150w Nicrew Kessil Spectral Controller not Turning On

[RookieReefs]

I’m trying to get my lighting setup and I’m running into an issue with the Kessil Spectral X controller.

My understanding is that I can run the Kessil controller off of the 0-10V input from the Nicrew to the controller but the screen never displays anything when it’s plugged in. I read that the plug provided with the controller won’t work so I purchased a 3.5 mm 4-pole connector, anyone know if that’s the correct cable?

When I have it plugged into the input the lights turn off, and whenever I unplug they immediately kick on which I’m assuming is the correct behavior?

Also I just confirmed the screen on the Kessil controller is functional because when I plug it in via USB the display kicks on and says it’s ready for update.

 

[oreo54]

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I’m trying to get my lighting setup and I’m running into an issue with the Kessil Spectral X controller.

My understanding is that I can run the Kessil controller off of the 0-10V input from the Nicrew to the controller but the screen never displays anything when it’s plugged in. I read that the plug provided with the controller won’t work so I purchased a 3.5 mm 4-pole connector, anyone know if that’s the correct cable?

When I have it plugged into the input the lights turn off, and whenever I unplug they immediately kick on which I’m assuming is the correct behavior?

Also I just confirmed the screen on the Kessil controller is functional because when I plug it in via USB the display kicks on and says it’s ready for update.

I do not believe you can power the x with the Nicrew..

You can power the Nicrew controller though..

Gets messy-er. The 3 conductor jack on the kessil to apex cable works fine for the Nicrew to apex connection.
24v is err " shorted"
Tip, ring, sleeve only jack.

The kessil " link" may power a Kessil controller(?) but not the plain 0-10 cable.

See #135 #257

Nicrew Hyper Reef Led

Can't wait to hear your feedback. Please keep me updated. Will do. I'm hoping to get the lights running this weekend, I'll post an update once I do.

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#140-141

The controller comes with a USB (Type C, IIRC), you need to plug that into a power brick to power the controller up.

 

[RookieReefs]

#140-141

The controller comes with a USB (Type C, IIRC), you need to plug that into a power brick to power the controller up.

This was my issue, I was thinking it would power up just from the 0-10V connection. Thanks for the assistance!