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    Light Intensity Display

    I just finished programming the new APEX base unit after the failure of my classic base unit. No problems but I noticed that the intensities are no longer displayed for my lights (DIY LEDs) connected to the base unit variable speed outlets. Instead of a percentage it just displays TBL. Am I missing something or is that feature no longer available with the new base unit? I used the wizzard to set up lights just like I did on the classic base unit.

    Thanks, Greg

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    Are you up to date on firmware? Mine show percent.

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    That was the first thing I did after powering it up. So yes I believe firmware is up to date.

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    I also have this for the 0-10v ports show as TBL, yet my Radions show as the percentage. Would be great if the variable speed outlets can show a percentage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zombie View Post
    Mine show percent.
    Double-check that. You may be thinking of variable outputs of a VDM.

    The tiles for base variable outputs of a Apex (newer model) show OFF, ON, TBL, or the active profile name, not percent. Tiles for a VDM's variable outputs do show the current percent, not TBL or profile.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by RussM View Post
    The tiles for base variable outputs of a Apex (newer model) show OFF, ON, TBL, or the active profile name, not percent. Tiles for a VDM's variable outputs do show the current percent, not TBL or profile.
    Interesting and thanks for the clarification Russ! Do you know why this is and if there is anyway to show the percent?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RussM View Post
    Double-check that. You may be thinking of variable outputs of a VDM.

    The tiles for base variable outputs of a Apex (newer model) show OFF, ON, TBL, or the active profile name, not percent. Tiles for a VDM's variable outputs do show the current percent, not TBL or profile.
    Yep. I only use my VDM outlets and my base ones are spared out.

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    Russ. Just to clarify. I do not have a VDM module. I have always used base unit variable speed outlets. The classic outlets gave me a percentage. You’re saying the new base unit does not do this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by WireTech View Post
    Russ. Just to clarify. I do not have a VDM module. I have always used base unit variable speed outlets. The classic outlets gave me a percentage. You’re saying the new base unit does not do this?
    That appears to be the case. I would put a feature request up for that. That's a dumb design choice IMO. I like seeing the percents.

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    I just got dissapointed by the same thing. Upgraded from a classic to a 2016. Just spent the last hour trying to figure out how to get those percentages.

    Classic using the ports off the head unit shows percentages. 2016 using the ports off the head unit shows TBL. I really want those percentages to dial in my lights.

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    Anymore info on this... still pretty sad that Classic would show us the percentage and new shiny expensive upgraded one does not. Is there somewhere we can put in a request?

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    Will this be included in new update?


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    I am also waiting for this to be in an update.

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    Every update I hope it’s in it

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