VERTEX AQUARISTIK Illumina SR Series Owner’s Manual
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 5: Additional Information 3 3 4 5 6 6 23 24 24 What You Need Safety Considerations Illumina SR Specifications LED Pad Specifications Components Out of the Box FAQ and Troubleshooting Warranty Information Contacts Chapter 2: Basics 7 9 14 14 15 Getting to Know the Features Installing Your Illumina SR Operation Button Controls Menu Structure Chapter 3: Advance Features 16 18 18 19 19 Light Manager Quick Motion Settings Info Updating Your Illumina Firmware
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started What You Need Thank you for your purchase of the Vertex Illumina SR LED Fixture. This User-Manual is your guide to getting the most out of your product. Please be sure to read all of the instructions present within prior to installing and operating your fixture. Retain this manual in a safe place for later referral as required. In order to properly use the Vertex Illumina, you will need: l An aquarium or illumination subject appropriately sized to the length of your Illumina.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Illumina SR Specifications SR 300 SR 600 Dimensions 300mm x 300mm | 12” x 12” Footprint 32mm | 1.26” / 45mm | 1.77” Center Height Weight 3.2 kg | 7.1 lbs LED Modules 2 Auxiliary Slots 1 Mean Well Drivers 1 Fans 1 x SilenX Ixtrema Pro IXP-52-14 Performance 80W, 90-270 V / 50-60Hz Dimensions 600mm x 300mm | 12” x 12” Footprint 32mm | 1.26” / 45mm | 1.77” Center Height Weight 6.6 kg | 14.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Illumina Specifications SR 1500 SR 1800 Dimensions 1500mm x 300mm | 12” x 12” Footprint 32mm | 1.26” / 45mm | 1.77” Center Height Weight 15.5 kg | 34.17 lbs LED Modules 10 Auxiliary Slots 9 Mean Well Drivers 3 Fans 3 x SilenX Ixtrema Pro IXP-52-14 Performance 400W, 90-270 V / 50-60Hz Dimensions 1800mm x 300mm | 12” x 12” Footprint 32mm | 1.26” / 45mm | 1.77” Center Height Weight 19 kg | 41.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Components Your Vertex Illumina SR will include the following components: l Illumina fixture l Mean Well Driver(s) and their respective power cables: l l l SR 300-600 includes one Driver and Power Cable SR 900-1200 includes two Drivers and two Power Cables SR 1500-1800 includes three Drivers and three Power Cables l Vertex Illumina Splitter Box (900, 1200, 1500 & 1800 models only) l Suspension Kit containing: l l l Two ~200 cm / ~80” Aircraft Cable Two light-mounted Cable
CHAPTER 2: Basics Getting to Know the Features This section will detail help familiarize you with each of the Vertex Illumina’s aspects and components: Vertex Illumina Fixture The body of the Vertex Illumina is constructed from anodized, extruded aluminium and has been designed with the following considerations: l Thermovap heatsink design with a high bypass airshaft exchange, central to an oversized bilateral heat sink.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Getting to Know the Features Mean Well AC Adapter / Driver Unit l 160W / 220W AC-DC Single Output Desktop Adapters comply with worldwide energy regulations for external power supplies, including ENERGY STAR, EISA 2007, and MEPS. l Very low No-Load power consumption (<0.5W) and up to 94% efficiency; offers energy-saving characteristics in both standby and active modes. NOTES: l Non-waterproof part. Keep away from humidity.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Installing Your Illumina SR Please read the following instructions thoroughly and consult with an expert before installing your Illumina. The fixture should always be located above your display in a well-ventilated space and should not be touching any surfaces once suspended. Locate the unit away from areas of high humidity and/ or water and salt spray. Cables Begin by noting the two different ends of the steel cables. One end will have steel bolt.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Installing Your Illumina SR Next, take the bare end of the cable and thread it through the eye-hole of the male end of the Socket Anchor. Pull it until the cable is fully threaded through the fitting as shown. The stopper will hold once it reaches the eye-hole of the fitting. Now take the cable and thread it through the Cable Clamp. It will push out from the side wedge of the fitting and can be pulled through from there. Continue to pull the cable through the fitting.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Installing Your Illumina SR SOCKET ANCHOR (CEILING/FEMALE) The Female side of the Socket Anchor is the base point for suspending the fixture. In order to mount this part, you will need a sturdy surface (such as a wooden crossbeam – please refer to the weight chart and consult with an expert prior to installation) and an appropriate screw/bolt of at least 2” in length. Be sure that the head of the fastener is not larger than the inner diameter of the anchor and affix as shown.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Installing Your Illumina SR To begin powering up your Vertex Illumina, first plug all the power cables to their respective Mean Well AC Adapter / Driver Units. Then connect each of the power cables into a GFCI/Surge Protected electrical outlet. Before plugging the fixture into an wall outlet, arrange the cord in an anti-drip loop as pictured to the left. This arrangement will prevent any dripping water from entering the electrical socket.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Installing Your Illumina SR SR 300 & 600 To power up these models, connect the Control Cable from the fixture to the AC Adapter / Driver connector cable. Once properly connected, the display module on your Illumina should light up and begin Initializing. After a few moments, you will be ready to begin programming your lights. SR 900 - 1800 Begin by plugging the AC Adapter / Driver connector cables to each of the slots in the Splitter Box. Plug each connecter in sequentially.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Operation With your Vertex Illumina is powered up, you will now be able to program your lighting spectrum and schedule. Button Controls The Vertex Illumina interface consists of a viewing screen and four control buttons. The fuction of each of the buttons is as follows: 1. SELECT / OK: Confirms selection within main menus. Scrolls to next parameter/option within submenus. Press once to select next, hold exit submenu and save settings. 2. ▲ / + : Next selection within menus.
