AI help setting up

[ryno212]

My USB is on back order for at least another month. I bought a AI Sol blue and want to start using it sometime soon. I will have to set it up from the controller itself because I can't hook my comp at the same time. I'm running a profilux plus II. What firmware do I need and comp software version to run the new AI. When I upgrade, do I need to go in order of the updates or can I go straight to the version I need? Also a simple rundown of how to get these guys up and running. I could do it if I had the computer at the same time, but I suck at using the controller enterface. Thanks for any help.

[AQD_ottawa]

Hi

what version firmware are you using right now? To find out switch the profiLux off and re boot it, watch the front screen during boot cycle it will tell you the version.

[ryno212]

4.04

[AQD_ottawa]

assuming you have a Plus II load this firmware, please make sure yo follow ALL onscreen instructions

http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Syst...oad.php?did=91

Once done delete the software you are running and load this

http://www.aquariumcomputer.com/Syst...oad.php?did=86

You will lose all settings, but this takes you to the latest version.

[ryno212]

thanks Ill try this out

[ryno212]

ok I go to systems on the profilux and press update firmware and click ok find the file you gave me. I load it and it says error trasmitting firmware. What I'm I doing wrong? Thanks

[ryno212]

Nevermind got it to transfer

[ryno212]

ok I might be crazy, but after doing all the updates I can't find were to control my dosing pump on the comp software... I can manually turn it on but don't know where to go to set the mL stuff.

[ryno212]

I'm crazy... found it....I like how I'm having a question and answer session with myself...hahaha

[AQD_ottawa]

Sometimes I get the best conversations when talking to myself.

Back to my padded cell now

[ryno212]

A few quick Q's

1. can I program the illumination 1 and 2 channels on my computer, and then unplug it and put in the AI and select the special lamp using the interface on the controller? Thant way I don't have to do all the 0-100% stuff on the interface..
2. will it give me the option to have a 3rd channel for the Royal Blue to control like it does for the white and blue?

[AQD_ottawa]

Hi

Yes you can program and then unplug from the PC and plug the lights in.

There is no third channel available at present, i am not even sure that Ai have a third channel. Things change rapidly in this hobby though

[ryno212]

just wondering about the 3rd channel cause they make the new AIs with 3 color pucks white, blue, and royal blue... This is the one I have right now...

[ryno212]

Thanks for the help. Got it to work!!!

[cyruson]

Hi my Ai units don't response to Profilus3 at all
I set the special lamps in the controllers and what else should I do? I am using AI cable to connect to P3

503b firmware installed

Thanks for your help

Originally Posted by ryno212

Thanks for the help. Got it to work!!!

[AQD_ottawa]

once you have gone to special lamps you have to tell them what you wish the lamps to do.

Go to illumination 1 and set your white schedule, then go to illumination 2 and set you blue schedule

Make sure also you set whether you have old or new style Ai in the special lamp function

[cyruson]

it 's asking if it's old model so i clicked NO and saved. I guess that's it? it should react to that then but still it's full brightness. I see 40% brightness oncontroller display but not the AI lights it might be the connection problem then? I am using AI serial cable to connect to the Controller and it goes to the data plug in AI units.

Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

once you have gone to special lamps you have to tell them what you wish the lamps to do.

Go to illumination 1 and set your white schedule, then go to illumination 2 and set you blue schedule

Make sure also you set whether you have old or new style Ai in the special lamp function

[AQD_ottawa]

Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

once you have gone to special lamps you have to tell them what you wish the lamps to do.

Go to illumination 1 and set your white schedule, then go to illumination 2 and set you blue schedule

[cyruson]

Special lamp---->Ai lamp present?---->Yes----->White Led Illumination<1>----->White Led Illumination<2>----->Old Model?---->NO----->SAVE

am I missing something here?
I set the white and bule schedule already .I'd like to do everything can here before ordering another Ai cable to try.

Thanks for your help

[AQD_ottawa]

Hi

As i said above Go to illumination 1 and illumination 2 in the profilux control menu on your pc software and set your schedules. By scedules I mean the times you wish the whits and blues to react to

i.e illumination 1 = 8am 0% 12pm 100% etc etc

[cyruson]

Michael,

Yes I am not a native speaker but I think I mentioned above"it's been scheduled"
It's like
6:00 0%
8:00 25%
9:00 70%
11:00 100%
12:00 70%
1:00 35%
3:00 25%
4:00 0%

Illumination2
7:00 100%
3:00 15%
4:00 7%

I can read in the display but the AI lights don't react.
any idea what the problem might be?

Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

Hi

As i said above Go to illumination 1 and illumination 2 in the profilux control menu on your pc software and set your schedules. By scedules I mean the times you wish the whits and blues to react to

i.e illumination 1 = 8am 0% 12pm 100% etc etc

[AQD_ottawa]

hi

once you have done this press save and providing the Ai cable is connected correctly to the GHL in the RS232 port the lamps will react

Let me know if you need more help

[rostato]

Reboot the profilux, and the AI LED's. Just unplug the power of profilux, and then power, and data on the AI light. Reconnect then reboot. See if that helps...

[AQD_ottawa]

Yep that should do it if no go still we will have to look at your firmware version etc

here to help

[cyruson]

yes I did still no luck.

the firmware I am using is 5.03

Originally Posted by AQD_ottawa

hi

once you have done this press save and providing the Ai cable is connected correctly to the GHL in the RS232 port the lamps will react

Let me know if you need more help