Pacific Sun Alpha LED lamp 215W

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Pacific Sun Alpha LED lamp 215W and is the answer not in the manual?

Overview

Introduction to Pacific Sun Lighting
LED Lighting
T5 Lighting
1. Althea T5
Hybrid LED+T5 Lamps
Lamp Wi-Fi Pacific Sun Cloud Setup
Lamp Firmware Upgrade
Troubleshooting

This document serves as a user manual for Pacific Sun Lighting products, covering LED, T5, and Hybrid LED+T5 lamps designed for marine aquariums. The manual provides detailed information on various models, their specifications, setup procedures, and troubleshooting.

Introduction to Pacific Sun Lighting

Pacific Sun Lighting offers high-quality products specifically designed for aquaristic purposes, enabling users to adjust light sources in saltwater tanks to achieve optimal light levels and coral health. For best results, it is recommended to read the instruction manual thoroughly before installation. Technical support is available at service@pacific-sun.eu for any questions.

LED Lighting

Alpha LED Lamp 215W

The Alpha LED lamp is a high-performance LED light source for marine aquariums, developed with 11 years of experience in LED lamp research and production.

Important Technical Specifications:

External lamp dimensions (WxDxH): 356 x 285 x 43 mm (14 x 11-1/4 x 1 11/16 inch)
Maximum lamp power: 215W
Weight: 3.5kg
LED Configuration Details:
- Violet Prolight 405nm: 22.5W
- Cool White Cree XB-D: 30W
- Royal Blue 450nm XB-D Cree: 30W
- Blue Cree 465nm XB-D: 30W
- Royal Blue Cree 450nm XB-D: 30W
- Cyan/Green – Prolight/Cree X-PE: 25W
- Amber/Red/Photo Red Cree XP-E 585/625/650nm: 25W
- Prolight UV 435nm: 22.5W

Usage Features:

New design of LED panels: Unique X-shape LED patterns allow mixing colors of each LED channel, ensuring uniform light spread and beautiful shimmering effects.
Secondary optics and additional diffusers: No limitation of light output due to additional diffusers or narrowing the angle of light distribution.
Individually controlled LED channels: 8 channels for precise light customization.
Passive cooling: Completely silent operation with no fans or replacement needed.
Specially designed glass: Reduces light emission limitations and spectrum changes.
Cloud-based application: Easy to use via any web browser, no additional applications needed.
Preset programs: Mimics real reef lighting conditions in Bali, Hawaii, and Fiji, including a 24-hour period of light conditions tested in the natural environment.
Easy light programs sharing: Users can share programs through the Cloud-based application.
Top quality product: All products are designed and tested in Pacific Sun's own tanks with demanding corals.
Great coverage: Up to 80x80cm from a single lamp (possible additional mounting brackets for bigger tanks).
Best quality and performance parts: Uses Cree and Prolight for LED panels, with high-quality Alanod aluminum housing.
Designed and produced 100% in Poland.
Clean design and matte finish: The housing is designed for perfect decorative integration into the tank setup.
Extra-long and flex power supply cable: Allows mounting the power supply wherever needed.

Maintenance Features:

Ultra-long warranty: 5 years for the LED light source and 3 years for electronic parts.

Metis Hyperion R2+

The Metis Hyperion R2+ is the latest generation of LED lamp, featuring the Hyperion R2+ LED panel made with SMT (Square Metrix Technology) for deep water penetration (over 30 inches). It is available in 3 sizes to cover a wide range of tanks.

Important Technical Specifications:

LED panels: 135W
LED panels specification:
- UV (400 and 420nm) – Made for Pacific Sun
- Royal Blue 450nm – Cree
- Royal Blue 465nm – Cree
- Blue – Cree
- Green – Cree
- Red
- Orange
- Warm White – Cree
Model with 135W LED panels made in SMT technology:
- 2 x 145W: Cover Area UP to 125 x 70 x 70 cm, Lamp Size 850 x 130 x 50 mm, Weight 6 kg
- 3 x 145W: Cover Area UP to 165 x 70 x 70 cm, Lamp Size 1250 x 130 x 50 mm, Weight 8 kg
- 4 x 145W: Cover Area UP to 225 x 70 x 70 cm, Lamp Size 1650 x 130 x 50 mm, Weight 10 kg

Usage Features:

8 independent LED channels: Wireless control for precise customization.
SMT technology: Provides a perfect mix of colors across all LED channels and an extraordinary visual experience with strong shimmer comparable to metal halide.
Pendant lamp design: Designed for open aquariums; not to be used in enclosed aquariums below a canopy.

