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[Jeremy B.]

The power supply included should be able to handle two of those modules, so you would just need the dimmer itself and then the splitter. The modules will dim all the way down to 1%, but they can not be turned off to "0".

 

[cpllongjk]

The power supply included should be able to handle two of those modules, so you would just need the dimmer itself and then the splitter. The modules will dim all the way down to 1%, but they can not be turned off to "0".

Ok, so when I make my program for 24/7 lighting I will have to actually have the program turn off the socket if I want the reefbrites to actually go to 0%?

The dimmer and apex should be able to do this right?

1% for "moon lights".
Ramp up/down to 50% to simulate dusk/dawn.
Ramp up/down to 100% to simulate midday.

And from what you are saying is I can go as low as 1% and not 0%. If I want the lights off, I have to program the apex to turn off whatever socket they are connected to?

 

[Jeremy B.]

Yes, it would have to be turned all the way off on that outlet to go to zero, then from there you would bring it back on at a certain time, then tell the 0-10v what voltage to run at anytime after for creating the sunrise. You would then do the exact same thing for sunset, but only in reverse.

 

[cpllongjk]

Yes, it would have to be turned all the way off on that outlet to go to zero, then from there you would bring it back on at a certain time, then tell the 0-10v what voltage to run at anytime after for creating the sunrise. You would then do the exact same thing for sunset, but only in reverse.

Thanks.

 

[Av8bluewater]

Thinking about getting a Reefbrite actinic strip for my ATI sunpower.
Q: What is the spectrum of the Actinics? I see a chart on the reefbrite page but it's so small it's unreadable.
Q: What is the difference between the XHO and TECH?
Q: I heard there is a special mount kit to mount on an ATI fixture?

I am just looking for some extra actinic pop, probably replace my T5 actinic bulb so I can run a different bulb in it's place. Currently run Blue + and actinic on the 12 hour.

 

[cpllongjk]

Thinking about getting a Reefbrite actinic strip for my ATI sunpower.
Q: What is the spectrum of the Actinics? I see a chart on the reefbrite page but it's so small it's unreadable.
Q: What is the difference between the XHO and TECH?
Q: I heard there is a special mount kit to mount on an ATI fixture?

I am just looking for some extra actinic pop, probably replace my T5 actinic bulb so I can run a different bulb in it's place. Currently run Blue + and actinic on the 12 hour.

1. I just bought an xho actinic strip and I would say that it looks very similar to an ati actinic or a cross between an actinic and blue+. Because I got the strip I was able to throw in a ge6500k into the mix which will peak yellow and reds(i think). It gives more balance to color spectrum imo.

2. The xho has 18 leds where the tech has 12, so 50% more leds. I read somewhere that the xho is roughly equal to a blue+ in terms of PAR.

3. The xho mounts to my sunpower just fine with no added cost. The mounting legs provided with the xho/tech can be used two ways and if you flip them around they can be mounted to the sunpower just fine. All I had to do was take 2 screws out of the sunpower, mount the brackets, and screw the reefbrite in. I didn't even have to take the sunpower down from the ceiling it was that easy.

4. I plan on adding another very soon with a dimming unit and splitter.

I hope this helps, I was on the fence for a long time with getting these because of the added cost to my existing unit. I figured why not just get LEDs like Radion or Kessil but in the end I cannot give up how many ways I can customize my color with t5s. The reefbrites will add that "POP." One nice thing as well is how good they look with the t5s off. WOW.

 

[Jeremy B.]

^^^^^ Everything mentioned above here is spot on!

 

[cpllongjk]

I recently just purchased a reefbrite dimmer and am using it with the APEX.

Right now the dimmer can only go as high as 91% when hooked up to the APEX VDM module. Is this normal? If I switch it to manual mode then I can use the knob to go all the way to 100% but with the apex its around 91-92.

Another thing I noticed was that when I use my APEX to dim down to say 85, the dimmer still says 90. If I go lower like say 23, the dimmer reads 21. Can you help explain what is going on and if it will affect performance at all? Do I have a bad dimming unit?

Thanks, Jared

 

[cpllongjk]

Ok, update.

When my Apex hit the evening dimming cycle RampDown 100% to 1% the dimmer went to 100%. I don't know whats going on but during the ON phase it wont go over 92% and during a ramp period it goes to 100%? I'm confused.

 

[Jeremy B.]

If you unplug the 0-10v from the Apex while it's at any given percentage, does the output number on the control module change at all? If it does, do you see any difference in intensity of the output during this change? And vice versa when you plug it back in?

 

[cpllongjk]

If you unplug the 0-10v from the Apex while it's at any given percentage, does the output number on the control module change at all? If it does, do you see any difference in intensity of the output during this change? And vice versa when you plug it back in?

I will check when I get home from work, thanks.

 

[cpllongjk]

If you unplug the 0-10v from the Apex while it's at any given percentage, does the output number on the control module change at all? If it does, do you see any difference in intensity of the output during this change? And vice versa when you plug it back in?

When I unplug the dimmer from the APEX the dimmer goes down to 1%. Funny thing when I plugged the cord back into the APEX the dimmer went up to 100%. I don't know if the intensity was different because it's so hard to tell the difference between 92% and 100% to be honest.

Any ideas?

 

[Jeremy B.]

That sounds normal, as the dimmer percentage when plugged into the Apex is based upon the output voltage that the Apex is sending in that signal (0-10v). Based upon it going up to 92% only it sounds like that channel of the Apex is not going all the way up to 10v like it should. Can you switch the 0-10v channel that you're using on the Apex and see what it does then?

 

[cpllongjk]

It actually started working correctly once I unplugged the tunze stream hooked up to channel 4. My dimmer was on channel 3 and the tunze on channel 4. It seems there is an issue with the dimmer and tunze when they are on at the same time on the same ethernet jack.

 

[Jeremy B.]

It sounds like something going on with the channel 3/4 port on your Apex. You might give Neptune a call and ask them if they've heard of a similar issue such as this before to see what they say.

 

[Sleepeatcorals]

Hey I want to get 1 30 inch reef bright led! Does this come with the power supply I also have the reefkeeper lite so will I need the dimmer

 

[Jeremy B.]

Sorry for the delayed response, I am just now catching up with messages from being on vacation. This unit does indeed come with the power supply, you would only need the dimmer if you're wanting to dim it down.

 

[Chris155hp]

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[Zacktosterone]

so to confirm for probably the bazillinth time. The only difference between tech and xho is the amount of leds? right?

so if i want to buy some strips for my ati i would buy two reefbright techs instead of 1 xho? and it would be better right?

 

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