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This post has been edited for better accuracy by aqd_ottawa @ 6.34pm EST

Biodegraded - I have now had time to read through your post, firstly I have no clue what thread you are talking about being closed I do not have the power to get any thread closed.

Moving on to your subject matter. NO the light composer file will NOT match the setting you made manually through the external interface as they were made - manually, the lamp does not send stored setting back to the software from the flash, only the other way round. This is because the lamp has been designed for software use. And yes the lamp will default back to the file settings on the software because your project is separate to your manual settings you just made, there is no connection between the two.

The flash is a one way street it only accepts commands from which ever mode you choose, it will not send them out to the software on command. So if you play with the settings manually, no you will not see these changes in the software. This is of little consequence as the lamp was not designed to be used this way.

Yes you can set up a basic schedule there although not easily as you have to adjust every set point and channel individually and yes you then save it back to flash, but this is neither easy, for the beginner or gives you any extra benefit.

As I said the lamp is designed to be used around the software and as mentioned before the new Linear will not even have a front panel. However if you want to use it the way you have chosen of course we can help you but not on this thread sadly as it is not for technical support to that level. You can email me or post on the support forum at www.profiluxsupport.com GHL are always open to improvement suggestions so if you feel you have a valid improvement worth considering please feel free to post it on the wish list sub forum. I am sure GHL will take note as always with all good suggestions.

I cant really get into the technicalities here of setting the lamp up from the front panel as it would take many posts on here and is such a very little used option for control, but as said of course we are happy to support any questions you may have externally from this thread.

I hope the software overview i took the time to do today for everyone is of great benefit for those new to mitras or others looking at Mitras and want to get an insight into how easy it is to utilize the suite and get your lamp up and running.

We will also be offering phone support for new users who are stuck providing they are in front of the lamp and connected to the software, we will then do a walk through. Details of this service will follow in August as i am away for most of this month.
 
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Honestly i have not had time yet to digest your post, first we would like to address the few people who need support with the software which is how the lamp was designed to be used. The front panel is a very complicated way of setting up your lamp and not really required at all. The new mitras linear will not even have a control panel. I have not even attempted to try and set the lamp up using the onboard control panel as the software is far superior and easier.

Lets get you going as intended through the software if you need phone support we can arrange that.

But the video is a great learning point for all.

http://youtu.be/-7txuIXMdB4

Just a quick two things that are not quite right Michael,

one can only run the simulation once the program is loaded into the lamp.

Any light colour you save, can only be used in the program it was saved in, it's not there for other/future lighting programs
 
Just a quick two things that are not quite right Michael,

one can only run the simulation once the program is loaded into the lamp.

Any light colour you save, can only be used in the program it was saved in, it's not there for other/future lighting programs

I can use any light I save in any program! When I open the light composer, they are all saved on the right hand side. Of course when you first "compose" the light you need to save it!
 
I am watching the vid now.
First problem I see is that when I hit composer I do not get the pop up window you see.

I must not have the proper software properly set up
 
Micheal, that video is just what i needed..
simple and easy to follow..
thanks!!
it made me realize (I did suspect, already) that my crapy little laptop does not display the entire light composer page... I don't know if it is a java thing, or what, but at least now i know how to compose a project and the minute i figure out my laptop issues, composing a light project will be a snap!
originally, I had wanted to program each individual led separately with their own time schedule, but with the composer, you can pretty much do that with the sliders in any given 'k' option..
just throw up a time slot and a 'k' option, tweak it to your taste and move to the next time slot...
nothing could be easier...
 
I am watching the vid now.
First problem I see is that when I hit composer I do not get the pop up window you see.

I must not have the proper software properly set up

You are running an older version you need to upgrade both software and firmware
 
Michael

It would be really good if the window displaying each time and intensity setting was bigger so we could at least see 8 lines. I think most would not use more than this and it would save scrolling through. Would make programming same times easier.
 
Looking at Mitras for my 250 tank.

Dims are 60x37x27h

Would I be able to get away with two Mitras or would I need 3?

Thanks
 
Ghl says the mitras will cover a 36x30 inch area.
So technically two.
Personally, though, if it'll be an sps tank, I would put 3.
Heck, I put 3 over my tank and its 53x32x26...
Granted some may call me crazy, but I am loving the coverage!
If you are doing a mixed reef, two might do just fine..
 
Anyone else have an issue when trying to connect the Mitras to the computer with the error message - The last USB device connected malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. Try to reconnect and if Windows don't recognize it your device may not be working properly.

I tried it with two units, and get the same error. The control center does not detect the device for a connection. Thank you for your help. I am running Windows 8.
 
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