Mean Well ELN-60-48P

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  1. kurens

    kurens Astrea Snail

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    hey everybody.
    my question is:can i use this driver with apex controller?
    thanks
     
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  2. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    yes yes u can
     
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  3. exactlyobp

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    48P = PWM (Pulse-width modulation)
    48D = 0-10V
    Apex Variable Speed/Dimming Module (VDM) controls 0-10V as default.

    Am I right?
     
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  4. kurens

    kurens Astrea Snail

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    i am already using DDC-01 PWM Controller but i will switch to apex in near future...so answer is YES like bioreefdude said?thanks
     
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  5. exactlyobp

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    Sorry I saw the pic of the pwm module from Rapid LED after I posted.

    So you are deciding which reef controller to get?

    As far as I know, PWM = ReefKeeper or Reef Angel, 0-10V = Apex. I could be wrong and there might be a way to do it, I just dont know how at the moment.
     
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  6. kurens

    kurens Astrea Snail

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    i would like to go with apex.some people said that apex will not work with "P" only with "D" drivers,some said that they use "P" with it.thats why i asked:)
     
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  7. xxredxpandaxx

    xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp

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    P you can't dimm and D you can, you can use both in a controller just using the plug as a timer.
     
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  8. kurens

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    you mean i cant dimm with apex? because both drivers are dimmable.thanks
     
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  9. evolved

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    Time to end this argument...

    ELN-60-48D: 1-10V dimming control, Compatible with most ReefKeeper/Profilux systems (make sure your specific system can regulate 0-10V)

    ELN-60-48P: PWM signal for dimming, Fully programmable with PWM controllers (Arduino software, Reef Angel,etc)

    So, if your controller does direct current for dimming, use the D. If your control does PWM (pulse width modulation) for dimming, use the P.
     
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