RKE able to dim?

[shawne]

Can anyone Answer my question:

Is the reefkeeper elite able to dim meanwell 60-48D drivers, I just built a DIY led system and want them to ramp up and ramp down, but can't seem to find a true experience with anyone doing this.

 

[James77]

From what I have seen it cannot or has trouble doing so because it lacks the current the meanwell needs. I believe it only supplies 1 milliamp, while the meanwells need around 20-30.

Couple of threads from their forum.....

http://www.forum.digitalaquatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=6930

http://www.forum.digitalaquatics.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=7448&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=meanwell

 

[redhanded77]

If you are using an ALC, then yes it can. I had 10 drivers connected to my ALC, 5 on each channel, and dimming was not a problem. The thing you should realize, is that the dimming goes in 10% increments. Anything from 0-9.9% will not fire the leds (atleast from my experience). So if you plan on trying to use it as moonlights, I don't think it will work out like how you want it.

 

[James77]

If you are using an ALC, then yes it can. I had 10 drivers connected to my ALC, 5 on each channel, and dimming was not a problem. The thing you should realize, is that the dimming goes in 10% increments. Anything from 0-9.9% will not fire the leds (atleast from my experience). So if you plan on trying to use it as moonlights, I don't think it will work out like how you want it.

Is it only a certain model driver that has a problem on the ALC, or just the occasional user? Good to hear you can dim 5 drivers on a channel .

 

[shawne]

What drivers are you using redhanded77? I'm not planning on using these as moonlight, I'm getting the moonlight package they sell also. Just wanting to get the sunrise and sunset effect with a controller .

 

[redhanded77]

Im using the normal meanwell D drivers that require a 0-10v signal for it to turn on.