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Kessil Spectral Controller X

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Intuitive and Affordable Light Control

Equipped with flawless touch control and a vivid color display, the Spectral Controller X is effortless light control at the touch of your fingertips. Its straightforward approach to light control programming allows for endless customization options without the confusion. The sleek, modern design ensures a beautiful and cohesive setup that won`t disrupt the look of your aquarium.

Smart K-Link Communication

The new K-Link communication method is an upgrade of the easily plug & play 0-10V, allowing users to network multiple A360X, A500X, or APP9X together(up to 32 fixtures per chain) and set individual groups to run their own programs. K-Link is also a two-way communication, meaning the Spectral Controller X can detect the number of lights in the network, the status of the lights, etc.

One Controller, Two Ports - Backward Compatible

Each controller is equipped with one K-Link port and one 0-10V output port. The K-Link port allows users to connect to the new Kessil fixtures (A360X, A500X, and AP9X), while the 0-10V port is for Kessil’s 0-10V light fixtures.

Program Mode

Features two ways of setting a customized light schedule to match individual tank needs.
Maximum of 12 programs can be created

Quick Set: Create unique dawn and dusk effects by altering light intensity and color throughout eight different time points.

Acclimation Mode: Simplify the introduction of new lights to a tank or new corals to an existing setup with acclimation mode. The acclimation timeline can be customized to suit specific needs.

Manual Mode

Manual Mode: Instantly tune color and intensity for on demand light customization.

Compatibility

The Spectral Controller X is compatible with the A360X, the A500X, the AP9X, and all the 0-10V Kessil lights*

Product Information

Overview

Equipped with flawless touch control and a vivid color display, the Spectral Controller offers effortless light control at the touch of your fingertips. Its straightforward approach to light control programming allows for endless customization options without the confusion. The sleek, modern design ensures a beautiful and cohesive setup that won`t disrupt the look of your aquarium.

Power to the Kessil Spectral Controller X can be provided in one of two ways. 

  1. Plug the provided K-Link cable male to the K-Link female on the Spectral Controller X. Then plug the other male end of the K-Link cable to the A360X, A500X, or AP9X K-Link female port. Plug the fixture`s power supply and cable to an AC wall outlet. It is that simple! The K-Link Cable will provide both data and power from the light to the Spectral Controller X.  
  2. If you have an older generation Kessil light (Kessil A80, A160, A360, H160), you can still use the Spectral Controller X with a few adaptations. You will need a Micro USB cable (included), as well as the Kessil 90 Degree Link Cable (sold separately). 

What`s in the Box

  • Spectral Controller X (x1)
  • Magnetic Back Plate (x1)
  • Micro USB Cable* (For firmware update or power) (x1)
  • K-Link Cable (10`) (x1)
  • Screws (x2)
  • Nylon Anchor (x2)


Spectral Controller X Compatibility
Saltwater LIghtFreshwater LightHorticulture/Refugium Light
A80 Tuna BlueA80 Tuna Sun H80 Tuna Flora
A160WE Tuna BlueA160WE Tuna SunH160 Tuna Flora
A360WE Tuna BlueA360X Tuna SunH1200 Tuna Flora
A360NE Tuna Blue
A360X Tuna Blue

AP9X

A500X Tuna Blue

*0-10V Kessil Link Cable and 5V/1A USB Power Adapter not included and are sold separately for non-"X" Kessil lIghts. 
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Does it work with A80 tuna blue?
Asked : Nov 20, 2020
By : Fausto , CA
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This will work with the Kessil A80 fixture.
Answered : Nov 23, 2020
By : MD TECH
 
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Does this require anything to connect to the kessil a160
Asked : Aug 24, 2019
By : John
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Great Controller for K-Link Lights
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Fantastic features for K-Link A360X lights.
CONS
Compatible with Kessil 0-10V lights but very limited, needs better programming instructions.
REVIEW
I have the A360WE (which is 0-10V) and most of the really nice features will not work. You can program your own schedule for color and intensity but that is about it. I would rather have a hard wired controller than a WiFi app, but that is just my preference, and this one is reasonably priced. It ...Read More
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Must have for kessil fixtures

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Full control over you fixture
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None
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If you wanna get a full control of you light , you need this ...amazing design, you can used in all kessil light exept ap 700, sunrise, sunset ramps... color , intensity, effects like cloudy, storms, moonlight, rainbow... this is the way...
Amazing kessil product
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Kessil Spectral Controller X

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great features and selection easy to work with and learn, customer service was easy to contact for questions
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backward compatible not fully functional
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I do love this controller however they say its backward compatible and thats true but the problem is half of the features wont work. if you dont have the A360X or newer models the only thing that works is Color and Intensity, Lightening, Cloud, 1 preset and you can make your own scheduled settings. ...Read More
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Nice controller

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Works with really good with A360X models
CONS
Not lit Navigation buttons and limitations when using with 0-10V lights
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Fist let me tell you this controller works really good with the K-Link lights (A360X Tuna Blue and A360X Tuna Sun) My issues with this controller are first the navigation buttons are not lit so when you try to make adjustments in a dark place or at night you can’t see the buttons I have to use a ...Read More
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