Current SERENE SUN LE PRO LED User manual

Each Serene Sun LE PRO with IR LED lighting system includes:

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Description
LED Light Fixture
Adjustable Docking Mounts (pre-installed)
12V DC Power Supply, UL® Listed
Serene LED Controller
Remote Control
IR Infrared Sensor (optional)
Controller Protective Cover w/Tape

Additional Help

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components, please contact us
directly at www.current-usa.com.

DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER

What’s Included

For additional installation instructions and videos, please visit our website at www.current-usa.com

SERENE SUN LE PRO LED

What’s Included

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IMPORTANT: READ ALL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ON LAST PAGE

BEFORE INSTALLATION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Rimless Tank Mounts

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NOTE: If your LED light is missing any of the above components, please

contact us directly by visiting www.current-usa.com/support.

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are compatible with the Serene Sun LE PRO LED light. For
more information, visit www.current-usa.com.

What’s Included

Do not return to your retailer.

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Serene Background Light Kits

(Connects directly to your Serene LED,
Light & background film included)
Available in 24” - 72” lengths

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Installation Instructions

STEP 1 - Serene LED Light Installation

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1. Unpack light fixture and components. Remove any plastic film on light fixture.

2. Slide the adjustable docking legs on the side of the light fixture to match the length

of aquarium. Attach rimless tank bracket (optional) to glass aquarium edges.

3. Set fixture on aquarium and ensure docking legs fit snug on edges of aquarium -or-

slide end of wire mounts into rimless tank brackets until they snap into place.

STEP 2 - Serene LED Controller Installation

1. Choose a location underneath your aquarium cabinet free of excessive moisture and
allows for direct line of site for IR sensor* to receive signals from remote control.
(NOTE: An additional External IR sensor with 12” cable is included for under cabinet

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installation.)

Optional External

IR Sensor

Integrated

IR Sensor

Main

LED Light

Background

LED Light

12 VDC

POWER

Speakers

2. IMPORTANT: Plug-in all lighting, power and speaker cables as shown above before

mounting controller.

3. Place Serene controller in clear protective case and mount to stand using 3M adhesive
tape. (If using optional external IR sensor, connect to control and ensure end of sensor
has a clear line of site for remote control.

4. Position audio speakers on each side of stand or attach to sides of stand using the
included Velcro tape.

AC Power

GFCI Outlet

Ensure use of drip
loop for all cables

Drip
Loop

12VDC

Power Supply

5. Plug-in 12VDC power supply into a GFCI approved outlet. Ensure a drip loop is in place
for all cables.

6. Remove plastic cover from remote control and remove plastic battery tab at bottom of
remote. Press the Main power key to ensure controller turns on. Follow programming
instructions on page 6 to begin your Serene Experience!

Installation Instructions

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SET

CLOCK

OFF

TIME

ON

TIME

ENTER

HOUR

+

-

MINUTE

STREAM

BACK

MAIN

ENTER

RESUME
TIMER

M

OFF

ON

STARGAZE RAINSTORM

FOREST

TIMER

A/B

ENTER

LOCK

LIGHTING

SOUNDS

RESUME

S

SET

CLOCK

OFF

TIME

ON

TIME

TIMER

A/B

HOUR

+

-

MINUTE

Main Power & Default - Turns controller and components OFF/ON.
Press & hold for 5 seconds to reset controller to factory defaults

RESUME TIMER - Press to turn system/lights back to Timer mode.
(Works in Timer B Mode Only)

LOCK/UNLOCK - Locks settings so other IR signals will not interfere.
Press and holdfor 5 seconds to LOCK/UNLOCK.

Volume - Changes audio volume. Level 0=OFF, press to adjust 1-5
levels (20% each) Press to MUTE.

TIMER A/B - Switches light from Timer A Mode (Daily On/Off Only)
to Timer B Mode (Circadian 24 hr. Timer with slow ramp/dim)

Custom Scene - Press to display custom scene of Main LED Light,
Background LED light and audio sound.

Set Clock/Time of Day - Press once to Set Clock and program
current time of day.

ON Time - Press once to program
ON Time.

OFF Time - Press once to program
OFF Time.

HOUR + - Press to adjust hours.

MINUTE- Press to adjust
minutes.

ENTER

ENTER
RESUME

STARGAZE

STREAM

RAINSTORM FOREST

OFF

TIMER

ENTER - Press enter after any time is programmed or color spectrum
(Daylight, Sunrise, Moonlight, Custom Scene)

DAYLIGHT - Press once to adjust daylight color spectrum, adjust with
RGBW keys. When complete, press ENTER.

SUNRISE - Press once to adjust sunrise color spectrum, adjust with
RGBW keys. When complete, press ENTER.

MOONLIGHT - Press once to adjust moon color spectrum, adjust with
RGBW keys. When complete, press ENTER.

RGBW - Press keys adjust

color spectrums.

Audio - Press to select audio on-demand,

Dynamic Effects - Press to select on-demand dynamic lighting program.

