Ecotech XR30w LEDs available for preorder

[Affordable Aquatic]

 

[Drinkmorewater]

Hi,

Do you know what the price will be on these yet?

Thanks!

 

[dagreatbadfinger]

750?

 

[Affordable Aquatic]

The price will be $749, but if you order during the pre-sale, we will give you a $25 gift certificate for every unit you purchase.

 

[stoneriff]

Do you have any other info on these lights. Their website is seriously lacking. I have a tank that is 48"x24"x24". How many do I need? Do they have a mounting frame? I have a 20' ceiling. Hanging them is a bit of a project. What kind of controller do they come with?
I'm interested, but need some more info.
Thanks.

 

[jerl77]

Does it have a controller? Or do you have to use your.pc to change it?

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[prattreef]

My understanding is that there is a series of pre-sets built into the unit, but advanced controls are done via USB connection to your PC. These units looked super sweet at MACNA--and I'm not a huge LED fan.

 

[Affordable Aquatic]

In basic mode, the lights have buttons on them which give you control of a number of color temps from 5K to 20K. Once you have selected the color temp, you can adjust the intensity of the lighting. The lights are turned on and off via your power switch, a timer, or reef computer.

For other modes of operation, you connect the light to your PC (windows, for now). Using the software, you have the ability to add numerous parameter / settings which will automatically transition from point one to the next over the course of time. So basically you can have the lights turn on at a specified time at a certain brightness and color temp. Then, for the next specified time, you can set a different color temp, and intensity etc. From the time the first point begins and the next point is reached the lights will transition from point 1 to point 2. The lights will also control Vortech pumps, so you can set a 'feeding' time on the lights where the intensity drops, etc. and the pumps go into feeding mode. Using this functionality, storms can be programmed to affect both lighting and water movement. In systems with multiple Radions, the unit you connect to via USB becomes the master, and will relay all programming to any 'slaves' that are recognized in the vicinity.

In the very near future you will be able to control all these settings through your Neptune or Profilux controller. Ecotech expects to add additional features to the software in future releases; including lunar calendar etc. Also the lights are field upgradeable. Meaning that as newer LED technology is released, you can swap out LED modules. As is now done with Vortech controllers.

Ecotech claims that one Radion is equivalent to a 250w Halide. in intensity and coverage. They suggest that on smaller systems you use 1 Radion per 40 gallons, and on large systems 1 per 70 gallons or so. They claim the light footprint is around 24". So for a 48" tank, they suggest 2 lights for full coverage.

You dont need a mounting frame as each light is capable of hanging individually.

I think I covered all you asked. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions.

-john

 

[stoneriff]

Thank you very much for answering my questions. I'm going to decide between these and Aqua Illumination's units. Any preference?

 

[Affordable Aquatic]

We sell both, and while I am a big fan of the AIs. I think the Ecotechs are shaping up to be about the best LEDs on the market. The ability to change color temp and to program complicated events seems like a really nice feature. I also like that they are using a PC to interface to the lights, so you will receive free updates in the future with whatever new features they come up with. Having said that, if you want LEDs now, the Sols are available now.