Steve's LEDs Hurricane X ~ Night Mode after Set Up Exit

mnaella · Jul 24, 2024

I just installed Steve's LEDs on my 32g Biocube. Lights are working fine when tested & set to sim or manual mode. But every time I exit Set Up for Auto Mode the lights are switching immediately to Night. Can anyone pleeeeeease help? Note: Yes I understand military time =) , and no it's not scheduled time for sunset or ramp down modes =(

exnisstech · Jul 25, 2024

Never heard of the lights but found the site. Maybe reach out to the vendor?

saltyfins · Jul 25, 2024

mnaella said:
I just installed Steve's LEDs on my 32g Biocube. Lights are working fine when tested & set to sim or manual mode. But every time I exit Set Up for Auto Mode the lights are switching immediately to Night. Can anyone pleeeeeease help? Note: Yes I understand military time =) , and no it's not scheduled time for sunset or ramp down modes =(

you need to set up your ramp up and down, time. that's part of the program. then, after you exit...unplug it at the hurricane box (the one that your programming), then plug it back in.

Dread Pirate Dave · Jul 25, 2024

Do you have your lat/lng set for auto mode? I need to read it over again but I think that's needed.
https://www.stevesleds.com/assets/images/hurricanex/hurricanex472017.pdf

I find this a bit confusing but is auto mode not recommended?

saltyfins · Jul 25, 2024

Dread Pirate Dave said:
Do you have your lat/lng set for auto mode? I need to read it over again but I think that's needed.
https://www.stevesleds.com/assets/images/hurricanex/hurricanex472017.pdf

I find this a bit confusing but is auto mode not recommended?

I dont use that. at all, and I've had these for 3 years. but when you change the program, and exit...you HAVE to unplug it, then plug it back in.

Dread Pirate Dave · Jul 25, 2024

saltyfins said:
I dont use that. at all, and I've had these for 3 years. but when you change the program, and exit...you HAVE to unplug it, then plug it back in.

Good to know! I was looking at a FB marketplace tank that came with these lights as well. (still undecided there) lol

saltyfins · Jul 25, 2024

Dread Pirate Dave said:
Good to know! I was looking at a FB marketplace tank that came with these lights as well. (still undecided there) lol

best lights ever! I grow sticks in my 32!

mnaella · Aug 5, 2024

So yeeaahhhhhh. I had military time set to a.m. when it was supposed to be p.m. womp womp. Lights are working beautifully ~ ramp on & off w/ cloud effect (which I adore). What settings does everyone have 1 (blues) & 2 (whites) at? My tank is mixed reef ~ mainly softies, a couple LPS, & a BTA.

Dread Pirate Dave · Aug 5, 2024

@saltyfins will have a better idea since they're using it to grow SPS in their tank. I still haven't settled on a larger tank for an upgrade. The one I was eyeing on FB marketplace with these LEDs is still there though.

saltyfins · Aug 5, 2024

mnaella said:
So yeeaahhhhhh. I had military time set to a.m. when it was supposed to be p.m. womp womp. Lights are working beautifully ~ ramp on & off w/ cloud effect (which I adore). What settings does everyone have 1 (blues) & 2 (whites) at? My tank is mixed reef ~ mainly softies, a couple LPS, & a BTA.

I ramped up slowly...but I am at 1000-1300

Corv1987s · Aug 21, 2024

saltyfins said:
I dont use that. at all, and I've had these for 3 years. but when you change the program, and exit...you HAVE to unplug it, then plug it back in.

Hello I just installed my lights from Steve’s LED’s and I HAD A VERY HARD TIME setting up the controller. Finally got it. Yo do want to use the LAT/LON/GMT. The GMT is based of Greenwich Mean time . That’s your time zone setting. That got be the issue. I’m in the east coast in NY so I’m -5. Your time isn’t configured. And put daylight savings on. I’m pretty sure that’s the problem. Don’t forget to Exit set mode and unplug and plug back in ur controller.
These r my settings and it’s working great.