ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club - Page 13

rangerD275 · 10/08/2013, 05:38 AM

Just got my 8x80 the other day. So far I love the light, everything is working great, but I do have one question- I've tried to program T5 channel 2 to come on before T5 channel 1 and it seems to confuse the software because channel 1 comes on and stays on. has anyone else tried this?

flamron · 10/08/2013, 05:41 AM

Yes. Mine works that way.

Make sure your points don't overlap at the same time and then be sure to load to lamp once you have the settings (if you are using the software).

rangerD275 · 10/08/2013, 05:47 AM

Yes, I'm using the software (which is pretty cool compared to other interfaces). However, I'm not sure what you mean by overlap- If T5 2 comes on an hour before T5 1 they will have to intersect correct? I could lower the intensity (which wouldn't matter on the 80w model) but the times would still overlap.

flamron · 10/08/2013, 11:41 AM

I meant the start times. So as long as you have that set, you should be good. You are loading to lamp, right? That has failed on me a few times, and it doesn't load and didn't really tell me either.

rangerD275 · 10/08/2013, 03:06 PM

Fixed it...Thanks!. Actually I was sending it to the lamp, I just had channel 1 and 2 mixed up. Operator error

adamwheel · 10/08/2013, 07:07 PM

I have my 60" but still finalizing DIY work.

I love the idea of being able to lift the light for photography/maintenance.

Would a simple pulley system be the best choice? I do like Andrew's motorized setup.

m_i_k_i_e · 10/15/2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzod

I should say that both the local distributor and ATi in Germany have already been in contact with me through multiple emails trying to help me sort this out. I'm sure the problems will be fixed soon enough.

Did they find a fix? I'm having the same connection problem. Tried on Win8 & Win XP both cannot recognize the fixture. Only got it to connect twice maybe after 30-40 tries and error saving to fixture message.

Other than that awesome fixture even though arrived with scratched plexi cover and no clip.

herbklee · 10/16/2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mavgi

Yes it will without any problem . at 20" depth you can put anything on the bottom...

Thanks, I was afraid 4 bulb would not be wide enough to cover 40x24x20 reef

lsingh · 10/18/2013, 08:30 AM

I am getting a custom shallow tank build
30x24x18
Thinking about getting 8 bulb hybrid fixture.
What do u all suggest

flamron · 10/18/2013, 08:33 AM

That will be a lot of light. You could easily do the four bulb.

mavgi · 10/18/2013, 02:32 PM

^
Agree 4 bulb its enough .

Rarend99 · 10/19/2013, 09:21 AM

Someone is selling a 36in 4bulb fixture and I'm wondering if this would be enough to cover my 48x24x20 rimless

flamron · 10/19/2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rarend99

Someone is selling a 36in 4bulb fixture and I'm wondering if this would be enough to cover my 48x24x20 rimless

I don't think you'd have much coverage on the ends unless you hung it 24" or higher.

Rarend99 · 10/19/2013, 09:54 AM

Figured as much, too bad it's selling for a great price

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rarend99

Figured as much, too bad it's selling for a great price

A 36" fixture will cover a 48" tank with no issues. You're only talking about 6" on each end that aren't receiving direct light. Raise the fixture 10" above the tank and you are golden.

Look at the freaking PAR numbers for these units! Do you need 500 PAR in every corner of the tank? That will fry almost every LPS and even some SPS won't love that much light.

There are a lot of people running shorter fixtures with no issues. You will be fine!

Rarend99 · 10/19/2013, 11:30 AM

Ideally I want a mostly sps tank, would this suffice?

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rarend99

Ideally I want a mostly sps tank, would this suffice?

Are you going to have SPS packed from front to back and side to side?

Rarend99 · 10/19/2013, 11:32 AM

Probably not, but I'm not sure,

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rarend99

Probably not, but I'm not sure,

Well, it's your money and tank. If you feel more comfortable with a 48" fixture, go with that.

I ran a 4x24w sunpower over a 40g breeder for almost 9 months and put SPS anywhere I wanted. That includes frags on a rack on the side glass that grew and held color. The frags were just low light SPS but they still did fine.

Most people tend to keep corals and rock a few inches from the glass. So you end up lighting a smaller footprint than your tank size.

Up to you. Just wanted to share the other side of the story. I will never run a fixture the same size as my tank again. Lots of wasted light that way.

Rarend99 · 10/19/2013, 11:45 AM

That's honestly so true, I'm not putting sps against the side or front glass so it is a easte

Rarend99 · 10/19/2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Well, it's your money and tank. If you feel more comfortable with a 48" fixture, go with that.

I ran a 4x24w sunpower over a 40g breeder for almost 9 months and put SPS anywhere I wanted. That includes frags on a rack on the side glass that grew and held color. The frags were just low light SPS but they still did fine.

