Reef Factory Reef flare Pro Series User manual

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Reef flare Pro
User Manual
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Table of Contents
I. Installation of the device………………………………………………………………………..…………………….……………3
II. Initial configuration....................................................................................................................................5
III. Lamp operating modes…….………….……………………………………..……..…………………………………………….9
IV. Presets....................................................................................................................................………………11
V. Additional features…….……..…………………………….………………………..……………………….…………………….14
VI. Resetting the device …………………..……………………..………………..………………………..……………………….16
VII. Changing the access password to the device..…………………………………………………………….…..…..……16
VIII. Device update………………………………..…………..………..……………………………………………………………...17
IX. Information and warnings…………….……………..………………………………………………………………….……….18
X. Warranty Conditions……………………..….……………………….……………………………………………………………20
XI. Dedicated power supply..………….……………..………………………………………………………………..……………23
XII. Technical information…………..…………………………………………………………………………..……….…….……25
XIII. Knowledge base and technical support…………..……………………………………………………………..….……26
IMPORTANT! Please read the entire user manual carefully before setting up and using the
device. There may be slight differences in the content between what is presented on the
device's screen and the manual's descriptions.
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I. Installation of the device
Installing the lamp
Using the dedicated mounting system, install the lamp
above the aquarium so that it illuminates the bottom of
the tank as much as possible.
The lamp should be installed at a minimum height of 20
cm above the waterline.
Use of Reef Factory mounts
To properly mount the lamp, use one of the dedicated mounting systems offered by Reef Factory. Follow
the instructions attached to it. You can find it by scanning the QR code next to it or at this link
www.reeffactory.com/flaremountingkit.
The mounting kit is sold separately.
After assembly, check that all components are properly tightened to avoid possible damage to
the device.
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Connection to the power supply
After the installation, connect the power
supply to the lamp using the dedicated
power adapter included in the set, as shown
in the picture.
Attach the cable between the lamp and the
power supply according to the instructions
in the assembly kit. Wind up the cable
between the power supply and the AC
network as shown in the picture.
Make sure that the lamp's cooling system can work freely, taking in air from above and distributing it to the
sides. The hose or fitting must not block the airflow.
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II. Initial configuration
To connect the device to your account using the Smart Reef app, the
device must be connected to power and within range of your home
network, and your phone or tablet. You can download the app from the
Play store and the App store.
1. open the Smart Reef app on your mobile device and log in.
If you do not already have a Smart Reef account,
select “Create a free account”.
Enter the email address you want to use in the Smart Reef application
as well as the password, and then repeat it.
If you don't want to, log in every time you launch the
application, check “Keep me logged in”.
2. Create your aquarium in the Smart Reef app.
If you do not have your aquarium yet, use the option
“Add an aquarium” in the lower left corner of the screen and provide the
necessary information.
If you already have your aquarium in the Smart Reef app,
proceed to the next step.
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3. Add the device to your Smart Reef account
From the list of aquariums or the list of devices
in the lower right corner of the screen,
select “add device.”
Allow the app to use your exact location when
using the app. This allows the app to connect devices
to Wi-Fi networks more easily.
Select from the scrolling list the device you want to add to your
Smart Reef account and press “NEXT”.
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4. Set up a Wi-Fi connection to your home router.
Enter the exact Wi-Fi network name of your home router.
Then enter the password for your home router, if required,
and press “NEXT”.
Pay attention to uppercase and lowercase characters.
NOTE: Special characters may not be supported if the name
or password for your router contains such characters,
change them in your router's settings.
NOTE: Reef Factory devices only support the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network band. If your router generates 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands, indicate the name of the 2.4 GHz network.
Select “SCANNING” to scan the QR code on
the device, then allow the Smart Reef app to
access the camera while using the app.
After pressing “SCAN”, hover your phone's
camera over the QR code to scan it, or
manually enter the device's serial number
and select “CONNECT”.
You can find the serial number on
the device, on the packaging and as
the generated Wi-Fi network.
The serial number starts with RF, an
abbreviation of the device name, and
a string of digits.
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Allow the Smart Reef app, to temporarily connect
to set up a Wi-Fi network.
Congratulations! The device has been correctly added to your Smart
Reef account and will appear in the list of devices within 60 seconds.
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III. Lamp operating modes
The first thing you should do is to set the lamp lighting parameters.
In order to perform the settings, log in to the Smart Reef system in the
mobile application or at www.reeffactory.com. Then select the Reef
Flare device from your aquarium list by clicking on its name.
