AquaticLife 420309 Operating and safety instructions

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XS UV REEF LED FIXTURES
Item # Product Description
420309 14" XS UV x 25 LED, 91W
420310 34" XS UV x 50 LED, 164W
420311 46" XS UV x 75 LED, 246W
Installation & Maintenance Guide
XS UV REEF LED FIXTURES
XS UV REEF LED FIXTURES
NEAR
UV!

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WELCOME & TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions.............................................................3
Warnings ........................................................................ 3
Parts & Specifications ........................................................4
Parts Diagram ................................................................ 4
Product Specifications...................................................... 4
Installation .....................................................................5-9
Computer Requirements................................................... 5
Software Installation .................................................... 5 - 7
Power ............................................................................ 8
USB Connection .............................................................. 8
Operation .....................................................................9-22
Fixture Display and Remote ............................................... 9
Using T-Time Software.................................................... 10
Main Menu........................................................... 11
Color Dashboard .............................................. 11 -13
Auto Dashboard ............................................... 13 -15
Functions Dashboard......................................... 16 -18
General Dashboard ............................................... 19
Using the Remote Control............................................... 20
Suspension System ....................................................... 21
Aquarium Frame Mounts ................................................ 22
Fixture Placement & Adjustment...................................... 22
Acclimating Corals ..........................................................23
Maintenance ....................................................................23
Warranty ........................................................................24
Appendix A - Verify and Install .NET Framework Windows XP.......25-26
Appendix B - Verify and Install .NET Framework Windows Vista ....27-29
Appendix C - Creating a 24 Hour light cycle “Trace”..................30-34
Appendix D - LED Layout & Lenses..........................................35
Appendix E - Fixture Selection Guide .......................................36
This symbol indicates “WARNINGS”
that are essential in order to protect
against injury to people or damage to
equipment.
This symbol indicates “NOTES”that
are specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or maintain
the units.
This symbol indicates “TIPS” that are
intended to offer helpful advice for a
better user experience.
Thank you for purchasing an AquaticLife®
Light Fixture for use with your aquarium!
We know you value quality and innovation and will be pleased with this product’s performance.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to become familiar with this manual and note items that
apply to your particular model. Select parts and accessories can be purchased direct from
Aquatic Life for customizing your fixture.
For additional information, please visit www.aquaticlife.com.
1) Install Software before connecting Light Fixture to Computer.
2) Follow set-up instructions step-by-step.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME!
IMPORTANT:

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A) READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
B) DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed
in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs by
yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance:
1) 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)
2) If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the
power source. (Immersible equipment only)
3) Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on
parts not intended to be wet.
4) Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has
been dropped or damaged in any manner.
5) To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand
and tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the
receptacle or plug. A “drip loop," shown in the figure below, should be arranged by the user
for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The “drip loop" is that part
of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to
prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug
or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker
that supplies power to the appliance. Then, unplug and examine for presence of water in the
receptacle.
C) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
D) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and
the like.
E) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
F) Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
G) Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below
freezing.
H) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
I) Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
J) 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.
K) For added safety, the appliance must be plugged into a receptacle controlled by a GFCI (ground
fault interrupter) circuit breaker. The device must be properly connected to a grounded three-prong
receptacle.
L) This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
M) This Light Fixture is required to be used over a covered aquarium. A glass top or protective barrier is
required to minimize the fixture's exposure to water.
N) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

