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Light Control and Daytime Simulation

Aquarium Daylight Simulator: Natural Lighting Control

Experience a softly dimmed sunrise and sunset in your aquarium – not only natural and visually appealing but also functional. No more sudden darkness in the evening.

Looking for a plug-and-play lighting solution? Our "Programming Service" ensures your lighting control is ready to go! Our automatic aquarium lighting controls offer 2 to 8 individually programmable channels for separate time and brightness settings on each LED strip. Create not only sunrise effects but also simulate thunderstorms, clouds, moonlight, and more.

Learn more about the benefits of our LED daylight simulation.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between the various control systems?

Functions	SunRiser 2XL	SunRiser 6	SunRiser 10	SimuLUX 24
Max. brightness 0-100% freely selectable	X	X	X	X
Dim phase duration freely selectable	X	X	X	X
Sunrise and sunset	X	X	X	X
Moonlight possible	X	X	X	X
Natural moon phases			X
Interruptions or changes to the daily lighting routine (e.g. lunch break)		X	X	X
Weekdays individually programmable		X	X	X²
Maintenance function (temporary full output for working on the aquarium)	X	X	X
Static weather effects (cloud cover, rainy day etc.)		X	X	X
Thunderstorm simulation, lightning			X
Automatic dynamic effects (e.g. moving clouds, lightning, rainstorm)			X
Time lapse funtion (quick check)			X
Individually programmable channels	2	6	10	5
Characteristics
Network-ready			X
Programming directly on the device	X	X
Programming using Windows PC			X	X³
Programming and control through a web interface, optimised for all end devices, such as tablets, smartphones or PCs (all operating systems)			X
Interface			LAN, WiFi	USB-C
Automatic time update through the Internet			X
Regular software updates			X
Software languages	DE, EN	DE, EN, FR, NL, IT, PL, SE, DK, ES, CZ	DE	DE, EN
Operating instructions	DE, EN	DE, EN	DE, EN	DE, EN, IT, NL, FR
Settings and time automatically saved if power interrupted	X	X	X	X
Open source software, customer modifications/extensions possible			X
Output
Maximum total output LED 12V	240W (20A)	240W (20A)	240W (20A)	240W (20A)
Maximum output per channel 12V	120W (10A)	60W (5A)	60W (5A)	48W (4A)
Maximum total output LED 24V	480W (20A)	480W (20A)	480W (20A)	480W (20A)
Maximum output per channel 24V	240W (10A)	120W (5A)	120W (5A)	96W (4A)
Options
Temperature sensors			X
Power expandable through High-Power Solution		X	X

²Requires manual switching between programs| ³MAC/OSX possible with separate software

Why lighting control and daytime simulation bring advantages.

An automatic aquarium light control system or LED daylight simulation system offers great advantages for you and your fish!

Aquarium lights switching on and off suddenly is a source of recurring shock and stress to which your fish are exposed on a daily basis. The inhabitants of the aquarium would be much less nervous if they were gently brought out of their night-time rest. Moreover, a gradual, dimmed sunrise and sunset is not only closer to nature and visually very appealing, it also ensures that you are not suddenly plunged into darkness yourself at some point in the evening.

Our automatic light controls have between 2 and 8 singly and individually programmable channels, depending on the model. This allows each connected LED lamp to be controlled separately in terms of time and brightness. Therefore, in addition to simply modelling the sun rising and setting, you can add details such as stormy weather, clouds, moonshine and many other programs and simulations.

Another big advantage: During the LED daylight simulation, it is only very seldom that all your LED bars are operating simultaneously at full power, which has positive consequences for the electricity they consume. With only a slight throttling of the output (dimming), the power consumption drops almost in direct proportion without the light appearing noticeably less bright. A secondary effect is an extension of the service life of the LED lamp.

Are the LEDs dimmable? Can they provide daylight simulation?

Yes, all our LED bars (eco+, PRO², and aquaLUMix) as well as the spotBEAM and powerBEAM pendant lights are dimmable.

Can I simulate daylight with your LED products?

Absolutely! We offer devices for automatic light control and daylight simulation. Our eco+ and PRO² LED bars have several color combinations , which are ideal for daylight simulation. You can also add effectcolors such as RED (dawn) and ROYAL BLUE (moonlight). The aquaLUMix already have a suitable light combination, and the same applies to powerBEAM & spotBEAM. Further details can be found in the product description.

Can LED bars made by other manufacturers be used with the light control and dimmer systems supplied by LEDaquaristik?

