Kessil Question A360WE A360X

MichiganMarc · Mar 14, 2022

Hello,
6 foot tank. I am currently running T5/Led Hybrid (Aquatic Life fixture) lighting.
3 Kessil A360WE's along with the 4 T5's and am thinking of adding a couple of the A360X fixtures or one AP9X fixture.
My question is, can you wire (daisy chain) the A360WE fixtures with either the A360X or AP9X fixtures?

Thanks for your time!
Marc

Sean Clark · Mar 14, 2022

Yes and no, the AP9x has 1-10v and K-link connections. The A360x only supports K-link and would not connect your older A360WE lights.

Eagle_Steve · Mar 14, 2022

If adding the 360x, you would need to use the X spectral controller. You would no longer use the A seris controller.

The X controller has the k-link (usb-c) and a 0-10v (3.5mm headphone jack) built in. The lights would then be hooked to the same controller, but not daisy chained to each other. Ramp up and down will be the same times/intensity, but the color from x to a will not be the same, as the X has violet channel, for example.

If going with a 9x, the 0-10v port can be used to control the 360we with no issues. You just have to go in and setup the lights in the menu. You can even set the 360 up in groups and numerous other things.