Thunderstorm on AI LED modules

[Matthias]

We send exactly the commands according to the techincal docs we have from Aqua Illumination.

When they meanwhile changed their protocol without notifying us I would be irritated a little bit, but I can`t imagine this, they know that we spent a lot of time in programming the AI-interface for the ProfiLux.

Of course you can connect a PC RS232 interface in parallel to check what happens during communication, you will see the sent commands for example with a terminal program.
But I doubt that this will help us to find the source of the problem.

[Aufgedyng]

Ok, do you have any suggestion on how we proceed. Could you give me the spec. of the RS232 command that you send so I can try if my units flash from a terminal program?

I'll be happy to help you and AI to solve this. Do you want me to post a video of the problem?

--Mats

[Matthias]

I have been in direct touch with AI, it seems that some lamp types need additional commands to operate correctly during flashes.
As soon as I got all needed information from AI I will try to change the communication.

Since we have a NDA I am not allowed to give you details regarding the protocol, the only one who could give you more technical details is AI.

[Aufgedyng]

Thank you very much for your help!

Another thunderstorm related question....Do I need to restart the Profilux when I have unchecked the thunderstorm box? I still get flashes when unchecked.

--Mats

[Matthias]

Settings are active as soon as you save them, no need for restart (exception: LAN settings)
What thunderstorm box do you mean - in the illumination settings?
This has no effect for AI lamps.

to the flash issue:
I discussed what to do with the engineer of AI and it seems we already have a correct protocol, so I need some more information from you:
- exact lamp type
- settings in the ProfiLuxControl AI section (screenshot)
- exact description of your problem (flash too long?) - details?

[Aufgedyng]

Ok, its the setting in the Illumination 1,2,3 etc.

Ok, the SOL units are just a few month old, do you need a serial number or firmware version? I was not aware that there was different models of AI SOL, it's a 3 channel lamp. I'll post all other info as soon as possible.

Thanks!

[lalasfish]

OK Here is some more info

i also have the same problem with thunderstorms....

Before i had the sol WHITE units which worked perfectly....

then i upgraded to sol BLUE.... meaning i changed the driver board and the pucks..... it seems that the sol BLUE use 3 channels to control white blue and royal blue.... BUT thunderstorm is another issue

controlling light intensity with the profilux is working ok

If you start a thunderstorm though here is what happens....

flashes start ok .... at around 2 minutes when lights start to dimm then thunderstorm looks more like a cabaret show
different units light up at 100&% in all channels for a second then dimm down then proceed with thunder.....

Here is the weirdest part.....

if you have your lights at 0% total darkness. and start a thunderstorm then everything is working PERFECT!! this i discovered by accident since i had a setting for random thunderstorms and one night i got a perfect one at 01:00 in the morning.... it was the best show ever

Hope this helps

Christos

[Aufgedyng]

Thanks for the input Christos!

Matthias, I have posted all the settings. I also have a .mov file that shows the problem but it's 80Mb, can I upload it to you in some way?

I have posted settings for all my Illumination channels, Thunderstorm page (I've only used "Start manual thunderstorm" when I tested) and the AI settings.
The problem I have is that the flash is way too long, If I can send you the movie you'll see.
Let me know if you need anything else.


Regards,

Mats

[lalasfish]

upload it on youtube and make a link

[Baumbart]

Hi

First.... sorry for my bad english!

I have testing the Problem with Thunderstorm, follow selection i have a good thunder action!

AI-setting.jpg

LED-Grup 1, are Canel 2 (AI blue)
LED-Grup 2, are Canel 3 (AI royal blue)
LED-Grup 3, are Canel 1 (AI white)

Flash intensy... i have maximum setting 9!

Illum1.jpg

Illumination 1

I have selection only the Thunderstorm, not clouds
This are the white AI LED!

Illum2.jpg

Illumination 2

I have no choice in the simulation
This are the blue AI LED!

Illum3.jpg

Illumination 3

Selection only the Moonphase
This are the royale blue AI LED!


Thunderstorm.jpg

Thunderstorm

Intensity selection 20%

Darkening selection 100%
Of course they can choose more or less Darkening

In the case of the AI controller during a thunderstorm, only the white LED in operation!