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1. CRAVE LED System Y AcroOptics Advanced Lighting for Advanced Thinkers Instruction Manual Contents AcroOptics CRAVE Lighting Systems cccccssssssssseeeeeeees 4 Engineering Highlights ccccccccccscsssssssseeececesssssssaeeeeeens 5 Basic Set UDe nnie E R se 6 Onboard Control Panel sesessessessesssirssrrssrrssirssrrssrrssrrsses 8 Using the Onboard Control Panel cccccccssssssssseeeeeeees 9 Main Monis gesupiensi ie a n a 9 LED CONMtION sisisi i Eanan ERa i 9 SCUD aer E E coeesercneeteee 10 Operational Modes OVervieW ccssccccccscsssesssseeeeeeseessees 11 Sunrise and Moonrise Functions sses 13 Software Control sanii 14 Dashboard Screen eecccceseceesecceesceeeeecesesneesaeeeeaaeeesaeeeaes 16 Configuration SCr N ccccccccccecessesssseceeeeseessesecaeeeeeessesees 19 Program Manager SCreen cssssesessseseseseseseseseseeseeeeees 23 Creating New Programs or Editing Existing Programs 24 Constant Mode Programs cccsecssssceceeeeessessaeeeeeeseesses 25 Basic Mode Prograis S csset irene iisi a 26 Day Mode Programs ccccccesessssecceceeecessessaeeeeeeseessessnaeens 27 Custom Annual Mode Programs ccccccccccssssssseeeeeeeessees 28 Adding a Lunar Solar schedule to a Custom Annual Progra esise E E el oe R 29 Custom Defined Programs ccccsesssceceeeeessessaeeeeeeseesees 30 User Settings SCEN ccccc2. damages so the above limitation may not apply to you AcroOptics warranty is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Colorado excluding its conflict of laws principles and excluding the provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If AcroOptics provides any of the remedies identified above i e repair replace or return of the original purchase price then Buyer agrees that this limitation of remedy shall not have failed the essential purpose of the Limited Warranty FCC amp CE Information 1 DO NOT look directly at LEDs regardless of intensity 2 This product carries an ingress protection rating of IPXO and must not be immersed in water 3 Danger To avoid possible electrical shock special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment 4 DO NOT attempt repairs yourself return the appliance to the manufacturer for service or discard 5 DO NOT immerse in water If the appliance falls into the water DON T reach for it First unplug it and then retrieve it If electrical components of the appliance get wet unplug the appliance immediately non immersible equipment only 6 Carefully examine the appliance after installation It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet 7 The Crave is NOT WATER
3. Day or Custom mode the sun and moon rise times and lengths are used to calculate a ramp up and ramp down for the light output associated with each source The graph below presents a 1 day example of the ramp function In this example the sunrise time is 6 00 AM with a length of 13 hours and the moon is scheduled to rise at 8 30 pm with a length of 12 hours The high point of each curve 85 for UV Sun in the example is the value that is set for the color channel on the fixture You can see if this cycle was repeated on a second day that the moon will still be in place In such circumstances the moon and sun values are summed to arrive at the total output Day Mode Example t hrs mins 0 00 6 00 12 00 18 00 24 00 6 00 12 00 18 00 24 00 80 UV 60 2 White S O Amber D g 4 Blue Q Red i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 i i i 20 i i i i i 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 t minutes from midnight Software Control To download the CRAVE System software go to AcroOptics com and look under the Tools menu The CRAVE software allows the user to operate the light in all 5 modes and is the recommended method for programming parameters in the Custom Annual and Custom Defined modes Custom light cycles can be programmed for up to 500 days with variable light output by day The software also makes configuring multiple fixtures quick and easy Note fo
4. and moon length and moon phase values At the end of the 365 days the program will start over but with an offset that adjusts the solar and lunar values as necessary to carry over to the next year e The program name can be set by typing the desired value into the Program Name field e To set the channel values use the sliders to set the output levels for each Adding a Lunar Solar schedule to a Custom Annual Program When creating a Custom Annual program schedules containing the daily sun and moon time and phase values are required These schedules can be generated for any location on the globe on our website AcroOptics com Ifa schedule has been used in an existing program it can also be pulled from that program to the one being edited by selecting the Browse button next to the Select Lunar Solar Schedule box In either method browse to the folder that contains the schedule or program and select the associated file For example if a schedule has been downloaded from our website browse to the Downloads folder IE and select the file To create a schedule from our website Select Tools gt Solar Lunar Schedule You will see a map of the globe Select the location for which you would like to create a schedule using the cursor The globe can be navigated using the arrows and there are buttons for zooming in or out When a specific locations has been selected the name and lat long coordinates will appear in th
