ReefBrite XHO

[tdg910]

Any idea how to connect the XHOs to a 0-10v for dimming? Thanks!

 

[GainesvilleReef]

The Reef Brite Dimming module comes with an RJ-45 compatible with the NS 0-10V outputs.

 

[tdg910]

The Reef Brite Dimming module comes with an RJ-45 compatible with the NS 0-10V outputs.

I just need these two: the wave engine apex and a female to female rj-45 connector?

 

[JeffB418]

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I just need these two: the wave engine apex and a female to female rj-45 connector?

Correct.

 

[tdg910]

Correct.

Awesome, thanks!!

 

[tdg910]

Correct.

Do I only need to connect one of these rj-45s?

 

[Carlos]

Yes, the white RJ45 is 0-10V outputs 1 & 2, and the black RJ45 is for 0-10V outputs 3 and 4.

 

[tdg910]

Ok i guess I forgot to ask th

Yes, the white RJ45 is 0-10V

Yes, the white RJ45 is 0-10V outputs 1 & 2, and the black RJ45 is for 0-10V outputs 3 and 4.

I forgot to ask the more important question, how do I actually program them to ramp up from 0-100 from 10-11am and back down 100-0 from 9-10pm?

 

[Carlos]

Create a "Variable Light" OUTPUT and then set the "Variable Light Mode" to Slope. You can then specify the start/end time and the slope time (how long it takes for the light to go from minimum to maximum intensity). Under the "Output Device," select your 0-10V OUTPUT channel.

That is it!

 

[Bruce_K]

Create a "Variable Light" OUTPUT and then set the "Variable Light Mode" to Slope. You can then specify the start/end time and the slope time (how long it takes for the light to go from minimum to maximum intensity). Under the "Output Device," select your 0-10V OUTPUT channel.

That is it!

Just note if your light don’t actually dim... My lights do not dim using this setup but I was told by Carlos that Variable voltage output will be fixed in the next update!

 

[tdg910]

Create a "Variable Light" OUTPUT and then set the "Variable Light Mode" to Slope. You can then specify the start/end time and the slope time (how long it takes for the light to go from minimum to maximum intensity). Under the "Output Device," select your 0-10V OUTPUT channel.

That is it!

Carlos, can you confirm Bruce_K’s statement and separate note, when I try to manual override to off, the lights stay on. Is this a known issue?

 

[tdg910]

I don’t know what happened but when my T5s turned off my, it looked like my C4 rebooted and all my lights were off when it started back on.

 

[Carlos]

I don’t know what happened but when my T5s turned off my, it looked like my C4 rebooted and all my lights were off when it started back on.

Yes, that is a known issue that has been fixed already, and it will be included in the next update.

 

[tdg910]

Yes, that is a known issue that has been fixed already, and it will be included in the next update.

Any projections when the next update will be released?

Yes, that is a known issue that has been fixed already, and it will be included in the next update.

what is a known issue and fixed?
The dimming function not working or the control 4 rebooting when the XHOs turn off?

 

[Carlos]

On the 0-10V OUTPUT, the voltage does not go up gradually. Right now, you only get 0 or 10V regardless of what you put on the GUI. We will release a fix very soon.

 

[tdg910]

was the fix for this included in update 177?

 

[JeffB418]

was the fix for this included in update 177?

I believe so but Carlos will post the full release notes tomorrow most likely.

 

[Skwerl]

Doesn't seem to make a difference with mine; still no dimming.

 

[JeffB418]

Doesn't seem to make a difference with mine; still no dimming.

Ok well have to look into that. Sorry

 

[tdg910]

update 178 seems to have fixed the issue, thanks!!