B/G Light - Press to select background lighting fade program,

RGB Fade/Color - Press to select RGB fade, Press again to stop at a static
color and save using M key.

B/G Light ON/OFF - Press to once to toggle background lighting
50% Brightness / 100% Brightness / OFF

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LOCK

ENTER

RESUME
TIMER

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STEP 3 - Serene Remote Overview

Installation Instructions

The Serene LED light controller features two timer functions:

1. Timer A - Dynamic On/Off timer for playing a custom scene (main light, background
light and audio) with a simple daily ON/OFF time.

2. Timer B - Circadian 24-Hour mode for running a gradual Sunrise, Daylight, Sunset,
and Moonlight programmed around a daily ON/OFF time.

TIME

ON-DEMAND MODE

ON

TIME

OFF
TIME

Adjustable

ON/OFF Time

Adjustable On-Demand Mode

Main Light

Background Light

Audio Program

TIMER MODE A - Simple Dynamic ON/OFF

OFF

TIME

15m

MOONLIGHT

SUNRISE

DAYLIGHT

SUNSET

ON

TIME

OFF

TIME

1 Hour

15m

15m

1 Hour

15m

Adjustable

ON/OFF Time

Adjustable

Color

Spectrums

TIMER MODE B - 24 Hour Circadian Timer

Default Program:

ON TIME: 07:00am
OFF TIME: 18:00 (5:00 pm)
On-Demand Scene “S”:
Main Light: Sunrays
Background: Blue/Orange Fade
Audio: Stream 50% Volume

Default Program:

ON TIME: 07:00
OFF TIME: 18:00
Daylight Spectrum: W-100%, R-100%, G-100%, B-100%
Sunrise/Sunset Color Spectrum: W-50%, R-75%, G-5%, B-75%
Moonlight Color Spectrum: W-0%, R-50%, G-0%, B-10%
“M”: 100% Red (same as A mode)

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STEP 4 - Serene Timer Overview

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Installation Instructions

Main Programming Functions:

Turning Serene ON/OFF

Press the MAIN ON/OFF power key to turn the Serene LED lights, background light
light and controller ON or OFF.

LOCK

LOCK & UNLOCK Settings

The integrated LOCK/UNLOCK feature is designed to ensure other IR signals (e.g.
TV remote) do not intefere with your Serene LED system. To LOCK all settings,

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SET

CLOCK

OFF

TIME

ON

TIME

ENTER

HOUR

+

-

MINUTE

STREAM

BACK

MAIN

ENTER

RESUME
TIMER

M

OFF

ON

STARGAZE RAINSTORM

FOREST

TIMER

A/B

ENTER

LOCK

LIGHTING

SOUNDS

RESUME

STARGAZE

STREAM

RAINSTORM

FOREST

Controls Main Light
(above aquarium)

SUNRISE mimics a fading sunrise/sunset

STORM simulates clouds, rain & random
lightning strikes

GLOW FADE makes fluorescent fish and
aquarium decor pop in amazing colors

ROLLING CLOUDS gently rolls cloud cover
horizontally across your aquarium

RAIN mimics a gradual rain storm and
cloud cover

STARRY NIGHT casts a beautiful blue
moonlight with star light over your scape

Controls Background Light

Blue to Orange Fade

Blue to Green Fade

Red to Orange Fade

Plays audio sound effects

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DYNAMIC LIGHTING & AUDIO EFFECTS

The Serene LED Kit is designed to be simple and is plug-in-play ready to change your

aquarium experience. To begin and explore Serene, we suggest installing all the lighting

and audio components, turning the controller on and try all of the incredible dynamic

lighting and audio effects on-demand by simply pressing any of the dynamic keys.

Running your Serene LED in a timer mode is not required. You can enjoy the Serene

experience on-demand and simply press the POWER ON/OFF key when you desire.

What’s to experience? Here is a brief overview of the sleek effects Serene has built-in
and ready to play on-demand:

STEP 5 - Dynamic Lighting & Audio

Gently fades entire color
spectrum

Gentle waves and streaming

water w/ binaural focus

Binaural audio stimulating
relaxation, meditation, sleep

Relaxing sounds of an
approaching rain storm

Night time sounds of a
flowing stream in a forest

simply press the LOCK icon, “----” will display.

Installation Instructions

2. Set current time of day by pressing SET CLOCK , use the HOUR+ and MINUTE-
to adjust time to the current time in 24:00 hour mode (e.g. 5:00 PM = 17:00) Press the
ENTER/RESUME key to complete.

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SET

CLOCK

OFF

TIME

ON

TIME

ENTER

HOUR

+

-

MINUTE

TIMER

A/B

ENTER

RESUME

MAIN PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS

You can adjust the audio level on your Serene LED system by simply pressing the
volume key. There are 6 total levels available, each will show on the display when
pressed. Display will read U0=OFF, U1=20%,..U5=100%. (Volume can also be adjusted
on the speakers (back dial) or muted by pressing the MUTE key.

PROGRAMMING TIMER A MODE:

1. Ensure controller is in TIMER A mode by pressing the TIMER A/B key . Controller will
display A or B indicating current mode.