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3W LED LIGHT FIXTURES PARTS / SPECS
PARTS DIAGRAM
Product Specifications
14 in (420309) 34 in (420310) 46 in (420311)
Lens Cover Acrylic 9000537 9000535 9000536
End Plate Exp LED 3W (universal) 9000594 9000594 9000594
End Plate Blue Accent LED 3W (universal) 9000595 9000595 9000595
Screws LED 3W End Plate/Accent Plate (14 PK) 9000596 9000596 9000596
Suspension Hardware 470281 (Included) 470281 (Optional) 470281 (Optional)
Reflector LED 100 Deg (6 PK) XPG 9000573 9000573 9000573
Reflector LED 80 Deg (6 PK) XPE 9000574 9000574 9000574
Power Supply (complete w/switch & disconnect) 9000525 470129 470129
9USB A Male to USB Mini Cable (3 meters) (not pictured) 9000531 9000531 9000531
10 Remote 9000587 9000587 9000587
Aquarium Frame Mounts 470262 (Optional) 470262 (Included) 470262 (Included)
XS UV LED Board 470312 470312 470312
Optional Reflector LED 60 Deg (6 PK) XPE (not pictured) 9000575 9000575 9000575
14 in (420309) 34 in (420310) 46 in (420311)
Rated Voltage: 115/230V 115/230V 115/230V
Rated Cycle: 50-60Hz 50-60Hz 50-60Hz
Power Cord: 1.8 Meter 1.8 Meter 1.8 Meter
Fixture Cord: 3 Meters 3 Meters 3 Meters
USB Connection: 3 Meters 3 Meters 3 Meters
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Parts List
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Included with
14" fixture.
Optional for
34" and 46"
fixtures.
Included with
34" and 46"
fixtures.
Optional for
14" fixture.

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3W LED LIGHT FIXTURES INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS:
Computer Type:
• PC (Mac is not supported at this time)
Operating System:
• Windows XP (Service Pack 3 installed)
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7v
• Windows 8
Internet Browsers:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or 9 (IE8 or IE9)
• Safari 5
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Your new Aquatic Life 3W LED Light Fixture includes electronic components that can be programmed to
control the LED’s. This fixture was assembled in California and pre-programmed with three lighting cycles
and 18 preset colors. The software designed to customize your fixture is available for download from the
Aquatic Life website www.aquaticlife.com. At a minimum, it is necessary to install the software on your
computer to set the time on the light fixture for proper operation. It is important to follow the set-up
procedures step-by-step to ensure your fixture connects properly to the software.
WARNING
WARNING DO NOT CONNECT
THE LIGHT FIXTURE TO
THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE
SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED.
NOTE: .NET (pronounced
“dot net”) is a programming
framework created by Microsoft
that developers can use to
create applications more easily.
If you are running Windows
XP or Windows Vista, the .NET
framework is needed to use
the Aquatic Life software to
program your LED Light Fixture.
PC required to operate fi xture
1) If you are running Windows XP, it is necessary to have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service
Pack 1 or 2 (x86) installed on your computer. If you are running Windows Vista, you will need. NET
Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. If you have Windows Update turned on, there is a good chance your
computer already has the .NET component installed, but it is important to verify.
2) Windows XP Users – See Appendix A (page 25) for instructions on how to verify you have the cor-
rect .NET Framework installed and if not, how to install. Proceed to Step 3.
Windows Vista Users – See Appendix B (page 27) for instructions on how to verify you have the
correct .NET Framework installed and if not, how to install. Proceed to Step 3.
Windows 7 & Windows 8 Users – Proceed to Step 3.
3) With your computer connected to the internet, go to www.aquaticlife.com and find your light fixture
under the “+Products” menu at the top of the website.
4) Select Software Download.

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3W LED LIGHT FIXTURES INSTALLATION
On the Software Download Center webpage, you will be asked to register your Aquatic Life light
fixture. You will need the unique nine digit serial number associated with your fixture to register the
fixture and obtain the “Key” needed to download the software. The serial number is located on the back
of the light fixture and contains nine digits.
After you complete the needed registration information, select the “Request Key” button and follow the
instructions on the website.
When prompted, select “Save File”.
Double-click on the program and select “Run”.
Run the set-up wizard.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
6) When the software has finished installing, click finish.
5) Click Next.
NOTE: As part of the software
installation, a USB Driver is
installed on your computer to
allow the Aquatic Life Light
Fixture to communicate with the
computer.

