02-23-2017, 04:54 PM
Sorry for taking so long to reply, I was out of town yesterday and just got back.
That link for the converter won't work, as I can tell its just a DC-DC isolated converter. A circuit can be created to up the 5v PWM signal from the controller to 19v if necessary but we don't technically know its 19v. I do have a converter board that will up the 0-5v PWM to 0-10v PWM. I think that 19v is the input for powering the actual LED's, they require more power, the ballast supplies a separate wire to control dimming which would connect to the controller along with a common ground.
I did receive a response yesterday from Tropical Marine Centre, this is typically the response I get from light manufacturers, they never answer my questions about voltage or signal type.
Unfortunately anything else I say is just guessing, without a light there isn't a way to tell unless you can get that info from the manufacturer.
That link for the converter won't work, as I can tell its just a DC-DC isolated converter. A circuit can be created to up the 5v PWM signal from the controller to 19v if necessary but we don't technically know its 19v. I do have a converter board that will up the 0-5v PWM to 0-10v PWM. I think that 19v is the input for powering the actual LED's, they require more power, the ballast supplies a separate wire to control dimming which would connect to the controller along with a common ground.
I did receive a response yesterday from Tropical Marine Centre, this is typically the response I get from light manufacturers, they never answer my questions about voltage or signal type.
Quote:Good morning Rob
Thank you for your email. The Grobeam Ultima lights are only compatible with either the 2-channel controller or the 8-way smart controller we supply.
Code 1999: AquaRay 2 Channel Controller @ £69.99 RRP. This is can be used to control 2 strips or one tile. It has two outputs and each output can run up to 24W. The right PSU will be needed depending on what is being run. It features the ability to have daylight, moonlight and off phases within the set photoperiod, and gives a power readout (Watts).
Code 1997UK 8 way Smart controller @ £249.99 RRP This can be used to control 8 x Aquabeam/Grobeam strips or MiniLED tiles, 4 x Aquabeam/Grobeam tiles or any combination. Please see some information on both attached.
Kind Regards
Unfortunately anything else I say is just guessing, without a light there isn't a way to tell unless you can get that info from the manufacturer.
