GETTING STARTED Thank you for choosing the C-Ray 200 series as your LED lighting system. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Check to make sure the power cord, plug, and socket are intact and snugly connected. • Never look directly at the lights as the Ultraviolet and Infrared emitted may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
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NAVIGATION Bottom Shell LED Array Mounting Guide WiFi Indicator Model and Serial # Fill Light Strip Circular Halo Moon Lights Touch Sensitive Buttons Mounting Bracket Screw Holes Top Cover Power Cord with WiFi address label Screw (do not remove) Vent Fan/Air Intake Hanging Kit Mounting Hole...
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USING THE TOUCH BUTTONS TO CONTROL LIGHTS The touch buttons are very sensitive, touch only with dry fingers or the buttons may not register contact. Unlocking the Touch Buttons To keep your light safe from unwanted or accidental changes to the light performance, the touch buttons automatically lock after a short period of no use.
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0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Cycle Color Down Button This button has 6 preset brightness increments; 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0. Start Lamp Connect the C-Ray 200 to the power adapter and plug it into a wall outlet.
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Installing the Hanging Kit Unscrew the bottom of the ceiling mount adapter and insert the mounting screw into the top. Using the screw, securely attach the adapter to a hard surface which is attached securely to a solid beam or stud. Mounting the light directly into drywall, particle board, or similar material may cause the fixture to come unsecured and fall.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET Attach bracket directly to aquarium DRIP LOOP...
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Installing the Mounting Bracket Securely fasten the upright to the aquarium attachment bracket. (Figure 1) Attach the mounting bracket to the upright. (Figure 2) Put the aquarium attachment bracket over the tank rim and secure with the included screws. (Figure 3) Slide the attachment bar into the mounting guide (Figure 4) and secure using the included screws.
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IOS Operating System 9.3.1 or above is recommended. IOS device open “Apple Store”. Search for and download “Cobalt” App. Android device open “Google Play”. Search for and download “Cobalt” App. 1. Download and install the appropriate version of the control app to your mobile device.
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7. On your mobile device go to settings, WiFi, then connect to the C-Ray WiFi SSID by selecting the C-Ray 200-XXXX. The default password for the C-Ray is 12345678 (Figure 1) 8. Go to the Cobalt app Home page and press the Connect drop down and select Search Device.
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Connecting via Wireless Router This setting can be used if both the mobile device and the C-Ray 200 have access to a wireless network. It allows the user to control multiple lights at the same time and allows mobile device to keep internet access.
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Connecting via Wireless Router 8. Open the C-Ray App home page and select the Connect to Router option in the drop down menu. (Figure 1) 9. Follow the in app instructions and press next to enter the WiFi network and password.
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C-Ray 200, C-Ray 200 Website, Indicator Light Toggle, Restore Factory Default, Update Software Version Tap to access the Manual Programming page. Tap to return to the Home page. Tap to access the Weather Effects page. Tap to access the Preset Program page.
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Storm Button Selecting the desired option Tap to access the Storm will give a brief demonstration Programming screen. of the effect. Tap to access the Lunar Cycle Tap to access the Cloud Programming screen. Programming screen. NOTE: The Cloud and Storm options only allow intensity modification.
Cloud Page Intensity Slider Go back to the previous page. Slide the bar to adjust the cloud cover intensity between 0-100%. Start Button Simulated sunlight at selected Tap to preview the cloud effect cloud intensity. and tap again to stop.
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Storm Page Intensity Slider Go back to the previous page. Slide the bar to adjust the cloud cover intensity between 0-100%. Storm Icon Start Button Tap to preview the storm Simulated lighting storm effect and tap again to stop. at selected.
Lunar Cycle Page On/Off toggle Go back to the previous page. Turn on /Off Lunar Cycle. Slide the bar to adjust moonlight Tap to select dusk (start) time. intensity between 0-100%. Lunar Cycle end time Save Button Tap to set dawn (end) time.
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C-Vue Factory setting for use with Cobalt Allows user to select C-Vue aquariums set up as mixed reef. programs for deletion. Plant Factory setting for freshwater planted Factory setting for a generic aquariums. mixed reef system. Cannot be edited. Option to create a user-defined light Factory setting for a mainly LPS program from start to finish.
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How to Select a Timer Profile 1. Press Program button on bottom right of app. 2. Select desired profile from the page. If you chose to use a DIY profile. Please refer to DIY programming instructions (#’s 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). 3.
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DIY Page Add Time Point Tap to add another time point to Go back to the previous page. continue light programming. Delete Time Point Download the program for the Tap to delete a time point. light to your phone for easy sharing.
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DIY Page Tap to add a cloud effect. Tap to begin a brief demo of the programmed schedule. Storm Tap to add a storm effect. Tap to create a lunar cycle. How to Set DIY Timer Program 1. Press DIY button (page 21, button #7) 2.
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Slide the bar to change the The manual option will only intensity of each color. change intensity of a selected color channel. It does not affect light schedule. Sliding the bar will increase or decrease channel intensity between 0-100%. Select lock to remain on manual mode.
Time Settings Page Go back to the previous page. Slide to increase or decrease intensity of each color channel. Percentage Indicator Tap to toggle light on/off at a given Indicates color channel intensity in time point. percent format. Clock Tap to fine-tune time setting for Slide to change intensity of the a given time point on the Fill Light.
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• Not detecting light after setting up WiFi a. Pull down the connect list to refresh. b. Make sure the WiFi indicator light is solid blue. c. Make sure the phone is connected to the correct light SSID and wireless router.
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Lamp is working under “connect directly to the Indicator lamp light” mode. (When power is turned on, the turns off after indicatior light will be off a few seconds, which 3 sec. means WiFi is working under the “connnect to light”...
International and identified by the Cobalt International trade name or production identification logo, or those of any subsidiary divisions of Cobalt International, for example, Cobalt Aquatics, affixed to the product. If the user notices any problem with the Cobalt International Lighting Product, do not attempt to repair it.
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Please be prepared with your product model and serial number, as well as a proof of purchase. DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. REGISTRATION OF YOUR PRODUCT SATISFIES THE PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIREMENT. If you are requested to return your product to Cobalt International, you will be given a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.
Dealer Purchased From: ________________________________ Please mail warranty registration and Proof of Purchase to: Cobalt International Attn: Warranty Dept.—C-Ray 200 624 Wilkerson Rd Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730 Complete this warranty card and return to Cobalt to obtain your one (1) year...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Light size 20.5”L x 7”W x 1.3”H Package size 23”L x 13.6”W x 3”H Fixture net weight 5.7 lb Gross weight (fixture plus accessories) 12.5 lb Power Supply Input Voltage 100-240V AC Output Voltage 24V DC Power Consumption 200W...
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