Vortech MP40 Problems

hamiltonguy · 06/26/2011, 12:12 PM

So I bought a used MP40 and when I plugged it in, it want straight to a solid white light but when I press the mode button it only switches between a solid white light and a solid orange light. Also, when I adjust the speed dial nothing happens, the speed stays the same.

Any suggestions?

Anthony.Luciano · 06/26/2011, 12:13 PM

unplug it and leave it out for a few seconds it sound like its in sync or antisync mode

snorvich · 06/26/2011, 12:28 PM

You could always ask on their forum . . .

foxrazr · 06/26/2011, 12:34 PM

You can reset it look for the instructions on ecotech website. Download their manual and look there.

jcw · 06/26/2011, 01:27 PM

I think it's in slave mode.

Push and hold mode and set until flashing 3 colors.
Push and hold mode
Push and hold set

This resets memory.

leslie hempel · 06/26/2011, 01:35 PM

orange? not red? red would be an indication of an error..

but it does sound liuke it will need resetting..

hamiltonguy · 06/26/2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

You could always ask on their forum . . .

Yes I posted there as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcw

I think it's in slave mode.

Push and hold mode and set until flashing 3 colors.
Push and hold mode
Push and hold set

This resets memory.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I found that sequence on the user manual as well but I wasn't sure if it was for the wireless driver or the regular one.

hamiltonguy · 06/26/2011, 02:04 PM

That did it, thanks guys.

06/26/2011, 12:12 PM	#1
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	Vortech MP40 Problems So I bought a used MP40 and when I plugged it in, it want straight to a solid white light but when I press the mode button it only switches between a solid white light and a solid orange light. Also, when I adjust the speed dial nothing happens, the speed stays the same. Any suggestions? __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO

06/26/2011, 12:13 PM	#2
Anthony.Luciano Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 769	unplug it and leave it out for a few seconds it sound like its in sync or antisync mode __________________ My name is A.J. 450 gallon SPS dominated tank in progress.

06/26/2011, 12:28 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	You could always ask on their forum . . . __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

06/26/2011, 01:27 PM	#5
jcw Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: elmhurst, il Posts: 1,778	I think it's in slave mode. Push and hold mode and set until flashing 3 colors. Push and hold mode Push and hold set This resets memory. __________________ I don't think Coral can live very long under Sun light. It's too yellow. ...get yourself some LED's. -eznet2u Current Tank Info: 125g DT, custom 30g sump, ATB elegance, eheim 1260, mp40 (too many failed wetsides), gyre 150 (love it)

06/26/2011, 02:04 PM	#8
hamiltonguy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 906	That did it, thanks guys. __________________ Knowledge, the only thing that's cheap in this hobby. Current Tank Info: 75G, RO NW-150 Skimmer, MP40W, MP20, 48" 4x54W TEK light, Mag 9.5, TLF 150 Bio Pellet Reactor, JBJ ATO

06/26/2011, 12:34 PM	#4
foxrazr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Laredo,Texas Posts: 256	You can reset it look for the instructions on ecotech website. Download their manual and look there.

06/26/2011, 01:35 PM	#6
leslie hempel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gonubie,South Africa Posts: 331	orange? not red? red would be an indication of an error.. but it does sound liuke it will need resetting..

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