I am totally lost...

Bucks149 · Feb 16, 2014

I just connected my light fixture (Apollo Reef Solarblast UV 6000) to my Apex Jr w/ VDM. I have the light powered on, but now I don't know where to go with programming.

I am looking for the standard sunrise, daytime and sunset programming. I don't I've reviewed the Unofficial Apex User guide and looked through google. I just don't know where to turn to program this thing correctly. I don't understand the functionality and how to properly program it. I would rather learn to program than someone give me a program, but I will take what I can get :)

Thanks!

Reefing Madness · Feb 16, 2014

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Bucks149 · Feb 16, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
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Thanks for pointing me to the video. I am pretty familiar with the capabilities of the controller. I guess I am looking for some assistance with programming my light fixture. The Apollo Solarblast UV 6000LED is a dimmable fixture and Apex ready. I don't know how to control the two separate drivers to give me different blue vs. white intensities. I am also looking for pointers on dimming to give me a sunrise and sunset effect.

Jimbo662 · Feb 17, 2014

Check out post #15 in this thread. The Kessils are the same way where you only program the color and intensity.

Sample Program for Kessil A360W

Bucks149 · Feb 17, 2014

Thanks for your help! That did give me some good ideas.

Jimbo662 · Feb 20, 2014

Any success?

Bucks149 · Feb 20, 2014

Yes! Thank you. I had some initial confusion regarding the true outlets and virtual outlets. Once I got that cleared up I was able to figure out the programming. I think I was making it more complicated than necessary. I can't believe how easy it is to program these units.