Mitras 6200 setup

TooManyHumans · 02/03/2016, 02:19 PM

Hi All

I have just purchased 2 Mitras 6200 second hand

I have downloaded the latest software but i am unable to connect by usb
to them.

I think it might be a driver issue?

I have tried several versions of software with no success.

Any ideas

Thanks

lemec · 02/03/2016, 07:32 PM

The USB thing had me screwed up bad too initially...do you have the correct COM port selected for the USB? That's what my initial problem was....

ClownReef® · 02/03/2016, 10:58 PM

Im about to put my brand new LX 6200 in the market and go for a Radion or a Hydra 52HD. The interface is absolutely ridiculous. The GHL website shows all the "happy customers" using Macs.

Any buyers???!

TooManyHumans · 02/04/2016, 02:30 PM

I have the com port set to auto i assume this will connect

I have also tried a few different ports.

ClownReef® · 02/04/2016, 02:50 PM

It doesn't.

TooManyHumans · 02/04/2016, 06:24 PM

So how do I know which port to use?

ClownReef® · 02/05/2016, 10:00 AM

Unless you're running it on a PC..and not a Mac with bootcamp or virtual box..It will NOT work.

lemec · 02/05/2016, 11:09 AM

Go the my computer and look to which USB port the mitras is connected. Look at properties and it will tell you which com port...honestly, once you get used to a couple of the small idiosyncrasies with their interface, they are pretty easy to use...I love the option on the lights to gradually increase the intensity over time so you can acclimate your tank to the lights! I have an AI light but I feel like my mitras has a lot more customization available.

lemec · 02/05/2016, 11:10 AM

Do a quick google search on com ports...this fixed a lot of my problems including the firmware update issues I had at the beginning.

TooManyHumans · 02/05/2016, 12:53 PM

thanks i will give it a try

TooManyHumans · 02/07/2016, 11:08 AM

This is a little frustrating as the mitras do not show up on my pc

Vinny@GHLUSA · 02/08/2016, 09:34 AM

The driver for connecting to the Mitras via USB can be found in the GHL Control Center folder, under "Driver"

Download it, then connect the USB cable to the PC and Mitras.

TooManyHumans · 02/08/2016, 01:32 PM

Happily I have been able to get connected and have managed to update firmware on both Mitras.

Any suggestions on lighting templates for a 70 g or 300 L reef setup.

The tank is still cycling and is ony set uo about 6 weeks

Thanks again for you help.

Vinny@GHLUSA · 02/09/2016, 09:53 AM

Nice!

If you head over to our support forum, you can post there and ask other users to share their files with you.

danrobberg · 02/11/2016, 02:55 PM

I'm about ready to sell my Mitras 6200 as well. This software is ridiculous.

danrobberg · 02/11/2016, 04:00 PM

Why when I am in the light composer and I select my light color and intensity the graph under shows an intensity much lower?

GazzMan · 02/12/2016, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danrobberg

Why when I am in the light composer and I select my light color and intensity the graph under shows an intensity much lower?

What is your max power % on the lamps (you have to connect to each lamp in turn).

Also unless all sliders are at 100%. The graph will not show 100% as it isn't.

So, for the graph to show 100%. You will need each lamp set to 100%, and each slider set to 100%

danrobberg · 02/12/2016, 10:15 AM

I don't even know what you mean by half of that. Thank you for the response though. Michael hall posted a video a few years ago that was very informative but was supposed to follow it up with a more detailed one. Hopefully he reads this thread or some one from ghl does and can make a detailed YouTube video on light settings. And how to update the firmware. I've tried 3 times and still can't get it to update. The hardware is outstanding but the software is making me think of jumping ship. For $1000 these lights should also have wifi.

quan325i · 06/18/2016, 01:10 PM

does anyone know where to get the latest driver for window 10?

ReefRockerLive · 06/18/2016, 05:25 PM

All necessary drivers are included when you download GHL control center.

See post #1965 for manually installing the necessary driver if your computer did not automatically install it.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...219645&page=79

quan325i · 06/19/2016, 08:32 AM

Got it. Thanks.