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POWER
USB CONNECTION
The Aquatic Life 3W LED Light Fixture is powered by a remote Power Supply. The cUL Approved Power
Supply will work with 110V and 220V with no extra adapters or switches.
1) Plug the cord connected to the power supply
into the back of the Light Fixture and secure by
turning the outer ring on the cord in a clockwise
direction until snug.
2) Connect the female end of the power cord into
the Power Supply and then the standard plug
side into a grounded outlet (GFCI). Rock the
power switch on the Power Supply.
1) Remove the protective cap from the USB port
on the back of the fixture. The cap is attached
to the fixture and should not be removed from
the fixture.
2) Use the included USB mini to USB A male wire
to connect the fixture to the PC computer.
TIP: The cord is “KEYED” and
can be placed into the fixture
only one way.
WARNING: DO NOT attach
the fixture to the computer
if you have not installed the
software. If attached prior to
software installation, the fixture
may need to be shipped back to
Aquatic Life for repair.
WARNING: Do NOT leave the
USB cable connected to the
computer when not in use. Use
the included protective cap to
cover the USB connection on
the back of the Light Fixture
to prevent damage from water
and salt.
TIP: USB Cables are capable
of transmitting quality data
over a maximum of sixteen
feet of cable. To ensure
proper operation, Aquatic Life
recommends using the cable
provided or installing a Wireless
USB Adapter.

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FIXTURE DISPLAY AND REMOTE
The Remote is powered by one 3V Lithium Battery
(CR2025). To use the Remote for the first time,
install the battery and the contacts inside the
Remote. The battery life depends on the usage.
When using the Remote, always point it toward the
front of the Light Fixture. The Infrared Sensor is
located on the front of the Light Fixture between
the Power and Lunar LED indicators.
Power ON/OFF
Auto Mode Power Adjustment
Demonstrate the existing Auto Selection
Color Mode Selection
Auto Mode Trace Selection
Lunar Mode ON/OFF
Cloud Mode ON/OFF
Storm Mode ON/OFF
+
CR2025
3V
Power Lunar Cloud Storm
24-hour Individual
Light Programs

