EcoTech Marine Introduces the Radion XR30w LED Light - Page 16

pnavarro170 · 10/27/2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EcoTech Marine

The only known bug is if you want to put the night time or day time start time at exactly midnight. If you make it for 1130 or any other time you're fine. Other than that you can change the day/night to whatever you'd like.

sweet thats what i thought. thanks for the quick response. and everyone elses for that matter. I should have my tank build ready for a radion soon.

wesleyforbes2 · 10/27/2011, 01:03 PM

Good to hear about the software question, any word on the hanging kit?

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TucanSam007 · 10/27/2011, 05:53 PM

Mine should be arriving next tuesday, Marine depot said they expect to ship the hanging kit early next week. Thats going to be torture having the radion in the box for a few days without being able to use it

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wesleyforbes2 · 10/27/2011, 07:26 PM

I know what you mean. Would have been nice to have heard back from EcoTech directly about the hanging kit.

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cllrmar · 10/27/2011, 08:26 PM

Let's see some par numbers once hung.

BigKahuna · 10/28/2011, 12:02 PM

Hey anyone have any screenshots of what the PC software looks like for configuration? Also does the Neptune WXM have any capability to control this light? It would be cool to control everything wirelessly, pumps and lights, all from the Neptune.

drunkfish3 · 10/28/2011, 12:15 PM

You can download it off there web site and play with it yourself.

Texsun · 10/28/2011, 04:33 PM

Just confirmed with MD that my two Radions are shipping today with the hanging kit! Should have it by Monday since I'm local.

Brando457 · 10/28/2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Texsun

Just confirmed with MD that my two Radions are shipping today with the hanging kit! Should have it by Monday since I'm local.

If we don't see pictures Monday then it didn't happen

wesleyforbes2 · 10/28/2011, 07:34 PM

I got my lights from MD minus the hanging kit. Glad you got yours! Hopefully my hanging kit is shipping as well!

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TucanSam007 · 10/28/2011, 08:28 PM

hey wesley I should be getting mine tuesday. The hanging kit should be out next week so I feel your pain with not being able to hang them for a few days lol

wesleyforbes2 · 10/28/2011, 10:29 PM

Alright guys, I uploaded a couple of videos on youtube, so I thought that I would try to put up the links:

The first one is the actual unboxing of the Radion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPa4cESCRMg

This one is how I intend to hang it over my tank

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmqKoLeQnM0

Texsun · 10/28/2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brando457

If we don't see pictures Monday then it didn't happen

Lol, I'm one of the whiny can't hang them without a custom rail crowd. I have two lamp poles and will have to rig something up over the weekend. Such pressure!

MedRed · 10/29/2011, 12:03 AM

Confirmed. screw spacing is the same as the Aqua illumination hanging kit and even accepts the same size screws. the screws are too long, but they work. Just went to home depot and picked up new screws. If you want a hanging fixture with adjustable spacing and don't mind the aesthetics of the AI hanging kit, there's your answer.

MedRed · 10/29/2011, 12:24 AM

I do not see natural mode in my settings for the Radions. Am I doing something wrong? I believe both units have the updated firmware

wesleyforbes2 · 10/29/2011, 08:29 AM

I noticed that also, but thought it had to do with not having a light plugged in. Anyone with lights have that problem?

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MedRed · 10/29/2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wesleyforbes2

I noticed that also, but thought it had to do with not having a light plugged in. Anyone with lights have that problem?

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I tried hooking it up powered up and hooking it up without power and still no natural setting.

Texsun · 10/29/2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MedRed

If you want a hanging fixture with adjustable spacing and don't mind the aesthetics of the AI hanging kit, there's your answer.

Been there, done that. My home depot solution will look better, hopefully.

asylumdown · 10/29/2011, 12:25 PM

I'm sort of confused on what lighting options the software presently gives you. Does the Radion currently have the ability to simulate a natural monthly moon cycle?

EcoTech Marine · 10/29/2011, 01:02 PM

Natural Mode is not available yet, only Artificial Mode is available in this first software release. However releases will come out frequently until all of our promised features are available.

asylumdown · 10/29/2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EcoTech Marine

Natural Mode is not available yet, only Artificial Mode is available in this first software release. However releases will come out frequently until all of our promised features are available.

Thanks! I'm still a couple months away from having a tank to put them over, I'm sure there will be plenty more features by then.

LinkinReef · 10/29/2011, 03:48 PM

Can't wait for mine to come in. Kind of sucks about the hanging kits being shipped later on. I'm also kind of disappointed about the whole natural mode not available out of the box and who know what other features may not be available as well. Guess we have to wait...

Rovuma · 10/29/2011, 04:05 PM

I purchased two Radion fixtures.

I have hanged them from the ceiling temporarily, with rope. My tank is 4feet long, but it’s 38” wide, and shallow: 22”. The water column, however, sand excluded, is only 18”.

