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    New TMC Aquaria controller wiring and program

    Hi all.

    I have just got my hands on my new apex and a new aquaria smart controller. I have gone thought the apex manual and i want to put this to use. So far i have a 2 channel apex dimming cable. I plan on wiring this to the end of a female usb to connect it to the controller. this is what the controller states in the manual. My issue is how will this control both channels ?
    also what sort of basic program can i use to test the lights ?

    thank you all so much.

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    New TMC Aquaria controller wiring and program

    The SmartControl8 manual is rather vague on this. I suggest you contact TMC for clarification and additional info.

    BTW, you won't use a female USB connector on the 1-10v cable - the manual says use a male plug which plugs into the female connector on the temp sensor cable.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

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    I have been in contact with TMC but the answer is a bit vague. They simply said that the controller will be a sub to the apex and will just be a gate to the lights.

    i will try and wire them up and see if i can get a simple program running. Being so new to this would i be ok to wire these up to the V1/V2 on the base unit ?
    i am trying to find a wiring diagram but i am not having much luck. I dont want to get this wrong haha.

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    Look in the DIY subforum. There are diagrams you can reference.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

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