5. desired location from the map under Solar Lunar Calculator on our tools menu and you can generate a schedule that will mimic the sunrise sunset moonrise and lunar phase for any location you wish You ll also be able to set the spectrum independent of the timing for even more control The CRAVE LED s small thermal footprint reduces electrical consumption and heat transfer to your aquarium improving tank stability and creating a healthy environment for your livestock With a 3 year hassle free warranty high quality components and superior design CRAVE Systems will provide consistent uniform light for many years to come Engineering Highlights e High quality Optics TIR lens optics blend and focus the light where it is needed minimizing spill over glare while providing ample space to work without removing the fixture e Very Large Array Design VLA eliminates hot spots and dead zones by ensuring a uniform light distribution over the entire aquarium e Flexibility The ability to daisy chain the CRAVE 24 fixtures allows for a pendant arrangement for larger or multiple tank configurations e Durability High quality components exceptional design custom anodized aluminum heatsink and powder coated sheet metal for a rugged all metal housing mean the Crave System will require minimal maintenance and last for many years e Longevity Due to the advanced design and reduced power draw of the fixture the light output af
6. the right to deny any claims made by the Buyer more than one 1 year after any defect or other basis of a claim covered by this Limited Warranty is discovered by the Buyer or should have been discovered by the Buyer CLAIM PROCEDURE To obtain warranty service or technical support please contact AcroOptics s customer service department at Support AcroOptics com or by phone at 303 495 5422 You will receive instructions on how to return the product for repair or replacement To take advantage of this Limited Warranty you will be required to supply an original point of purchase receipt Buyer shall be responsible for shipment and insurance costs to send Covered Products to AcroOptics ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Limited Warranty and all of the terms and limitations contained herein constitutes the entire agreement between AcroOptics and the Buyer By purchasing installing or using the Covered Products Buyer is not relying on any oral statements made by anyone including its authorized dealers which are in any way different or contrary to the terms and limitations of this Limited Warranty By purchasing installing or using any of the Covered Products Buyer acknowledges that authorized dealerships are not agents of AcroOptics and any statements or representations made by authorized dealerships and their employees are not attributable to AcroOptics Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
7. 9 43 35 No Error getnam 05 11 2015 19 43 35 No Error 17_getmod O 05 11 2015 19 43 35 No Error The Advanced Screen is for trouble shooting and updating firmware When connected over a wireless network the Firmware Update option is not available Firmware can only be loaded over USB connections To update firmware 1 Download the update from our website AcroOptics com 2 Plug a USB cable into the computer and the fixture 3 Select the USB connection from the Fixture drop down 4 Select Update Firmware 1 DO NOT UNPLUG THE USB CABLE OR POWER UNTIL THE FIRMWARE UPDATE IS COMPLETE 5 Browse to the location of the update file and select the file 6 Hit Update Firmware and follow the on screen instructions Run System Test will kick off a test process that scrolls through a set of commands to confirm they are working A separate log is kept for test commands and responses Reboot Fixture will shut down and restart the selected fixture Save Log will allow you to save the log you are viewing as a txt file for review Open Log Folder will open the location where the fixture logs are kept From there you can review or delete logs Fixture Maintenance To clean Disconnect the power supply and wipe the fixture with a clean lint free cloth or paper towel If the lenses become dirty they can be wiped with a clean damp lint free cloth If there is significant calcium build up use a paper towel t
8. D Control and Setup Each main menu has sub menus for specific settings CRAVE System fixtures operate in Modes Each Mode has a set of values required for it to run Details can be found in the Operational Modes Overview section below as well as in Appendix A Main Menus LED Control This allows the user to select the operational mode and set the values required by that mode When values are entered they are stored and will stay in place until edited even if the fixture is turned off or operating in a different mode LED Control Sub menus 1 Set LED Mode allows user to select from the five available mode options for running the CRAVE System Set Constant Values allows user to enter the values of the individual color channels for operating in Constant mode CRAVE s internal timer is not activated in this mode and color channel values will remain constant unless adjusted by user Set Basic Values allows the user to enter the required values of the individual color channels for operating in Basic mode Also allows user to enter on off time and duration Set Day Values allows the user to enter the required values of the individual color channels for the Day mode Set Ambient Values allows the user to enter a comfortable intensity for the white diodes only This setting is designed for the purpose of tank maintenance and not a regular lighting program Setup The setup menu contains