By default, the lamp is programmed to emit a range of light in a way that corresponds to the natural mode
of day and night. The user can change the parameters using the additional functions described below:
-PROGRAMS - allows you to individually set the time of switching on and off
the lamp. At the same time, it is possible to adjust the lighting power. After
setting the parameters, the lamp system suggests the current lamp power and
its operating temperature. After setting the parameters of the lamp operation,
remember to save its settings by adding your program (the function is
available on the right side in the upper part of the screen). You can create
many own lamp operation plans (so-called presets), each of them can be
saved and run at any time In addition, you can export your own settings (e.g. in
order to transfer them to another person) or import other settings (e.g. from
other users).
More about them in the chapter “Presets”
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-TIME MODE - in this mode you can set the function of the lamp for a specific
period time interval in the individual setting mode. After this time, the lamp
will return to the PROGRAM mode and will work according to the set schedule.
In the right part of the screen there is an active timer that indicates how much
time is left until the TIME MODE is turned off. about aquarists and their
animals. It allows you to return to the programmed lamp settings after a set
time. to the programmed state and remained in continuous operation mode, it
would lead to negative health effects of the animals. In the timed mode you
can also save your programs (so-called presets), similarly to the PROGRAMS
mode. This mode can be used, for example, as a timer.
At any time, you can extend the working time by clicking on the "Active now"
-OFF - this is the mode in which the lamp is turned off.
If the lamp temperature increases, the cooling system (fans) will be
automatically activated. When the lamp temperature exceeds 62 degrees
Celsius, the lamp's light output will be automatically reduced in order to limit
its further heating). For safety, when the critical temperature is reached, the
lamp will automatically turn off, and after it has cooled down, it will start
again. The device generates significant amounts of heat during operation. To
ensure proper air circulation, it is necessary to periodically (preferably once a
month, but not less frequently than once a quarter) clean the area around the
fans and remove accumulated dust. This will allow for more ecient heat
dissipation to the environment by the lamp.
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IV. Presets
To enable access to the so-called. "presets", you need to connect to the device
via www.reeffactory.com in your device's browser.
This feature is not available in the application.
After connecting, the "PROGRAMS" tab will be displayed.
Then you need to click on the "Presets" tab. It is basically named “Default”.
After pressing the tab, on the left side, a list of ready-made presets and
places for the next ones, which are called "Empty", will be displayed.
On the right side there are icons that briefly mean:
Configure the settings scheme - an option that allows you to
change the lighting time, coral options and the intensity of the
"preset" lighting
Edit - an option that allows you to change the name of the
"preset"
Export - an option that allows you to export the current preset
Import - option for uploading an external preset
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Configure settings scheme
After pressing this option, the menu for editing settings will open. If you want
to change the “preset”, press the “OK” button.
After that, the following steps will be displayed as in point 2.
in Chapter II. "Device operation configuration", i.e.:
- operating hours of the device
- selection of corals that are in the aquarium
- device lighting intensity
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At the end, an option will be displayed to name the setting that has just
been edited
Edit
After pressing this option, a window will appear in which you can enter
a new name .
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Export
After pressing the Export option, the “preset” will be downloaded to your
device. The file will be in the "Downloads" folder by default.
Import
On the other hand, to upload a “preset”, click the “Import” icon. After that
it will open the folder from your device from which you need to select the
file which contains "preset".
Both files must be in the .json
V. Additional functions
The lamp has additional functions, thanks to which its operation will be even easier for you. Below is their
description:
-SCALE - this function allows you to expand and narrow the time axis, which allows for more precise
setting of lighting parameters in individual time intervals.
-TOTAL INTENSITY - this function allows you to increase and decrease the
power of all colors at the same time. Thanks to it, you can brighten or dim the
lamp faster without having to adjust individual colors. This function does not
change the intensity of individual colors and maintains the color balance that
you have set.
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-ACCLIMATIZATION - Reef Factory lamps are characterized by a very
high intensity of light compared to other products on the market. Turning on
the lamp at maximum power, e.g. due to the replacement of an old lamp from
another manufacturer, may cause undesirable reactions of animals in your
tank. For this purpose, our lamp has an acclimatization function. It allows you
to gradually increase the light output by selecting the initial light output (by
default 50%), the acclimatization time (lasting from two to thirty days) and
the final lamp output (by default 100%)
-DAY SIMULATION - if you want to check how it will shine during the
whole day, then use the simulation function. After pressing it, the lamp will
brighten and dim at an accelerated pace, according to your settings
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VI. Resetting the device
If your device is not working properly, you want to configure
it again or you cannot connect to it despite several
attempts, you can restore them to factory settings by
applying a magnet (included in the set) to the lamp housing
in the place marked in the picture
VII. Changing the access password to the device
For security reasons, it is recommended to change the standard
password access to the device.The password should be complex
enough to prevent you from connecting third party access to the
device. Changing the password requires a direct connection to the
device's Wi-Fi network as in step 4 of the initial device setup.
