Automatic Dimming Capabilities ???

I have 3 Panorama Pro modules installed, and while they produce brilliant light and amazing colors having to dim them every day and night is becoming a chore.

I've found the shop | Apollo Reef LED and the http://apolloreefled.com/shop/apex-jr/ but I do not know if this will even work for the Panorama Pro's.

Are there any other options I have that will allow me to automatically control my dimming through my computer?

Would be great to simulate the sun and moon as close as possible throughout the day!

Thanks!

 

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Nice unit...maybe look into this as well..

 

Get the Apex controller...
It's cheaper than GHL if you want to build nice control setup you don't need to spend hundreds for extra modules.
Customer service in Apex is just awesome and will help you to resolve any problem as quick as they can...
GHL will direct you to the forums to find answer there (had that problem with them).
I'm not sure if they fix that but last time the SMS option has only the latest model 3... So if you'll get 2 you have to spend other $300 to upgrade it.
But that's my opinion...

 

Not sure if the Apex will work with the Panorama Pro's.

From the research I've done I will need to purchase one Ecoxotic 60W 24V Panorama Remote LED Driver - Dimmable for each module right I want to control correct?

Then if I'm still on the right path, I connect the driver to a controller like the Apex or GHL correct?

I can't just plug in my power supply into one of these dawk dusk simulators with out a dimmable driver? Which is not my dimming knob correct?

Lol Sorry for the newbie questions it's just a lot of money and LED companies make it so you have to purchase item by item, even if you get a whole set you still need to add more to perfect it lol

 

I haven't verified it yet, but I have a few 48" and 12" stunner strips that I'm planning on using meanwell drivers and a Typhon or DIM4 module to control the lighting schedule including dimming for sunrise/sunset. This will probably work for the panorama pro modules as well.

 

the panorama pro's run off the Meanwell ELM60-24Ds

I've never messed with a dimming driver so I don't know how it's going to connect. Pictures make it look like two ends of loose wiring.

How many drivers would I need if I want to control 3 colors seperately?

I still do not own a controller that would connect to the Meanwell driver but one day if I can find the right controller I'll get it!

I really like the AI Controller but it only works with the AI Sol -- too bad, its such a nice controller!

 

@Asheville, NC guy... I pointed out 2 controllers in the above posts that provide the solution you are asking for. I think you are missing the point. The DIM4 and Typhon are lighting controllers for DIY LED setups. For 3 colors, you would need separate 3 drivers. Both the controllers mentioned have 4 control channels. The DIM4 also works with fans and has a relay to allow shutting on/off drivers.

Perhaps you need to take a ride on the Dragon to clear the fog? ;-)

 

BTW, there are dimmable drives in two flavors. Analog and PWM. The DIM4 seems to work only with an analog driver for dimming. There are Inventron and Meanwell drivers that support digital dimming via PWM. I am leaning towards the Typhon myself for my DIY led setup.

 

The Panorama Pro's use the Meanwell PWM60-24D's

Most of these controllers seem to run off of the PWM60-48P's

No clue what the differences are

 

I'm not sure it will work with your current setup, but I have a Typhon controller (brand new), and 2 MeanWell dimmable drivers that I am no longer going to use. Never been fired up. Correction, I have 3 drivers, one is used for around 4 months.