Reefbreeders Photon 16 Pro

September 2022: a new control system in collaboration with the American brand Reefbreeders.

Reefbreeders Photon 16 Pro (formerly IT5040B) from the brand ReefBreeders. For aquariums up to 60 cm in length.

100° Lenses

Technical specifications:

Power 115 watts / dimensions 40.96cm x20.32cm It appears you've entered the letter "x". Could you please provide the full text you want to be translated from French to English? 2.5cm Thickness / weight 3 kg

Number of LEDs = 36, 90-degree lenses, emitted colors = Red, Green, Blue, White, and UV, LED brands Osram, Cree, SemiLED. 6-channel control system via WiFi with remote control.

If you are using multiple ramps of the same generation, you must strictly use only one remote control to avoid damaging them.

Description:

The Photon V2 Pro uses the highly anticipated Reef Nexus app for superior control from your smartphone. The Reef Nexus app allows for complete wireless cloud-based control. The Reef Nexus app simplifies programming and lets you choose from a variety of presets and user-created programs, as well as design your own custom program.

The Reef Nexus app adds numerous new control capabilities and is continuously updated with new features. A major upgrade is the extremely smooth gradient ramp. Your light will automatically and gradually increase and decrease, just like a natural sunrise and sunset. There is a built-in 28-day moonlight cycle that automatically increases and decreases the intensity of your moonlights based on the current moon phase.

You can link multiple Photon V2 Pros in the same group of programs or run them separately. This makes it easier to operate multiple Photon V2 Pros.

The Reef Nexus app is entirely cloud-based. After connecting to your home's wireless router, you can control your Photon V2 Pro from anywhere in the world when you are connected to the Internet.

The Photon V2 Pro is also the first product from ReefBreeders that collaborates with the Coral Restoration Foundation™ to help restore the Florida Barrier Reef, the third-largest barrier reef in the world. Each Photon V2 Pro donates $10 directly to CRF™ on your behalf.

The Photon V2 Pro uses 5-watt Cree XT-E diodes and 3-watt Cree, Semi, and Osram diodes. There are 6 color channels, allowing you to have precise control over each color.

The color layout of the Photon V2 Pro is based on years of reef conservation, research, and consultation with renowned experts and enthusiasts on the topic of LED lighting and your corals. We target both chlorophyll and accessory proteins in coral tissues that aid in growth and coloration. Our arrangement is one of the best on the market and has been for years! We have maintained the same LED layout for the Photon V2 Pros. If you already have an older Photon V2 or V2+, you can easily upgrade to the latest and greatest with our Reef Nexus integration kit.

Each light is made of a thin 100% extruded aluminum heat sink, which is sturdy and designed to last, unlike the plastic housings used by most competitors. Each light includes adjustable tank mounting legs as well as the standard hanging kit. Alternatively, you can use the T-rail on top of the light with your own bolts, allowing for nearly unlimited mounting configurations. We include everything you need to hang/mount your lamp—no additional hardware is required for most tanks.

The Photon V2 Pros are cooled by temperature-controlled silent fans. Air moves over the heat sink and never comes into contact with the internal electronics, keeping all components cool and dry.

The new Photon V2 Pro includes a 2.4 GHz wireless chip designed to connect to our Reef Nexus app.

Please note that a wireless router with a 2.4 GHz signal and an Internet connection are required.

The Photon V2 Pro is covered in the United States by our comprehensive 2-year warranty, which includes parts, labor, and shipping for the entire fixture and controller, both ways. Extended warranties of 3 years and 4 years are also available for purchase.

