Apex help, T5 lighting ramp

[OceanL0ver]

I am retrofitting T5's to my LEDs. I bought the BRS T5 kit and it supposed to be dimmable/rampable. I'm wondering how I program my apex to allow these to ramp up. I do not have them yet they are on their way, I'm just trying to do my homework. Any help is appreciated.

 

[OceanL0ver]

Or am I misunderstanding?

 

[Salty1962]

You would need an interface between the APEX and T5 controller. Most likely through the VDM ports of your APEX.

 

[jaws789832]

If you still need help tomorrow I can maybe guide you through it. I have a similar setup and mine ramp up and down just fine but I am at work today and I cant remember how I have them set up

 

[OceanL0ver]

Thanks friends. It should be here Tuesday. I'll let you know if I need help

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

I'm interested in this also. Do the dimmable t5s dim all the way to near zero or do they switch on/off at a min power of something like 15% like many LEDs? I'm considering using a dimmable LET retro to provide sunrise/sunset effect before and after the main lighting.

 

[ngvu1]

someone did all the work already
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-dimming-t5-fixture.226925/