Blue or White LED Moonlight? - Page 2

angnak · 05-17-2006, 04:02 PM

I had the same thought Steve. I was just thinking it would require way to many LEDs to do, but I don't know enough about LEDs to know any difference.

Warnberg, do you have the moonlight controller?

VoodooChld · 05-17-2006, 05:40 PM

my light came with blue and white. I like the way it looks best when both the blue and white lights are on. If I just have the white light on it seems to bright but if I just have the blue lights on its too dark for me and doesnt look natural but when both are on it looks cool as heck.

reefjitsu · 05-17-2006, 05:56 PM

Yep, some are trying it. Some are DIY-ing, and some companies have already jumped on the band wagon too. This product is out or will be soon:

Includes Solaris LED Hood, 8’ Detachable Cord to Remote 120V Power Supply, and Moon Lights. The system will be set for approximately 20K color. Without the Control Module the color will not be adjustable. The control module needs to be installed at the factory at time of order. (Note: PFO reserves the right to make changes without prior notification.)

Warranty:
The system is warranted for two years to the original purchaser. However, the white LED’s are expected to last 50,000 hours and the blue LED’s are expected to last 100,000 hours.
Installation Precautions:
The LED’s will have premature failure if they get too hot for an extended period of time. Ensure that there is good air circulation around hood. It is best to mount the LED’s over the tank via the stands or PFO Pendant Hanger Kit(Not Included). Be extremely careful about air circulation mounting inside canopies. If installing in canopies be aware the cables come out the end and add length for cable bending beyond stated length.

SOLARIS
Pricing Effective Through May 4, 2006

13” $449.00 24” $799.00 36” $1,229.00 48” $1,499.00 60” $1,799.00 72” $1,999.00
The expected ship date is scheduled for early July 2006. However, PFO Lighting reserves the right to change the date due to unforeseen circumstances.

Control Module
The blue LED’s, white LED’s, and Moon Light LED’s are controlled independently and will be dimmed using Pulse Width Modulation. The control module has a built in timer and microprocessor which controls each group of LED’s independently. With the control module you can dial in the exact color of light ranging from 6.5K to 20K by adjusting the Blue LED’s Light output. To set the following variables you will go to PFO Website enter the values on the LED Control Board Page. The new values will be downloaded to your computer and then you will transfer the file from your computer
to the Solaris LED Light fixture via a USB cable. The current time will be set by your computer clock. When the Solaris LED Light Fixture has been reset, all lights will momentarily turn on and then it will look at what time it is and set all LED values to the specified values. I.e.. if it is half way through sunrise then all values would be set at 50% of maximum Daylight Options. The microprocessor will update LED light output values constantly.(Note: PFO reserves the right to make changes without prior notification.)
Sunrise Options Default Settings Sunrise Start Time 8AM
Sunrise Time Length Blue 30 min
Sunrise Time Length White 30 min Sunrise Time Length Night Lights 30 min
Daylight Options Daylight % Blues 100%
Daylight % Whites 100% Daylight % Night Lights 100%
Cloud Cover
% decrease from Daylight Full Brightness 0
Frequency between Clouds
Length of Cloud cover
Sunset Options Default Settings
Sunset Start Time 7:00 PM
Sunset Time Length Blue 90 min
Sunset Time Length White 30 min
Sunset Time Length Night Lights 90 min
Night Settings
Night Start Time 8:30PM
Length of Night Lights 700 min
Night % Blues 0
Night % Whites 0
Night % Night Lights 100%
Set for 28 Day Moon Cycle ON

WWW.PFOLIGHTING.COM 800-577-9690

As for myself, I just found my supply of blue and white LED's with the appropriate spectrum so I will be putting something together in the upcoming months.

MINIATUS · 05-17-2006, 06:11 PM

I was looking at these lights, made by Icecap.

MINIATUS

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CAD57.95

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IceCap LED Flexible Moonlight IC3210
Super bright 1W 455nm Blue LED Mimics nocturnal reef lighting conditions Creates a shimmering moonlight effect Promotes lunar ...

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CAD57.95

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IceCap LED Flat Moonlight IC3220
Super bright 1W 455nm Blue LED Mimics nocturnal reef lighting conditions Creates a shimmering moonlight effect Promotes lunar ...