CHAPTER 2: Basics Menu Structure Use the following table to orient yourself within the menus: - 15 -
CHAPTER 3: Advanced Features Light Manager (Main Menu 1) The Light Manager is the main interface from which you will program your Vertex Illumina. Within it, you will find the following functions: 1-1 OFF 1-2 DEMO 1-3 DEFAULT 1-4 CUSTOM SELECT ▲ ▼ ○ ○ ○ ○ ESC Functions 1-1 OFF: Select this function and hold the SELECT button to turn the unit off. 1-2 DEMO: Select this function and hold the SELECT button to begin a preprogrammed demo mode.
CHAPTER 3: Advanced Features Light Manager (Main Menu 1) Functions cont. 1-4-2 WHITE / 1-4-3 ROYAL BLUE / 1-4-4 BLUE: These options allow you to configure each LED color channel independantly. Within the selections, you will find the following interface: CHANNEL NAME INTENSITY: 00-100% SUNRISE: 00:00AM RISETIME: 00:00H SUNSET: 00:00PM DAWNTIME: 00:00H ◄/OK + – ESC/► Press and hold ◄/OK to exit each channel while retaining your color composition (no lighting schedule).
CHAPTER 3: Advanced Features Quick Motion (Main Menu 2) The Quick Motion feature allows you to quickly test and adjust any Custom settings you have defined and saved using the Light Manager. Once selected, the Quick Motion will quickly run the Illumina through an accelerated light cycle. You can exit at any time by pressing any of buttons on the control console.
CHAPTER 3: Advanced Features Settings (Main Menu 3) Functions cont. 3-4 DISPLAY MODE: Toggling the display mode will change backlighting of the interface display. Make your selection by pressing and holding ◄/OK to select and save the setting. Press and hold ESC/► exit without saving any settings. 3-5 FAN: The fan settings can be adjusted to OFF (3-5-1), AUTO (3-5-2, recommended), or ON (3-5-3).
CHAPTER 4: Maintenance Considerations and Guidelines Your Vertex Illumina must be routinely maintenanced to keep it performing optimally. Be sure to unplug all power to the unit (by disconnecting the control cable from the Splitter Box). For thorough cleaning, you will also want to dismount the fixture from the hanging kit. To extract the Steel Cables from the Cable Clamps, you will first want to ensure that the Illumina fixture is supported and/or removed from its position over the display.
CHAPTER 4: Maintenance Cleaning the Central Air Shaft The Central Air Shaft is crucial towards maintaining proper operating temperatures and LED output life. Therefore, it is recommended that you clean perform routine maintenance to keep the shaft free of dust and other particulates. Note: Do not attempt to open the the body to access the Air Shaft. Do not pour liquids into the air shaft. Use commercially available Air Dusters / Canned Air products to expel dust from channel.
CHAPTER 5: Additional Information LED Modules Each Vertex Illumina fixture can upgraded with new LED Modules, allowing you to adopt the latest technologies and/or further refine the light spectrum. Refer to the following table for LED Module information: Model LED Modules Auxiliary Slots 2 1 SR 600 4 3 SR 900 6 5 SR 1200 8 7 SR 1500 10 9 SR 1800 12 11 SR 300 Installation information for LED upgrades and Auxiliary Modules are included with the respective products.
CHAPTER 5: Additional Information FAQ and Troubleshooting PROBLEM CHECK Fixture will not power up. Models SR 300 SR600 Models SR 900 - SR 1800 SOLUTIONS Check the power source and make sure all connections are firm and undamaged. Follow connection instructions (pg. 12 to 13) being sure to connect all power sources to the Splitter Box PRIOR to connecting the Control Cable from the fixture. Mean Well AC Adapter Make sure all connections are firm and undamaged.
CHAPTER 5: Additional Information Warranty Information The Vertex Illumina LED Fixture comes with a two (2) year limited Manufacturer warranty. The Mean Well AC Adapter(s) come with a two (2) year limited Manufacturer warranty. Parts that have been damaged due to user error and misuse will not be eligible for warranty replacement. Vertex Aquaristik reserves the right to warranty products based upon inspection. All warranty related issues should be handled at the point of purchase location by trained staff.