Issue with Apex and Kessil A360

[Medic755]

above is shown programming for the three Kessil A 360s. The right and center one are controlled by a VDM while the left one is plugged directly into the brain perse. The center and right light for two nights have not shut off at the designated time. Any help would be appreciated. I have updated the module as well

 

[Doctorgori]

just curious, what’s a “ brain perse” ?

 

[Medic755]

just curious, what’s a “ brain perse” ?

The main unit. Where the main board is.

 

[minus9]

Make sure the cables are plugged in completely. Half “patched” cables will cause issues.

 

[Medic755]

Make sure the cables are plugged in completely. Half “patched” cables will cause issues.

Double checked them they’re all fully seated. I did reset them and re ran the wizard they read 0% after that so I guess I’ll see if they work right tonight

 

[minus9]

Double checked them they’re all fully seated. I did reset them and re ran the wizard they read 0% after that so I guess I’ll see if they work right tonight

About 6 or 7 years ago I used to run my 160’s using my apex, then I noticed one or two lights not matching the other. I initially thought it was the light, but after replacing one of my lights (Kessil customer support is amazing) I discovered that it was the control cable that was causing the issue. I bought the spectral controller and have been using it ever since and never had an issue. I don’t like apex as my control source for lights, other than on/off for my fuge light. I find the native control is so much better and super reliable. I also don’t change lighting settings that much, other than increasing intensity. Find a used spectral controller or ask a friend who has one and borrow it to see if that fixes your problem? My guess, using the controller will solve all of your issues.

 

[Medic755]

Make sure the cables are plugged in completely. Half “patched” cables will cause issues.

Still not turning off

 

[Medic755]

It looks like they are running at a higher intensity than it is set to.

 

[Dj City]

I have a spectral controller for sale if you need one.

Maryland - Lighting - Kessil Spectral Controller X, A series Mounting Arm and Full Angle LED Adapter $180 Shipped

Kessil A Series Mounting Arm Kessil Spectral Controller X Kessil Full Angle Adapter Less than 1 year old in perfect working condition. $180 Shipped Or pick up in Maryland P.G. County

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Medic755]

I have a spectral controller for sale if you need one.

Maryland - Lighting - Kessil Spectral Controller X, A series Mounting Arm and Full Angle LED Adapter $180 Shipped

Kessil A Series Mounting Arm Kessil Spectral Controller X Kessil Full Angle Adapter Less than 1 year old in perfect working condition. $180 Shipped Or pick up in Maryland P.G. County

www.reef2reef.com

I may give in to that. I’d really like to get the freaking apex to work if I can but it’s not looking good

 

[minus9]

You verified that the odd port v1/v3 is your color and the even port v2/v4 is intensity, right?

 

[Medic755]

You verified that the odd port v1/v3 is your color and the even port v2/v4 is intensity, right?

Correct. I even triple checked, and checked again when you mentioned it. Haha just to be certain I’m not screwing something up.

 

[minus9]

It may be worth it to pick up a used controller.

 

[Stain]

I would never use my apex to control my kessils lol. Love their controller, and one less thing for me to mess with on my apex. I dont have them plugged into the eb832 either