I need help with programming an Apex. PLEASE

[TripleT]

I spent last night installing the LEDs in my RSM250 and now I am trying to get them up and running with my Apex controller. Is any one willing to help me with this? my fish and corals are afraid of the dark.

 

[bct15]

Google the unofficial apex users guide PDF file, it will answer everything for you...if you are still having problems finding it, pm me your email and I will email it to you.

 

[TripleT]

I have printed it out and I am still very confused!

 

[TripleT]

The guide helped me log in from my laptop. from there I am lost.

 

[kattz]

I'm not familiar with your LED's. Are they just on and off, or can you control their brightness? If so, how?

Kev

 

[TripleT]

they are variable and are controlled by the APEX supposedly.

 

[gmoney243]

Do you have the module needed to dim with apex? What kind of drivers are you using or what led unit are you using?

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[kattz]

OK, so I assume that you have the VDM cables attached to the LED's from the VDM outputs on the Apex.

 

[kattz]

Apex doesn't need a dimming module...

 

[kattz]

I thought he was going to tell us about his LED's... Where did he go?

 

[TripleT]

yes they are connected to V1V2

 

[TripleT]

I installed a DIY kit from Modular LED.

 

[kattz]

OK, so you have the 4 VDM channels hooked up. Have you set up a profile for them?

 

[TripleT]

i have no clue how to do that. I am truly lost.

 

[TripleT]

 

[kattz]

in your OUTLET page under configuration, your first four lines are the VDM outputs. For my LED's, this is my white channel

Go CONFIGURATION>OUTLET and select that first line. A menu will pop up. Set up the program type for ADVANCED. This is a sample of what your code for that OUTLET should look like:

Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 10:00 to 18:00 Then WhtDayU
If Time 18:00 to 21:00 Then WhtDayD

 

[kattz]

with me so far?

 

[TripleT]

i sent you a PM

 

[gmoney243]

Apex doesn't need a dimming module...

Sry thought a module was required to control things like powerheads and leds that are dimmable

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[LeoLionFish]

Sry thought a module was required to control things like powerheads and leds that are dimmable

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On the Apex it has built in Dimming Modules. On the Apex Lite you have to buy it separately.