What are the differences between the various control systems?
| Functions / Features | SunRiser 2XL | SunRiser 6 | SunRiser 10 | SimuLUX 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functions | ||||
| Max. brightness 0–100% freely adjustable | X | X | X | X |
| Customizable dimming duration | X | X | X | X |
| Sunrise and sunset simulation | X | X | X | X |
| Moonlight mode | X | X | X | X |
| Natural moon phases | X | |||
| Interrupt or modify daily schedule (e.g., lunch break) | X | X | X | |
| Individually programmable weekdays | X | X | X² | |
| Maintenance mode (full brightness for work on the aquarium) | X | X | X | X² |
| Static weather effects (cloudy, rain day) | X | X | X | |
| Thunderstorm simulation, lightning | X | |||
| Automatic dynamic effects (e.g., passing clouds, lightning, storm) | X | |||
| Time-lapse preview function | X | |||
| Individually programmable channels | 2 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Features | ||||
| Network capable | X | |||
| Programming directly on the device | X | X | ||
| Programming via Windows PC | X | X³ | ||
| Web interface for all devices (smartphone, tablet, PC) | X | |||
| Interface | LAN, WiFi | USB-C | ||
| Automatic internet time synchronization | X | |||
| Regular software updates | X | |||
| Software languages | DE, EN | DE, EN, FR, NL, IT, PL, SE, DK, ES, CZ |
DE | DE, EN |
| User manual languages | DE, EN | DE, EN | DE, EN | DE, EN, NL, IT, FR |
| Saves settings and time during power loss | X | X | X | X |
| Open-source software – customer extensions possible | X | |||
| Performance | ||||
| Maximum total LED power 12 V | 240 W (20 A) | 240 W (20 A) | 240 W (20 A) | 240 W (20 A) |
| Max. output per channel 12 V | 120 W (10 A) | 60 W (5 A) | 60 W (5 A) | 48 W (4 A) |
| Maximum total LED power 24 V | 480 W (20 A) | 480 W (20 A) | 480 W (20 A) | 480 W (20 A) |
| Max. output per channel 24 V | 240 W (10 A) | 120 W (5 A) | 120 W (5 A) | 96 W (4 A) |
| Options | ||||
| Temperature sensors | X | |||
| Expandable power via High-Power Solution | X | X | ||
² requires manual switching between programs. | ³ macOS possible via third-party software (Windows emulator).
