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mean well drivers question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by cowdust9, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    hello i just wanted to see what are the controllers that will work with dimming a dimmable mean well driver 
    Thanks 
     
  2. lehrjet

    lehrjet Inactive User

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    Any controller that supports dimming using 0-12v so basically most of them.  I use an apex with mine, I know reefkeeprs will too, so will most of then DYI controllers.  Rapid LED even makes a cheep little controller for just dimming if that is all you want to do.  Lots of options.  Just look for the 0-12v dimming and your golden.
     
  3. cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    ok thank you
     
  4. MJB Tanks Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Depends on the driver...

    Mean well "D" series drivers are controlled by the 0-10VDC. The "P" type are controlled by PWM controllers. There is debate on these being slightly interchangeable with a little modification but pick a controller you like and choose the driver accordingly.

    I was attracted to the Profilux controllers which is suited for "d" style, one isn't better than the other for dimming though /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  5. cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    this is the driver http://www.powersupplyemporium.com/product_info.php?products_id=1181&osCsid=ulrg1r6l94nd9j1ifad15ntnon5b8r4v
     
  6. MJB Tanks Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So the "b" driver in this line works with either type of controller, nice!...but this actually addresses the "little modification" comment I made above. The data sheet specifies the PWM signal needs to be 10V (which actually creates the compatibility I was eluding to). Most PWM reef controllers are 5v and you can get an additional component to boost the signal. So just be aware of that spec while you are controller shopping /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     

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