Awesome controller...
- Thread starter Reefer420
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- Location
- Philippines
dude, iF yoU get thiS yoU gotta let me know how it worKs for yoU :smokin: :shocked1: :yeah:
ctxmonitor
Senior Member
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
but are you able to turn off certain componenet like the light, heater from remote location?
- Location
- Queens/Flushing/Whitestone/NYC
ctxmonitor said:
No, you can't due to security reason....premiumaquatics have all the info
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...uct_Code=PA-LHC&Product_Count=&Category_Code=
that would suck to have some hacker destroy ur tank! but you'd think that they could easily add some good security to it and make it that way...
I don't know if this would be a good system for people needing to automate more than those sockets it comes w/ - but I know for me that many is perfect for my lights and thermometer- I can't stand my coralife 'dual timer' piece of crap.
its smaller than it looks too- about 8" w from what i remember w/o looking it up
I don't know if this would be a good system for people needing to automate more than those sockets it comes w/ - but I know for me that many is perfect for my lights and thermometer- I can't stand my coralife 'dual timer' piece of crap.
its smaller than it looks too- about 8" w from what i remember w/o looking it up
- Location
- NYC - 10026
looks really cool, the remote monitoring function is awesome. lets us know how it works out. imagine in the future when this is standard gear and you can watch everyone's tank parameters live from MR!
- Location
- New Rochelle
samksy said:
That's the down side. It doesn't do much good to see the data but not able to change the settings if there is a problem. Unless you can call someone who can do it.
- Location
- Philippines
i waS taLking to FRY abouT thiS and he mention'd using X-10s connected to a PC server... theN yoU can controL everything onLine :scratchch :approve: :sgrin:
I'm sure there is a way around it- though since this would really only control the heating and lighting the only parameters would would be able to change would be temp- though you would be able to at least see if there was a problem!
the remote monitering thing is also good if you are trying to keep records of you parameters- since it uploads constantly to your PC then you can keep cool charts, graphs, etc. about the fluctuations in the parameters throughout the day. Probably better for those SPS keepers out there. I'm more interested in being able to fine tune my lighting timers and control my heater w/ a controller.
There are more advanced controllers out there, but they get pretty expensive...
the remote monitering thing is also good if you are trying to keep records of you parameters- since it uploads constantly to your PC then you can keep cool charts, graphs, etc. about the fluctuations in the parameters throughout the day. Probably better for those SPS keepers out there. I'm more interested in being able to fine tune my lighting timers and control my heater w/ a controller.
There are more advanced controllers out there, but they get pretty expensive...
I have been tossing up between this controller and the Neptune aquajunior but after hearing some bad reports of the Neptune's clock not keeping good time i think i'll be going with the lighthouse. I know there's probably a lot of people who's neptunes function perfectly but i just think as the clock is at the core of the controller it should work right every time.
Looks really good for the price.
But, I want to point out couple things.
It says that you can controll chiller and heater, but in order to use both you have to give up daylight plug to heater. Is that mean, I have to plug my MH light to seperate timer?
It says that you can controll PH and ORP, but you also have to give up your daylight plug to either PH or ORP. And there is only one plug for daylight, I can't even controll both eventhough I give up daylight plug.
I hope I am wrong, can someone tell me I am wrong? I would love to buy this controller but I am little hesitate to buy this controller.
But, I want to point out couple things.
It says that you can controll chiller and heater, but in order to use both you have to give up daylight plug to heater. Is that mean, I have to plug my MH light to seperate timer?
It says that you can controll PH and ORP, but you also have to give up your daylight plug to either PH or ORP. And there is only one plug for daylight, I can't even controll both eventhough I give up daylight plug.
I hope I am wrong, can someone tell me I am wrong? I would love to buy this controller but I am little hesitate to buy this controller.
There are 3 lighting outlets, one heater outlet, and two 'always on' outlets. If you want another piece of equip. to turn on off based on specific params then you need to give up a lighting out let. You can monitor PH/ORP no matter what, but if you want somethign to turn on/off based on PH/ORP levels then you need to give up a light...
Looks like these quotes cover it...
It is well known that a consistent lighting schedule is beneficial to the health of your animals. The Lighthouse controller can turn three sets of lights on and off at any time of day or night. You can use these three lighting zones for Metal Halide/Actinic/Refugium, or power compact Daylight/Blue/Moon light, or any combination you need. In fact, you don't even need to use the lighting outputs with lights. For example, If you wanted to run your protein skimmer only at night, you can use one of the lighting zones for that.
The Lighthouse Controller can monitor both PH and ORP on a continuous basis, and can be used with PH or ORP modifying equipment (i.e., an ozone generator or calcium reactor) to control PH or ORP. One of the lighting zones can be designated for ORP or PH control. Basically, when the PH or ORP value reaches a certain level, you can turn equipment on or off. If you use this feature, you give up one of the lighting zones, because the same plug on the AC strip is shared between one set of lights, PH, or ORP control. If you just want to monitor PH and ORP so the values continuously show in the display, you do not need to use the control feature and you can keep all three lighting zones for lighting or other uses.
Looks like these quotes cover it...
It is well known that a consistent lighting schedule is beneficial to the health of your animals. The Lighthouse controller can turn three sets of lights on and off at any time of day or night. You can use these three lighting zones for Metal Halide/Actinic/Refugium, or power compact Daylight/Blue/Moon light, or any combination you need. In fact, you don't even need to use the lighting outputs with lights. For example, If you wanted to run your protein skimmer only at night, you can use one of the lighting zones for that.
The Lighthouse Controller can monitor both PH and ORP on a continuous basis, and can be used with PH or ORP modifying equipment (i.e., an ozone generator or calcium reactor) to control PH or ORP. One of the lighting zones can be designated for ORP or PH control. Basically, when the PH or ORP value reaches a certain level, you can turn equipment on or off. If you use this feature, you give up one of the lighting zones, because the same plug on the AC strip is shared between one set of lights, PH, or ORP control. If you just want to monitor PH and ORP so the values continuously show in the display, you do not need to use the control feature and you can keep all three lighting zones for lighting or other uses.
- Location
- Upper West Side
If we can get enough people, why not make a group buy from the manufacturer?
I am interested in getting a controller. I am currently bidding on a Neptune on eBay, if I don't win it this controller looks pretty interesting!
-Alfred
I am interested in getting a controller. I am currently bidding on a Neptune on eBay, if I don't win it this controller looks pretty interesting!
-Alfred
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