Initially, I experimented hanging the Radions 6 inches away from the water surface, but I got an unlit portion in the middle of the tank, and marked shadows.

At 12” from the water (see pics) the shadows disappear and the tank appears more homogeneously lit.

I used the spectral plots reported in Advanced Aquarist by Sanjai Joshi for Iwasaki and Radium 250W bulbs to guide me in programming spectral peaks and lows for the Radion. I followed Riddle’s work to manage the red part of the spectrum.

The measurements below were taken at noon, when I programmed the fixture to display the highest relative intensity.

Average PAR measurements (Apogee) on the mid to upper reef (12 measurements) is 305; range: 170-455.

Note on expectations:

The tank appears dimmer than it did under MH / Compact combo, even though PAR measurements are on par.

The reds, pinks, and blues appear washed; mute, a little bland.

Glitter lines do compare to MH’s.

Software does not include natural mode; only artificial. I experienced problems with launching speed. Overall, the interface feels underdeveloped, not as user friendly as it could be.

wesleyforbes2 · 10/29/2011, 04:54 PM

Great review, thanks!

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Brando457 · 10/29/2011, 05:31 PM

How about pictures of them hanging? And the water looks green in the second pic

10/27/2011, 08:26 PM	#380
cllrmar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 73	Let's see some par numbers once hung. __________________ Reefer XXL625

10/28/2011, 04:33 PM	#383
Texsun Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 962	Just confirmed with MD that my two Radions are shipping today with the hanging kit! Should have it by Monday since I'm local. __________________ Fish heads, fish heads Roly-poly fish heads Fish heads, fish heads Eat them up, yum! Current Tank Info: Dipping my toes back with an Elos Mini...

10/29/2011, 12:03 AM	#389
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	Confirmed. screw spacing is the same as the Aqua illumination hanging kit and even accepts the same size screws. the screws are too long, but they work. Just went to home depot and picked up new screws. If you want a hanging fixture with adjustable spacing and don't mind the aesthetics of the AI hanging kit, there's your answer. __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

10/29/2011, 12:24 AM	#390
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	I do not see natural mode in my settings for the Radions. Am I doing something wrong? I believe both units have the updated firmware __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

10/29/2011, 01:02 PM	#395
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	Natural Mode is not available yet, only Artificial Mode is available in this first software release. However releases will come out frequently until all of our promised features are available. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

10/27/2011, 01:03 PM	#377
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 422	Good to hear about the software question, any word on the hanging kit? Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/27/2011, 05:53 PM	#378
TucanSam007 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Suffolk, Long Island Posts: 652	Mine should be arriving next tuesday, Marine depot said they expect to ship the hanging kit early next week. Thats going to be torture having the radion in the box for a few days without being able to use it .

10/27/2011, 07:26 PM	#379
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 422	I know what you mean. Would have been nice to have heard back from EcoTech directly about the hanging kit. Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/28/2011, 12:02 PM	#381
BigKahuna Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NY Posts: 977	Hey anyone have any screenshots of what the PC software looks like for configuration? Also does the Neptune WXM have any capability to control this light? It would be cool to control everything wirelessly, pumps and lights, all from the Neptune.

10/28/2011, 12:15 PM	#382
drunkfish3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farmingdale NY Posts: 194	You can download it off there web site and play with it yourself.

10/28/2011, 07:34 PM	#385
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 422	I got my lights from MD minus the hanging kit. Glad you got yours! Hopefully my hanging kit is shipping as well! Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/28/2011, 08:28 PM	#386
TucanSam007 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Suffolk, Long Island Posts: 652	hey wesley I should be getting mine tuesday. The hanging kit should be out next week so I feel your pain with not being able to hang them for a few days lol

10/28/2011, 10:29 PM	#387
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 422	Alright guys, I uploaded a couple of videos on youtube, so I thought that I would try to put up the links: The first one is the actual unboxing of the Radion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPa4cESCRMg This one is how I intend to hang it over my tank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmqKoLeQnM0

10/29/2011, 08:29 AM	#391
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 422	I noticed that also, but thought it had to do with not having a light plugged in. Anyone with lights have that problem? Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/29/2011, 12:25 PM	#394
asylumdown Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 437 Blog Entries: 5	I'm sort of confused on what lighting options the software presently gives you. Does the Radion currently have the ability to simulate a natural monthly moon cycle?

10/29/2011, 03:48 PM	#397
LinkinReef Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 987	Can't wait for mine to come in. Kind of sucks about the hanging kits being shipped later on. I'm also kind of disappointed about the whole natural mode not available out of the box and who know what other features may not be available as well. Guess we have to wait... __________________ 34g

10/29/2011, 04:54 PM	#399
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 422	Great review, thanks! Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/29/2011, 05:31 PM	#400
Brando457 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 1,281	How about pictures of them hanging? And the water looks green in the second pic __________________ My Build Thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2259598 Current Tank Info: 180 gallon in wall w/ 75g sump & 40 breeder fuge

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