HOW TO DIM TWINSTAR LIGHTS AND ANY OTHER LED WITH 5.5 DC CONNECTOR
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- How to dim and set the S2 PRO LED controller for Twinstar lights (any model) and any Other LED Lights with 5.5 DC connection.
Depending on your lighting system the intensity can vary, but using Twinstar as a reference you can follow this schedule:
A) Low demanding planted aquarium:
12h 1-3% (or zero case you don't a moonlight)
13h 30%
16h 50%
18h 60-75%
20h 50%
22h 30%
23h 1-3% (moonlight)
B) High demanding planted aquarium:
12h 1-3% (or zero case you don't want a moonlight)
13h 50%
16h 75-90%
18h 90-100%
20h 75-90%
22h 50%
23h 1-3% (moonlight)
C) SUPER High demanding planted aquarium:
12h 1-3% (or zero case you don't want moonlight)
13h 50%
15h 80-90%
18h 100%
21h 80-90%
22h 50%
23h 1-3% (moonlight)
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kinda weird how it doesn't come with it
I know this is an older post but I can have multiple photo periods with this controller right? I was thinking of 2 x 4 hour photo periods. I think if I set the start of each photo period at zero then it should be ok right?
Thank you for the tips!
👍
Hi Filipe, I own a few S2-PRO dimmers and I do appreciate you laying out some nice timer schedules for this device. My schedule is as follows for my main tank 96L with a Twinstar 600S, night time at 0% as I believe it is a waste of energy keeping light at 3% at night:
NO-1 13:30 L000
NO-2 14:30 L055
NO-3 15:00 L080
NO-4 18:30 L080
NO-5 21:30 L055
NO-6 22:30 L005
NO-7 23:00 L000
I add CO² and dose using the EI method, currently at 50% of the manufacturer's recommended dosage for High Lighting.
My plants really do thrive in these conditions, but the growth is under control. Stem plants need trimming only every 4-6 weeks. My plants are: Hemanthius Callitrichoides "Cuba", Ludwigia sp. "Super Red", Ludwigia Palustris, Ludwigia Atlantis, Nymphaea Stellata, Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Green", Hygrophila Difformis, Hygrophila sp. "Araguaia", Staurogyne Repens, Helanthium Tenellum and Microsorum Pteropus "Thor's Hammer".
My livestock consists of 10 Hyphessobrycon Megalopterus and 6 Hyphessobrycon Cyanotaenia. Algae are under control although I have no active algae control besides a few ramshorn snails that came with the plants I guess. There is some green algae on my driftwood which I do not mind and I have to fight cyanobacteria between the substrate and glass from time to time as there is direct sunlight hitting my tank early in the morning in spring and summer.
Overall I'm pretty happy with how things are developing.
I plan on trying your dosing schema in the linked video below in the future to try and get the reds out even more. th-cam.com/video/wtH44vCjW2Y/w-d-xo.html
Of it works for you don't change it.
I just advised 1-3% moonlight because depends of the power supply. I have one unit that 1% is off, 2% off and I only see some signs of light at 3%... But it's the only one with that issue. Maybe the power supply is close to die.
The settings you use are quite similar to those I have mentioned to high demanding planted aquarium, maybe less intensity, but it's something that you can always change to improve case you need.
Hi! Late reply but I need help!
I have a nicrew pro dimmer timer. Can you hook me up with a 8hr light schedule according to my setup? Only got 6 modes.
Co2 starts at 10:30am ends 6:30pm
Light 11am - 7pm
Uns standard 45U 9.3g tank
Twinstar vr. III 450E
Temp. 78
All tissue culture plants
ROTALA ROTUNDIFOLIA GREEN
JUNCUS REPENS
LUDWIGIA PALUSTRIS ‘SUPER RED’
LUDWIGIA ARCUATA
GRATIOLA VISCIDULA
ELEOCHARIS ACICULARIS ‘MINI’
GLOSSOSTIGMA ELATINOIDES
You guys may be wondering why we don't notice so well the changes on light intensity, but the camera always tried to compensate the exposure when it increased or decreased...
Please notice that depending on your lighting system the intensity can vary, but using TWINSTAR as a reference, you can follow different schedules on video's description.