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USING T-TIME SOFTWARE
The T-Time Software enables custom programming of the LED’s in the Aquatic Life Fixture. Included in this
customization is the ability to create 18 different light color combinations, three 24 hr cycles, control cloud
cover, lightning storms and lunar light. Once programmed, the Light Fixture is controlled with the handheld
Remote.
There is a toolbar menu that remains at the top of the T-Time Screen and four dashboards available
depending on the tab selected. The four dashboards are Color, Auto, Functions and General. Becoming
familiar with the main menu and dashboards will make customizing your lighting easier.
New T-Time - Allows you to start “fresh” with no Traces, Colors or other customizations. If you have
customized T-Time already and select “New T-Time” you will be prompted to save what you have already
created. The file format for T-Time is .TTD.
New Trace – Opens a “fresh” Auto Dashboard where you can create a new Trace. The previous Trace
can still be accessed using the drop-down menu on the Auto Dashboard. Creating a New Trace does
not change the settings on the Color, Functions or General Dashboards. The file format for a Trace is
.TTT.
Open T-Time – Allows you to open a previously saved .TTD file.
Open Trace – Allows you to open a previously saved .TTT file.
Close Trace – Allows you to close a specific Trace so it does not appear on the Auto Dashboard drop-
down menu. If you have not saved the changes to the Trace, you will be prompted to save before closing
the Trace.
Close All Trace – Allows you to close all open Traces so they do not appear on the Auto Dashboard
drop-down menu. If you have not saved the changes to the Traces, you will be prompted to save all
before closing the Traces.
Save T-Time – Allows you to save all of the customization you have made to the T-Time software. The
file format for T-Time is .TTD.
Save Trace – Allows you to save a specific Trace for future reference or sharing with other users. The
file format for a Trace is .TTT.
Save T-Time As – Similar to Save T-Time, but allows you to change the name prior to saving the .TTD
file.
Save Trace As – Similar to Save Trace, but allows you to change the name prior to saving the .TTT file.
Save All Trace – Similar to Save Trace, but after the first Trace is saved, you will be prompted to save
all open Traces one at a time.
Save All – Allows you to save all open .TTD and .TTT files one-by-one.
Trace Print Preview – Allows you to view the Trace as it will be printed prior to sending the file to your
printer.
Trace Print – Allows you to send a copy of the Trace to printer(s) connected to your computer.
Exit – Closes the T-Time software. If you have not saved any changes, you will be prompted to save
changes prior to exiting the software.
MAIN MENU
File
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Copy Trace – Allows you to copy a Trace from the Trace being viewed on the Auto Dashboard. The
copy is stored on a special clipboard within the T-Time software, not in Windows.
Paste Trace – Allows you to transfer a Trace that has been copied to a different Trace screen on the
Auto Dashboard. You can paste to a new Trace or an existing Trace. If you paste to an existing Trace, the
pasted copy will overwrite whatever trace is currently being viewed on the Auto Dashboard.
Connect – Creates the connection between the T-Time software and Aquatic Life Expert Light Fixture.
When connected, the word “Online” will be present at the bottom of each Dashboard.
Disconnect – Breaks the connection between the T-Time software and the Aquatic Life Expert Light
Fixture. When disconnected, the word “Offline” will be present at the bottom of each Dashboard.
The Color Dashboard allows you to create 18 different preset color combinations and intensities of light
that can be loaded into the Light Fixture and controlled by the handheld Remote. Use these colors when
you want to view the aquarium under light that does not change according to the clock in the fixture.
For example, your fixture is operating throughout the day and you have created a sun-up, sun-down
routine. Friends are visiting and you want to show them the aquarium, but only the moonlights are
operating. You can use the Remote to access any one of the 18 customized colors/intensities you have
created and show your friends the aquarium. When you are finished, you can use the Remote to return to
the programmed daily lighting cycle you have created.
MAIN MENU (CONTINUED)
COLOR DASHBOARD
Edit
Tools
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TIP: When buttons are
grayed-out, they are not active.
Often, connecting the fixture to
the T-Time software will activate
the buttons.

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There are four different colored LED’s in the Aquatic Life 3W Expert Light Fixture; Royal Blue, Blue, White
and Red. The T-Time software allows you to create different combinations of these colors on the Color
Dashboard. There are four ways to achieve the same results when creating custom colors.
1Using your computer keyboard, enter the percent values for each color LED.
2Click on the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the percent value for each color LED.
3Slide the button to the right and left to adjust the percent values for each color LED.
4Slide the vertical bar up and down to adjust the percent value for each color LED.
COLOR DASHBOARD (CONTINUED)
To save the combination of LED colors you have created, click on the disk icon in the top toolbar.
To proportionally adjust the
percent values for all of
the LED’s that are being
used in one of the eighteen
combinations, select the “All”
button. Then use the mouse
to drag the four vertical bars
to the desired percentages.
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Click on the block
under the color
combination you want
to create or adjust.
TIP: Use the Import button to
load the existing Aquatic Life
Light Fixture Color, Auto and
Functions dashboards settings
into the T-Time Software.
Use the Export button to
transfer your Color, Auto and
Functions dashboards settings
from the T-Time Software to the
Aquatic Life Light Fixture.
NOTE: The 400nm and 420nm
LED’s are controlled with the
other LED’s on the Royal Blue
channel.
NOTE: The white channel
includes two royal blue LED's
per LED board.

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You can customize the color on your computer screen that represents each of the four LED colors.
1Click on the color you want to customize and a color palette will open.
In this example, we opened the color palette, selected a yellow color and now our screen uses yellow to
represent the Royal Blue LED on the Dashboard.
COLOR DASHBOARD (CONTINUED)
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AUTO DASHBOARD
Some of the buttons on the Auto Dashboard are only active when the Aquatic Life Expert Light Fixture is
connected to the T-Time software. If a button is grayed-out, the option is not available offline or the action
cannot be completed.
The Auto Dashboard allows you to create daily light cycles, which are comprised of Traces. A “Trace” is the
intensity of each color of LED over a 24 hour period. Lunar Light, Cloud Cover and Thunder Storms are
not included in your Traces. These lighting options are managed on the Functions Dashboard.
NOTE: You are changing only
the color that represents the
LED color, not the actual LED
color.

