Need some help Programming LEDs with Apex

[AquaDan]

I've got two 36" BuildMyLed fixtures that I'm trying to program to ramp up and down but I can't seem to get it right. I can get them to turn on and off at designated times but I cannot figure out how to dim them. I'm using the Apex Lite with the VDM module and I have a dimming cable for each fixture. Also for some reason, each fixture will dim briefly every 2 minutes, 11seconds. I used this how to guide on reefs.com and followed it to the letter (i think) but does not seem to be working.

http://www.reefs.com/blog/2012/12/1...-lights-with-neptune-systems-apex-controller/

Please check out my pics to give you an idea of the profiles that I set up. Any ideas/help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Reefs Creation]

I am guessing there are conflicting commands somewhere.
Try setting Rt.Fixture-(3_3) and Lt.Fixture-(3_5) to always on instead of on timer.

 

[Reefs Creation]

Also, you are supposed to put all the commands that you have in your BluLED and WhtLED to your virtual outlets (VarSpd ...) instead.

 

[NL146]

Could you show the programming for VarSpd1_I1, VarSpd2_I2, VarSpd3_I3 and VarSpd4_I4?

 

[AquaDan]

Could you show the programming for VarSpd1_I1, VarSpd2_I2, VarSpd3_I3 and VarSpd4_I4?

VarSpd1_I1 is the above Pic with profile name: "RFIXUP"
VarSpd2_I2 is the above pic with the profile name: "LFIXUP"
VarSpd3_I3 is the above pic with the profile name: "RFIXDAY"
VarSpd4_I4 currently does not have anything programmed so its just a default pump outlet.

 

[AquaDan]

I am guessing there are conflicting commands somewhere.
Try setting Rt.Fixture-(3_3) and Lt.Fixture-(3_5) to always on instead of on timer.

Thanks reefs. Right now I have those two outlets programed to turn my lights on everyday from 7pm to 8pm but wouldnt switching them to ON leave them on all the time?

 

[NL146]

The Var ports show up as outlets (at least on mine). On the dashboard click on the text "VarSpd1_I1" and the outlet configuration page should come up. It should not be a profile as far as I know. You then apply a profile to an outlet.

 

[Reefs Creation]

Ok, lets see..

You have total of 4 actual outlets (Rt.Fixture-(3_3) , Lt.Fixture-(3_5) , BluLED and WhtLED ) ?

I think once you add a VDM module, BluLED and WhtLED appears? Its probably for AI leds settings.

You dont need any commands in there and should have them always on. Its the virtual outlets (VarSpd... ) that will be controlling all of your dimming, on and off, you can put (If Temp > 82 Then Off) in your VarSpd settings.

Thats why you need to set you VarSpd with profiles.

 

[AquaDan]

The Var ports show up as outlets (at least on mine). On the dashboard click on the text "VarSpd1_I1" and the outlet configuration page should come up. It should not be a profile as far as I know. You then apply a profile to an outlet.

Thanks man, Here you go...

 

[AquaDan]

Ok, lets see..

You have total of 4 actual outlets (Rt.Fixture-(3_3) , Lt.Fixture-(3_5) , BluLED and WhtLED ) ?

I think once you add a VDM module, BluLED and WhtLED appears? Its probably for AI leds settings.

You dont need any commands in there and should have them always on. Its the virtual outlets (VarSpd... ) that will be controlling all of your dimming, on and off, you can put (If Temp > 82 Then Off) in your VarSpd settings.

Thats why you need to set you VarSpd with profiles.

Yes you're correct, the VDM adds BluLED and WhtLED. I think I get it, now. I'll try making those adjustments. Thank you very much!

 

[Reefs Creation]

No problem. It should work once you make the correct adjustments. Good luck.