3. Set time system should turn ON by pressing ON TIME key , use the HOUR+ and
MINUTE- key to adjust ON time (default is 07:00.) Press the ENTER/RESUME key

to complete.

4. Set time system should turn OFF by pressing OFF TIME key , use the HOUR+ and
MINUTE- key to adjust ON time (default is 07:00.) Press the ENTER/RESUME key

to complete.

5. To program the dynamic lighting modes (Custom Scene) to display at ON TIME:
STEP 1 - Press the “S” key, display reads S-CS (Saved Custom Scene).

STEP 2 - Select a MAIN lighting mode ( ), display reads P1-P6.

STEP 3 - Select a BACKGROUND lighting mode ( ), display reads b1-b4.

STEP 4 - Select desired Audio Sound ( ), display reads S1, S2, S3 or S4.

STEP 5 - Select audio volume by pressing , display reads U0, U1, U2, U3, U4, U5.

STEP 6 - Press and hold “S” key, display reads E-CS (Entered Custom Scene.)

At each daily ON time, the custom scene will play until programmed OFF time is
reached.

NOTE: If you wish to view any on-demand dynamic mode, simply press the desired
effects and when completely, press RESUME TIMER key at top . Otherwise, the
dynamic effects will continue until the next ON or OFF time is reached.

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STARGAZE

STREAM

RAINSTORM FOREST

ENTER

RESUME
TIMER

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STEP 6 - CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING

Audio Volume Control - (for use when speakers are plugged into controller)

Installation Instructions

2. Set current time of day by pressing SET CLOCK , use the HOUR+ and MINUTE-
to adjust time to current time in 24:00 hour mode (e.g. 5:00 PM = 17:00) Press the
ENTER/RESUME key to complete.

SET

CLOCK

OFF
TIME

ON

TIME

ENTER

HOUR

+

TIMER

A/B

ENTER

RESUME

PROGRAMMING TIMER B MODE:

1. Ensure controller is in TIMER B mode by pressing the TIMER A/B key . Controller will

display t-A (Timer A) or t-b (Timer B) indicating current mode.

3. Set time system should turn ON by pressing ON TIME key , use the HOUR+ and
MINUTE- key to adjust ON time (default is 07:00.) Press the ENTER/RESUME key

to complete.

4. Set time system should turn OFF by pressing OFF TIME key , use the HOUR+ and
MINUTE- key to adjust ON time (default is 17:00.) Press the ENTER/RESUME key

to complete.

5. To program color spectrums for DAYLIGHT, press and “L1” will display on controller.
Use the RGBW keys to adjust the color spectrum. When desired color
spectrum is acheived, press the ENTER/RESUME key .

6. To program color spectrums for SUNRISE/SUNSET, press and “L2” will display on
controller. Use the RGBW keys to adjust the color spectrum. When
desired colorspectrum is acheived, press the ENTER/RESUME key .

7. To program color spectrums for MOONLIGHT, press and “L3” will display on controller.
Use the RGBW keys to adjust the color spectrum. When desired color
spectrum is acheived, press the ENTER/RESUME key .

HOUR

+

-

MINUTE

ENTER

ENTER

RESUME

ENTER

ENTER

RESUME

HOUR

+

-

MINUTE

ENTER

ENTER

RESUME

-

MINUTE

color spectrum is reached, press the RGB Fade key again, then press and hold “M” key
“bCL” will display on screen and custom color is now saved.

2. To turn Background Light ON/OFF or adjust brightness, simply toggle the background
ON/OFF key . There are 3 settings - OFF (display reads bOFF), 50% brightness (display
reads b50), and 100% brightness (display reads b100).

3. To display any of the background fades on-demand, simply press the fade colors desired,
display will read b1 , b2 , b3 or b4 . Press RESUME TIMER key to exit
and resume 24-hour mode.

ENTER

ENTER

RESUME

ENTER

ENTER

RESUME

M

OFF

TIMER

ENTER

RESUME

TIMER

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STEP 7 - CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING

NOTE: In TIMER B Mode, the “S” key can only be used on-demand and cannot be
programmed into the daily lighting schedule.

PROGRAMMING BACKGROUND LIGHT - (for use when optional background light is

connected to controller.)

1. To program a custom background color, press the RGB Fade key . When desired

Installation Instructions

SAFETY & WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Always unplug with dry hands for maintenance or servicing.
Turn all controllers OFF and disconnect power supply before
performing any service or maintenance.
This product MUST be powered by a UL or ETL listed power supply.
To avoid possible electric shock, power supply MUST be plugged
into a GFCI wall outlet installed by a certified electrician in
accordance with all local codes. All products must have a drip loop.

This product MUST be purchased from an authorized Current-USA
reseller. Visit our website for a list of unauthorized resellers.

Current USA, Inc. warrants this product against defects in
materials and worksmanship for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of
original retail purchase and is none transferable.

Current-USA One Year Limited Warranty

GFCI Outlet

Drip

Loop

Drip
Loop

coming in contact with electrical connections and power

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