Moon Computer Features

The Fishbowl Innovations Moon Computer is a automatic microprocessor based moonlight controller. The Moon Computer both switches and dims Moontube Moonlights according to manual inputs or automatic settings. We spared no expense in creating the most advanced moonlight controller on the market. Check out these features:

• Bright LCD Display with automatic backlight and digitally adjusted contrast control.
• Digital control knob for easy setup.
• 3 modes - Manual, Timed, and Automatic for full moonlight contol.
• Powers up to ten Moontube Moonlights.
• A real time clock and backup battery ensures persistant accuracy while internal data storage enables data retention in case of power failure.
• Operates at low voltage for your safety (5 VDC) with the included wall mount power supply.
• Wall mountable plastic enclosure protects the internal electronics.
• Full 1 year warranty on all parts.

Moonlighting Operation

The Moon Controller has three modes that can be selected with the Mode Switch:

1. Manual - In Manual Mode, the moonlight is always on. The intensity of the moon light can be directly varied using the control knob from 0 to 100%. Use this mode to instantly gain manual control of the moonlight.
2. Timed - In Timed Mode, the user sets the on and off times for the moonlights. The intensity is controlled using the control knob and remains constant. Use this mode when you wish to have the moonlight come on at night but don't want to utilize the moon cycle.
3. Automatic - Auto mode is used to simulate the lunar cycle. The user sets the on and off time so it only comes on at night but the intensity of the moonlight is controlled by the Moon Computer. The Moon Computer varies the intensity over the course of a 29.5 day period to mimic the natural lunar cycle. The display shows the intensity of the light as well as whether the moon is waxing or waning (going towards or away from a full moon). The moon phase can be changed in the setup.

For more information regarding the operation and setup of the Moon Computer, we have the users guide available for download: (pdf format)

The graph below shows the progression of the moon cycle over a one month period:

Moon Computer System Includes:

One Moontube Moonlight

The Moon Computer system comes with one Moontube Moonlight which creates enough coverage for 2 - 3 square feet. For larger systems, additional lights can be added to the system. The modular lights are connected in series to form one long chain. Up to ten total V3 Moonlights lights can be controlled by the Moon Computer with the included power supply.

For more information on Moontube Moonlights click here

120VAC Power Supply (Euro-Syle Available)

The Moon Computer cow/ one moontube moon light.mes standard with a wall-mount power supply outputing 5VDC at 1 Amp. We use quality regulated power supplies to ensure consistant voltage and a long lifetime out of the moonlights. The transformer uses an ungrounded Type A Nema 1-15 plug (standard in North America and some other parts of the world) operating at 120VAC.

For our international customers, we have a 100-240VAC power supply available as well. This supply, pictured here, uses a two-pin Type C CEE7/16 Europlug. This is a standard plug in many parts of Europe (not the UK). This supply is available for an additional $5 and can be used for any of the Moontubes Systems.