9. PROOF water can permanently damage it This damage IS NOT covered under warranty Protect these components from splashes drips or other contact with water 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug or if it is malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged the appliance should be discarded Never cut the cord DO NOT DROP The Crave Light is fragile and a fall onto a hard surface can result in permanent damage Damage from dropping IS NOT covered under warranty If the plug or receptacle does get wet DON T unplug the cord Disconnect the power to the appliance then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used by or near children Keep out of reach of young children Always unplug appliance from outlet and battery backup when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Never yank cord to pull plug from wall outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect Do not use appliance for other than intended use The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to weather or to temperatures below freezing Make sure appliance is securely insta
10. and moon timing schedule similar to the selected region Individual color channel intensities for both the solar and lunar cycles are set separately by the user Custom Defined user programs time and light settings for both solar and lunar cycles that can shift over a user defined number of days from 1 to 500 User selects the number of days in the schedule through the day selection interface User enters sunrise time and duration moonrise time and duration as well as the starting phase of the moon by percent from new to full User programs time settings and color channel intensities for any specific day in the schedule Settings are simultaneously applied to a range of days by selecting a start and end day from the advanced selection interface in the bottom left hand corner of the screen Save Program This button saves all changes to time and light settings Back This button takes the user to the previous screen Program Manager Screen 500_50 V1 AcroOptics Flats 24 Mode Custom Defined Mode Custom Annual Type Proqram Date 90 Day Ramp Mode Custom Defined AcroOptics Slope 24 Mode Basic Default a Type Mode Bas Program Date Calvin Special Mode Basic Caymans Test Mode Custom Annual Custom ConTest Mode Constant Create New Program v The Program Manager allows for simple drag and drop programming of any connected fixture It also provides an easy user interface for c
11. ccccccccccecececececececesececececeeeeeeesess 32 Advanced SCreen nn eccccesssecsseeesseeceecceseseeessaeeeeaaeceeaaesseneeenes 34 Fixture Maintenance ees eeceeesssnceceeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeseneees 35 Appendix A Mode Reference Chart s sccccccssessertees 36 TrOUDIESHOOTING ninesini iiaeie arwi iiaii iiaia 38 Limited Warranty ccccsssscccccecessessceceeeeeeessessaeeeeeesenees 39 AcroOptics CRAVE Lighting Systems Thank you for purchasing the CRAVE LED Lighting System CRAVE systems are powerful and flexible lighting solutions for coral reef aquariums The CRAVE LED System combines a mix of LED color channels that specifically target the high efficiency absorption bands of chlorophyll while providing the broad spectrum output and water penetrating wavelengths that maximize both the appearance and health of your tank CRAVE provides the ideal growing environment for corals clams and other invertebrates by uniformly blending light over the entire area of the water surface ensuring equal distribution without hot spots or dead zones The 9 inch focal length simplifies tank maintenance by providing easy access to your aquarium without moving the light CRAVE Systems can be programmed to meet your specific needs from a simple on off schedule to a full annual solar and lunar schedule from any location on earth Schedules can be downloaded by visiting our website at AcroOptics com Simply select the
12. controls for the LCD display including a selection of values that can be displayed on each of the four lines It is also where the clock is set Setup Sub menus Set LCD allows the user to change the back light and contrast of the LCD display as well as the contents of each of the four display rows Set Date Time used to set the date and time on the fixture clock Restore Defaults resets color channel intensities to default settings resets internal timer as well as the date and time settings Operational Modes Overview The CRAVE System supports 5 operational Modes or methods of running the fixture These span the most simplistic such as an external timer to the most advanced where you can define the number of days channel output and two separate simultaneous timing schedules Four of the modes can be programmed directly through the LCD screen on the fixture and all can be programmed easily using the AcroOptics User Interface program For a quick reference see Appendix A Mode Reference Chart Note All modes come with default settings The light levels for the defaults are set low to avoid shocking any livestock but they should still be reviewed given the particular livestock and specifications of the current lighting system Constant Assumes either use of an external timer or manually turning the light on off The only settings for the light output are the color channel values which re
