MeanWell P Series DO work with APEX & 0-10v

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Biocube, Sep 18, 2012.

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  1. SuperSaiyanGoku

    SuperSaiyanGoku Plankton

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    How many drivers can you connect to one channel? I would have to do 3 per channel.
     
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  3. Biocube

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    Since I have only 3 drivers I have them all on separate channels, I really have no idea how many you can connect.


    I would talk to Rapid or Neptune Systems on that one.
     
  4. SuperSaiyanGoku

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    Has anyone heard of Steve's Led's Aquarium Interface Harness? I guess it converts the signal so that the RPK/Apex will function/behave properly. I am even wondering if I would even need this. If they dim and work without this why even have this. By the way the Meanwell spec sheet says both digital and analog because it is the spec sheet for both the D and P series drivers. It is not because the P series driver will accept an analog signal.
     
  5. Biocube

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    Never seen it.
     
  6. Fish76

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    I know this is an old thread, but wanted to know if you are able to fully dim the LED's using the ELN-60-48P with the Apex? I'm planning on getting the Apex and also have the "P" meanwell drivers with a Typhon controller on my DIY LED build.
     
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    Chris's 1.5 year old threads are the worst when they resurface. Its like bad Kim-chi or Peking Duck thats turned. Pharaoh's curse on you Fish76
     
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  9. Fish76

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    Thanks for the great, helpful and informative response....and thanks for wishing a curse on me.
     
  10. Biocube

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    What just happened?! Alex, play nice! ;)

    The driver will work, I found anything below 18% will just shut off. But honesty most people use their drivers more than 18%.
     
  11. motion

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    Mine run at 15%, but agree there is not much reason to go that low.