Welcome to the user manual for the Coralux Storm and Storm X PWM LED controllers. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the features, specifications, navigation, and setup options for these advanced controllers, designed to enhance aquarium lighting systems with naturalistic light cycles.
Key Features & Capabilities
- 16x2 Character LCD Display
- Advanced PWM control (8-bit/16-channel or 12-bit/16-channel)
- Variable dimming levels (256 or 4096)
- Real-Time Clock and Sunrise/Sunset simulation
- SmoothRamp Dimming, Cloud, and Lightning effects
- Moon Phase simulation
- Firmware upgradability via FTDI
- Arduino compatibility
Technical Specifications
- Input: 9V-12V DC
- PWM Output: 0-5V
- Max PWM Current: 40mA (Storm), 10mA (Storm X)
- Temperature probe support (DS18B20)
- Compact board dimensions
Firmware Updates
Instructions and a video tutorial for updating the controller's firmware are provided, utilizing an FTDI cable and Arduino IDE.