The exact distribution of the dimming channels is as follows (see image):

Channel 1 Deep Red 2 Osram 3watt 660nm
Channel 2 Green 2 Semi LED 3 watt 520nm
Channel 3 Royal Blue 12 Cree XT-E 5 watt 450 nm
Channel 4 White 10 Cree XP-E 5 watt 5500K
Channel 5 Cool Blue 8 Cree XP-E 3watt 480nm
Channel 6 Violet 10 Semi LED 3watt 420nm

Instructions:

1: Plug your power supply into your lamp, then plug your power supply into the wall, in that order.
2: The light must first initialize by going through each color channel, and the fans will also turn on. The LED indicator at the end of your light will go through several colors before settling on blinking blue.
3: Ensure that the Reef Nexus app is downloaded and that the setup and account are connected before attempting to configure the lights' Wi-Fi connection.
4: In the application, press the + button at the top right next to the equipment to add a new device.
5: Next, press Reef Breeders and select ready.
6: Exit the application and enter your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. Find your light "ReefBreeders_XXXX" and connect to its network. You should see a notification inviting you to return to the Reef Nexus app once the connection is established. The LED indicator should be solid blue. If you do not see a notification, exit the Wi-Fi settings and open the Reef Nexus app manually.
7: Once the lamp is connected in the app, you will be prompted to select your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Enter the password, noting that it is case-sensitive and may contain special characters. You can view your password as you type to ensure it is correct.
8: Once connected, the LED indicator should be solid green, and you will be prompted to name your light. You will then be presented with several color sliders to manually adjust the light. If the light responds to these sliders, it means that the connection is successful and your light is connected.
9: The new lights may need to perform an Over-The-Air (OTA) update after the initial connection. If your light indicator is a solid color, and then turns to flashing purple, it is performing an OTA update. Do not unplug your lamp during the update. This may take about a minute, after which your light will restart and automatically reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.
10: Once the OTA update is complete, you can add a schedule to your light. You can choose from presets or user-created programs. We recommend starting with the soft coral program, which peaks at 30% on the blue channels, and gradually progressing to the mixed reef settings over several weeks.

Troubleshooting tips:

My light is solid blue and not connecting - what should I do? If your light is solid blue, it means it is directly connected to your phone. If you have previously connected to your light and did not connect it to your home network, you will need to enter your phone's Wi-Fi settings. Select the light's Wi-Fi network, then choose "forget this network" to disconnect. Once this is done, it should return to blinking blue. Exit the Reef Nexus app and swipe up to close it (iOS) or delete it (Android). Reopen the app, then follow the steps to connect. Only connect to your light's Wi-Fi network when prompted in the app.

I can't connect my lamp to the Internet: Ensure that you are connecting to a 2.4 GHz network. Reset your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. Restart your lamp by doing the same. Make sure the network password entered is correct - they are case-sensitive. Also, pay attention to similar symbols, for example, an uppercase "I" can look like a lowercase "L".

In some cases, it may also be helpful to restart your phone. As a last resort, you might also consider deleting and re-downloading the Reef Nexus app.

My light turns on at the wrong time - how can I fix this problem? If your light seems to be off by a few hours, open the Reef Nexus app and go to the settings. Change the time zone to a random time zone other than your current one, then save it. Go back to the settings, then select the correct time zone and save it again.

My lamp does not have a remote control / I installed the Reef Nexus kit and my remote control no longer works with my lamp? This is perfectly normal - the Photon V2 Pro is a smart device and is controlled using an Android or iPhone device. When you install the Reef Nexus kit, you remove the old circuit board that interacts with the remote control.

How do I connect my Photon V2 Pro to an Apex? The Apex VDM integration kit must be installed to do this. The light will not work with the Reef Nexus app while the Apex kit is installed.

Where is the reset button located? Please note that in many cases, a light reset is not necessary. The reset button is accessible through the tip; it is a small golden button just inside the square cutout illustrated below. The new lights include a small key to press the button. A flathead screwdriver can also be used. Do not force the button - just enough pressure for it to click is sufficient.

Please note that there are a few requirements when you first get your Photon V2 Pro or install the Reef Nexus integration kit into your light. A smartphone powered by Android or iOS (iPhone) is required. A 2.4 GHz home or professional Wi-Fi network with a password is also required. The vast majority of home routers broadcast either 2.4 GHz or both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. If you have a 5 GHz only network, modify your routing.

Note: There has been no major change in the color of the LED or lenses between the B and PRO versions, only the connectivity has been modified.
It is now a mobile application, and there will be no problem reproducing the settings of a series B ramp if you wish to add one.