Dimmable T5 retro to APEX VDM

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Who has hooked a dimmable T5 to youre APEX.
I really need help with this. I have checked google and youtube and nothing.
 

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What voltage range does the ballast use to dim? Apex is 0-10v you can match that to the ballast with a DIY solution and should be good to go. May be able to leverage the experience of people that have done a voltage drop to 0-5v to control DC pumps with Apex var 0-10v.
 
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What voltage range does the ballast use to dim? Apex is 0-10v you can match that to the ballast with a DIY solution and should be good to go. May be able to leverage the experience of people that have done a voltage drop to 0-5v to control DC pumps with Apex var 0-10v.
I got it figured out. BRS sells a cable just for this. Thanks tho.
 

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