Originally Posted by
RussM
There are two stickies at the top of this sub-forum which have pinout diagrams of the VarSpd ports
Russ, I saw them, where I got a bit confused is the wording of the wiring description, vs. the sticky guide image.
The description states PIN1 to 1-10V, and PIN4 to GRND....
The Sticky Image shows Utilization of PIN 3&4 and PIN 7&8 (with Polarity/vs. GRND indication)
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However, this is moot :-) but thank you for replying so quickly, I am sure if there was no limitation in APEX as well as in AQUARAY this would have been solved quickly.
And, since I am NOT prepared to McGyver my expensive, still under warranty lights, YET... I can't start wiring them up to separate drivers with proper PWM to 0-10V translation....
So, I hope that whoever is the next poor fool comes along trying to hookup TMC Aquaray to APEX will find this useful - at least to know that they should not waste their time, w/o re-wiring the lights, and also if they want to keep their warranty for a while. HAHH! I guess I am stuck using the controller for now, unless someone succeeds 100% to create a proper "re-wiring" guide for Aquaray, or APEX and Aquaray come up with something that would work together.
In parallel I reached out to vendor of the lights, and I have a clear message/indication that using 1-10V w/APEX & TMC Aquaray is not a possibility at the moment. See the response below:
Max,
Thanks for checking with us.
You cannot connect the Smart Controller to the Apex.
This has been confirmed by the manufacturer & customers who has tried it.
The technology of the Apex messes with the PWM and you get about 50% less PAR.
I'm sure there's some type of strain we cannot see on the emitters, which could harm them long term.
You cannot also use separate PWM drivers for the channels as if it's not done with the TMC controller, it will void their warranty.
Hope that gives you some direction.
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