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AUTO DASHBOARD (CONTINUED)
1New – Opens a “fresh” Auto Dashboard where you can create a new Trace. The previous Trace can
still be accessed using the drop-down menu (18) on the Auto Dashboard. Creating a New Trace does
not change the settings on the Color, Function or General Dashboards. The file format for a Trace is
.TTT.
2Open – Allows you to open a previously saved .TTT file.
3Close – Allows you to close a specific Trace so it does not appear on the Auto Dashboard drop-down
menu. If you have not saved the changes to the Trace, you will be prompted to save before closing the
Trace.
4Close All – Allows you to close all open Traces so they do not appear on the Auto Dashboard Trace
Drop-Down Menu. If you have not saved the changes to the Traces, you will be prompted to save all
before closing the Traces.
5Save – Allows you to save a specific Trace for future reference or sharing with other users. The file
format for a Trace is .TTT.
6Save As – Similar to Save Trace, but allows you to change the name prior to saving the .TTT file.
7Save All – Allows you to save all open .TTD and .TTT files one-by-one.
8Copy – Allows you to copy a Trace from the Trace being viewed on the Auto Dashboard. The copy is
stored on a special clipboard within the T-Time software, not in Windows.
9Paste – Allows you to transfer a Trace that has been copied to a different Trace screen on the Auto
Dashboard. You can Paste to a new Trace or an existing Trace. If you Paste to an existing Trace, the
pasted copy will overwrite whatever trace is currently being viewed on the Auto Dashboard.
10 Demo Start – When the T-Time software is connected to the Aquatic Life Light Fixture, you can
use the Demo function to view the Traces you have created and are currently displayed on the active
Dashboard. The Demo will take you through an entire 24 hour cycle between 15 seconds and 3
minutes depending on the time selected from the Speed (12) drop-down menu (page15).
11 Repeat – When selected, the Repeat button is a green color. Used in conjunction with the Demo
Start button, the Traces will continue to loop until stopped.
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TIP: Refer to Appendix C
(page 30) for a step-by-step
example of creating a 24 hour
cycle with four Traces for a Marine
Aquarium. Visit www.aquaticlife.
com to download ready-to-import
24 hour cycle Traces. Once
downloaded, you can import into
the T-Time software and use as
is or modify before Exporting into
your Aquatic Life Light Fixture.
AUTO DASHBOARD (CONTINUED)
12 Speed – Used to control the compressed length of time for a 24 hour cycle. This is used in
conjunction with the Demo Start function.
13 Time Shift by Channel – Easily shift each color LED Trace in one hour increments by using the left
and right arrows below the Time Shift by Channel heading.
14 Time Shift All Channels – Easily shift the hours and minutes for all of the traces at the same time.
Click on the hours or minutes and then use the keyboard to enter the new time or the up and down
arrows to adjust the time.
15 All – Use the All button to proportionally adjust the percent values for all of the LED’s Traces on the
active Auto Dashboard. When selected, the Trace window is outlined. Use the mouse to drag all of the
traces up or down to adjust the percent light intensity.
16 Trace Increase/Decrease – Select one to four of the LED Traces that you would like to increase or
decrease the light intensity. The selected Traces will appear on the screen as bold.
17 Percentage of Power – When each hour of a cycle is selected, the percentages of power going