ADVISED OPTIONS FOR:
A) Low demanding planted aquarium
B) High demanding planted aquarium
C) SUPER High demanding planted aquarium
hello, i have problem with my tank,can u tellme usally why there is no Photosynthesis in the tank because i dont have it( i have 30lit tank,light TWINSTAR 450 RGB ,i use seachem flourish,npk denerrel,and tropica green and browne,exel seachem.thast it ah my soil is glass garten ,actcually my grow is perfwct with out any problem but there is no Photosynthesis and coming 2 buble per second in my tank and as u say im starting co2 1 hours before light on ,thanks and best regard.
@@behdaddivsalar5636 plants are doing photosynthesis, otherwise they wouldn't be growing. I think you are talking about pearling, but that is not that important. I have tanks with extreme light and no pearling at all, plants are healthy, growing well... No algae at all.
At the moment the light switch on, they will start to do photosynthesis, same as in nature.
I have put one on my betta tank his light cannot be dimmed which causes issues for me and if it turns off completely you need to manually turn it back on again. which is a nuisance so having this is a huge help as it turns the light right down but not turn it off so it can just ramp back up again :)
Thank you Felipe! Great. 👍🏻 you know if this dimmer is useful also for aquatlantis easyled 2.0?
Well it's a good question.. I only have used that light once in a customer tank and I don't remeber how it connects. If it uses a 5.5 DC connector, I'm pretty sure will work.
Filipe tenho já à bastante tempo este dimer e agora está acontecer que ele a meio da noite está a ligar a 25%, penso que avariou, será que não existe maneira de fazer um reset❓Muito obrigada... Rui Campos
Does this dimmer switch work on the Finnex Fugeray plant + as well?
Very interesting video.
What happens when the power runs out?
Do the settings remain?
Yes, no problems with that.
I think it has a built-in battery to save the settings. I already had some power cuts over here and lights keep the same time and settings.
True to your word thanks for the settings will have to copy them ;)
Try it and adjust accordingly to your light. Intensity can vary from light to light, just use that as a reference and adjust to your needs. 😉
Will do thank you I have a twinstar and high demanding plants so should be good thank you 😊
Alright bro stop talking and show us!!
It's important to know, it's for lamp under 100w. I can't used for myne chihiros wrgb 90😪
Exactly I forgot to mentioned it on the video. It works only for light under 100w or at least is what they advised. No idea if someone already tried it with power supplies above it, maybe it works.
Hello Filipe! This is another great and helpful video. I have an ONF Flat One light. Do you know if it will work my light?
No idea, because I never used one. If has a DC connector it must work. Just check the max power this controller accepts before buying and if it's in the range, go for it. 😉
@@FAAOAquascaping Thank you very much Filipe!!!
Too much talking about plants and hie personal issues
So glad I found your video, thank you for the review! I bought a Twinstar 2 Light a few months ago and its way to bright, so I have had an algae problem for quite some time now :/ . But then I found your review. I was thrilled because the manual dimmers for this model are all out of stock where I live, and with the timer build in and gradual dimming its even better!. Now I hope I can find a level of light-intensity that suits my tank. And I wont be flashed with the force of a thousand suns anymore when the lights turn on every morning in my bedroom lol.
Thanks! Dimming the light is great because we don't need the full intensity during the full photoperiod.
Different intensities as we have in nature will promote horizontal and vertical growth, also minimize the risk of getting algae.
Will this work with ADA AQUASKY G?
Felipe hi,
Thanks for posting this video, very much appreciated.
Question, how far do you usually have your lights at from the water?
I have a Twinstar 1200 SP pendant light
Thank you.
Hi Filipe, I would like to turn on the light (100%) at 6am in the morning and turn off (0%) at 22:00pm at night. So I don't want to use any dimmer function just straight turn on and off the light. Can you help me in this setup?
But using this controller?
If yes, it's easy, set the following:
5:59 - 0
6:00 - 100
21:59 - 100
22:00 - 0
But I must say that is so much light for a tank...
Where can I find this dimmer?
Is it CE certified?
mine doesnt work properly. i set all the 8 programs to start from 12 and to stop at 22 but in the morning it starts at 7PM. idk what is wrong with it.
