BuildMyLED light compatability with RA?
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This is all I got as far as an answer, " The drivers need a 0-10V analog control signal to dim the lights."
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LOL... We already knew that.
I don't see any information on how to interface with the unit. Roberto.
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I will be happy to ask them whatever is needed, if you just tell me what to say/ask, I will relay it to them.
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From your link you posted
Product Features - 0-10V Dimming Compatible Driver - IP66 Waterproof Rating - CE Safety Certification & RoHS Compliant - Built-to-Order in the USA - 3 Year Warranty - Innovative 'T-Rail' for Unlimited Mounting Options - Return within 30 Days for Full Refund - System Includes: LED fixture/power supply/8' cord/plug/mounting brackets |
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Looks like you could take a stereo connector and cut the opposite ends off and connect to the Reef Angel..
Heres a link they sell for the Apex http://www.buildmyled.com/apex-dimming-cable/ |
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guess the real question is where power and grnd go...
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I have been looking at the BuildMyLED lights and was wondering of you got these running without any issues? Did you end up having to make your own cable or were you able to find the right one? For example, I was just wondering of the Aqua Illumination cable on the orders page might actually work for the BuildMyLED lights.
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I think the manufacturer has them.
I sent them one RA and they have used it for their tests and I think they were going to make one cable Roberto.
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They did make me a cable (and they told me they would be making them for sale). However, I have a digital outlet box, so I borrowed an analog box, still could not get it to work, probably would need to change my coding to analog instead of digital or something like that. (To go a bit further on what would not work; the light would connect to the wire and to the box, but it was really dim, as if stuck at a low setting, I have no idea if this is a coding problem or a wire problem or what kind of problem). I gave up. I bought 2 of the manual dimming switches for when I need to dim the lights due to new corals that need acclimating. As of now, I don't need my lights to slowly dim with all of those cool settings you can do. I don't think the apex cable will work because there is no slot on the RA boxes for a connector like that. |
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I was looking at these lights too and I think if you cut off the RJ-45 connector you can connect it to the screw down terminals of the RA dimming modules. I've tried contacting the guys at BuilidMyLed and did not get that great help.
I got one reply and that was after I called up and asked to speak to someone. When they responded I wrote back with another question and never got a reply from them. |
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