? on AI Sol controller

buckeyereefer1 · 03/31/2012, 06:14 AM

looking to buy a used one. are there different models ? meaning is a 2-3 year old controller capable of same things as a brand new one.

thanks

billdogg · 03/31/2012, 06:21 AM

I would think that because they are upgradeable an older one would be ok, but would check with the folks at AI to be sure.

deevoe · 03/31/2012, 07:21 AM

Gen 1 and Gen 2 systems exist. Gen 2 have better automation and can be updated with recent updates. Early Gen 2 models have all 40 degree optics which can cause spot lighting. They later switched the 4 corner pucks to 70 degree optics to spread the light out to the corners of the tank.

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deevoe · 03/31/2012, 07:22 AM

Sol white = 14k

Sol blue = 20k

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buckeyereefer1 · 03/31/2012, 07:34 AM

i have the SOL blue fixture in black. brand new that came in a small package deal. so just looking for a controller only. it will be on tank in kitchen. so i would need probably 30ish foot cable to run off my Apex in basement.

wolfador · 03/31/2012, 10:23 AM

They did change the controller a few months back. They made the button a bit better as it was really hard to use before. You would spin it and it would jump around on the menus.

deevoe · 03/31/2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfador

They did change the controller a few months back. They made the button a bit better as it was really hard to use before. You would spin it and it would jump around on the menus.

Do you know if it's a hardware change or software update? My controller has this problem, software update would be cool if possible.

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wolfador · 03/31/2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deevoe

Do you know if it's a hardware change or software update? My controller has this problem, software update would be cool if possible.

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Hardware, they were out of stock for about two weeks during the transition. If you give AI a call they will probably get you a replacement.

reef bloke · 03/31/2012, 07:03 PM

There is a firmware update to change knob sensitivity, check on their website

03/31/2012, 06:14 AM	#1
buckeyereefer1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 194	? on AI Sol controller looking to buy a used one. are there different models ? meaning is a 2-3 year old controller capable of same things as a brand new one. thanks

03/31/2012, 06:21 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I would think that because they are upgradeable an older one would be ok, but would check with the folks at AI to be sure. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

03/31/2012, 07:21 AM	#3
deevoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bath, PA Posts: 40	Gen 1 and Gen 2 systems exist. Gen 2 have better automation and can be updated with recent updates. Early Gen 2 models have all 40 degree optics which can cause spot lighting. They later switched the 4 corner pucks to 70 degree optics to spread the light out to the corners of the tank. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

03/31/2012, 07:22 AM	#4
deevoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bath, PA Posts: 40	Sol white = 14k Sol blue = 20k Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

03/31/2012, 07:34 AM	#5
buckeyereefer1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 194	i have the SOL blue fixture in black. brand new that came in a small package deal. so just looking for a controller only. it will be on tank in kitchen. so i would need probably 30ish foot cable to run off my Apex in basement.

03/31/2012, 10:23 AM	#6
wolfador Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 161	They did change the controller a few months back. They made the button a bit better as it was really hard to use before. You would spin it and it would jump around on the menus.

03/31/2012, 07:03 PM	#9
reef bloke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 270	There is a firmware update to change knob sensitivity, check on their website