13. e purchasing installing or using this product By purchasing installing or using this product you are acknowledging that this Limited Warranty is part of the sale terms COVERED PRODUCTS This Limited Warranty applies to the following CRAVE fixture hereinafter referred to as the Covered Products AcroOptics makes the following express limited warranties for the Covered Products purchased within the United States subject to the conditions and limitations stated below These limited warranties are the exclusive warranties for the Covered Products AcroOptics disclaims all warranties express or implied for other products LIMITED WARRANTIES The CRAVE is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for period of 3 years from the date of original purchase The LED bulb clusters in the CRAVE are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for period of 3 years from the date of original purchase This limited warranty is extended to the original buyer of the Covered Products the Buyer AcroOptics disclaims all warranties express or implied to subsequent purchasers or users If the Buyer gives AcroOptics notice as required below of a defect in materials or workmanship AcroOptics shall at its sole option 1 repair or replace the defective products or 2 refund the original purchase price Replacement products may not exactly match replaced products AcroOpt
14. e Advanced Selection will allow you to enter patterns i e every third day by selecting the start day and the number of days to repeat a given set of values Selecting Day 1 as the start and an interval of 3 will select days 1 4 7 10 etc If no end day value is entered the pattern will repeat for the entire schedule If an end day value is entered the pattern will repeat until that day Values are needed for all days If a day is red in the day selection list no values have been entered In this case attempting to save the program will generate a warning message that not all values are present Similar to the lunar solar schedules you can import settings from an existing saved program by selecting it from the Import Values From box Use the drop down to select the program you wish to import values from User Settings Screen Dashboard Refresh Interval 10 Date format MM DD YYYY HH MM SS Start screen Dashboard Detected Wireless Fixtures Saved Wireless Fixtures AcroOptics Flats 24 10 0 0 24 AcroOptics Slope 24 10 0 0 31 The User Settings screen allows you to customize how the application behaves It also allows for newly detected wireless fixtures to be saved for easy recall Dashboard Refresh Interval How frequently the dashboard refreshes in seconds Use the up down arrows to edit When the dashboard is refreshing navigation and editing is locked so as not to interfere with the fixture commun
15. e To set the channel values use the sliders to set the output levels for each Day Mode Programs Go to Program Manager Program Name Mode Day a Flats Slope gt Sun J Moon Time Settings Time Settings Sunrise Time Moonrise Time Sunlight Period Moonlight Period Moon Phase Light Settings Light Settings w White Amber Blue Red Import Values From Select Existing Program Day programs have use both timing schedules one to imitate the sun and one the moon The color channel outputs are set independently The Moon Phase is used to scale the Moon output It is typically set at 100 when running in Day Mode e The program name can be set by typing the desired value into the Program Name field e To set the time the sun or moon rises enter a value in the Rise Time fields e To set the length of time the sun or moon is up enter a value in the Period fields e To set the channel values use the sliders to set the output levels for each Custom Annual Mode Programs Go to Program Manager Program Name Mode Custom Annual Select Lunar Solar Schedule 2 Sun Light Settings J Moon Light Settings w ca k w a oO a White J Amber a J Bue eo Red Import Values From Select Existing Program Custom Annual programs are 365 day programs with imported values for sunrise and day length moon rise
16. e boxes below the map When you have selected your desired location use the Submit button to generate the schedule Follow the prompts to download to your computer Note Once a program has been created the program file will appear as a default in the Solar Lunar Schedule input box Schedules downloaded from our website are text txt files saved programs are ao files Looking at the file extension will tell you what type of file you are looking at Programs are stored in an AcroOptics folder on your computer when the software is installed If you have chosen the default installation you can find the folder by looking in the advanced tab and selecting Open Log Folder button That will take you to the AcroOptics folder in the Logs sub folder There will be another sub folder called Programs Custom Defined Programs Light Settings ca Import Values From Select Existing Program Custom Defined programs are those where the numbers of days in the schedule are set by the user up to 500 days After the program has completed its cycle it will start over at the beginning Day 1 is the day the program is saved to a fixture The specific days to set values for can be selected from the list of days Multiple days can be set simultaneously by choosing the first day holding the shift button and using the down up arrows on your keyboard to select the days to apply values for Th
