Dimmable T5s with VDM

[GarrettT]

Anyone have the dimmable ballast Micro-4 T5HO with an Apex controller?
How did you program it?
I would like to go from 5% to 100% over an hour period, but have no idea how to properly enter it into the app.

 

[Montiman]

Anyone have the dimmable ballast Micro-4 T5HO with an Apex controller?
How did you program it?
I would like to go from 5% to 100% over an hour period, but have no idea how to properly enter it into the app.

While I don't have this it would be very easy to use with an Apex VDM. I would just connect to the ballast and use the Magic wand function. You could also do it in long form code but the magic wand works well. What dimmable ballast or fixture do you have.

 

[GarrettT]

While I don't have this it would be very easy to use with an Apex VDM. I would just connect to the ballast and use the Magic wand function. You could also do it in long form code but the magic wand works well. What dimmable ballast or fixture do you have.

dimmable-t5-ho-miro-4-retrofit-kit-let-lighting.html

It comes with a HEP ballast

 

[Montiman]

I believe you need the Apex 0-10v bare wire.

2 Channel Apex to Light Dimming Cable

2 Channel Cable to connect two separate LED color channels from your 0-10V dimmable LED light to the Apex System or the Advanced LED Dimming Module – VDM. This cable has a RJ45 plug on one end and bare wires on the other that must be connected in the manner recommended by your LED manufacturer...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Once you have the light connected to Apex You just need to identify the output and use the magic wand.

 

[SPS2020]

I think you'll need the Kessel adapter to connect to the VDM and then you'll need to figure out how to connect that to the retro kit. I'd call BRS and get their input to be sure.

Kessil to Neptune Apex Control Cable

Use the Kessil A360/A160 Neptune Apex Control Cable to connect your Kessil 360 (A360N/360W) or A160 LED lights to your Neptune Systems Apex controller. Specifications Type 1 - compatible with Neptune Systems Apex controllers Length: 6 Ft. (1800mm) without connectors Color: Black One End: 1/8"...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[SPS2020]

Montiman may have the better approach. Call BRS to be sure! ;-)

 

[GarrettT]

I have the 2 channel cable. It's just programing it into the app that's confusing me. Never heard of the magic wand. I'm definitely going to check it out on YouTube.

 

[SPS2020]

Magic Wand reference on page 2...

Dimmable T5 to VDM

That is crazy. So you cant get them to be controlled by the apex?There just has to be a line of code I messed up.

www.reef2reef.com

Step by step here:

Aquatic Life DX18 Hybrid Light- The Definitive Review

The light I am about to review showed up on the radar sometime last year and I had an opportunity to see it in person while attending 2019 ReefAPalooza in New Y

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[GarrettT]

Magic Wand reference on page 2...

Dimmable T5 to VDM

That is crazy. So you cant get them to be controlled by the apex?There just has to be a line of code I messed up.

www.reef2reef.com

Step by step here:

Aquatic Life DX18 Hybrid Light- The Definitive Review

The light I am about to review showed up on the radar sometime last year and I had an opportunity to see it in person while attending 2019 ReefAPalooza in New Y

reefs.com

Jackpot. Thank you for the link!