Digital Aquatics Archon Owners Thread - Page 23

Orbela · 07/21/2015, 02:30 PM

Where do you guys buy this from? I dont see any online store carry it?

DaveMorris · 07/21/2015, 03:40 PM

The Archon is currently only available directly from Digital Aquatics on their site.

sctip · 07/21/2015, 07:57 PM

A little while longer and I will buy mine to upgrade from my RKL.

gablett · 07/22/2015, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gablett

So dont push the update button? Wow this is way more complicated than it should be. Where is the warning not to push the update button until you have files that for some reason arent included with this update? I wonder how many people will update without know they need other files. Where was the release notes or release notice of any kind as to instructions or what this update even does? Its adding up guys......

Ok. Im on .29 so maybe I do need to do something else other than just push update. I guess Ill wait and hear for sure before I push the button.

Orbela · 07/22/2015, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMorris

The Archon is currently only available directly from Digital Aquatics on their site.

Thank you

gablett · 07/22/2015, 01:29 PM

This is what I got from Eric. FYI I am on 1.09.29 software and 1.08.8 hardware

thank you, that is what i needed to see. There are actually 2 updates available, and one addressed the alarm features, you will want to runt the first update, this will do the software update, then it will show hardware update available, do this update, and then restart your system. This should take care of it. If not, let us know please.

n2585722 · 07/22/2015, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gablett

This is what I got from Eric. FYI I am on 1.09.29 software and 1.08.8 hardware

thank you, that is what i needed to see. There are actually 2 updates available, and one addressed the alarm features, you will want to runt the first update, this will do the software update, then it will show hardware update available, do this update, and then restart your system. This should take care of it. If not, let us know please.

On the Hardware update. Make sure you wait long enough before restarting the system. I think I waited over 5 minutes the last time. Reset too early and it will mess up the update.

gablett · 07/22/2015, 05:23 PM

It appears that update fixed it. I had to reset manually after the hardware update sat for 15 minutes.

n2585722 · 07/22/2015, 06:39 PM

Sounds great. Mine is still up and running since the update Saturday.

Pickupman66 · 07/23/2015, 02:12 PM

From what I can tell your files should be good. we are still testing a few new features. Glad the update worked for you. I updated to the version 31 last night.

n2585722 · 07/24/2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by janes_mw

Well, I haven't posted for a while. Just been letting mine accumulate time. I can say that it does consistently lose communication with the server but it runs ok, I just can't "talk to it". I have to reset it about once a week. Not sure what the trigger event is, but it is frustrating.

Right now I have only my CaRx being controlled and two other devices that are continuous run as well as pH monitor and temp monitor. My good ole RKE is controlling the important stuff (CaRx is important, but it basically runs open loop the way I have it set up, so not critical that Archon is working 100%).

Is this acceptable, HECK NO. I won't even update to the last updates because of the past issues updating (bricked two units which had to be replaced). Is the phone service at DA crap, YUP. Is the email service crap, YUP. Only reason I have hung on is Eric answers my texts and helps and the beta users help alot.

I just broke down my 120 which had the RKE running and I piggy backed the 300 onto it. Right now, I will be hooking all the main functions to the RKE. I will give the Archon a few more months, but getting close to pulling the plug on it. Nobody can say I haven't been fair on this issue, but DA needs to get their poop in a group and act like a real company.

mike

Mike did you update to the latest software and firmware? It seems to have fixed the communication issue on mine. What software and hardware versions do you have running?

Arnok666 · 07/28/2015, 09:25 PM

Has anyone found a place i can just buy a SID from? Only to update the older Modules...

So far i am liking the Archon ..
now i just have to figure out the URL to set the UTC code again ...

n2585722 · 07/28/2015, 09:31 PM

Do your modules not work with the Archon? The NET, SID, RKE, RKL and RD1 will not work at this time. Most of the other modules have not had a firmware update for years. DA sells the SID on their web store if you really need it.

Arnok666 · 07/28/2015, 09:40 PM

Thnx N, i figured the modules would need updating to work properly with all the features of the Archon ...

Does anyone have any idea if the ALC can do most things the MLC can do> just with fewer pod ports ?
I see the Achon has a Lunar setting, that can be applied to the ALC ..
is that enough for the lunar cycle?

DaveMorris · 07/29/2015, 01:01 PM

The moonlight ports on the ALC work exactly the same as they do on the MLC if you apply the Lunar Light setting to the ports.

kenman345 · 07/29/2015, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnok666

Has anyone found a place i can just buy a SID from? Only to update the older Modules...

So far i am liking the Archon ..
now i just have to figure out the URL to set the UTC code again ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2585722

Do your modules not work with the Archon? The NET, SID, RKE, RKL and RD1 will not work at this time. Most of the other modules have not had a firmware update for years. DA sells the SID on their web store if you really need it.

Might wanna check instead with your local community, I know some people may have it and be willing to let you borrow it temporarily, or the club as a whole may have some spare parts and equipment people rent/borrow.

n2585722 · 07/29/2015, 01:36 PM

On the ALC pods use the MLC function. That is what I am using for lunar.

Arnok666 · 07/29/2015, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenman345

Might wanna check instead with your local community, I know some people may have it and be willing to let you borrow it temporarily, or the club as a whole may have some spare parts and equipment people rent/borrow.