17. hat has been dampened with a small amount of vinegar to remove the build up Then clean the lenses again clean lint free cloth or paper towel to remove any trace of the vinegar solution Vinegar is acidic and can damage the lenses Appendix A Mode Reference Chart Value Sunrise Hours Sunrise Minutes Sun Length Hours Sun Length Minutes Moonrise Hours Moonrise Minutes Moon Length Hours Moon Length Minutes Moon Phase Sun UV LED Sun White LED Sun Amber LED Sun Blue LED Description Constant Basic Hour portion of sunrise time X Minute portion of sunrise X time Hour portion of the length of sunlight Minute portion of the length of sunlight Hour portion of Moonrise time Minute portion of Moonrise time Hour portion of the length of Moonlight Minute portion of the length of Moonlight Moon Phase UV output sunlight X X White broad spectrum output sunlight Amber broad spectrum output sunlight Blue output sunlight X X Day X X Note The actual color channel names will depend on the fixture version you are running Custom Value Sun Red LED Moon UV LED Moon White LED Moon Amber LED Moon Blue LED Moon Red LED Moon Phase of Days Use Lunar Function Description Constant Basic Red output sunlight X X UV output moonlight White broad spectrum output moonlight Amber broad spectrum output moonl
18. ht Colors Gag Peak Dark Colors Fans and Board Info Fans off off off Temps z2 ac ac Fan Count Temp Sensor Count Fan Temp Threshold Fixture Shutoff Temp Controller Temp 3 3 50 C 75 C 23 Shows the name of the fixture currently displayed on the Dashboard Screen e When multiple fixtures are in use specific fixtures can be selected from the drop down menu e The fixture list can be refreshed using the button to the right Mode Info Mode Displays the current mode status of the selected fixture Program Name Displays the name of the currently selected program Updated At Displays the date and time of the last saved edit to the program in use Operational Mode Mode name Current Year Day The year and day number of the program running Users can set the length of a Custom mode schedule up to 500 days A program running an annual schedule will display the day of the year Total Days Displays the number of days in the program Rise The light period start time Duration The amount of time the light period lasts Phase The lunar phase Fixture Info e Status Activity indicator e Clock Displays the current date and time settings for the selected fixture e Fixture Type The CRAVE light profile of the fixture Duty Cycles Displays output percentages of each individual color channel Modes with color channel intensities that change throughout the 24 hou
19. ication Date Format Select the date format with which you are comfortable Start Screen dictates which screen appears first when the application is opened Detected Wireless Fixtures displays fixtures that have been detected but not saved Saving a fixture makes the connection faster to open Saved Wireless Fixtures displays a list of all fixtures that have been configured for WiFi and saved for quick connection Refresh List refreshes the list of detected fixtures Use this if you have added a new fixture Delete allows you to delete a saved fixture Advanced Screen Fixture AcroOptics Slope 24 zj La Firmware Version v2 0 0 Command Log Test Command Log Inversion Not Inverted Command Sent Code Time Description PWM Frequency 200 Hz Synch Setting Synchronous PWM Output Style Push Pull getnam 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error Comm Port 10 0 0 31 Comm Connectivity Good getnam O 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error getnam 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error getled 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error ur Setan Teat Reboot cere getime 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error getmod 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error getsch 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error getday 05 11 2015 19 43 26 No Error getmon 05 11 2015 19 43 27 No Error getrte 05 11 2015 19 43 27 No Error getser 05 11 2015 19 43 27 No Error getspd 05 11 2015 19 43 27 No Error getemp 05 11 2015 19 43 27 No Error getnam 05 11 2015 19 43 35 No Error getnam 05 11 2015 1
20. ics shall not be held liable for damage to any aquarium aquarium life forms or other personal objects due to improper use of the Covered Products FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES UNLESS THE BUYER ESTABLISHES THAT THE DEFECTIVE CONDITION IS NOT RELATED TO SUCH NONCOMPLIANCE This Limited Warranty does not extend to the use of the Covered Products under abnormal conditions conditions that exceed the stated performance parameters of the products as provided on the product labeling and in the manual or instructions provided with the Covered Products or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of AcroOptics Buyer assumes all risk of any such use Any attempts at self repair shall void this limited warranty WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AcroOptics is not responsible for and makes no warranties as to the following 1 product failures or damage due to normal wear and tear exposure to excessive heat or moisture corrosive chemicals or substances improper installation defects or conditions of the existing structure misuse abuse modifications and alterations and 2 minor imperfections that do not affect the Covered Product s structural integrity or use DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Neither AcroOptics nor its authorized dealers make any other warranties express or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability o