02/03/2016, 07:32 PM	#2
lemec Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Ohio (down in SoCal frequently) Posts: 511	The USB thing had me screwed up bad too initially...do you have the correct COM port selected for the USB? That's what my initial problem was.... __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, not really good for anything, but still bring a smile to your face when pushed down a flight of stairs. Current Tank Info: Elos 70 T5 lit tank

02/03/2016, 10:58 PM	#3
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	Im about to put my brand new LX 6200 in the market and go for a Radion or a Hydra 52HD. The interface is absolutely ridiculous. The GHL website shows all the "happy customers" using Macs. Any buyers???! __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

02/04/2016, 02:50 PM	#5
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	It doesn't. __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

02/05/2016, 10:00 AM	#7
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	Unless you're running it on a PC..and not a Mac with bootcamp or virtual box..It will NOT work. __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

02/05/2016, 11:09 AM	#8
lemec Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Ohio (down in SoCal frequently) Posts: 511	Go the my computer and look to which USB port the mitras is connected. Look at properties and it will tell you which com port...honestly, once you get used to a couple of the small idiosyncrasies with their interface, they are pretty easy to use...I love the option on the lights to gradually increase the intensity over time so you can acclimate your tank to the lights! I have an AI light but I feel like my mitras has a lot more customization available. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, not really good for anything, but still bring a smile to your face when pushed down a flight of stairs. Current Tank Info: Elos 70 T5 lit tank

02/03/2016, 02:19 PM	#1
TooManyHumans Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 28	Mitras 6200 setup Hi All I have just purchased 2 Mitras 6200 second hand I have downloaded the latest software but i am unable to connect by usb to them. I think it might be a driver issue? I have tried several versions of software with no success. Any ideas Thanks

02/04/2016, 02:30 PM	#4
TooManyHumans Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 28	I have the com port set to auto i assume this will connect I have also tried a few different ports.

02/04/2016, 06:24 PM	#6
TooManyHumans Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 28	So how do I know which port to use?

02/05/2016, 11:10 AM	#9
lemec Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Ohio (down in SoCal frequently) Posts: 511	Do a quick google search on com ports...this fixed a lot of my problems including the firmware update issues I had at the beginning. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, not really good for anything, but still bring a smile to your face when pushed down a flight of stairs. Current Tank Info: Elos 70 T5 lit tank

02/05/2016, 12:53 PM	#10
TooManyHumans Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 28	thanks i will give it a try

02/07/2016, 11:08 AM	#11
TooManyHumans Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 28	This is a little frustrating as the mitras do not show up on my pc

02/08/2016, 09:34 AM	#12
Vinny@GHLUSA Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 236	The driver for connecting to the Mitras via USB can be found in the GHL Control Center folder, under "Driver" Download it, then connect the USB cable to the PC and Mitras.

02/08/2016, 01:32 PM	#13
TooManyHumans Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 28	Happily I have been able to get connected and have managed to update firmware on both Mitras. Any suggestions on lighting templates for a 70 g or 300 L reef setup. The tank is still cycling and is ony set uo about 6 weeks Thanks again for you help.

02/09/2016, 09:53 AM	#14
Vinny@GHLUSA Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 236	Nice! If you head over to our support forum, you can post there and ask other users to share their files with you.

02/11/2016, 02:55 PM	#15
danrobberg Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 962	I'm about ready to sell my Mitras 6200 as well. This software is ridiculous.

02/11/2016, 04:00 PM	#16
danrobberg Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 962	Why when I am in the light composer and I select my light color and intensity the graph under shows an intensity much lower?

02/12/2016, 10:15 AM	#18
danrobberg Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 962	I don't even know what you mean by half of that. Thank you for the response though. Michael hall posted a video a few years ago that was very informative but was supposed to follow it up with a more detailed one. Hopefully he reads this thread or some one from ghl does and can make a detailed YouTube video on light settings. And how to update the firmware. I've tried 3 times and still can't get it to update. The hardware is outstanding but the software is making me think of jumping ship. For $1000 these lights should also have wifi.

06/18/2016, 01:10 PM	#19
quan325i Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 683	does anyone know where to get the latest driver for window 10? __________________ Mixed reef and fishes Equipments: ELOS 120XL GHL: Mitras 6200HV x 2/Doser2/Profilux/Profilux Touch/Aquabreeze Genesis: Auto Water Change

06/18/2016, 05:25 PM	#20
ReefRockerLive GHL Mitras LX7 Club Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,454 Blog Entries: 1	All necessary drivers are included when you download GHL control center. See post #1965 for manually installing the necessary driver if your computer did not automatically install it. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...219645&page=79 __________________ -ReefRockerLive Current Tank Info: Rimless 67g \| GHL Profilux 3.1T eX \| 2x GHL Doser 2 dosers \| 2xGHL Mitras LX7 LED \| Abyzz a100 \| Bubble King DC 150 \| 2x Vortech MP40w QD \| Fauna Marin Zeomatic 2.2ltr \| Fauna Marin Zeolight System \| Fauna Marin Balling Light Method

06/19/2016, 08:32 AM	#21
quan325i Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 683	Got it. Thanks. __________________ Mixed reef and fishes Equipments: ELOS 120XL GHL: Mitras 6200HV x 2/Doser2/Profilux/Profilux Touch/Aquabreeze Genesis: Auto Water Change