Controllers??

undercontrolj · Nov 16, 2011

What type of controller is out there that will dim LED lights and is the easiest to program?

gmoney243 · Nov 16, 2011

if ur gonna hook it to a comp get an apex jr .. if u want a screen get a Reef Keeper Light this both should do what u want although i have neither i would get an apex it is widely considered the best controllers

poolkeeper1 · Nov 16, 2011

undercontrolj said:
What type of controller is out there that will dim LED lights and is the easiest to program?[/QUOTE
Justin, For what you have the Apex is the best controller and either the JR or full Apex will work. The DA will not as far as i know!
Bill

undercontrolj · Nov 16, 2011

Thanks bill I could not remember which one you said. Is there anything special I have to get to go with it?

CJO · Nov 16, 2011

If you have the regular Apex, all you need are the cables to connect them (assuming that you are getting LEDs that can be controlled with a 0-10V signal). You can either buy them or make them by cutting one end off of a network patch cable. I'm pretty sure that the Apex Jr. doesn't come with the variable output ports, so with that you'd need to buy a VDM module.

CJ

poolkeeper1 · Nov 16, 2011

undercontrolj said:
Thanks bill I could not remember which one you said. Is there anything special I have to get to go with it?

The statement below is correct, If you get the Full Apex you can use the Variable Speed ports to Dim the Led's or you can use the Jr with the Vdm Module @ Around 99.00 for the VDM plus the price of the controller. FYI
Bill

gmoney243 · Nov 16, 2011

depending on the type of LED set up u have u might be able to use this Results for Daylight Lighting Controller

Abiathar · Nov 16, 2011

I have a RKL running my 5.5 and it will run lights fine for off/on only. I use it for temp control on my backup heater and for my non-dimmable LED strip. If you want to have dimming capabilities you have to purchase a separate module for it just like the Apex Jr. Depending on the lights you have, they may have a controller specific to them or recommend a specific controller as well.

Steve