21. ight Blue output moonlight Red output moonlight Phase of the moon Number of days for an N Day mode Offset for lunar time phase Custom mode Day Custo x x XxX x Troubleshooting There is an up to date FAQ on our website at www AcroOptics com to resolve common issues If the FAQ doesn t answer your question please check our forums for similar issues or post a new thread for us to respond too You can also email support AcroOptics com for further assistance When plug in the USB to my computer get an Unrecognized Device message With the USB cord attached turn the power to the fixture off unplug the DC cord or turn the power supply switch to 0 have configured my fixture for wireless but the application doesn t show the fixture Confirm that the wifi is still connected local wireless interruptions may cause the fixture to lose connectivity In the upper right corner of the LCD screen there should be a A icon If it does not appear hold the up and down buttons simultaneously for about 3 seconds You will see a message Retrieving IP Address The wifi will reconnect When I open the application it gets stuck looking for the fixture Close the application and check the wifi icon on the fixture If it does not appear reconnect the wifi as above Then re open the application Limited Warranty IMPORTANT NOTICE Read this entire Limited Warranty befor
22. lled before operating it Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance If an extension cord is necessary a cord with a proper rating should be used A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled Do not operate the Crave in an enclosure that does not allow for proper air circulation Do not attempt to dismantle or modify LED arrays or driver board assemblies as this may result in injury and will void the warranty Ensure local cabling can support the voltage and current requirements of the fixture Be sure any external timers can deal with the inrush current of the fixture European Union Disposal Information This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities Some collection points accept products for free The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device
23. main constant until adjusted by user Basic One step above Constant Uses the internal clock to turn the fixture on off The only settings for the light are the color channel values and on off cycle Day Allows user to set individual color channel intensities for solar and lunar cycles as well as sunrise time and duration moonrise time and duration and the phase of the moon Custom Custom Mode allows all of the settings the fixture has to be modified as you see fit There are two flavors of Custom Mode Annual and User defined Annual programs assume a 365 day year and use one timing cycle for the sun and one for the moon The sun and moon values are set using the solar lunar schedules that can be downloaded from our web site Instructions for obtaining and using the solar lunar schedules can be found below in Creating and Editing Programs under the Custom Annual Programs section User defined allows you to set the length of the program in days and set all of the values by day for both timing cycles Custom programs require too many values to be easily programmed using the LCD control panel Use the fixture control software for creating or editing values for the Custom mode Ambient Activates the white diodes at a low intensity This mode is designed to provide a comfortable light level during tank maintenance only not intended to be run as a regular lighting program Sunrise and Moonrise Functions In
24. me to which fixture is set User can set date and time Sync Checking this radio button will set the fixture time to the clock time of the device from which it is accessed It is not checked the user can set the time as they wish Display Settings This controls the appearance of the LCD display Backlight User may adjust the brightness of the LCD display Contrast User may adjust the contrast of the LCD display Lines 1 through 4 User may cycle through scroll down menu to determine which information is displayed on the LCD screen in the specified line Program Info This displays information for the currently selected program Set Mode Use the drop down menu to select the operational mode for the fixture Program Name Displays the name of the program currently being run Year Mode Under Custom Mode Only Displays whether the current program is an annual schedule or of a user defined length Register Fixture This button located in the lower left hand corner allows the user to register their CRAVE System LED User must register their CRAVE in order for the 3 year warranty to be in effect Benefits of registering include firmware update notifications optional new product notifications and access to AcroOptics user forums where questions comments and light programs are shared among CRAVE System users Configure Wi Fi This Button located in the lower left hand corner allows the user to con
25. must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by AcroOptics could void the user s authority to operate the WiFi module and or the product that incorporates the WiFi Module CE Declaration of Conformity The equipment complies with the RF exposure Requirement 1999 5 EEC Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN 300 328 EN 301 489 17 This device contains AcroOptics WiFi Module Part Number RN171 I RM FCC ID T9J RN171 IC 6514A RN171