Maintenance Features:

"Ultra Quiet" 80mm fans: Controlled by a temperature sensor.
Mounting: Hanging kits.

Metis Hyperion S/S2

The Metis Hyperion S is the latest generation of lamp based on the Metis Hyperion R2, equipped with the Hyperion S LED panel (NO WHITE LEDs). The "S" stands for shallow, replicating the turquoise blue color of tropical sun in shallow reefs. It can penetrate water over 30 inches deep and is available in 3 sizes.

Important Technical Specifications:

LED panels: 145W (Hyperion S) or 75W (Hyperion S2)
LED panels specification:
- UV (400 and 420nm) – Made for Pacific Sun
- Royal Blue 450nm – Cree
- Royal Blue 465nm – Cree
- Blue – Cree
- Cyan – Made for Pacific Sun
- Green – Cree
- Amber – Made for Pacific Sun
- Deep Red – Made for Pacific Sun
Metis Hyperion S (145W LED panels):
- 2 x 145W: Cover Area UP to 125 x 70 x 70 cm
- 3 x 145W: Cover Area UP to 165 x 70 x 70 cm
- 4 x 145W: Cover Area UP to 225 x 70 x 70 cm
Metis Hyperion S2 (75W LED panels):
- 2 x 75W: Cover Area UP to 115 x 60 x 60 cm
- 3 x 75W: Cover Area UP to 155 x 60 x 60 cm
- 4 x 75W: Cover Area UP to 210 x 60 x 60 cm

Usage Features:

9 independent LED channels: Wireless control.
SMT technology (NO WHITE LEDs): Provides a perfect mix of colors and strong shimmer.
Pendant lamp design: For open aquariums; not to be used in enclosed aquariums below a canopy.

Maintenance Features:

"Ultra Quiet" 80mm fans: Controlled by a temperature sensor.
Mounting: Hanging kits.

T5 Lighting

Althea T5

The Althea T5 fixture is a new T5 lighting solution with ultra-efficient cooling and Wi-Fi on-board. It ensures T5 tubes operate at 100% efficiency and notifies users when replacement is needed.

Important Technical Specifications:

Dimensions (W x D)mm / (W x D)inch:
- 6 x 24W T5: 360 x 600 / 14-11/64 x 23-5/8
- 6 x 39W T5: 360 x 900 / 14-23/64 x 35-7/16
- 6 x 54W T5: 360 x 1200 / 14-11/64 x 47-1/4
- 6 x 80W T5: 360 x 1500 / 14-11/64 x 59-1/16
- 8 x 24W T5: 460 x 600 / 18-7/64 x 23-5/8
- 8 x 39W T5: 460 x 900 / 18-7/64 x 35-7/16
- 8 x 80W T5: 460 x 1500 / 18-7/64 x 59-1/16

Usage Features:

Wi-Fi on-board: First wireless T5 fixture on the market.
High-quality Alanod anodized (silver coated) aluminum reflectors: 98% light reflection for maximum PAR output.

Maintenance Features:

Ultra-efficient cooling: Inbuilt 120mm low-speed fans keep ballasts and tubes working optimally.
Silicone spacers: Eliminate vibration and ensure quiet operation.
Tube replacement notification: The system informs users when tubes need replacing.

Hybrid LED+T5 Lamps

Althea T5 Hybrid LED + T5 Lamp

A modified version of the original Althea T5, featuring two pairs of high-efficiency LED strips for additional coral fluorescence, replacing two T5 bulbs. It includes ultra-efficient cooling and a Wi-Fi controller.