to each color of LED are displayed. The percentages can be adjusted by dragging the Traces on the
screen, using the keyboard to manually enter the percentage value, using the up and down arrows to
the right of the values or the small horizontal sliding bars to the right of the values.
18 Trace Drop-Down Menu – This drop-down menu shows all open Traces as well as the Traces that
can be uploaded to the Aquatic Life Light Fixture and controlled by the handheld Remote. When the
Auto Dashboard is first opened, the default Trace Drop-Down is “Remote Key 1”. Remote Key 1, 2
and 3 cannot be deleted because these are the three daily cycles that can be uploaded to the Aquatic
Life Light Fixture. You can create as many Traces as desired and use the Copy & Paste functions to
transfer your custom Traces to the Remote Keys.
19 Daily Power Statistics – The total Watts used in the 24 hour period by all four color LED’s based
on the light cycle created. If the Aquatic Life Light Fixture has never been connected to the T-Time
software, the default calculations will be based on the 14inch Light Fixture model. Once the Aquatic
Life Light Fixture has been connected to the T-Time software, the software will automatically adjust to
calculate the power usage for the correct size fixture.
20 Watt.Hour – The Watts used in a 24 hour period by the Royal Blue, Blue, White and Red LED’s.
Once the Aquatic Life Light Fixture has been connected to the T-Time software, the software will
automatically adjust to calculate the power usage for the correct size fixture.
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The Functions Dashboard is where you control the Lunar Cycle, Cloud Settings and Storm Settings.
The programmed Lunar Cycle, Cloud and Storm and activated using the handheld remote control when the
fixture is operating in Auto Mode 1, 2 or 3.
Functions Dashboard Overview
FUNCTIONS DASHBOARD
Lunar System Settings
The Aquatic Life Expert Series Light Fixture includes a Lunar function that can be programmed
independently of the three 24 hour light cycles .
1Start Time – Select the Hour and Minutes with your mouse and then use the keyboard to enter the
start time for the lunar lighting. You can also select the Hour and Minutes and use the up and down
arrows to adjust the time.
2Stop Time - Select the Hour and Minutes with your mouse and then use the keyboard to enter the
end time for the lunar lighting. You can also select the Hour and Minutes and use the up and down
arrows to adjust the time.
3Natural Distribution – When the Natural Distribution function is used, the lunar light will increase
and decrease over a thirty day period. You can control the percent intensity of all LED’s or the four
colors of LED’s independently; however, the thirty day cycle will remain.
To save your Functions
Dashboard settings, click on
the disk icon in the top toolbar
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Power ON/OFF
Auto Mode Power Adjustment
Demonstrate the existing Auto Selection
Color Mode Selection
Auto Mode Trace Selection
Lunar Mode ON/OFF
Cloud Mode ON/OFF
Storm Mode ON/OFF
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TIP: The Aquatic Life Light
Fixture uses a 24 hour clock so
there is no confusion between
AM and PM.
AM / PM 24 Hr.
Clock
12:00 AM 0:00
1:00 AM 1:00
2:00 AM 2:00
3:00 AM 3:00
4:00 AM 4:00
5:00 AM 5:00
6:00 AM 6:00
7:00 AM 7:00
8:00 AM 8:00
9:00 AM 9:00
10:00 AM 10:00
11:00 AM 11:00
12:00 PM 12:00
1:00 PM 13:00
2:00 PM 14:00
3:00 PM 15:00
4:00 PM 16:00
5:00 PM 17:00
6:00 PM 18:00
7:00 PM 19:00
8:00 PM 20:00
9:00 PM 21:00
10:00 PM 22:00
11:00 PM 23:00
NOTE: The Lunar, Cloud and
Storm functions do not work
when the fixture is operating in
one of the 18 Color Modes.

