Aquaray Intergration

[10b0b]

Has anybody attempted to integrate an Aquaray into their Apex system with a bit of DIY?

I have obtained a GroBeam tile for a bit of an experiment for something.

The tile has 2 channels, and the PSU has two outputs. Both rated at 19.5vdc/0.7A.

Can anyone advise of a method or a driver that will give a variable output of 0-20v (approx.) while controlled by a 1-10v signal from the Apex?

Cheers

Bob

[spcyamada]

I also have a Aquaray Grobeam and would be curious on what others have tried or suggestions on this.

[10b0b]

Ill get my teeth into this soon.

I've been conversing with others on another forum and it would appear the Aquarays are a reasonably "dumb" and basic setup. Which is to our advantage.

A meanwell driver for each channel with the appropriate power output and dimmer interface to the Apex is about all it needs, switching out the standard power brick.

I will report back when I've had chance to get some bits and have a play.

[Dre]

any progress with this? I have recently bought an apex and today just realized that my aquaray will not ramp without a little bit of DIY.

[oliverpool]

Ill get my teeth into this soon.

I've been conversing with others on another forum and it would appear the Aquarays are a reasonably "dumb" and basic setup. Which is to our advantage.

A meanwell driver for each channel with the appropriate power output and dimmer interface to the Apex is about all it needs, switching out the standard power brick.

I will report back when I've had chance to get some bits and have a play.

Any updates on this? I just got a pair of Grobeam 1500 and really would like apex to control my lights instead of getting yet another controller. I was thinking the easiest way prob would be to get a pair of meanwell to power each grobeam 1500 and controller the dimming via the 0-10v on the meanwell?

[aquamanic]

I don't think those are externally dimmable fixtures. All you can do with them is ON/OFF or use the proprietary controller.

If you want to try and replace their existing driver with a dimmable driver, then you're deep into DIY land.

[JohnNL]

Hi, is there any progress?
I see on the internet that the GHL Profilux has Ledcontrol1.
http://ghlna.com/expansion-modules/led-control-1
With this you can dim 1-10V by the Profilux the Aquaray.
What I mean to say is, that it should be possible for the Apex too or am I wrong?
Maybe this device will work directly on the apex.
Anyone tried already?