Reef Tech LED software

reefer1970 · 06/21/2016, 10:14 PM

Just bought (2) Reef Tech Leds that were supposedly $1000 ea. and from what I can tell the software to control them is now unavailable. The PO says he has the software he can send me but he has to locate it. If he can't, Does anyone have the software and if he can, does anyone need it?

slief · 06/21/2016, 11:29 PM

I had the original Reeftechs which I ran for a few years before selling them a number of years back. There are a couple things you should be aware of. First, the software is specific to the firmware version. If the software doesn't match the firmware, the software won't work. 2nd, there were a couple different generations of the Reeftech LED's. They used different firmware for the different generations.

Lastly, there was Bluetooth connectivity and RS232. RS232 was used primarily for firmware updates but you could also do some programming of the lights if I remember correctly. The Blutooth however was the primary means of programming them. The original Reeftechs used a very special RS232 Bluetooth adapter made by Roving Networks (WRL-08495) that was also very expensive and is now hard to find. I think the newer Reeftechs had a built in Bluetooth module but could be wrong.

reefer1970 · 06/26/2016, 03:58 PM

Thanks, Slief
I'm really hoping now the PO comes up with the software.
I haven't checked out how they do with just the factory default. Any idea if they could be used in some fashion with just the factory settings with 12 on 12 off? maybe just for a frag tank or something?

slief · 06/26/2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by reefer1970

Thanks, Slief
I'm really hoping now the PO comes up with the software.
I haven't checked out how they do with just the factory default. Any idea if they could be used in some fashion with just the factory settings with 12 on 12 off? maybe just for a frag tank or something?

I'm not sure. They won't just come on unless they are programmed to do so and there are multiple channels to program. My guess is that you will be stuck with what ever program was last on them.

towers · 05/15/2018, 01:32 PM

Slief,

do you still have the software? If you do can you send it to me? My computer crashed and cant find the software anymore.

slief · 05/15/2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by towers

Slief,

do you still have the software? If you do can you send it to me? My computer crashed and cant find the software anymore.

I do not.

towers · 05/15/2018, 01:49 PM

towers · 05/15/2018, 02:22 PM

If anyone has the gen 1 software please let me know.

patersan · 06/16/2018, 01:40 AM

@tower
This is ReefTech-Marine-Wifi v2 for Prometheus and Poseidon lamps.
Firmware inside.

nycfishncorals · 06/05/2021, 01:51 PM

Anyone help getting one started

nycfishncorals · 06/05/2021, 02:36 PM

Can any one help me get this light to turn on

oreo57 · 06/05/2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nycfishncorals

Can any one help me get this light to turn on

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2599677
See post#5
NOTE: APPARENT ZIP FILE WHICH MAY OR NOT BE SAFE AND CONTAIN SOFTWARE.

Personally I'd open it and see if one can rebuild it using modern components

Basically seperating the led board from the brain and rebuilding from there.

https://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum...ht-info-1.html
Drivers in board so should be able to identify driver chip thus power handling ability and dimming protocol
Might just be able to attach a bluefish mini

06/21/2016, 10:14 PM	#1
reefer1970 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 422	Reef Tech LED software Just bought (2) Reef Tech Leds that were supposedly $1000 ea. and from what I can tell the software to control them is now unavailable. The PO says he has the software he can send me but he has to locate it. If he can't, Does anyone have the software and if he can, does anyone need it?

06/21/2016, 11:29 PM	#2
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I had the original Reeftechs which I ran for a few years before selling them a number of years back. There are a couple things you should be aware of. First, the software is specific to the firmware version. If the software doesn't match the firmware, the software won't work. 2nd, there were a couple different generations of the Reeftech LED's. They used different firmware for the different generations. Lastly, there was Bluetooth connectivity and RS232. RS232 was used primarily for firmware updates but you could also do some programming of the lights if I remember correctly. The Blutooth however was the primary means of programming them. The original Reeftechs used a very special RS232 Bluetooth adapter made by Roving Networks (WRL-08495) that was also very expensive and is now hard to find. I think the newer Reeftechs had a built in Bluetooth module but could be wrong. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

06/26/2016, 03:58 PM	#3
reefer1970 Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 422	Thanks, Slief I'm really hoping now the PO comes up with the software. I haven't checked out how they do with just the factory default. Any idea if they could be used in some fashion with just the factory settings with 12 on 12 off? maybe just for a frag tank or something?

05/15/2018, 01:32 PM	#5
towers Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 5	Slief, do you still have the software? If you do can you send it to me? My computer crashed and cant find the software anymore.

05/15/2018, 01:49 PM	#7
towers Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 5

05/15/2018, 02:22 PM	#8
towers Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 5	If anyone has the gen 1 software please let me know.

06/16/2018, 01:40 AM	#9
patersan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PL Posts: 2	@tower This is ReefTech-Marine-Wifi v2 for Prometheus and Poseidon lamps. Firmware inside.

06/05/2021, 01:51 PM	#10
nycfishncorals Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 12	Anyone help getting one started

06/05/2021, 02:36 PM	#11
nycfishncorals Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 12	Can any one help me get this light to turn on