02-22-2017, 01:08 AM
The 3rd link I haven't seen yet, in there it says this, not really sure what it means though but least its a number that looks good to me.
The voltage you referenced is likely the input voltage to power the lights, doesn't necessarily mean the signal needs to be that high although it could. Until recently I assumed if something used PWM it would be 0-5v or 0-10v however I came across a light that requires 0-15v or something. So it could be any range it response to. If it uses 1-10v like the controller can switch to then it'll be ok. I have a converter board that will output that voltage range.
I didn't notice that USB plug, that would be easy if it can be used. Just get a patch cable, cut one end off and plug into controller using the screw terminal connectors that come with it.
Quote:The SmartControl 8 can be connected to any external
lighting controller or aquarium computer with a 1-10V
output and it will slave from that signal
The voltage you referenced is likely the input voltage to power the lights, doesn't necessarily mean the signal needs to be that high although it could. Until recently I assumed if something used PWM it would be 0-5v or 0-10v however I came across a light that requires 0-15v or something. So it could be any range it response to. If it uses 1-10v like the controller can switch to then it'll be ok. I have a converter board that will output that voltage range.
I didn't notice that USB plug, that would be easy if it can be used. Just get a patch cable, cut one end off and plug into controller using the screw terminal connectors that come with it.
