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VitalWave lineup

*BFP : Blue Fluorescent Protein
*CFP : Cyan Fluorescent Protein
*GFP : Green Fluorescent Protein
*RFP : Red Fluorescent Protein

Model / Color	Wavelength type	Lens	Spectrum Principles	List Price
VitalWave 5W UVA370	UVA 370nm BFP/CFP*	Quartz 70°		$128.00
VitalWave 9W Violet	UV Ray Supplements BFP/CFP*	50°		$123.00
VitalWave 9W Cyan	Cyan Ray Supplements GFP/RFP*	50°		$104.00
VitalWave 9W Green	Green Ray Supplements RFP*	50°		$114.00
VitalWave 9W Amber	Amber Ray Supplements Chromoprotein	50°		$104.00
VitalWave 9W Sun	FullSpectrum Reef Depth 10m	50°		$114.00
VitalWave 9W Chlorophyll	Chlorophyll Promoting Photosynthesis	50°		$114.00
VitalWave 9W Plant	Plant Aquatic / Terrestrial	50°		$104.00

• The ultimate wavelength complementary lamp that complements the wavelengths lacking in general LED lighting and promotes the proper growth of fluorescent proteins in corals
• With the arrival of UVA370, the missing UVA 370nm wavelength in all existing LED lights can now be supplemented!
• With the advent of Amber, it can now take a pinpoint approach to ultra-shallow chromoprotein corals!
• With the advent of Chlorophyll, it is now possible to efficiently deliver wavelength energy to any photosynthetic species!
• With the advent of Plant, it allows for both optimal growth of aquatic and terrestrial plants and high color rendering for ornamental purposes!

Equipped dimming timer with Bluetooth + Smartphone APP!

It can now set dimmers and timers from smartphone using a special APP!

In addition to the conventional way of using VitalWave with E26 luminaires, smartphone owners can now use the special APP to adjust the output and set daily timers.

For information on how to use the dedicated app, please see the User's Guide.

Unique LED technology that delivers difficult spectrum!

Each model has use its dedicated LED emitter and is thoroughly focused on the spectrum!

VitalWave has completely reviewed the specifications of the LED elements used, and has changed all the LED elements to 3.5mm (some of them 5.0mm) with protection diodes sealed in them. Furthermore, in order to achieve the designed spectrum within the limited number of LED elements and output constraints, the wavelength accuracy and light intensity of the LED elements were selected for each model. In addition, some of the models use LEDs manufactured by us in house, and we are very particular about achieving the target spectrum.

First of all, the new lineup UVA370, which complements the wavelength of 370nm UV, uses the strongest LED elements with a radiant flux of more than 1000mW to achieve practical UV illumination.
Secondly, the new lineup Green uses a 530nm LED element, which is more advantageous for the excitation of red fluorescent proteins, instead of the common green LED element of 520nm.
In addition, our new lineup Amber, which is the long-awaited supplementary spot LED for ultra-shallow areas, uses a general 660nm + near-infrared 680nm dual-chip LED emitter developed and manufactured specifically for Amber in order to perfectly meet the deep red wavelength requirements of chlorophyll a, not to mention the 590nm amber wavelength. The same near-infrared 680nm is also used in the new lineup of Chlorophyll, but this one uses a single chip, making it possible to irradiate a higher power wavelength intensity.
And for the new lineup Plant, which took the longest development time, a dual-chip LED emitter of 400nm+425nm was developed and manufactured specifically for the Plant to achieve uniform wavelength intensity across the entire visible light spectrum.

Why does VitalWave work on coral fluorescent proteins?

Excitation spectra required for the emission of fluorescent proteins.

Coral fluorescent proteins have different excitation (demand) spectra depending on their luminescence color, so simply exposing them to blue light is not enough to maintain their color.

For example, GFP (green fluorescent protein), a major coral fluorescent protein, can be excited by simple blue light with a 450nm peak. However, other BFP (blue fluorescent protein), CFP (cyan fluorescent protein) and RFP (red fluorescent protein) need to be approached at UV ray 400nm and Cyan ray 500nm to fully excite them. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a light source covering UV ray 400nm and Cyan ray 500nm to maintain the variety of fluorescent proteins in corals.

Typical blue and white LED lights do not fully bring out the natural fluorescent color of the coral!?

In recent years, many companies have followed the lead of the KR series with aquarium LED lights that claim to be full-spectrum, and products with excellent photosynthesis and color rendering have increased, but there are still few products that take into account the luminescence and maintenance of the fluorescent proteins that are so attractive to corals.

