New RA owner with questions

Basic / Standard Reef Angel hardware
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Blawson
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New RA owner with questions

Post by Blawson »

So I bought the PMW version with the intent of a DYI LED setup... I am now thinking of going with an AI Sol or a couple of nanos. Can I still do this even with the PMW version? And if I go with a couple of nanos and link them, will they all control as one unit from the RA?

Thanks for the help!
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wolfador
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Re: New RA owner with questions

Post by wolfador »

The AI cable uses one of the ATO ports so yes you can still use your RA with the AI's. I currently control two Ai nano's with mine. I am planning on independent controls so I can have more of a sunrise / sun set, but they are currently controlled together ramping up / down in unison.
John
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btorrenga
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Re: New RA owner with questions

Post by btorrenga »

Out of curiosity, why does RA interface with the AI via an ATO port? Is there something non-standard about AI lights?
rimai
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Re: New RA owner with questions

Post by rimai »

Yes, they use digital signals with serial communication.
Roberto.
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