Vertex Illumina Club

[msderganc]

I mount mine straight to the ceiling.

[deangelr]

Anyone have an awesome program they want to share?

Ive got mine over about 12'' over a 22'' deep tank..

Thanks!

[ABruce]

Hi ,
I am new here, just set up a 120 gallon tank we purchased used, it came with a 4 ft vertex 200. I have the usb link but have no idea if the firmware was every updated. I do not seem to be able to get my custom changes to save it always reverts to the original program.
I doubt it since an older gentleman had it and he was not computer literate. I am wondering about updating it and possibly adding new led arrays to the fixture.
We have been out of the salt water hobby for many years and while the 200 may be dated its a huge step up from the twin 400 watt halides I had on my last tank.
thanks

[Gary Reynolds]

Hi Folks,

Does anyone have an answer to the problem of connecting their Mac to the Vertex Illumina light?

The problems apparently began when Apple introduced the Mavericks OS.

Vertex Aquaristik attempted to provide a fix, but I have been unable to connect.

The V-Link wireless device isn't even recognized by the Mac.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

Gary

[Andreass1989]

Hey

i got myself a Vertex Illumina sr 200 yesterday and today im looking for a place to buy pads so i can fill my lamp up with.

but my problem is that there is no vertex dealers in Norway longer so therefore I ask in this thread if there is anyone who knows where I can buy 2 multicolor pads and get sent them to Norway?


Andreas S

[xport]

Originally Posted by Andreass1989

Hey

i got myself a Vertex Illumina sr 200 yesterday and today im looking for a place to buy pads so i can fill my lamp up with.

but my problem is that there is no vertex dealers in Norway longer so therefore I ask in this thread if there is anyone who knows where I can buy 2 multicolor pads and get sent them to Norway?


Andreas S

http://www.marineaquatics.co.uk/shop...ies-led-s.html

[johnyfalco]

Or if you dont like those prices, buy them at BRS
http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/s...ertex+illumina
and use shipito http://www.shipito.com/
to ship them to you anywhere in the world.
I live in Australia and I buy everything from BRS and use shipito
Much cheaper than buying them here.

[Andreass1989]

Originally Posted by johnyfalco

Or if you dont like those prices, buy them at BRS
http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/s...ertex+illumina
and use shipito http://www.shipito.com/
to ship them to you anywhere in the world.
I live in Australia and I buy everything from BRS and use shipito
Much cheaper than buying them here.

Wow great! thx a lot for the help

[Andreass1989]

Hey guys

I hope and assistance of you on this because I can not figure it out

I bought 2 new Multicolor pad today and when I install these to my lamp, then only the red diodes light

I have updated desktop application, Firmware is updated but still no light from UV, green or warm white

But what I think is very special is that if I try and program the lights on the screen that is light, so I manage and set up UV, green and warm white but not with desktop application

Does anyone have an answer to this problem?

[johnyfalco]

I have a 20" deep rimless tank and I have hung my Vertex Illumina 360 from the ceiling above it.
Any suggestions on how high above the tank I should have the 360 ???

[xport]

can anyone tell me what is the normal operating temperature for Illumia lamp min is 58 to 60 ° C which I think is too high?
my lamp have 3 fans and only 1 is running.

regards Frode

[johnyfalco]

Originally Posted by xport

my lamp have 3 fans and only 1 is running.

regards Frode

Dont be confused by the holes that "look" like there is a fan there.
I have 2 Vertex Ilumina 360's; the 2 foot has two holes for fans but only one fan fitted at the LCD display end.
The three foot has three fan "holes" and only two fans. One fitted on each end.
My lights run at max 30° , with a ambient of about 35°
I have fans set to ON not AUTO

[deangelr]

Im back! Ive been in and out of the SPS part of the hobby over the last few years and I just ordered a bunch of frags..

My light is still the same setup.. The 260 hanging over a 60 g tank that is 20'' deep and the light is about 12'' off the top of the water.. Currently I am running it at 50% for blue and royal, and 40% for white..

Any suggestions on the best setting for coral growth?

[xport]

Originally Posted by johnyfalco

Dont be confused by the holes that "look" like there is a fan there.
I have 2 Vertex Ilumina 360's; the 2 foot has two holes for fans but only one fan fitted at the LCD display end.
The three foot has three fan "holes" and only two fans. One fitted on each end.
My lights run at max 30° , with a ambient of about 35°
I have fans set to ON not AUTO

My lamp have 3 fans and to air innlet, after som troubleshooting a found a critical failure in the cabel to 2 fans.
The conection betwen the cabel and the contact to the fan's was broken.
Defekt from Fabrication, now alle 3 fan's are running in on mode. 👍

[mjc0760]

I'm looking for the SR260 3ft length but everybody is SOLD OUT!!! I'd go with the SR360 3ft or I'd even go for either model in a 4ft... there are 6footers out there but nothing in a 3 or 4ft. BRS said there is a new model coming out. The Vertexaquaristic website doesn't have anything about a new model... (I'm looking to mount them on my 48" 90gal.)

[notclear]

You should wait for this:

http://************.com/2014/07/09/v...hannels-light/


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[Vinny Kreyling]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...x+led+lighting
mjc - I know it's old but worth a shot.

[mjc0760]

Originally Posted by notclear

You should wait for this:

http://************.com/2014/07/09/v...hannels-light/


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Thanks Notclear! I saw the ************ writeup about the 260, 320 and 360 and thought they were the latest model. I missed the one you linked to about the "Two" that is not being sold in the US yet. I'm just started curing 130 lbs of dry rock last week, so I am months away from going live with my new 90g. I'll keep my eyes peeled for news about the TWO. If it doesn't come to the states, I may look for a used SR260. I LOVE the programming features based on the BRS detailed review video I watched. The sunrise / sunset rolling across the tank looks awesome!

[knekki]

Anyone have an awesome program they want to share for a vertex illumina sr260 led light fixture sps growth ?

my tank is 24 deep

thanks

[dubmaneh]

Originally Posted by knekki

Anyone have an awesome program they want to share for a vertex illumina sr260 led light fixture sps growth ?

my tank is 24 deep

thanks

Ditto here. I'd appreciate any program shares as well. SPS seem to be getting good growth but not colouring up. Looking for a program to approximate a 15k light.

[Dozer42]

Does anyone have a picture of how they have their expert setup

[Dozer42]

Also I watched a demo and they showed how the light can start left to right during sun rise and sun set. How do I make my light do that?

[Mark Elliott]

Originally Posted by Dozer42

Also I watched a demo and they showed how the light can start left to right during sun rise and sun set. How do I make my light do that?

Hi,

It's the wave function you can find in expert mode. When working the graphs are of dotted lines.

Buts that's all I can add 'cos I can't get my illumina 260 to save any uploaded program's (it says they are saved, but they aren't)!

I guess I'm going to gave to do a reset, I hope you have more luck.

Oh and UK support of vertex has been missing for months now, so dont expect too much help from the manufacturer!

[sportsday]

H All I am currently running some trials on my Sr260 here are my current settings.

[sportsday]

try again >