Dimmable Lunar Hub

[rimai]

Hey Everyone,

This module will let you connect multiple dimmable moonlight modules. Up to 20 can be connected to a single lunar hub.
Plug it to any PWM dimming channel and have it follow the lunar cycle.

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It comes with a 12VDC power supply and 2x Blue 3-LED dimmable moonlight modules.
http://www.reefangel.com/productview.as ... lelunarhub

[Trevenator]

Any idea when this will be available?

[rimai]

You can pre-order them already.

[Trevenator]

Yes I will be in Oregon from June 16 to July 2. Any chance of them shipping in that time frame?

[rimai]

Yeah, it should be here by then.

[clw143]

Plug it to any dimming channel and have it follow the lunar cycle.

Just to be clear, "ANY" being PWM or Analog dimming?

[rimai]

Sorry, I'll update the description.
It needs to be PWM.

[clw143]

Sorry, I'll update the description.
It needs to be PWM.

Any thoughts on making an analog version? I dont want to have to buy 2 modules to do lunar lights.

[rimai]

Sorry. Not possible.
Dimming LEDs using analog signals is not standard IMO.
Our industry is actually stepping back to be compatible with other controllers that do not support PWM yet. I hate to say that, but this is my personal view of what is happening.
PMW is digital signal and digital is the way of the future. Can you see any electronic equipment that is using analog signals anymore?

[topjimmy]

Can you buy the lunar lights and run them off the PWM expansion w/o the lunar hub?

[rimai]

Yes
But only one per channel.

[topjimmy]

How do you supply power? Do the lights come with a power source?

[rimai]

The hub comes with its own power supply. If you are connecting a single moonlight directly to the PWM channel, it uses power from the channel itself.

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[topjimmy]

The hub comes with its own power supply. If you are connecting a single moonlight directly to the PWM channel, it uses power from the channel itself.

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Sweet

[jsclownfish]

Do the older model lunar lights work with this lunar hub?

-Jon

[rimai]

Yes

[lnevo]

Cool!

[ishtak]

I feel a bit sheepish asking this BUT I dont want to break anything ... how do the clips on the Lunar Hub work? Is there a trick to getting the cables in properly?

[rimai]

If you push the orange tab, it will release the catch that allows you to push wires in or pull the wires out.

[ishtak]

Thanks roberto ... another question. Is it possible to connect the lunar dimmer up to one of the pwm ports on a relay expansion? I'm already using both daylight and actnic on the main relay box for 2 jebao units. It'll be easier to connect the plug into daylight/actnic on my second relay box instead of the dimming module.

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[lnevo]

The relay expansion dimming ports are non functional. You'll need to use the dimming module.

[ishtak]

Thanks Lee .. guess its time to break out the soldering iron to make neat cable ends ..

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[Sacohen]

Can these be run from the Power Control Expansion or does it pull to much amps?

[rimai]

You should be fine.

[Sacohen]

I noticed that the PS that came with mine was 2A and I know the Power Control Expansion has a limit of 500ma.

[rimai]

Oversized PS for when you want to connect a lot of moonlights to the module.
As long as you don't use too many moonlights connected to the hub, you are fine. I'd not go past 4 moonlights using the power control module.

[Sacohen]

OK. Thanks.

[ishtak]

Guys,

Is there any additional code for the moonhub needed over this?

ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 5, MoonPhase() );

My lights are constantly on .. They never seem to change strength? Would it make any difference if I'm using the first generation dimming module?

[Sacohen]

Roberto had posted some code for that, but I can't remember where I saw it.
I'm going to need it too.

[rimai]

It changes at midnight to follow the moon phase of the day.
If you want to turn them off at specific times, you need to tell the controller to turn it off.

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if ( hour()>=8 && hour()<20 )
ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 5, 0 );
else
ReefAngel.PWM.SetChannel( 5, MoonPhase() );