Dimmable Evergrow full spectrum LED and Reef Keeper ALC module

[nemodan]

Hi all

I will be getting the evergrow full spectrum LED that is Dimmable. Dimmers are included in the fixture. I also have the RKL ALC module. Here is my question:

Can I control the Sunrise and Sunset with the ALC ?

Now I have a DIY LED fixture with the drivers connected to the ALC to control the Sunrise and the Sunset. I will replace this DIY (HOME MADE) LED with the Evergrow fixture.

I was thinking to connect the plugs of the evergrow to the ALC dimmers and the ALC provides gradually the power to the evergrow fixture from 0 to 100% power for the Sunrise and same for the Sunset (100% to 0)

These are my ALC drivers (meanwell)

http://www.rapidled.com/mean-well-eln-60-48d-dimmable-driver/

Thanks !!!!

 

[Fishport]

I can't address your question regarding the ALC. But i am curious as to what deficiencies in your DIY LED fixture are causing you to replace it?


Ralph

 

[nemodan]

I can't address your question regarding the ALC. But i am curious as to what deficiencies in your DIY LED fixture are causing you to replace it?


Ralph

It has only blue and white LEDs. Corals will grow for sure. But in my other 2 nanos I also have magenta LEDs for the 600's. So I can cover better the full spectrum. On top of that, coral colors are enhanced or looks nicer to my eyes. The evergrow are a cheap full spectrum LED (with more than just blue and white LEDs) with excelent reviews on line.

 

[evan.lundberg4]

In order to control the new fixtures you'll have to modify them. I know this because I have been thinking of doing the same thing with my LEDs. The plugs on the fixtures need to be plugged into a regular fixture and then from the ALC unit you need to run two wires to each fixture which will provide the LED drivers with a 10V DC signal. The DC signal is what tells the drivers to dim.

So the answer to your question is yes you can but it's a matter of whether you want to modify your fixtures.

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[nemodan]

In order to control the new fixtures you'll have to modify them. I know this because I have been thinking of doing the same thing with my LEDs. The plugs on the fixtures need to be plugged into a regular fixture and then from the ALC unit you need to run two wires to each fixture which will provide the LED drivers with a 10V DC signal. The DC signal is what tells the drivers to dim.

So the answer to your question is yes you can but it's a matter of whether you want to modify your fixtures.

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Thank you !!!

I am not good at all with electronics. Unless I find a diagram that tells me how to do it I will not try it.

OK...it is what it is and I will have to do the Old still sunrise (first blues and later whites) and the reverse for the sunset.

Thank you again.

 

[evan.lundberg4]

Thank you !!!

I am not good at all with electronics. Unless I find a diagram that tells me how to do it I will not try it.

OK...it is what it is and I will have to do the Old still sunrise (first blues and later whites) and the reverse for the sunset.

Thank you again.

There are YouTube videos on how to do it. It's just a few simple connections. However, it would certainly void any warranty you have on the lights. That's why I decided not to.

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