Vertex Illumina Official Thread

imustbenuts · May 12, 2017

Cali9dub said:
Once I get a v-stick can't I just reflash the firmware ?

Maybe. I haven't had to deal with that problem. I would suggest you call the support number a few posts back.

Cali9dub · May 13, 2017

imustbenuts said:
One of my drivers went bad. I have the 900 SR260. There should be a blue light on the driver when plugged in. I ordered the mean well driver and I was good to go.

Both drivers light up blue. Swapped them. Didn't make a difference. Must be corrupt firmware or something.

Cali9dub · May 13, 2017

imustbenuts said:
Maybe. I haven't had to deal with that problem. I would suggest you call the support number a few posts back.

Already been trouble shooting with Adam. Waiting on an updated reply from him right now.

imustbenuts · May 13, 2017

Cali9dub said:
Already been trouble shooting with Adam. Waiting on an updated reply from him right now.

Good luck

Cali9dub · Jul 9, 2017

Got the light working. Firmware update and replaced the batteries and everything seems fine except neither of my aux UV modules are working. I have 2 SR 260-300's. I updated both pad #1's that the aux modules are attached to and still no aux modules lighting up. When I slide the UV slider in light studio I get nothing. All the other colors work fine. It's odd that this is happening on both lights.

imustbenuts · Jul 9, 2017

Cali9dub said:
Got the light working. Firmware update and replaced the batteries and everything seems fine except neither of my aux UV modules are working. I have 2 SR 260-300's. I updated both pad #1's that the aux modules are attached to and still no aux modules lighting up. When I slide the UV slider in light studio I get nothing. All the other colors work fine. It's odd that this is happening on both lights.

I believe pad 0 is the master pad and controls all the others. Did you update 0?

Cali9dub · Jul 10, 2017

imustbenuts said:
I believe pad 0 is the master pad and controls all the others. Did you update 0?

Yes I did

Cali9dub · Jul 12, 2017

I think it's not getting a good connection to the wires beneath. Might have to solder some jumpers from the power wires to the pins on the aux module. I removed and replaced the module and got a flicker on one of the LED's on the aux module, which I wasn't getting before as well as the ability to dim/brighten that LED. I'm pretty sure it's a power connection issue with those pins piercing the wires below. Maybe corrosion in those pin holes or something...

imustbenuts · Jul 12, 2017

Cali9dub said:
I think it's not getting a good connection to the wires beneath. Might have to solder some jumpers from the power wires to the pins on the aux module. I removed and replaced the module and got a flicker on one of the LED's on the aux module, which I wasn't getting before as well as the ability to dim/brighten that LED. I'm pretty sure it's a power connection issue with those pins piercing the wires below. Maybe corrosion in those pin holes or something...

Did you install with the install tool?

You may need to just press it in farther so the pins make good contact.

Cali9dub · Jul 13, 2017

That sucker is pressed as far in as it can go. These were already installed when I got the lights. I can tell they were working because the acrylic splash shield is faded under that module exactly where the 3 LED's are.

imustbenuts · Jul 13, 2017

Cali9dub said:
That sucker is pressed as far in as it can go. These were already installed when I got the lights. I can tell they were working because the acrylic splash shield is faded under that module exactly where the 3 LED's are.

Sorry you're having such trouble.

infinityends · Jul 13, 2017

Cali9dub said:
That sucker is pressed as far in as it can go. These were already installed when I got the lights. I can tell they were working because the acrylic splash shield is faded under that module exactly where the 3 LED's are.

I would move the pad over just a bit so it has to make new pinholes. Possible one of the pinholes isn't making good contact and if you can move it over enough to make a fresh connection it will help.

infinityends · Jul 13, 2017

Also since I'm on this thread again. If anyone has the leg brackets for the Illumina and wants to get rid of them I can't find them anywhere and would really like a set to avoid hanging the light on a new small tank in setting up

Cali9dub · Jul 13, 2017

infinityends said:
I would move the pad over just a bit so it has to make new pinholes. Possible one of the pinholes isn't making good contact and if you can move it over enough to make a fresh connection it will help.

Good idea. I'll see if that is possible !

imustbenuts · Jul 14, 2017

infinityends said:
Also since I'm on this thread again. If anyone has the leg brackets for the Illumina and wants to get rid of them I can't find them anywhere and would really like a set to avoid hanging the light on a new small tank in setting up

You should contact the local Vertex guys. They are still supporting the light. Look a few posts or pages back the contact info was given I think.

imustbenuts · Jul 14, 2017

Adam Schoenfeld
Sales Representative/
Warranty and Tech Support Services
Vertex Technologies Inc.
5445 Oceanus Drive Suite 107
Huntington Beach, CA, 92649
[email protected]

Cali9dub · Jul 14, 2017

imustbenuts said:
You should contact the local Vertex guys. They are still supporting the light. Look a few posts or pages back the contact info was given I think.

Been there, done that

imustbenuts · Jul 14, 2017

Cali9dub said:
Been there, done that

I was suggesting that to @infinityends for the acrylic legs.

infinityends · Jul 14, 2017

imustbenuts said:
I was suggesting that to @infinityends for the acrylic legs.

I tried. They don't have any back stock and just suggested checking on forums. Haven't found any online retailers that still have any and haven't run across any on eBay yet.