Yes, this can be done without spending too much time or money.
Lighting units and mains adapters are connected to our controls without a plug. SunRiser control units have push-in screw terminals to which the lighting unit and network adapter cables can be directly attached. We offer suitable adapters so that you do not have to cut off your existing plugs.
Each channel of the SunRiser control system has a positive and negative terminal for connecting your lighting. If you wish to connect lighting with more than one light colour that currently has a common positive terminal, then your lighting units should be divided between the appropriate number of channels/colours/terminals. In addition, the maximum output (per channel and total) must be within the light control system's capacity, see product description or the Overview of light control systems.
In each case, the power is supplied by ONE mains adapter compatible with the lighting. Voltage 12 to 24V DC.
Please note: You cannot operate a mixture of 12V, 20V and/or 24V products! It has to be one of these only!

If you want to connect multicoloured lighting that has a common + pole, this must be divided among the corresponding number of channels/colours/poles. Here using the example of a SunRiser 4+. This set and other adapters for connection can be found here.

Connection of RGB lighting using the example of an Econlux SolarStinger Fresh 35.
This is an RGBW LED lighting, i.e. RGB LEDs (red, green, blue) and W for single-colour white LEDs. This model thus has a total of 4 separately controllable channels/light colours. As the power supply unit is permanently connected to the lamp, the cable must be cut and connected to the light control unit (SunRiser 4+ or 8). This is a 6-core cable, which in the case of the Econlux SolarStinger Fresh 35 is configured as follows:

Brown = Plus
White = Minus (white light)
Red = Minus (red light colour of the RGB)
Green = Minus (green light colour of the RGB)
Blue = Minus (blue light colour of the RGB)
Yellow = Minus (not used here, with other models possibly UV light)

Connecting a Juwel HeliaLux to the SunRiser 2+. The light colours white and blue can thus be dimmed and controlled separately.
This is a 3-core cable configured as follows:

Brown = Plus
Grey = Minus (white light)
Blue = Minus (blue light)

Connection of an EHEIM PowerLED+ to the SunRiser 8. Depending on the version of the lamp, all 2 or 3 light colours can be dimmed and controlled separately.
This is a 3-core cable configured as follows:

Blue = Plus
Grey = Minus (without function in this test model)
Brown = Minus (white light)
Black = Minus (white light)

OVERVIEW

Product	Voltage	Voltage compatible with LEDaquaristik mains adapter 12V DC?*	Can be used with LEDaquaristik light control/dimmer?*	Adapter available?
Aquatlantis Easy LED	24V	No	Yes	Yes
Daytime eco/Cluster	12V	Yes	Yes	Yes
Econlux SolarStinger SunStrip	24V	No	Yes	No**
EHEIM ClassicLED	24V	No	Yes	No**
EHEIM PowerLED	12V	Yes	Yes	Yes
EHEIM PowerLED+	24V	No	Yes	Yes
JUWEL HeliaLUX	20V	No	Yes	No**
SERA X-Change	20V	No	Yes	Yes

*An adapter may be required, see connection| **Plug can be removed to make a direct connection to the light control system. Terminals and cable colours see below.

Terminals and cable colours

JUWEL HeliaLUX (mains adapter)
Red	PLUS
Black	MINUS
JUWEL HeliaLUX (lamp)
Brown	PLUS common
Grey	MINUS channel 1
Blue	MINUS channel 2
Econlux SolarStinger SunStrip
Brown	PLUS common
White	MINUS white LEDs
Red	MINUS red LEDs
Green	MINUS green LEDs
Blue	MINUS blue LEDs
Yellow	MINUS blue/UV LEDs if present
EHEIM Power Plus
Blue	PLUS
Brown	MINUS CH1
Yellow	MINUS CH2
Green	MINUS CH3

Can a lighting control system also control the light colour in addition to the brightness?

A light control can only ever control the brightness of the LEDs. The light colour of the individual LED bar or the respective channel of the lamp is fixed. Depending on the mixing of the individual LED bars/channels by the control unit, a different overall colour results.

Example:

LED SUNRISE 100% and LED AFRICAN-SUN 10% = a warm light

LED SUNRISE 50% and LED AFRICAN-SUN 50% = a neutral light

LED SUNRISE 10% and LED AFRICAN-SUN 100% = a cold light

Efficient Energy Management and Extended Lifespan

Beyond its aesthetic enhancement, our LED daylight simulation offers practical advantages. It provides natural light transitions and positively impacts energy consumption. Precise dimming reduces power usage without significantly darkening the light.

Since rarely all LED strips operate at full power simultaneously, energy consumption can be further managed. Even a slight reduction in power significantly cuts consumption and prolongs the lifespan of the LED strips.

Our LED daylight simulation not only enhances your aquarium aesthetically but also offers an efficient and durable lighting solution. Embrace versatile light design and its positive effects on your underwater realm.