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FUNCTIONS DASHBOARD (CONTINUED)
4Average Distribution – When the Average Distribution function is used, the lunar light will be
constant over a thirty day period. You can control the percent intensity of all LED’s or the four colors of
LED’s independently.
5LED Color Selection – Select one to four of the colored LED’s to be included in the Lunar System.
Once selected, adjust the intensity of each color to the desired amount.
Cloud System Settings
The Aquatic Life Expert Series Light Fixture includes a cloud function that can be programmed
independently of the three 24 hour light cycles.
When a cloud setting is active, the feature will be highlighted yellow. The following cloud customization
is available:
1Duration is the length of time that the cloud cover lasts. You can select 1 to 250 minutes (4 hours)
of cloud cover or have constant cloud cover. When any amount of duration is selected, the cloud cover
will randomly move from lighter cover to darker cover.
2 Slide the button left to right to adjust the intensity of the cloud cover (Soft to Heavy).
3Select which of the four colored LED’s are affected by the cloud cover.
4With the fixture connected to the T-Time program, select “Export” to transfer your custom settings to
the Aquatic Life light fixture.
When the fixture is disconnected from the computer, activate the cloud cover by pressing the Cloud button
on the handheld Remote. The cloud indicator light on the front of the light fixture will illuminate. About one
minute will pass before the cloud cover begins. The cloud cover will last as long as the duration is set and
then will automatically turn off. To active again, press the cloud button on the handheld Remote.
In the example, the Duration is set for 15 minutes, with medium cloud cover. The cloud cover will not affect
the 24 hour light cycle programming of the red LED’s on the fixture. Once the Cloud button is pressed on
the handheld Remote, the cloud cover will begin and last for 15 minutes before ending. When the cloud
cover ends, the indicator light on the front of the Light Fixture will turn off.
Power ON/OFF
Auto Mode Power Adjustment
Demonstrate the existing Auto Selection
Color Mode Selection
Auto Mode Trace Selection
Lunar Mode ON/OFF
Cloud Mode ON/OFF
Storm Mode ON/OFF
TIP: Select Duration: Always
and Soft cloud cover to have
the intensity of your 24 hour
light cycle randomly change
throughout the day.
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NOTE: . For the Lunar, Cloud,
and Storm functions to work,
the Light fixture must be in
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FUNCTIONS DASHBOARD (CONTINUED)
Storm System Settings
The Aquatic Life Expert Series light fixture includes a thunder storm function that can be programmed
independently of the three 24 hour light cycles.
When a storm setting is active, the feature will be highlighted yellow. The following storm customization is
available:
1Duration is the length of time that the thunder storm lasts. You can select 1 to 250 minutes (4 hours)
of storm or have constant thunder storm.
2Slide the button left to right to adjust the intensity of the thunder storm (Mild to Violent).
3Select which of the four colored LED’s are used in the lightening storm. When the storm happens, the
LED’s that are on the 24 hour light cycle will begin to dim and then the storm will take place using the
LED’s selected.
4With the fixture connected to the T-Time program, select “Export” to transfer your custom settings to
the Aquatic Life light fixture.
When the fixture is disconnected from the computer, activate the thunder storm by pressing the Storm
button on the handheld Remote. The storm indicator light on the front of the light fixture will illuminate.
About one minute will pass before the lightening storm begins. The storm will last as long as the duration
is set and then will automatically turn off. To active again, press the Storm button on the handheld Remote.
In the example, a violent storm using Royal Blue and White LED’s is set to last five minutes. Once the
Storm icon is pressed on the handheld remote, the lightening storm will begin and last for 5 minutes
before ending. When the storm ends, the indicator light on the front of the Light Fixture will turn off.
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Power ON/OFF
Auto Mode Power Adjustment
Demonstrate the existing Auto Selection
Color Mode Selection
Auto Mode Trace Selection
Lunar Mode ON/OFF
Cloud Mode ON/OFF
Storm Mode ON/OFF

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GENERAL DASHBOARD
The General Dashboard is where you syncronize the time on your computer with the clock on the Light
Fixture.
Date/Time Settings
1Date and Time of your computer. If your computer does not have the correct date or time, you will need
to set your computer to be able to set the correct time on your Aquatic Life light fixture.
2When the fixture is connected to the T-Time software (Online), the fixture’s date and time will be visible.
3Select, Auto to synchronize the date and time between your computer and Aquatic Life Light Fixture.
View/Hide Graph
4When selected, the graphs are visible on the Color and Auto Dashboards.
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