Once you are connected to the device, expand the list by clicking on the
3 bars in the upper right corner of the screen, then go to the Wi-Fi
network settings.
Enter your current password (default is reeffactory)
then press "OK".
In the next step, enter a new password and press "OK",
then confirm the new password and press "OK".
Congratulations! The password has been changed successfully.
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VIII. Updating the device
To update, log in to the Smart Reef system in the mobile application or
at www.reeffactory.com.
Then press the "Edit" button next to which there is a red indicator
informing about the available update.
In the next one you will see a message about the availability of a new
version of the software. Press "OK" to update the software.
Note that after some updates, your device may need to be
reconfigured or recalibrated.
After pressing the "OK" button, the device will automatically update.
During the update, do not disconnect the device from the
power supply. If the update doesn't complete within 30
minutes, reset your device.
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IX. Information and warnings
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! The Reef Flare Pro is not completely waterproof. Avoid immersion,
splashing and high humidity. Exposure to these factors may cause permanent damage to the
device.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! The device operates under mains voltage - there is a risk of electric
shock.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! PACKAGING
The device was protected during transport by packaging. After unpacking the device, please
dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. All materials used for
packaging are harmless to the environment and 100% recyclable. Packing materials (polyethylene bags,
foams, bundle wires, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking. There is a risk of
swallowing, aspiration and suffocation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! WITHDRAWAL FROM OPERATION
The device is marked in accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU and the Polish Act
on waste electrical and electronic equipment with the symbol of a crossed-out waste
container. Such marking informs that after the period of its use, this equipment cannot be
placed together with other household waste. The user is obliged to hand it over to the waste electrical and
electronic equipment collection centers. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and
communal units, create an appropriate system enabling the disposal of this equipment. Proper handling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment contributes to avoiding consequences harmful to human health
and the natural environment, resulting from the presence of hazardous components and improper storage
and processing of such equipment.
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1. The manufacturer of the devices described in this manual is:
Reef Factory Sp. z o
. ul. Bydgoska 94
86-032 Niemcz
Poland
Manufacturer's website: www.reeffactory.com
2. The manufacturer declares that the offered products comply with the following standards:
RoHS 2011/65/EU,
RoHS 2015/863,
RED 2014/53/EU.
3. Reef Factory hereby declares that the devices are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://download.reeffactory.com/instructions/thermocontrol/ThermoControlCE.pdf
4. Devices manufactured by Reef Factory are intended only for home use or stores operating in the
aquarium industry , they are not dedicated to industrial applications.
5. The devices are adapted to dispensing liquids that are not hazardous substances, such as corrosive
substances, highly concentrated acids or flammable substances. In case of doubt whether a given
substance can be dosed using our devices, please contact us.
6. 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 must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Reef Factory could void the user's authority to operate the RF Module and/or the product that
incorporates the RF Module. The user is cautioned to maintain a 20 cm (8 inch) spacing from the product to
ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
This device contains RF Module:
Part Number: ESP12F
FCC ID: 2AHMR-ESP12F
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X. Warranty conditions
Reef Factory Sp. z o. o. does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of this product. The
warranty covers only technical hardware problems that occurred within the warranty period
and under normal conditions of use.
1. Devices manufactured by Reef Factory are covered by a warranty for the period of:
●24 months for individual and business customers using consumer products.
●12 months for a business customer using demo products.
2. The accessories and spare parts for the devices are covered by a 6-month warranty.
3. The proof of the warranty for the product is the bill or invoice of purchase, on which the date of
purchase and the name of the device are legibly marked.
4. Technical defects of the product revealed during the warranty period will be removed free of
charge as soon as possible, not exceeding 14 days from the date of delivery of the device to the
Authorized Service Center.
5. The User has the right to replace the product by the Guarantor with a new one, free from defects,
in the event that:
●Five repairs requiring replacement of components were made during the warranty period,
and the product still shows defects, the
●Authorized Service Center stated in writing that the defect is impossible to remove.
6. The condition for the warranty repair is:
●Delivery of the product in the original factory packaging or other packaging protecting
the device during transport to the Authorized Service Point.
●Presentation of a copy of the original proof of purchase,
●Description of the fault that occurs in the device.
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