However, replacing your LED lights is a big expense.
That's where the VitalWave comes into play.

Even if your current LED lights are not suitable for fluorescent proteins, as shown in the above figure, they can be transformed into the reef full spectrum by simply adding VitalWave.
This largely complements the wavelengths required for coral fluorescent proteins.

Especially among Aussie corals, which have become increasingly popular in recent years, there are a large number of species that have fluorescent proteins that require a UV band of 400-420nm, and their characteristic strong fluorescence luminescence cannot be sustained without sufficient exposure to the excitation wavelengths required by these proteins. In such cases, the wavelength complementation by VitalWave is very effective.

If you are using a light that does not have enough UV light in the 400-420nm band to maintain such a strong emission of fluorescent proteins, try VitalWave Violet. VitalWave Violet is also highly regarded by users of LED and T5 fluorescent lights from various companies. In addition, by using the newly added VitalWave UVA370 in combination with Violet, the UV band expands and makes blue and cyan fluorescent proteins of Aussie corals emit more strongly, which in turn promotes an increase in fluorescent proteins. Also try VitalWave Cyan or VitalWave Green for yellow and red fluorescent proteins.
On the other hand, for color enhancement other than fluorescent proteins, the new lineup of VitalWave Amber can be used to enhance the color enhancement of brightly colored chromoproteins such as Pocillopora and Seriatopora in ultra-shallow areas. In addition to these supplement types, please try VitalWave Sun, which reproduces spectra at a depth of 10 meters, VitalWave Chlorophyll, which promotes photosynthesis and is suitable for plant cultivation, and VitalWave Plant, which is excellent for growing aquatic and terrestrial plants and for ornamental purposes.

Product Specifications

Various data of VitalWave series

Certification Information (MIC)

Wattage	5W Series	9W Series
Lens	Quartz 70°	Prizm 50°
Weight	195g	225g
Dimension	72mmφ×104mm
Power	AC100-240V 50-60Hz E26
Radio	Bluetooth IEEE 802.15.1
Radio Act	R018-160224
Safety standard	PSE

*BFP : Blue Fluorescent Protein
*CFP : Cyan Fluorescent Protein
*GFP : Green Fluorescent Protein
*RFP : Red Fluorescent Protein

Type	Supplement type
Color	UVA370	Violet	Cyan	Green	Amber
Model	VW5UV	VW9VL	VW9CY	VW9GR	VW9AB
LED	Quartz 370nm	Epileds 400nm Epileds 425nm XT-E 450nm	XT-E 450nm XP-E2 475nm Epileds 500nm	XP-E2 475nm Epileds 500nm Epileds 530nm	Epileds 530nm XP-E2 590nm Epileds 660+680nm XT-E 3000K
Radiant flux	1,000mW	2,900mW	2,700mW	2,000mW (740lm)	1,900mW (670lm)
Uses	BFP/CFP*	BFP/CFP*	GFP/RFP*	RFP*	Chromoprotein
List Price	13,500 Yen	13,000 Yen	11,000 Yen	12,000 Yen	11,000 Yen

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

Type	Main type
Color	Sun	Chlorophyll	Plant
Model	VW9SN	VW9CH	VW9PT
LED	Epileds 400nm Epileds 425nm XP-E2 475nm Epileds 500nm Original 12000K	Epileds 400nm Epileds 425nm XT-E 450nm XP-E2 475nm Epileds 660nm Epileds 680nm XT-E 3000K	Epileds 400+425nm Epileds 475nm Epileds 500nm XT-E 4000K
Radiant flux	3,300mW (570lm)	3,000mW	3,100mW (810lm)
Uses	Depth 10m	Photosynthesis	Aquatic/Terrestrial
List Price	12,000 Yen	12,000 Yen	11,000 Yen

* If these conditions are not met, the installation may not be possible, or the operation may become unstable or prone to freezing as you increase the number of units

Operating Environment
Android	4.4.2~
iOS	8.1~
CPU	2.0GHz~
RAM	2.0GB~
Bluetooth	4.0~

User's Guide

• VitalWave 5W/9W User's Guide

If you are still unable to operate after reviewing the above items, please contact BlueHarbor.
* Email Us：info@blueharbor.co.jp

Precautions for use

• Both channels use LED emitters that emit very strong light energy, so never look directly into the light. Danger of going blind!
• Use at a position and angle so that children will not look directly at the light when looking up. Use a side canopy is recommended.
• Although the Violet may not seem too bright at first glance, it emits very strong light energy and should never be looked at directly. In particular, UVA370 contains strong UV components that are invisible to the eye and may cause blindness if you look directly into the light!