WMAS Discussion Forum : LED Dimmer http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:31:57 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:15:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=76415 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Krazie4Acans wrote:Getting...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593905&title=led-dimmer#593905 Author: Fatman
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 17 2015 at 2:15pm

Originally posted by Krazie4Acans Krazie4Acans wrote:

Getting forgetful, are we?


Thanks for noticing. ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:15:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593905&title=led-dimmer#593905 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Thanks for the help. Will order...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593887&title=led-dimmer#593887 Author: relethg
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 17 2015 at 9:13am

Thanks for the help. Will order the parts now.]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:13:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593887&title=led-dimmer#593887 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Getting forgetful, are we? ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593885&title=led-dimmer#593885 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 17 2015 at 7:23am

Getting forgetful, are we?
]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 07:23:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593885&title=led-dimmer#593885 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Yes, I had forgotten that you&#039;re...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593884&title=led-dimmer#593884 Author: Fatman
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 17 2015 at 7:17am

Yes, I had forgotten that you're using an analog Apex. ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 07:17:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593884&title=led-dimmer#593884 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Yes those buck blocks will work...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593766&title=led-dimmer#593766 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 14 2015 at 5:29pm

Yes those buck blocks will work for what your are trying to do. You are also correct that the ldd drivers are pwm and do not work directly with your apex. I think you have a good solution with your last update.
]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:29:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593766&title=led-dimmer#593766 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Fatman wrote:Just looking at...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593742&title=led-dimmer#593742 Author: relethg
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 14 2015 at 9:49am

Originally posted by Fatman Fatman wrote:

Just looking at the data sheet for your power supply I don't see that they make a 750 mA driver.

I know I'm kind of late to the party here, and Krazie has give you some excellent advice, but have you considered the meanwell LDD driver for your 12.5" strip?

Fat

I think those use PWM to control the dimmer circuit. I want to use my Apex and I don't think PWM is compatible with the Apex. Other than that they look similar to the BuckPucks. The have the same mA models. I picked the 700 and 500 mA models so I would not be over-driving the LEDs. I thought that is what Krazie was saying. 

Thanks Glenn
]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:49:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593742&title=led-dimmer#593742 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Just looking at the data sheet...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593735&title=led-dimmer#593735 Author: Fatman
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 14 2015 at 7:41am

Just looking at the data sheet for your power supply I don't see that they make a 750 mA driver.

I know I'm kind of late to the party here, and Krazie has give you some excellent advice, but have you considered the meanwell LDD driver for your 12.5" strip?

Fat]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2015 07:41:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593735&title=led-dimmer#593735 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Ok, got the time today to get...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593695&title=led-dimmer#593695 Author: relethg
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 13 2015 at 1:42pm

Ok, got the time today to get the meter out.

Power supply is fixed and reads 24.32 VDC

48" LED strip, .770 Amp
3X12" LED strips, .570 Amp

I want to use the following with the fixed power supply I already have:

3X 12",
BuckPuck 03023-D-E-500
http://www.ledsupply.com/led-drivers/wired-buckpuck-500ma-constant-current-led-driver-with-dimming

48",
BuckPuck 03023-D-E-700
http://www.ledsupply.com/led-drivers/wired-buckpuck-700ma-constant-current-led-driver-with-dimming

Thoughts?
]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:42:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593695&title=led-dimmer#593695 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : Anytime. Remember that current...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593519&title=led-dimmer#593519 Author: Krazie4Acans
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 10 2015 at 3:39pm

Anytime. Remember that current has to be measured with your meter inline with the power source. So you will have to disconnect the cable from the power supply to the LEDs and then put the meter in the connector and then the other lead from the meter to your LEDs. Then connect a wire from the other pin on the connector to the open pin on the LEDs. Then you will get a valid reading. It's not like voltage where you can just go from 2 points and get the number. Give me a yell if you run into problems.
]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:39:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593519&title=led-dimmer#593519 <![CDATA[LED Dimmer : I can do that, thanks for the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593515&title=led-dimmer#593515 Author: relethg
Subject: 76415
Posted: June 10 2015 at 3:15pm

I can do that, thanks for the help!]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:15:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=76415&PID=593515&title=led-dimmer#593515