adding a third powerbar

Vinny@GHLUSA · Oct 19, 2017

Use the same driver you used on your previous computer. The USB driver that is included with GCC is for the P3.1, not P3.

You need to update the firmware using ProfiLux Control, not GHL Control Center. See post #15. More detailed steps can be seen here:
http://forum.aquariumcomputer.com/showthread.php?12714-Very-old-firmware-should-I-update

dr.fish · Oct 19, 2017

thanks for the quick reply. Since my last update was in 2011 i dont remenber how i have done it. Could you show me how to install it? where could i find it?

dr.fish · Oct 19, 2017

ok i have it thanks!

dr.fish · Oct 21, 2017

another problem, now i am connected with usb profilux control 5.1.7.2. it is the more recent version i can connect because i tried with version 6 and it say my firmware version is too old. With that i tried firmware 6.28 and 6.29 and it failed, error 8 it says. What should i do? would it be easier to do it one upgrade at a time starting with the oldest firmware version? if yes, where can i find those files? Thansk again for your support!

dr.fish · Oct 23, 2017

i also just realize that on the screen of the profilux it was asking download yes or no. I clicked no since there was a message of error during the installation.

Vinny@GHLUSA · Oct 24, 2017

You need to confirm the firmware install on the device by selecting YES before you proceed any further with a P3 firmware update.

dr.fish · Oct 25, 2017

After reading a lot about the firmware updates and the huge step i have to do i am getting nervous. If it fails i have no safety nets. I am considering buying a profilux 4.

a couple of questions about it, is it compatible with all the previous profilux gears? Like the old powerbars, the expansion box etc.?

dr.fish · Oct 25, 2017

and the first gen dosers...

Vinny@GHLUSA · Oct 27, 2017

No need to get nervous.

You're going to use ProfiLux control to do the update and bring the P3 to FW 6.29. Once that's complete, you connect with GHL Control Center. The update process will be no different from the way it is done through ProfiLux Control. No safety nets? Take a look at the emergency update steps for the P3 controller, that's your "safety net". We have this alternative update option available in case the normal update doesn't go well.

Just follow the steps in the link I provided earlier.

Vinny@GHLUSA · Oct 27, 2017

dr.fish said:
I am considering buying a profilux 4.

a couple of questions about it, is it compatible with all the previous profilux gears? Like the old powerbars, the expansion box etc.?

95% of our products will be compatible; expansion box 1, Gen 1 dosers, Powerbar 6D, any previously used 1-10v devices, etc. The only products that are not compatible are ones that require an RS232 connection, LAN expansion card.

dr.fish · Nov 7, 2017

I tried the update this morning, still have have the error 8 flasherase. As a reminder i have profilux ex , tried with profilux control 5.7.2, firmware 6.29. connected via usb-usb cable. Might that be the cable the problem ?? should i get a rs232 converter?

porter_painter · Nov 8, 2017

dr.fish said:
I tried the update this morning, still have have the error 8 flasherase. As a reminder i have profilux ex , tried with profilux control 5.7.2, firmware 6.29. connected via usb-usb cable. Might that be the cable the problem ?? should i get a rs232 converter?

I remember ages ago, maybe on the PII, that you needed the serial cable rs232 to do certain updates.

It can’t hurt to get the usb to serial converter if you already have a serial cable. Make sure you get one which has a clear link to the Driver download or even a cd (old school I know) with the driver software.

That was always the pain for me...having the cables and never being able to find the driver software when I got a new laptop!!