Important Technical Specifications:

Dimensions (W x D)mm / (W x D)inch:
- 4 x 24W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 360 x 600 / 14-11/64 x 23-5/8
- 4 x 39W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 360 x 900 / 14-23/64 x 35-7/16
- 4 x 54W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 360 x 1200 / 14-11/64 x 47-1/4
- 4 x 80W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 360 x 1500 / 14-11/64 x 59-1/16
- 6 x 24W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 460 x 600 / 18-7/64 x 23-5/8
- 6 x 39W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 460 x 900 / 18-7/64 x 35-7/16
- 6 x 80W T5 + 2 x LED strip: 460 x 1500 / 18-7/64 x 59-1/16

Usage Features:

Wi-Fi controller on-board: First wireless T5 fixture on the market.
High-quality Alanod anodized (silver coated) aluminum reflectors: 98% light reflection for maximum PAR output.

Maintenance Features:

Ultra-efficient cooling: Inbuilt 120mm low-speed fans keep ballasts and tubes working optimally.
Silicone spacers: Eliminate vibration and ensure quiet operation.
Tube replacement notification: The system informs users when tubes need replacing.

Pandora Hyperion R2+

The Pandora Hyperion R2+ combines LED and T5 hybrid lighting, offering the best of both light sources. It features the Hyperion R2+ LED panel with SMT (Square Matrix Technology) for deep water penetration (over 36 inches). It is available in 4 sizes.

Important Technical Specifications:

LED panels: 135W
LED panels specification:
- UV (400 and 420nm) – Made for Pacific Sun
- Royal Blue 450nm – Cree
- Royal Blue 465nm – Cree
- Blue – Cree
- Green – Cree
- Red
- Orange
- Warm White – Cree
Model with 135W LED panels made in SMT technology:
- 1 x 135W + 2 x 24W T5: Cover Area UP to 100x80x80 cm, Lamp Size 600 x 320 x 50 mm, Weight 8 kg
- 2 x 135W + 4 x 39W T5: Cover Area UP to 125x80x80 cm, Lamp Size 900 x 450 x 50 mm, Weight 12 kg
- 3 x 135W + 4 x 54W T5: Cover Area UP to 165x80x80 cm, Lamp Size 1250 x 450 x 50 mm, Weight 15 kg
- 4 x 135W + 4 x 80W T5: Cover Area UP to 225x80x80 cm, Lamp Size 1650 x 450 x 50 mm, Weight 18 kg

Usage Features:

8 independent LED channels + independent T5 programming.
SMT technology: Provides a perfect mix of colors across all LED channels and an extraordinary visual experience with strong shimmer comparable to metal halide.
"Shallow Water" LED panel technology: Without white diodes, specifically designed for optimal coral growth.
Built-in light controller: Wireless access for simulating sunrise/sunset, clouds, and weather programs.
Backlit blue LCD Display.
Pendant lamp design: For open aquariums; not to be used in enclosed aquariums below a canopy.
Hyperion R2+ panels include warm white LEDs: A key difference from Hyperion S.

Maintenance Features:

2pcs / 4pcs T5 bulbs with high quality Alanod anodized (silver coated) aluminum reflectors: 98% light reflection (T5 bulbs not included).
"Ultra Quiet" 80mm fans: Controlled by a temperature sensor.
Mounting: Hanging kits or Pacific Sun "Spider" mount.
Protection glass.

Pandora Hyperion S

The Pandora Hyperion S is a combination LED + T5 hybrid lamp, featuring the Hyperion S LED panel (NO WHITE LEDs). The "S" stands for shallow, replicating the turquoise blue color of tropical sun in shallow reefs. It can penetrate water over 36 inches deep and is available in 4 sizes.