MINIATUS · 05-17-2006, 06:13 PM

Need Pics Sorry

MINIATUS

05-17-2006, 04:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
angnak Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 555 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blue or White LED Moonlight? I had the same thought Steve. I was just thinking it would require way to many LEDs to do, but I don't know enough about LEDs to know any difference. Warnberg, do you have the moonlight controller? __________________ 210gal AGA SW tank. 3 250w MH 4 160w VHOs, 30 gal refuge, ASM Skimmer, Orange shoulder tang, Black tang, Naso tang, 2 orange percs, 2 black percs, 1 lawnmower blenny, a pair of scooter blennies, 5 cleaner shrimp, 5 peppermint shrimp, zebra crabs, halloween crabs, scarlett crabs, various other crabs and snails, 1 rock anemone, 2 colonies of button polyps, 3 colony of star polyps, 3 BTAs, monti cap, various acros

05-17-2006, 05:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
VoodooChld Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: next to tampa bay Posts: 82 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blue or White LED Moonlight? my light came with blue and white. I like the way it looks best when both the blue and white lights are on. If I just have the white light on it seems to bright but if I just have the blue lights on its too dark for me and doesnt look natural but when both are on it looks cool as heck. __________________ -peace "And so I am an anti-imperialist. I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land." -Mark Twain

05-17-2006, 05:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blue or White LED Moonlight? Yep, some are trying it. Some are DIY-ing, and some companies have already jumped on the band wagon too. This product is out or will be soon: Includes Solaris LED Hood, 8’ Detachable Cord to Remote 120V Power Supply, and Moon Lights. The system will be set for approximately 20K color. Without the Control Module the color will not be adjustable. The control module needs to be installed at the factory at time of order. (Note: PFO reserves the right to make changes without prior notification.) Warranty: The system is warranted for two years to the original purchaser. However, the white LED’s are expected to last 50,000 hours and the blue LED’s are expected to last 100,000 hours. Installation Precautions: The LED’s will have premature failure if they get too hot for an extended period of time. Ensure that there is good air circulation around hood. It is best to mount the LED’s over the tank via the stands or PFO Pendant Hanger Kit(Not Included). Be extremely careful about air circulation mounting inside canopies. If installing in canopies be aware the cables come out the end and add length for cable bending beyond stated length. SOLARIS Pricing Effective Through May 4, 2006 13” $449.00 24” $799.00 36” $1,229.00 48” $1,499.00 60” $1,799.00 72” $1,999.00 The expected ship date is scheduled for early July 2006. However, PFO Lighting reserves the right to change the date due to unforeseen circumstances. Control Module The blue LED’s, white LED’s, and Moon Light LED’s are controlled independently and will be dimmed using Pulse Width Modulation. The control module has a built in timer and microprocessor which controls each group of LED’s independently. With the control module you can dial in the exact color of light ranging from 6.5K to 20K by adjusting the Blue LED’s Light output. To set the following variables you will go to PFO Website enter the values on the LED Control Board Page. The new values will be downloaded to your computer and then you will transfer the file from your computer to the Solaris LED Light fixture via a USB cable. The current time will be set by your computer clock. When the Solaris LED Light Fixture has been reset, all lights will momentarily turn on and then it will look at what time it is and set all LED values to the specified values. I.e.. if it is half way through sunrise then all values would be set at 50% of maximum Daylight Options. The microprocessor will update LED light output values constantly.(Note: PFO reserves the right to make changes without prior notification.) Sunrise Options Default Settings Sunrise Start Time 8AM Sunrise Time Length Blue 30 min Sunrise Time Length White 30 min Sunrise Time Length Night Lights 30 min Daylight Options Daylight % Blues 100% Daylight % Whites 100% Daylight % Night Lights 100% Cloud Cover % decrease from Daylight Full Brightness 0 Frequency between Clouds Length of Cloud cover Sunset Options Default Settings Sunset Start Time 7:00 PM Sunset Time Length Blue 90 min Sunset Time Length White 30 min Sunset Time Length Night Lights 90 min Night Settings Night Start Time 8:30PM Length of Night Lights 700 min Night % Blues 0 Night % Whites 0 Night % Night Lights 100% Set for 28 Day Moon Cycle ON WWW.PFOLIGHTING.COM 800-577-9690 As for myself, I just found my supply of blue and white LED's with the appropriate spectrum so I will be putting something together in the upcoming months. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

05-17-2006, 06:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINIATUS Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St.Thomas,Ontario Posts: 506 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blue or White LED Moonlight? I was looking at these lights, made by Icecap. MINIATUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAD57.95 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IceCap LED Flexible Moonlight IC3210 Super bright 1W 455nm Blue LED Mimics nocturnal reef lighting conditions Creates a shimmering moonlight effect Promotes lunar ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAD57.95 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IceCap LED Flat Moonlight IC3220 Super bright 1W 455nm Blue LED Mimics nocturnal reef lighting conditions Creates a shimmering moonlight effect Promotes lunar ... __________________ Buzzsaw please look after Rocket for Me, Miss you both ------------------------------------------------ Tankless for the time Being.

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