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Intuitive and Affordable Light Control

Equipped with flawless touch control and a vivid color display, the Spectral Controlleris effortless light control at the touch of your fingertips. Its straightforward approach to light control programming allows for endless customization options without the confusion. The sleek, modern design ensures a beautiful and cohesive setup that won’t disrupt the look of your aquarium.

Smart K-Link Communication

The new K-Link communication method is an upgrade of the easily plug & play 0-10V, allowing users to network multiple A360together(up to 32 fixtures per chain) and set individual groups to run their own programs. K-Link is also a two-way communication, meaning the Spectral Controllercan detect the number of lights in the network, the status of the lights, etc.

One Controller, Two Ports – Backward Compatible

Each controller is equipped with one K-Link port and one 0-10V output port. The K-Link port allows users to connect to the new A360, while the 0-10V port is for Kessils 0-10V light fixture.

Note: USB power adapter is not included
** 0-10V Unit Link Cable for 0-10V lights is not included **

Program Mode

Features three ways of setting a customized light schedule to match individual tank needs. Maximum of 12 programs can be created

Quick Set:

Create unique dawn and dusk effects by altering light intensity and color throughout eight different time points.

Acclimation Mode:

Simplify the introduction of new lights to a tank or new corals to an existing setup with acclimation mode. The acclimation timeline can be customized to suit specific needs.

Lunar Cycle:

Simulate natural moonlight cycles with 5 phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Waxing Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full moon

Manual Mode

Manual Mode: Instantly tune color and intensity for on demand light customization.

Compatibility

The Spectral Controlleris compatible with the A360and all the 0-10V Kessil lights

Note: USB power adapter is not included

Product Information

Overview

Equipped with flawless touch control and a vivid color display, the Spectral Controller offers effortless light control at the touch of your fingertips. Its straightforward approach to light control programming allows for endless customization options without the confusion. The sleek, modern design ensures a beautiful and cohesive setup that won’t disrupt the look of your aquarium.

What’s in the Box

• Spectral Controller(x1)

• Magnetic Back Plate (x1)

• Micro USB Cable (for firmware update) (x1)

• K-Link Cable (10) (x1)

• Screws (x2)

• Nylon Anchor (x2)

Installation Instructions

Please make sure to consult the Spectral Controller Quick Start Guide and follow each step.

Step 1Power

• Plug the K-Link Cable (10) to the K-Link (female).

• Plug the other end to the A360X K-Link Port.

• Plug the A360X to the power supply and plug the AC cable of the power supply to a wall outlet.

Alternative

• Plug the Micro USB Cable to the Micro-USB port and to a 5V/1A USB power adapter. (USB power adapter not included)

* The Spectral Controller X can be powered off through A360X if the controller is not connected to a 5V/1A USB power adapter.

Step 2Set Up

• Use the Direction Padto navigate to theSettingstab.

• Pressto access the settings.

• Pressto return to tab options.

Demo Settings

• When Demo Mode is turned on, any adjustments will not be saved. After the set minutes of inactivity, light will automatically revert back to the settings/programs prior to Demo Mode. This is designed for retail stores to allow customers trying out the control and functions.

Step 3Choose the Program

• The Status Page will cycle through the status of each group every 2 seconds.

• Pressto enter tab options. Pressone more time to enter Dashboard.

• In the Dashboard, pressto select group, pressto select program.

• Under Manual Color, pressto set the manual colors & intensity. Navigate to Effect tab to try out the effects. Navigate to Group tab to group the lights

Step 4Set the Group

• From the Status page, pressto enter tab options. Pressone more time to enter Dashboard.

• In Dashboard, pressto select group, pressto highlight your group. Pressto select “Manual”. Pressto enter “Manual”

• Navigate to thetab, pressuntilis selected and pressto enter group arrangement mode.

• Pressto select lamps and navigate to the desired interacting group (bottom part).

• Pressto move lamps from active group (top part) to interacting group(bottom part) or vise versa.

Note: The 4-digit number is the last 4-digit of the Serial Number of the lamp

Step 5Program

• Use the Direction Pad (C) to navigate to the Programs tab.

• Pressto access the programs settings

• Pressto navigate between preset programs or new program and pressto enter.

• Pressto choose time point and pressto enter for detail settings.

• Pressto navigate between functional settings, pressto adjust value.

Note: After creating your Program, remember to go to Dashboard and choose your program under the group.

Step 6Mounting

• Use the screws provided to mount the magnetic back plate to a wooden surface.

• If mounting to a dry wall, pre-drill two 1/4″ (6.5mm) holes and insert nylon anchors before screwing the plate in.

FAQ

There is no lamp in TB group (Note: The default group is TB group)

1. There may be a disconnection of lamp. Check the cable and power connection of the lamp, re-plug the power of the Spectral Controller X.
2. Your lamp may have been set to different group. Under “Dashboard”, check other groups. You can reassign the lamp group following Step 4 in Installation Instructions.

My lamps do not run my program

1. Under “Dashboard” and under your group, make sure you see the correct number of lamps. Make sure the correct program is selected.
2. Check the time in “Settings”. 12-hour or 24-hour time format can be chosen , make sure it is the correct time.

My lamps do not turn off when they are supposed to.

1. Under “Dashboard” and under your group, make sure you see the correct number of lamps. Make sure the correct program is selected.
2. Check the time in “Settings”. 12-hour or 24-hour time format can be chosen , make sure it is the correct time.
3. Go to “Program” tab and enter into your program. There must be a point at 0% intensity and 0% color (all channels).

Can I have both Acclimation Mode and Lunar Cycle modes turned on?

No, only one mode can be selected under the current firmware version.

Compatible with

AP9X

A500XTuna Blue

A360XTuna Blue

A360XTuna Sun

A160WETuna Blue

A160WETuna Sun

A80Tuna Blue

A80Tuna Sun

H160Tuna Flora

H80Tuna Flora