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New Controller Firmware Downloads - Updated with v2.14
AI Support
posted this on September 16, 2012 17:08
This firmware is compatible with the New Controller only.
Version 2.14 - 5/21/13
Fixes/Enhancements:
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Update all LED intensities when a device re-establishes communication with the New Controller.
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Includes Puck Driver with latest PowerPuck configurations
Version 2.09 - 4/22/13
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Adds support for 415nm/Violet Sol-Vega Upgrade
Version 2.08 - 3/20/13
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Running START NOW with lightning would cancel storms for the day.
- Cloud cover would start and then immediately stop under certain conditions.
- Support for the Sol to Vega Upgrade Kit.
- Fixed fail-safe auto-dim down which would sometimes trigger erroneously.
- Various minor bugs related to display issues, Setup Lights, and power-up.
Version 2.01 - 2/14/13
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Add percentage display to Auto/Manual main screens.
- Add fail-safe timeout to wireless adapter.
Version 2.0 - 2/11/13
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Support for PowerPuck™ custom pucks.
- Adds wireless operation for Sol White, Sol Blue, and Nano when used with Wireless Adapter (sold seperately).
- Supports full sunrise/sunset/cloud sweeps and weather effects for all Sol and Nano models.
- Supports both Sol and Vega models simultaneously (wireless mode) with one controller.
- Fail-safe Vega dim down prevents coral burning if wireless communications fail for an extended period of time.
- Global Region Timers simulates actual sunrise/sunset times of major coral reefs around the world.
- GPS coordinate Timers for automatic local sunrise/sunset tracking.
- Fully automatic sweep speed for up to 30 Vega lighting modules.
- Revamped user interface for easier setup and control.
- Misc. bug fixes
Note: You may lose your current settings when upgrading to this version.
Version 1.3.1 - 11/512
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Modified fan speeds on Vega to minimize audible noise.
- Fixed lightning effects on wired Sol.
Version 1.2.1 - 10/11/12
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Improved Coral Acclimation algorithm.
- Fixed clock issue where LED modules are turning on around midnight.
Version 1.1.8 - 10/8/12
Fixes/Enhancements:
- Fixed Test Lights function for Sol units that are wired to the New Controller.
- Added button sensitivity setting.
- Added warning dialog for invalid settings for Coral Acclimation.
- Added support link on splash screen.
- Fixed several minute delay starting Lunar Cycle if start and end times overlap midnight.
- Fixed ordering of Vega units during setup.
- Allow user to force New Controller to stay in firmware upgrade mode on power up by the following procedure:
- 1) Apply power to the New Controller
- 2) Wait for splash screen to display.
- 3) Within 5 seconds, press and hold both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time.
- Allow user to clear configuration memory on power using the following procedure:
- 1) Apply power to the New Controller.
- 2) Wait for splash screen to display.
- 3) Within 5 seconds, press and hold both the OK and CANCEL buttons at the same time.
- Fixed Deep Red following Cool White and Green following Blue intensities on Home Screen.
- Initial Release
Please use the attached firmware to update or re-load your New Controller.
- To update download the firmware using the link below, make note of where this firmware is saved as you will need to use it in later steps.
- Connect the New Controller to a Windows based PC.
- On the controller, select 'Firmware Update' on the second menu screen page.
- A Removable Storage device will appear on My Computer. Open this device, and delete the file named firmware.bin
- Open the location where you downloaded the file in step 1 and drag it to the to the device, and power cycle upon transfer completion.