Most people tend to keep corals and rock a few inches from the glass. So you end up lighting a smaller footprint than your tank size.

Up to you. Just wanted to share the other side of the story. I will never run a fixture the same size as my tank again. Lots of wasted light that way.

Are these units apex compatible

rtparty · 10/19/2013, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rarend99

Are these units apex compatible

I don't believe the apex can dim them or anything else. They have their own control box and programing software from what I know.

I'm currently deciding if I want to spend the money on one for my small tank.

I run a 6 bulb sunpower over a 20 long. It's overkill but I love it.

flamron · 10/19/2013, 01:24 PM

Not apex ready for sure.

Great lights, though! I'm still working through bulb combos to get the right mix. Really like the LEDs so I can dial in even more color with them.

Wayner2 · 10/20/2013, 07:50 AM

Do any T5 bulbs come with the fixture or do you have to purchase them separately.

Thanks

herbklee · 10/20/2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayner2

Do any T5 bulbs come with the fixture or do you have to purchase them separately.

Thanks

separate.

10/08/2013, 05:41 AM	#302
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	Yes. Mine works that way. Make sure your points don't overlap at the same time and then be sure to load to lamp once you have the settings (if you are using the software). __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

10/08/2013, 11:41 AM	#304
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	I meant the start times. So as long as you have that set, you should be good. You are loading to lamp, right? That has failed on me a few times, and it doesn't load and didn't really tell me either. __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

10/18/2013, 08:33 AM	#310
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	That will be a lot of light. You could easily do the four bulb. __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

10/19/2013, 09:21 AM	#312
Rarend99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 1,304	Someone is selling a 36in 4bulb fixture and I'm wondering if this would be enough to cover my 48x24x20 rimless __________________ 50 Gallon Rimless Radion PRO 2x Mp10s Apex The Works Current Tank Info: Cadlights Rimless

10/19/2013, 09:54 AM	#314
Rarend99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 1,304	Figured as much, too bad it's selling for a great price __________________ 50 Gallon Rimless Radion PRO 2x Mp10s Apex The Works Current Tank Info: Cadlights Rimless

10/08/2013, 05:38 AM	#301
rangerD275 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 167	Just got my 8x80 the other day. So far I love the light, everything is working great, but I do have one question- I've tried to program T5 channel 2 to come on before T5 channel 1 and it seems to confuse the software because channel 1 comes on and stays on. has anyone else tried this?

10/08/2013, 05:47 AM	#303
rangerD275 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 167	Yes, I'm using the software (which is pretty cool compared to other interfaces). However, I'm not sure what you mean by overlap- If T5 2 comes on an hour before T5 1 they will have to intersect correct? I could lower the intensity (which wouldn't matter on the 80w model) but the times would still overlap.

10/08/2013, 03:06 PM	#305
rangerD275 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 167	Fixed it...Thanks!. Actually I was sending it to the lamp, I just had channel 1 and 2 mixed up. Operator error

10/08/2013, 07:07 PM	#306
adamwheel Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Meechigan Posts: 225	I have my 60" but still finalizing DIY work. I love the idea of being able to lift the light for photography/maintenance. Would a simple pulley system be the best choice? I do like Andrew's motorized setup.

10/18/2013, 08:30 AM	#309
lsingh Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 324	I am getting a custom shallow tank build 30x24x18 Thinking about getting 8 bulb hybrid fixture. What do u all suggest

10/18/2013, 02:32 PM	#311
mavgi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: queens n.y Posts: 2,209	^ Agree 4 bulb its enough .

10/19/2013, 11:30 AM	#316
Rarend99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 1,304	Ideally I want a mostly sps tank, would this suffice? __________________ 50 Gallon Rimless Radion PRO 2x Mp10s Apex The Works Current Tank Info: Cadlights Rimless

10/19/2013, 11:32 AM	#318
Rarend99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 1,304	Probably not, but I'm not sure, __________________ 50 Gallon Rimless Radion PRO 2x Mp10s Apex The Works Current Tank Info: Cadlights Rimless

10/19/2013, 11:45 AM	#320
Rarend99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 1,304	That's honestly so true, I'm not putting sps against the side or front glass so it is a easte __________________ 50 Gallon Rimless Radion PRO 2x Mp10s Apex The Works Current Tank Info: Cadlights Rimless

10/19/2013, 01:24 PM	#323
flamron Professional Stick Gluer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,216	Not apex ready for sure. Great lights, though! I'm still working through bulb combos to get the right mix. Really like the LEDs so I can dial in even more color with them. __________________ Ronnie 60g cube - Ghost Overflow - ATI 8 bulb dimmable sunpower - Apex - MP10s - Synergy sump

10/20/2013, 07:50 AM	#324
Wayner2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 270	Do any T5 bulbs come with the fixture or do you have to purchase them separately. Thanks