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Might be a long shot since this is a rather specific situation, but here's what I have. Maybe someone has used the same set up and can provide some assistance.
The Background:
I have Giesemann Matrix, 8-bulb T5 fixture that has been retro fitted with two Reef Brite XHO strips. So there are now 6 t5's and the two LED strips in the middle. There are three power cables coming out of the fixture - one controls two T5 bulbs, one controls four T5 bulbs, and one controls both LED strips. None of it is dimmable as it sits. I don't care about dimming the T5's. I did buy a rather pricey dimming module and with the terrific help of Reef Brite, finally ended up with the correct connecting cables.
The Programming:
Here is where I need help with the caveat that I know enough about the Apex programming to get me in trouble. I can usually figure things out with trial and error, but not much luck here.
I have the RB dimming module. I bought the dual version of it before I realized I could have probably gotten by with the single version since the RB must be wired together (one power cord handles both). I've attached a picture of the module. The light gets plugged in to the module, the module in to the Apex and in to the power supply for the light. I have the plug on one of the powerbar outlets and the other cables are plugged in to the VS1/2 port on the Apex. The LED's were working (on/off) without the variable speed cables being plugged in to the Apex.
So I set up two profiles for the ramping - see pictures below. I programmed the Variable Speed Outlets as well (I did both 1 and 2 since I wasn't sure which one to do). I've also attached a picture of the powerbar outlet the power supply is plugged in to. It shows the programming I was using prior to hooking it up to the Variable speed plug.
This probably makes no sense to anyone but maybe I'll get lucky and someone will see something obvious. I appreciate and help you can provide. Here are the images:
The Background:
I have Giesemann Matrix, 8-bulb T5 fixture that has been retro fitted with two Reef Brite XHO strips. So there are now 6 t5's and the two LED strips in the middle. There are three power cables coming out of the fixture - one controls two T5 bulbs, one controls four T5 bulbs, and one controls both LED strips. None of it is dimmable as it sits. I don't care about dimming the T5's. I did buy a rather pricey dimming module and with the terrific help of Reef Brite, finally ended up with the correct connecting cables.
The Programming:
Here is where I need help with the caveat that I know enough about the Apex programming to get me in trouble. I can usually figure things out with trial and error, but not much luck here.
I have the RB dimming module. I bought the dual version of it before I realized I could have probably gotten by with the single version since the RB must be wired together (one power cord handles both). I've attached a picture of the module. The light gets plugged in to the module, the module in to the Apex and in to the power supply for the light. I have the plug on one of the powerbar outlets and the other cables are plugged in to the VS1/2 port on the Apex. The LED's were working (on/off) without the variable speed cables being plugged in to the Apex.
So I set up two profiles for the ramping - see pictures below. I programmed the Variable Speed Outlets as well (I did both 1 and 2 since I wasn't sure which one to do). I've also attached a picture of the powerbar outlet the power supply is plugged in to. It shows the programming I was using prior to hooking it up to the Variable speed plug.
This probably makes no sense to anyone but maybe I'll get lucky and someone will see something obvious. I appreciate and help you can provide. Here are the images:
