Unpacked the RK2...Questions.

[rioreef]

Setting a channel to "Lights" enables the temp cutoff option to be used and turn off the lights, nice feature.

However, I have a 6 x T5 bulb configuration and would like to have two of the bulbs to turn on/off three times a day and the other four on for one set period of time (channel set as Halide since, I am using an IC660 ballast here). This way I can have an increase in intensity over the course of the day (# of bulbs on = 2-4-6-4-2). Had this with a setup with standard mechanical timers before.

The multi-timer option says it can do 3 on/off sequences but, this does not have the temp cutoff option associated.

Any suggestions? Mine is to modify the software to allow multiple on/off sequences for channels designated as lights with the temp cutoff option. The other is to just use the multi-timer option and not get a temperature safety feature.

[OracleOCA]

I also have the Tek 6 x 39w light fixture as well as a Ice Cap moon light (3 total light fixtures) and would like to emulate the following with the ReefKeeper 2:

dawn(2 outer bulbs)
daylight(4 inner bulbs)
high noon(all 6 bulbs)
daylight(4 inner bulbs)
dusk(2 outer bulbs)
Ice Cap moonlight

TIA

[digitalaquatics.com]

Yes, we could change the software. We are getting several software change suggestions and will be taking those and paring them down to the next logical set of changes so we can continue to refine the product. For now, you can use the multi-timer and not use the temp cutoff. But I’ll put it on the suggestion list.

Nick