2-Channel Apex Light Dimming Cable

ryshark · 11/19/2010, 01:39 AM

I have 3-of the Meanwell dimmable drivers I need to DIY for LED fixture I am making. Can I use one of these for 2-Drivers? http://www.marinedepot.com/2_Channel...TEMOAC-vi.html
If so, I would put both of my Blue LED drivers onto that and then I would need one more for the white LEDs. Would I just buy another one of the same thing linked above and just tape off one side? Thanks.........wishing, I didn't go DIY

HeneryH · 11/19/2010, 09:15 AM

Don't buy that. I did and it was a total waste. Use a regular network cable and clip one end off. I will post a pic of what I just did last night.

I used V1 for one driver and V2 for drivers 2 & 3.

ryshark · 11/19/2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeneryH

Don't buy that. I did and it was a total waste. Use a regular network cable and clip one end off. I will post a pic of what I just did last night.

I used V1 for one driver and V2 for drivers 2 & 3.

Thanks for the reply, why was it a waste? Did it not work, or just costs more than it should?
so something like this you recommend instead? http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2102444
Or cheaper yet... http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...uctId=2103590#
But how do I know the guage wire is the same.
I look forward to your pic.

ryshark · 11/19/2010, 10:55 AM

I actually have a BestBuy nearby, the only one that is less expensive than the Neptune is:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26...894&st=network cable&cp=1&lp=10

HeneryH · 11/19/2010, 11:50 AM

It is a waste (for me) because it was too short and the cost of taking a standard network cable and cutting the end off was many multiples cheaper. I could also use the solution below to double-up and use a single V2 to dim two drivers easily.

Here is what I did...

I used a RatShack wall mount network box and mounted it with my drivers. Then I could use any length I wanted of standard network cable to get from this wall-mount to the Apex.

I took that pic because I was struggling a bit with the pin-outs.

ryshark · 11/19/2010, 12:03 PM

Good idea, I was also concerned about the 6' length of the cable. I want to put the drivers on top of my canopy, but I don't know if 6' is long enough.

RussM · 11/19/2010, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryshark

But how do I know the guage wire is the same.

Don't worry about the wire gauge; the 24AWG used in standard network cable is fine for carrying the dimming control signal. The amount of current is minuscule.

11/19/2010, 01:39 AM	#1
ryshark Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 2,169	2-Channel Apex Light Dimming Cable I have 3-of the Meanwell dimmable drivers I need to DIY for LED fixture I am making. Can I use one of these for 2-Drivers? http://www.marinedepot.com/2_Channel...TEMOAC-vi.html If so, I would put both of my Blue LED drivers onto that and then I would need one more for the white LEDs. Would I just buy another one of the same thing linked above and just tape off one side? Thanks.........wishing, I didn't go DIY __________________ 120-gallon starphire, SPS-tank, Aquamaxx CO-2 Skimmer, APEX Neptune Controller, 2x MP40w Vortechs, 2x Jebao WP25, Phoenix 175w Halides with T5 supplement, BRS Dosers.

11/19/2010, 10:55 AM	#4
ryshark Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 2,169	I actually have a BestBuy nearby, the only one that is less expensive than the Neptune is: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26...894&st=network cable&cp=1&lp=10 __________________ 120-gallon starphire, SPS-tank, Aquamaxx CO-2 Skimmer, APEX Neptune Controller, 2x MP40w Vortechs, 2x Jebao WP25, Phoenix 175w Halides with T5 supplement, BRS Dosers.

11/19/2010, 12:03 PM	#6
ryshark Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 2,169	Good idea, I was also concerned about the 6' length of the cable. I want to put the drivers on top of my canopy, but I don't know if 6' is long enough. __________________ 120-gallon starphire, SPS-tank, Aquamaxx CO-2 Skimmer, APEX Neptune Controller, 2x MP40w Vortechs, 2x Jebao WP25, Phoenix 175w Halides with T5 supplement, BRS Dosers.

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11/19/2010, 09:15 AM	#2
HeneryH Henery Hawk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,010	Don't buy that. I did and it was a total waste. Use a regular network cable and clip one end off. I will post a pic of what I just did last night. I used V1 for one driver and V2 for drivers 2 & 3.

11/19/2010, 11:50 AM	#5
HeneryH Henery Hawk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,010	It is a waste (for me) because it was too short and the cost of taking a standard network cable and cutting the end off was many multiples cheaper. I could also use the solution below to double-up and use a single V2 to dim two drivers easily. Here is what I did... I used a RatShack wall mount network box and mounted it with my drivers. Then I could use any length I wanted of standard network cable to get from this wall-mount to the Apex. I took that pic because I was struggling a bit with the pin-outs.