Important Technical Specifications:

LED panels: 145W (Hyperion S) or 75W (Hyperion S2)
LED panels specification:
- UV (400 and 420nm) – Made for Pacific Sun
- Royal Blue 450nm – Cree
- Royal Blue 465nm – Cree
- Blue – Cree
- Cyan – Made for Pacific Sun
- Green – Cree
- Amber – Made for Pacific Sun
- Deep Red – Made for Pacific Sun
Pandora Hyperion S (145W LED panels):
- 1 x 145W + 2 x 24W T5: Cover Area UP to 100 x 80 x 80 cm
- 2 x 145W + 4 x 39W T5: Cover Area UP to 125 x 80 x 80 cm
- 3 x 145W + 4 x 54W T5: Cover Area UP to 165 x 80 x 80 cm
- 4 x 145W + 4 x 80W T5: Cover Area UP to 225 x 80 x 80 cm
Pandora Hyperion S2 (75W LED panels):
- 1 x 75W + 2 x 24W T5: Cover Area UP to 100 x 80 x 80 cm
- 2 x 75W + 4 x 39W T5: Cover Area UP to 125 x 80 x 80 cm
- 3 x 75W + 4 x 54W T5: Cover Area UP to 165 x 80 x 80 cm
- 4 x 75W + 4 x 80W T5: Cover Area UP to 225 x 80 x 80 cm
New series Pandora Hyperion S with 8pcs T5 tubes:
- 1 x 75W + 8 x 24W T5: Cover Area UP to 100 x 80 x 80 cm, Lamp Size 650 x 620 x 50 mm, Weight 12 kg
- 2 x 75W + 8 x 39W T5: Cover Area UP to 125 x 80 x 80 cm, Lamp Size 950 x 620 x 50 mm, Weight 15 kg
- 3 x 75W + 8 x 54W T5: Cover Area UP to 165 x 80 x 80 cm, Lamp Size 1250 x 620 x 50 mm, Weight 18 kg

Usage Features:

9 independent LED channels + independent T5 programming.
SMT technology (NO WHITE LEDs): Provides a perfect mix of colors and strong shimmer.
"Shallow Water" LED panel technology: Without white diodes, specifically designed for optimal coral growth.
Built-in light controller: Wireless access for simulating sunrise/sunset, clouds, and weather programs.
Backlit blue LCD Display.
Pendant lamp design: For open aquariums; not to be used in enclosed aquariums below a canopy.

Maintenance Features:

2pcs / 4pcs T5 bulbs with high quality Alanod anodized (silver coated) aluminum reflectors: 98% light reflection (T5 bulbs not included).
"Ultra Quiet" 80mm fans: Controlled by a temperature sensor.
Mounting: Hanging kits or Pacific Sun "Spider" mount.
Protection glass.

Lamp Wi-Fi Pacific Sun Cloud Setup

The Pacific Sun Cloud offers users the ability to connect and configure all Wi-Fi PS Cloud-ready devices, enabling additional functionality and automatic control for the aquarium.

Usage Features:

