Apex/AI Sol

molotov · #1 08-31-2012, 01:27 PM

So I have my new AI Sol lights running on my tank now. I purchased the VDM module for my Apex so I could dim them and program them to ramp up and down for sunrise and sunset. I've been very happy with the results but I've noticed the royal blue LED's don't come on.

In the apex configuration there is only an option to program the blues and whites. There is no option to configure the royal blues. Has anyone else had experience with this?

Aquattro · #2 08-31-2012, 01:30 PM

You need to change the module type. Under Configuration > Module, select your VDM from the dropdown list. It then has a VDM configuration box where you can select the AI type. Options are standard and Sol Blue. That should then give you three channels.

molotov · #3 08-31-2012, 01:43 PM

I've tried both options as you've described. I will try once again.

molotov · #4 08-31-2012, 02:47 PM

Here is what I'm looking at.

wmcinnes · #5 08-31-2012, 03:03 PM

I am in the exact same boat!

Aquattro · #6 08-31-2012, 03:22 PM

Have you updated the firmware on the Apex and the VDM?

molotov · #7 08-31-2012, 03:39 PM

Confirmed. firmware is fully up to date on all modules. I'm wondering aquattro, do you have a third outlet in your setup names royal blue? I only have an option for white and one for blue.

RedCoralEdmonton · #8 08-31-2012, 03:40 PM

yes there should be a third module.... its been a year since I set mine up, but im sure there are 3 channels in the apex for all three

Steve

Aquattro · #9 08-31-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molotov

Confirmed. firmware is fully up to date on all modules. I'm wondering aquattro, do you have a third outlet in your setup names royal blue? I only have an option for white and one for blue.

Yes, I had 2 outlets, and when I changed the module to the Sol light type, a third for the royal was added.

molotov · #10 08-31-2012, 03:58 PM

Thats my problem. I can't get that third royal outlet added. I've tried switching back from modifiying my vdm model back to standard AI Sol and then switching it back to Blue Ai Sol and it still won't add the royal outlet.

In the manual it says when you add the vdm module I should get two outlets. One for blue and one for white. as well as four virtual outlets. So needless to say I'm confused.