26. nect wirelessly to the CRAVE System fixture Network name and password are required Once configured the fixture can be connected to the GUI from the user settings screen Edit Program This button opens the program configuration screen for the mode of the program selected For more information about the program configuration screens please look in the Creating New Programs or Editing Existing Programs sections below Program options vary depending on which mode is currently selected Constant user programs individual color channel intensities only Saved programs can be loaded by clicking on the Import Values From scroll menu located at the bottom of the screen Basic user programs on time run duration and individual color channel intensities CRAVE s internal timer is operational and will control the on off schedule based on user selected time settings Day user programs time and light settings for both solar and lunar cycles User enters sunrise time and duration moonrise time and duration as well as the starting phase of the moon by percent from new to full Individual color channel intensities for both the solar and lunar cycles are set separately by the user Custom Annual user programs lunar and solar schedule by clicking on the Browse button and choosing the area of the globe that best represents the native habitat of the livestock being grown CRAVE s software will automatically generate a sun
27. r Wi Fi access attach the included Wi Fi antenna by removing the black plastic cap to the right of the control buttons than screw antenna clockwise until secure The CRAVE System software uses five individual screens to program and monitor the operations of all fixtures These include Dashboard displays the current state and operational settings of the fixture Configuration Contains user specific settings such as fixture names Wifi configuration and clock settings Program Manager Drag and drop function for placing programs onto fixture s Advanced firmware updating and trouble shooting Program Settings this screen can be accessed from several locations and the appearance of the screen is dictated by the Mode of the program to be created or edited Select the desired screen from any of the screens by clicking on the scroll down menu located in the upper left hand corner next to the words Go to Dashboard Screen Go to Dashboard Fixture AcroOptics Flats 24 j G Mode Info Acrooptics Slope 24 Mode Custom Program Name Caymans Test Updated At 05 09 2015 10 35 38 Operational Mode Annual Current Year 2015 Current Day 131 Total Days 365 Duration Phase 13 18 J 11 58 1 3 05 11 2015 22 18 22 Fats Fixture i Color Channel Duty Cycle Output coBSBESSABRSB w White Amber Blue Red E Current Lig
28. r fitness for a particular purpose In the event this disclaimer is deemed limited or ineffective the terms and limitations of any implied warranties shall be the same as the express limited warranties contained herein LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE COVERED PRODUCTS THAT IS NOT A RESULT OF A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER MADE OR SUFFERED BY YOU OR ANOTHER PERSON AND WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT WILL AcroOptics BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY OF TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS DAMAGE TO YOUR AQUARIUM OR ANY AQUARIUM INHABITANTS DAMAGE TO PLANTS OR LIVESTOCK OR FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY EVEN IF AcroOptics HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO CASE SHALL AcroOptics LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT USE THE COVERED PRODUCTS NOTICE OF CLAIM Buyer shall promptly notify AcroOptics of any claim under this Limited Warranty AcroOptics reserves
29. r period are displayed with both current and peak output percentages Fans and Board Info Fans Indicates if a given fan is on or off Temps Displays current readings for the temperature sensors Fan Count Displays the number of fans CRAVE 24 has 3 and CRAVE 48 has 6 Temp Sensor Count Displays number of active temperature sensors Fan Temp Threshold The temperature value Celsius at which the fans trigger on Fixture Shutoff Temp The temperature Celsius at which the LEDs Board Temp The temperature of the control board Fixture Demo This button located in the lower left hand corner of the screen cycles the CRAVE through the manufacturer s pre programmed demo of the various color channels and intensities Program Manager This button located in the lower left hand corner takes you to the Program Manager screen Configuration Screen Go to Configuration Fixture P AcroOptics Flats 24 Fixture Name AcroOptics Flats 24 Fixture Date 05 11 2015 22 19 04 Fixture Type Flats Display Settings Program Info Backlight Set Mode Contrast Program Name Line 1 Year Mode Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Register Fixture The Configuration screen allows the user to set or edit values such as the fixture name date and time It includes the wireless configuration Fixture Fixture Name User may customize a unique name for each fixture Fixture Date Displays date and ti
