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Slick Fork 03-17-2012 06:47 PM

USB or RS232 module?
 
Hi there,

I'm picking up an AI Lamp from modularled and want the profilux PlusII to control it. So, I'll need an alternate method to get my laptop connected to make changes but can't seem to find either the USB module or the RS232 module on anybodies website. Could you point me to them?

Thanks

viper901 03-17-2012 06:57 PM

Profilux USB Expansion Card
 
http://www.ghl-direct.com/proddetail.php?prod=PLM-USB


Talk to Gareth at Progressive Reef.. He'll hook you up..

Cheers

Aqua-Digital 03-17-2012 07:27 PM

PLM-USB Out of stock, its on special order as the last one we sold was nearly 2 years ago.

They may have the RS232 though

Slick Fork 03-17-2012 07:40 PM

Oh, Ok... I'll try them to see if they have the RS232 module

If they don't Is it possible to share the RS232 port. E.g. unplug the AI and plug the laptop in to setup the program, and then plug the lamp back in? Or should I just bite the bullet and buy the AI controller

Aqua-Digital 03-17-2012 08:39 PM

No thats a waste of money and huge loss of functionality, I would seriously wait.

Slick Fork 03-17-2012 09:04 PM

What sort of functionality would I lose with the AI controller vs hooking it up to the profilux? The money is kind of moot--$80 for the AI controller vs. $80ish for the PLM USB

Would sharing the sole RS232 port work? I don't really hook up to the laptop that often. Is there any risk to the profilux unit if I've designated the rs232 port for the AI lamp in the menu and then plug into my laptop with it?

Aqua-Digital 03-17-2012 09:24 PM

Hi

yes you cna share the port, you first program the controller to do what you want then plug the lamp in.

GHL has lot more day and lunar functions than the Ai controller, it is also easier to have everything under one hat.

Slick Fork 03-17-2012 09:28 PM

Excellent,

If I can share the port then that will be my short term solution!

Thanks!

apexifd 03-18-2012 02:43 AM

Or connects the profilux through your network cable? That's how I program my profilux.

RezReef 03-18-2012 03:17 PM

Same predicament
 
I have the same problem...waiting patiently for the PLM-USB...I will try the sharing port n see how that works...so desperately wanting to try out my new AI's


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