2014, 10:41 PM	#1462
jcdeng Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 208	Holy crap you gotta do all that just to update a firmware!!?? what happened to download it to your laptop and link usb and send to lamp??? whats wrong with that route!!? Geeze ATI you really gotta step it up a notch here.

06/30/2014, 01:07 AM	#1463
ZON Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Milan , Italy Posts: 461	i think that maybe need a battery for clock memory...but i don't understand how save ever the programs and the settings and loose only clock time..maybe Oliver or ATI can explain..i'm thinking to put an UPS ..but are over 600W and need a big one (i have one for pumps and it's very big i can't have another one big only for fixture!!) But.. i don't think is a dangerous problem for corals and tank.. if power fail it reset to 8 AM..and cycle begin one more time..if happen 1or 2 time a month are absolutely not a problem for livestock..if happen every day maybe..but is better to check your power plant

07/05/2014, 11:10 PM	#1465
IPT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,197	hey guys - been out of the loop for a while but finally it's time to move my tank and upgrade. I thought reefgeek had an ATI fixture with LED's and T5's but now I don't see it. I have a mixed tank, mostly LPS and softies but want to bring in more SPS up top. Nothing to delicate though. Going from a 75 gal to a 120. I was thinking 4 T5's and the LEDs should do it, agreed? What model has those specs and where the heck can I find one?

07/07/2014, 07:42 AM	#1471
reefid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 144	Hi mark54321, Notice you have the 39watt hybrid, does yours got that little clip to prevent plexiglass from sagging down. Also anyone just got their powermodule hybrid just recently?? And still not fixed with that clock reset thing ? Thanks

07/07/2014, 11:29 AM	#1473
horseplay Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 399	from http://www.atinorthamerica.com/cmsAd...1sheet_vf2.pdf it says: Complete, 24-Hour Lighting Control: Produce realistic sunrise-sunset effects, cloud sweeps and moon light simulations.* I have never seen anyone posted about this. Is this doable?

07/08/2014, 05:33 AM	#1475
ZON Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Milan , Italy Posts: 461	But..sincerely..why you need clouds or lightning?? Is absolutely not what need corals..