Optimizing MarsAqua black box

[C-Reefer]

Hey guys. I just bought a Marsaqua 165 watt LED for my JBJ 24. I have a few questions.

1. Does it run between 12V and 24V fixed voltage?
2. What is the the load per channel?
3. Does it use constant current Drivers?
4. Could I connect a TC420 to it for optimum controllability?
5. Should I take the lenses off?

Thanks!

 

[sbash]

Hey guys. I just bought a Marsaqua 165 watt LED for my JBJ 24. I have a few questions.

1. Does it run between 12V and 24V fixed voltage?

Not likely, especially because of the answer to question 3​

2. What is the the load per channel?

3 watts per LED, about 27 LEDs per channel. Should be around 81 watts, averaging 3.2-3.8V per diode, probably connected in series (I'm not going to do all the math for you)... and using about 700mA per diode​

3. Does it use constant current Drivers?

Likely​

4. Could I connect a TC420 to it for optimum controllability?

Time to open it up and see what is inside! That will also help answering the above questions...​

5. Should I take the lenses off?

Only if you need extra spread​

 

[C-Reefer]

Thank you!

I don't have it yet, it's in transit. I'm super excited for it, and really hope I can conenct a TC420 to it as it would be awesome to be able to control it that closely. I may want to take the lenses off on the edges, but I can always raise it. I think it should be here July 5 or earlier. Here's the one I ordered. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017GWDF7E/ref=twister_B07D9ZGDHH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1