Controlling Aqua Illumination LED's [Archive] - Reef Central Online Community

Lewy

06/12/2009, 01:03 AM

I downloaded the Profilux software last night to try before I receive my Profilux. When I select the option for the Aqua illumination units.

It asks me the number of White and Blue LEDS controlled by the illumination channel. What is this?

I have two modules.

So do I have to count the total number of separate LEDs of each colour?

AQD_ottawa

06/12/2009, 02:21 PM

Hiya

I actually have not much experience in these lights they are made by a third party company

try here
www.aquariumcomputer.com/forum

;)

wesheltonj

06/12/2009, 11:11 PM

Unless their is a change in the software. You set one channel for the white and one for the blue.

Lewy

06/12/2009, 11:19 PM

I have just posted on there and got a reply.

cerreta

06/30/2009, 02:34 AM

Dude, buy it.

I have been waiting for months to get a cable from AI. It finally arrived. The results of connecting the Profilux to the AI module is amazing!!! The LED technology is wasted without a good contoller to manipulate the hell out of it.

I'm running clouds, storms, multiple photoperiods to maximize noon time high PAR values for growth, etc.

Have you bought the Profilux and AI cable yet??? They just made a batch after much delays with cable assembly.

ricefootball

07/01/2009, 07:41 AM

Cerreta,

Can you share your parameters that you have the profilux set on? I have this setup and have a decent approach to the aquaillumination, but I'm not sure it's the best.

I'd love to see how you have yours set up in the profilux.

cerreta

07/01/2009, 09:43 PM

ok. I gotta reshoot the video anyways. It was too long for uploading to YouTube.

I will take some screen shots of the settings and post them tonight.

plankton99

07/02/2009, 03:36 AM

cerrata, PLEASE share in detail how you set this up...

cerreta

07/03/2009, 02:14 AM

I'm working on it. I had to shoot the videos all over again.

cerreta

07/03/2009, 12:43 PM

I posted the tutorial / review here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=15298760#post15298760

Enjoy :thumbsup:

AQD_ottawa

07/03/2009, 02:21 PM

I have one single word

AWSOME :) :) :) :)

larryfl1

07/03/2009, 04:56 PM

great synopsis.... very informative...

Thanks...

cerreta

07/03/2009, 06:33 PM

You can visit . . . da Artsy Cube build thread here:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1379150

On that page, I also posted a revised tutorial. I added a couple more arguments and corrected the typos. It's worth reading.

AQD, I added a couple arguments on that page that I think you would enjoy.

Here is a photo of . . . da Artsy Cube aquarium

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/sdcerreta/Artsy-Cube/ArtsyCube-Profilux001.jpg

Finally, the You Tube Videos are going through. Wow, that was hard and takes forever to load.

More videos will be posted ASAP.
Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part I of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4qPb6iPc-Y

cerreta

07/03/2009, 10:45 PM

You Tube Video
Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part II of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDtFAQv-q8

AQD_ottawa

07/03/2009, 10:52 PM

wow this is some serious viewing guys, grab a beer and tune in :)

cerreta

07/04/2009, 02:00 AM

You Tube Video
Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part III of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfY9Evbjo8I

cerreta

07/04/2009, 02:21 AM

You Tube Video
Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part IV of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ_j8VSmZKQ

cerreta

07/04/2009, 05:20 PM

Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part V of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjEk6FLkk_c

Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part VI of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkcIfbAn70

Aqua Illumination – Profilux Controller Part VII of VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP2ae9bUz0Y

plankton99

07/05/2009, 02:18 AM

Do you have any pics or video of the hardware and how it is hooked up from the computer to the profilux to the AI units.

Also, where can I buy a profilux controller?

Lewy

07/05/2009, 03:12 AM

The lead to the AI units has an RS232 plug on one and the phono one on the other just like the one that comes with the AI controller.

cerreta

07/05/2009, 08:19 AM

I buy here, best prices are in Canada at the moment:
http://progressivereef.com/proddetail.php?prod=prflxp2exp9

US Distributer here:
http://www.ghl-direct.com/

They also have manuals to see connections and the back panel of the Profilux. I don't have any video of that stuff, sorry.

plankton99

07/05/2009, 10:40 AM

does progressive reef have the cable as well? what is the part number, i cant seem to find it. -Thanks.

AQD_ottawa

07/05/2009, 06:10 PM

The cables can only be purchased at present from AI or Reef Geek it did not work out both parties manufacturing them.

gonewyld

12/20/2009, 08:56 AM

Hey guys just a quick question about the LED's

I have 2-250W MH and 4-VHO's on my 156Gal starphire tank.
Will two of these LED's from Aqua Illumination replace my MH?

thanks

AQD_ottawa

12/20/2009, 09:56 AM

You would have to ask Ai this question, sorry I do not have that sort of info, in fact I have emailed them asking a similar question regarding my cube build whether I need one or two.

cerreta

12/20/2009, 04:29 PM

What are the dimensions of that Starfire tank?

The quick answer is that you will need more than 2 AI modules. In fact, I would say that 2 MH for that tank was probably not enough either.

The LED technology does not equal the spread spectrum of MH. The AI will have equal to slightly greater intensity directly under the lamp, but loses power much great than a MH light at the angles.

Call Greg at ReefGeek for the recommended lights for your tank.
Cheers

AQD_ottawa

12/20/2009, 04:34 PM

Lewy

12/20/2009, 04:50 PM

What are the dimensions of your cube?

AQD_ottawa

12/20/2009, 04:52 PM

Mine?

24x24x24 inches

Lewy

12/20/2009, 05:08 PM

I have three on my cube of roughly the same dimensions. 620mmx620mmx550mm high.

Found that it gave better coverage. But with the latest version being released you will be ok with two modules.

AQD_ottawa

12/20/2009, 05:11 PM

Good info thanks ;)

CalmSeasQuest

12/20/2009, 05:28 PM

Chris has said that the spread of the new Ai units is far greater and Greg emailed me saying that 2 units on a 24x24 was "more than enough". After seeing Chris state that 2 maybe sufficient for a 36" tank it made me wonder of two was actually over kill.

I hope either Chris or Greg can reply here.

For what it's worth, I just ordered a 2-unit AI for a 24" SPS tank - I initially asked for 3 light units but Greg said two were more than enough. The new CREE LEDs put out more light, use fewer watts and provide a better spread, so Greg said two were plenty.

AQD_ottawa

12/20/2009, 05:58 PM

Yer this is what I was told also, guess i was being cheap and hoping the "more than enough" line might enable a downgrade to 1 unit that would be "just enough" ;)

Lewy

12/20/2009, 06:44 PM

I might upgrade my existing units to the new ones when the kit is available. Keep us posted to when you receive yours.

7hogwarts

12/28/2009, 09:17 PM

I have an AI led system for my 125gal. I love these lights. 6 modules.
And at our club's Christmas meeting I was EXTREMELY lucky and won a ProfiluxII Plus controller donated by a local supplier. I watched all of Scott Cerreta's tutorial videos. A MUST WATCH!!!! I learned about more things a Profilux's abilities than I knew it had. I am sure I will be in touch with Questions as I work on figuring it out.

AQD_ottawa

12/28/2009, 09:20 PM

WOW cool :) what a fab prize. Feel free to name the supplier if you wish to of course.

I would be glad to help with your set up just drop me an email sales@aqua-digital.com

7hogwarts

12/29/2009, 09:45 AM

The supplier that donated the Profilux is www.kentpetsupply.com. Doug is very easy to work with and a nice line of products.