Connecting Lamp to home Wi-Fi network:
1. Connect power to the PS device.
2. Find the PS DEVICE on your Wi-Fi network list.
3. Click "Connect" to the PS DEVICE Wi-Fi Network.
4. Locate the Wi-Fi network password on a sticker on the device (DEVICE####, where #### is a unique number).
5. Enter the password and click "Join."
6. Verify connection to the PS Device-### Hotspot.
7. Open an Internet Browser and type the device Wi-Fi network IP address (192.168.4.1) into the address field.
8. Switch to STA+AP mode.
9. Under "Wi-Fi Association," scan for available home Wi-Fi networks.
10. Select your Home Wi-Fi network under "Network SSID."
11. Type in your Home Wi-Fi network password.
12. Click "Connect!"
13. The device will be available under your Home Wi-Fi network with an IP address in the format 192.168.#.###.
14. Optionally, restart the device by powering it OFF and ON. The LCD screen will display the IP Address.
Adding Lamp to Pacific Sun Cloud:
1. Connect to your home Wi-Fi internet network, open an Internet Browser, and go to https://cloud.pacific-sun.eu.
2. Click "Create an account" (skip if you already have a PS account and added a new tank).
3. Create a Cloud Pacific Sun account by entering your email, password, and confirming the password, then click "Submit."
4. After logging in, on the Dashboards, click "Add new tank."
5. Under your tank Name, click "Add Device."
6. Type in your preferred Name and select the lamp type (Althea, Alpha, Hyperion) from the list, then click "Add Device."
7. Under your "Client ID," click "Auto Connect."
8. Connect the Lamp to Pacific Sun Cloud by clicking "Next" in Step 1.
9. Configure the device and prepare it by using your Lamp IP address and clicking "Configure!" The IP address can be seen on the LCD screen after powering the lamp OFF/ON.
Setting Up Light Profile:
- OPTION 1 - Add new Light Profile:
  1. Go to "My Light Profiles."
  2. Click "Add."
  3. Type in your preferred lamp Name.
  4. Select lamp Type: Hyperion, Alpha.
  5. Click "OK."
  6. In the Basic Light Chart, enable "Share Public."
  7. Add extra nodes to the chart by clicking on the chart, selecting the color for the new node, and clicking "Add node."
  8. Modify the new node by selecting and moving/adjusting it. You can hide any chart color line by clicking on the color.
  9. Save the new Light Profile.
  10. Send the Light Profile to the Lamp by going to "Tank > Lamp > Light" and clicking "Send to Lamp." You can also edit the profile again and send it.
- OPTION 2 - Import/modify profile from other users:
  1. Go to "My Light Profiles."
  2. Click "Import" or "Get shared profiles from other users."
  3. Select one of the lamp profiles.
  4. Type in your preferred lamp program Name.
  5. Click "OK."
  6. Optionally modify the imported Cloud Light Profile by selecting and moving/adjusting any node, and enabling "Share Public."
  7. Save the Light Profiles.
  8. Send the Light Profile to the Lamp by going to "Tank > Lamp > Light" and clicking "Send to Lamp." You can also edit the profile again and send it.
Linking Lamp with Kore 7th kHLab:
- Pacific Sun Cloud allows linking your Lamp to Kore 7th kHLab to display KH, pH1, pH2, or temperature values on the LCD screen.
1. After adding the Lamp to the PS Cloud under Kore7, go to "Linked devices."
2. Click "Pandora Hyperion S."
3. Enable "Display KH" and "Display pH1." Optionally, enable "Display pH2" and "Display temperature."

Lamp Firmware Upgrade

Warning: Switching OFF the power supply during the Firmware updating process may damage your lamp CPU, upload wrong Firmware, and void your warranty. Use only dedicated firmware upgrade software available for download on www.pacific-sun.eu in the "Download" section.

Maintenance Features:

Connect your computer to the lamp via USB port.
Windows Operating System: Should discover and install the new USB device and show the communication COM port number. If not, download and install USB-to-Serial Converter Drivers from https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
Verify the correct USB Serial Port COM number:
- Option 1: Under "Device Manager," verify the USB Serial Port COM number.
- Option 2: From "Devices and Printers," right-click the device, select "Properties," and the COM number will be visible.
Download the "Firmware Updater" application: From the Pacific Sun website (http://www.pacific-sun.eu/pliki/PSunFlash32.zip for Windows, http://www.pacific-sun.eu/pliki/PSunFlash21.app.zip for Mac OS). Unpack the ZIP file and run the "Firmware Uploader."
In the "Settings" tab: Choose the port COM number and click "Apply." (For Mac OS, select the device from the list).
Go to the "Firmware" tab and click "Open file..."
Select the previously downloaded Firmware file and click "Open."
Click "Update."
The Firmware upgrade will be in progress: A message "Please wait........" will be displayed.
RESET the lamp: Switch DOWN, then Switch UP.
The Firmware writing process will start: The number of bytes will increase.
The Firmware upgrade status will be indicated with a green progress bar.
Final Firmware Upload steps:
- At the end, the program will show "Firmware updated."
- Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and Pacific Sun device.
- Disconnect the device from the power source for a few seconds and connect the power back.
- The Firmware upgrade process is complete.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Problem with communication between the device and PS Cloud service.

Solutions:

Reboot your home Wi-Fi router (power OFF/ON), then reboot your PS device (power OFF/ON). Wait a few minutes and check the PS Cloud application interface functionality again.
If you have multiple Wi-Fi routers, ensure each has a unique name.
If you have multiple Wi-Fi routers, connect to the closest one with the strongest signal.