Dimmable T5s with VDM

[GarrettT]

Anyone have the dimmable ballast Micro-4 T5HO with an Apex controller?
How did you program it?
I would like to go from 5% to 100% over an hour period, but have no idea how to properly enter it into the app.

 

[Montiman]

Anyone have the dimmable ballast Micro-4 T5HO with an Apex controller?
How did you program it?
I would like to go from 5% to 100% over an hour period, but have no idea how to properly enter it into the app.

While I don't have this it would be very easy to use with an Apex VDM. I would just connect to the ballast and use the Magic wand function. You could also do it in long form code but the magic wand works well. What dimmable ballast or fixture do you have.

 

[GarrettT]

While I don't have this it would be very easy to use with an Apex VDM. I would just connect to the ballast and use the Magic wand function. You could also do it in long form code but the magic wand works well. What dimmable ballast or fixture do you have.

dimmable-t5-ho-miro-4-retrofit-kit-let-lighting.html

It comes with a HEP ballast

 

[Montiman]

I believe you need the Apex 0-10v bare wire.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/2-ch...WTVqkwQ_CQCGtuZzjYUjFDUUmTHIubcRoCfWAQAvD_BwE
Once you have the light connected to Apex You just need to identify the output and use the magic wand.

 

[SPS2020]

I think you'll need the Kessel adapter to connect to the VDM and then you'll need to figure out how to connect that to the retro kit. I'd call BRS and get their input to be sure.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/kessil-a360-control-cable-type-1-neptune-apex.html

 

[SPS2020]

Montiman may have the better approach. Call BRS to be sure! ;-)

 

[GarrettT]

I have the 2 channel cable. It's just programing it into the app that's confusing me. Never heard of the magic wand. I'm definitely going to check it out on YouTube.

 

[SPS2020]

Magic Wand reference on page 2...
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/dimmable-t5-to-vdm.335620/page-2
Step by step here:

https://reefs.com/2020/04/23/aquatic-life-dx18-hybrid-light-the-definitive-review/

 

[GarrettT]

Magic Wand reference on page 2...
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/dimmable-t5-to-vdm.335620/page-2
Step by step here:

https://reefs.com/2020/04/23/aquatic-life-dx18-hybrid-light-the-definitive-review/

Jackpot. Thank you for the link!