30. ram Manager page This is also available from the Edit Program button on the Configuration screen When a program that is on an existing fixture is edited while the fixture is connected the changes will be saved to the fixture and the local copy of the program If no local copy exists one will be created If a program is selected which is not currently running ona connected fixture the local copy will be updated It can be placed onto a connected fixture using the drag and drop method discussed above Constant Mode Programs Go to Program Manager Program Name Mode Constant Light Settings w Import Values From Select Existing Program Constant programs assume you are using an external timer to start and stop the fixture Only the channel settings can be manipulated e The program name can be set by typing the desired value into the Program Name field e To set the channel values use the sliders to set the output levels for each Basic Mode Programs Import Values From Select Existing Program Basic programs allow you to set a start time and a run time as well as output levels for each color channel e The program name can be set by typing the desired value into the Program Name field e To set the time the light turns on enter a value in the On Time field e To set the length of time the light will be on enter a value in the Light Period field
31. reating new programs or editing existing programs Creating or editing programs can be done without connecting to a fixture The programs are saved locally and can be loaded to any fixture once connected To place a program on a connected fixture select it with the cursor and drag to the fixture you wish to program by holding down the left mouse button Creating New Programs or Editing Existing Programs Selecting the Create New Program button will open a drop down menu for the modes Once a mode is selected a screen will open with input fields for the required information for that type of program Appendix A lists the requirements for each mode but they are intuitive Basic programs for example require values for each of the color channels and a rise time and duration for the light cycle A Day program will have inputs for the color channels sunrise and length moonrise and length and moon phase The light cycles are labeled Sun and Moon as that is the most common usage but they are simply independent schedules which can overlap if desired For example a Day Mode program can have one start at 8 00 AM running for 12 hours and one starting at 10 00 AM and running for 10 hours For the 10 hours they overlap the total light output will be the sum of the two channels Existing programs can also be edited by selecting the fixture on which the program is running and using the Edit button on the lower right of the Prog
32. ted to any desired position Side angle view of the Wi Fi antenna attachment Both the fixture and the power supply have an on off switch The on off switch on the power supply controls power to the fixture If this is on the control board is powered and the LCD screen will be lit The fixture can be configured when the control board is on The on off switch on the fixture controls power to the diodes This can be used to turn the light on or off without affecting the control board Note Programs and settings saved to the fixture are persistent they will stay on the fixture regardless of whether this fixture is powered on or not Onboard Control Panel USB Port Diode Power Switch LCD Display Navigation Buttons A Up B Left C Right D Down AUNAR Using the Onboard Control Panel If the power supply is plugged in and turned on the LCD screen will be lit and you can access the menu functions and settings e Pressing any of the navigational buttons will access the menu e The Up and Down buttons will scroll through the menu items e The Right button will select a sub menu or value The Left button will return to the prior screen or exit the menu e After all of the required values have been set you will be prompted to save the changes you have made The buttons will allow you to navigate through the menu tree and set or edit values as you go There are two main menus LE
33. ter 50 000 hours of use will be within 90 of the output the first day it was turned on e Low Lifetime Cost With no bulbs to replace up to 75 less electrical usage 80 less heat output and up to 50 less water evaporation compared with metal halide fixtures the CRAVE System has a lower lifetime cost e Room to Grow Updateable firmware ensures the fixture can keep up to date with the latest improvements Basic Set Up Both the fixture and the power supply have input terminals for the DC power cord The DC cord has alignment tabs and a thumb release to ensure a robust connection To install the DC cord align the tabs with the slots in the terminal insert and then rotate clockwise turn You will hear a click when the cord is seated correctly Repeat on the power supply View of the power plug inputs Please note the alignment slots The DC cord plug should align with these slots The fixture has two terminals Either one can be used to power the fixture The second may be used to daisy chain additional fixtures To remove the DC cord slide the silver tab on the top of the cord end backwards gently turn counter clockwise and then remove Removing the DC cord from the fixture To install the wireless antenna locate the antenna attachment point Remove the black plastic cap then screw the antenna clockwise until secure Once the antenna has been attached it may be folded flat or rota
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