Converting the 0-10v signal from an APEX to a PWM signal

[pat49]

same as others here, would like to have your converter O2 but can't send you a PM. Is there any way around the 10 posts thing?

[mike_dani]

sent you a PM 02

[whatshesaid]

I also would like some info on this converter. I have tried the converter from Steve's and when I lowered the signal to off, the LEDs remained lit. I am currently using an arduino controller that I built and know first hand that these drivers can be driven down to 1% without issues. I am looking for a converter that responds well with the Apex controller and will shut off the LEDs when my Apex turns off the channel.

Thx,

[rlcope]

Has anyone tried these on the Lumentek 240PRO? I am looking at getting an APEX after the new year and wanted to control my lights with it. Thanks.

[IanReefer]

I ordered one 2 days ago and just got it today. It dims down to 0% just fine - that is completely lights off, and I'm using an Apex.

I like the connectors on it too, you just push the wire into it and it holds on.

Plus it was like $20 so you can't beat that.

Ian

[bcracer5]

Hi 02surplus...inquiring about your converter and driver board. I can not PM is there another way to email?

[cbrodus]

@O2Surplus, can you PM me? Interested in that PWM converter for my Apex.

[bcracer5]

hi 02surplus...I did send an email to you yesterday

[O2Surplus]

Originally Posted by bcracer5

hi 02surplus...I did send an email to you yesterday

I just sent you a response.

[cbrodus]

Hey O2,

Like the others, I cant reply until i have 10 posts:

Yes I think i need 2 of them. I have 2 AQUAMANA 165W COB LEDs, White, Colors and moonlight. Will I need 2? When I dim to 0, does it shut the light off? I ask because I would want to remove the 4 power sources for the 2 lights from my Apex energy bar and put it on an external power source so that I free up those slots.

- CBrodus

[40gal]

Are there any good small power supplies that could be used in conjunction with the PWM converter to drive just a couple leds for moonlighting?

[cbrodus]

Hey O2:

Any updates on the converters? If they are available I would need 4? (I have 2 aquamana COB LEDs).

Thanks in advance.

CBrodus.

[Fcsteve777]

Well i dont have enough posts and i cant find ya on ********* so ill just post this here. Please pm me when you get some time.

Good evening,
Are you still producing the boards?

I have a 48v meanwell supply
a rapid led board for my ldd drivers

and an apex

I would wither power your board with a 12v supply (Neg side of that tied to the negative of the 48v supply)

Would your product get the job done? I have a steve's led one but even with the grounds tied im not getting an output. I need to get the oscilloscope out tomorrow to confirm but i dont like the lack of any information from their site.

Thank you for your time
Steven McLenachen

[Fcsteve777]

Payment sent to 02Surplus for one of his. No response from Steve's led's on my non functioning unit from them and i have been too busy to get the Oscilloscope out and check its function on the bench.

[cbrodus]

Hey O2:

Got your PM, still can't reply due toy post count:

I have 2 aquamana led fixtures with 2 dimmers (1white, 1 color). Will I need 4 PMW converters?

[Fcsteve777]

Hey 02Surplus you received my paypal payment right? Haven't seen anything.

[O2Surplus]

Originally Posted by Fcsteve777

Hey 02Surplus you received my paypal payment right? Haven't seen anything.

Quit changing your user name and you might get your post count high enough to read and write PM's

[Fcsteve777]

Originally Posted by O2Surplus

Quit changing your user name and you might get your post count high enough to read and write PM's

Haha yeah sorry man. Ill go rant somewhere for a wile to get some posts up.

[Poseidon]

O2's product will work flawlessly for you, I have one, and have a project going with a buddy for another. I am thinking that next year when I evaluate lighting again, a DIY LED may be the ticket, controlled by 4 channels on my Apex, using this board.

[cbrodus]

O2: Sent you funds via Paypal. Upon further reading i see that this is a 4 channel converter, correct?

[cbrodus]

Hey there, anyone know if this is a 4 channel controlller?

[rwgarrison]

OK - I know I'm bumping an old thread, but I have a question regarding Steve's aquarium controller vs o2surplus's converter.

Currently Steve's price is down to $20 for a 4 channel. Is O2surplus (I'll PM him after this post - as it is post # 10) still selling his board?

What are the main differences between the two?

I thought I read somewhere (can't find it now) that Steve's does not go all the way to 0 where O2surplus's does. Is that true?

Can a single APEX output drive two inputs on the above boards?

Thanks in advance.

Ron

[staplesofficewr]

Originally Posted by rwgarrison

Can a single APEX output drive two inputs on the above boards?

Not sure on who still sells them, but a single APEX output can drive multiple inputs to the board.

[rwgarrison]

Originally Posted by staplesofficewr

Not sure on who still sells them, but a single APEX output can drive multiple inputs to the board.

Thanks for this. I have heard nothing from o2surplus (I'm guessing he's not selling them any more), and it looks like Steve's fixed the issue with going down to 0, so I will probably go that route.

Ron