I was thinking that myself, thank you

Arnok666 · 07/29/2015, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2585722

On the ALC pods use the MLC function. That is what I am using for lunar.

Thank you very much

Arnok666 · 07/29/2015, 02:40 PM

Does anyone have the root password so i can telnet into this thing and verify the Timezone?

Thank you in advance..

Pickupman66 · 07/29/2015, 02:57 PM

No password is needed to be able to access the unit via telnet. Unless you have enabled SSH and then you would have been the one to provide the password

Arnok666 · 07/29/2015, 03:29 PM

ROFL, whoops
Yes i Bitvise SSH by default. so i didn't even telnet into the box to set pwd...
got it changed now, thank you.

crs751 · 07/29/2015, 04:15 PM

Does Archon support Ai light fixtures similar to Apex with regard to intensity and color temperature?

n2585722 · 07/29/2015, 07:50 PM

The ALC only controled the white LED's the last time I checked and that is on the older AI fixtures. What fixture do you have?

crs751 · 07/29/2015, 08:59 PM

I have Sold but am thinking about upgrading to Hydras or Hydra 52's. The Apex controls each channel and has presets for 14k, 20k etc.

07/21/2015, 03:40 PM	#552
DaveMorris VP, SDMAS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,309	The Archon is currently only available directly from Digital Aquatics on their site. __________________ Dave My 130g tank: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2387989 Current Tank Info: 130g build in progress

07/21/2015, 07:57 PM	#553
sctip Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Lupton CO Posts: 59	A little while longer and I will buy mine to upgrade from my RKL. __________________ 75 Coral tank, 20L Refuguim, 75 Sump. 75 FOWLR Current Tank Info: 55

07/23/2015, 02:12 PM	#560
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	From what I can tell your files should be good. we are still testing a few new features. Glad the update worked for you. I updated to the version 31 last night. __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

07/28/2015, 09:25 PM	#562
Arnok666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Leduc. ab Posts: 19	any idea in a place i can just buy a SID to update the modules? Has anyone found a place i can just buy a SID from? Only to update the older Modules... So far i am liking the Archon .. now i just have to figure out the URL to set the UTC code again ...

07/29/2015, 01:01 PM	#565
DaveMorris VP, SDMAS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,309	The moonlight ports on the ALC work exactly the same as they do on the MLC if you apply the Lunar Light setting to the ports. __________________ Dave My 130g tank: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2387989 Current Tank Info: 130g build in progress

07/21/2015, 02:30 PM	#551
Orbela Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 26	Where do you guys buy this from? I dont see any online store carry it?

07/22/2015, 01:29 PM	#556
gablett Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Farwell, MI Posts: 274	This is what I got from Eric. FYI I am on 1.09.29 software and 1.08.8 hardware thank you, that is what i needed to see. There are actually 2 updates available, and one addressed the alarm features, you will want to runt the first update, this will do the software update, then it will show hardware update available, do this update, and then restart your system. This should take care of it. If not, let us know please.

07/22/2015, 05:23 PM	#558
gablett Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Farwell, MI Posts: 274	It appears that update fixed it. I had to reset manually after the hardware update sat for 15 minutes.

07/22/2015, 06:39 PM	#559
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	Sounds great. Mine is still up and running since the update Saturday.

07/28/2015, 09:31 PM	#563
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	Do your modules not work with the Archon? The NET, SID, RKE, RKL and RD1 will not work at this time. Most of the other modules have not had a firmware update for years. DA sells the SID on their web store if you really need it.

07/28/2015, 09:40 PM	#564
Arnok666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Leduc. ab Posts: 19	Thnx N, i figured the modules would need updating to work properly with all the features of the Archon ... Does anyone have any idea if the ALC can do most things the MLC can do> just with fewer pod ports ? I see the Achon has a Lunar setting, that can be applied to the ALC .. is that enough for the lunar cycle?

07/29/2015, 01:36 PM	#567
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	On the ALC pods use the MLC function. That is what I am using for lunar.

07/29/2015, 02:40 PM	#570
Arnok666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Leduc. ab Posts: 19	Does anyone have the root password so i can telnet into this thing and verify the Timezone? Thank you in advance.. Last edited by Arnok666; 07/29/2015 at 02:54 PM.

07/29/2015, 02:57 PM	#571
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	No password is needed to be able to access the unit via telnet. Unless you have enabled SSH and then you would have been the one to provide the password __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

07/29/2015, 03:29 PM	#572
Arnok666 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Leduc. ab Posts: 19	ROFL, whoops Yes i Bitvise SSH by default. so i didn't even telnet into the box to set pwd... got it changed now, thank you.

07/29/2015, 04:15 PM	#573
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	Does Archon support Ai light fixtures similar to Apex with regard to intensity and color temperature?

07/29/2015, 07:50 PM	#574
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	The ALC only controled the white LED's the last time I checked and that is on the older AI fixtures. What fixture do you have?

07/29/2015, 08:59 PM	#575
crs751 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 240	I have Sold but am thinking about upgrading to Hydras or Hydra 52's. The Apex controls each channel and has presets for 14k, 20k etc.