First and last timer set must be zero or 5 if you want to use a moonlight. If first timer set is 50% and last is zero, it will start to dim the light since it shuts down until reaches the first time set.
@@FAAOAquascaping oh i see. then i will go ahead and try like that. thanks very much ! ill let u know if it works, maybe some1 else has this problem! much apreciation!
Thanks my man! Do you know if this timer will work for any type of aquarium led light with the right connection. I have a chihiros A series light. Thanks again for showing us this product and talking about its advantages and how if can improve your tank.
Someone in the comments mentioned that has a Chihiros A Series and that works quite well.
How do you reset the timer? Mine has got a bug in it, where it turns on at 7% light early in the morning, and I did not set it to do that.
That's a good question... I never tried to reset it! I usually change the settings and when I don't want to use the last timer set, I rollback to when it's blinking and leave it in that position, it stays off.
But that is really weird, I have 3 of those and since I set them, I never had any issue with settings or even power outage. They still working like charm and some have more than 4 years.
Be sure you don't have the light connected to other timer, the light must be connected directly to the power supply.
Caro Filipe, Sabe-me dizer se funciona numa twinstar 1200 SA III. Penso que terá 110w e 6.35A. Se este modelo não der, sabe algum com que possa fazer dimmer e esse tipo de programação? Muito obrigado pela sua ajuda.
Não tenho como testar este porque aqui não tenho nenhuma 1200SA, mas os dimmers por Wi-Fi funcionam.
@@FAAOAquascaping Obrigado pela sua resposta. Já testei alguns wi-fi e até agora sem conseguir. A maioria só dão até 90w e esta tem 110w. Abraço
Hi just wondering would this controller work on a Twinstar 60B? Thanks.
I'm using it in a Twinstar 600SP and 900SA, so it should be just fine for a B series because is less powerful.
@@FAAOAquascaping thank you very much
Thank you Filipe! So I assume co2 is turned on about 11am and turns off 10pm or there about?
No, since I use a ramp of 30min to 1h, you can switch it on just when lights start and switch off one hour before 😉
Master, can you please tell us when to start the CO2 and turn it off?
Since I use a ramp in my tanks for about 30min to 1h, I just switch the CO2 at same time as the lights and switch off one hour before the lights are off because light will decrease power too.
If you don't have a way to dim them, just start your CO2 one hour before the lights switch on/off
@@FAAOAquascaping Thanks so much!
Hi,I'm slightly confused! You set the second time at 13.00 hours,then you say the 3rd time is one hour more at 16.00 hours. 13.00 hours to 16.00 hours is 3 hours not one hour ramp. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Thank you Filipe! I use this for a light in my store:)
Any program suggestions for twinstar b line for betta tank.. Just bought the dimmer today
Hi Filipe, I have a 7 week old 45p tank with Monte Carlo and S repens.
What light intensity would you suggest for this tank ? I have some diatoms at the minute so it would be useful if you could tell me what to do both now with diatoms and then when diatoms go.
Hi Filipe
Do you know if it is possible to reset this controller and how to do it if possible. Best regards from Denmark
I use an Aqua One Focus 25 tank, for my male betta fish, I tried a few other light timmer/dimmers like this device, one made a buzzing noise come from the LEDS when dimmed and the dimming function wasn't great, the other wouldn't hold the time correctly (went too fast) and again the dimming selection with my light wasn't good. I bought this one as a last resort and it works perfectly, does everything correctly. So if you're looking for the best one out there this is it, even though the others look more advanced in appearance this is the one you want.
Hi. Will this work on ADA Aquasky 601?
If it has a 5.5 DC connector and power supply till 100w, yes, it will work.
I have this on my ADA AquaSky 601 as it is 36v, and it works. As long as the light is anywhere between 12v to 36v, this will work.
Thanks! Nice video! I don't think it works on Imagitarium lights though (unless I've not set it correctly).
how do you reset the timer
I really don't know... I don't have the manual either so I can check, well... If it's mentioned there how to do it!
Usually what I do is to set the timers to to the blinking mode, they will never be used.
The wifi dimmers and timers we just need to unplug them 3x In a row... But this one I don't think it will work on that way because I think they have an internal backup battery.
anyone tried this timer in NuniQ M90?
nice video @Filipe Oliveira.. 👍
Very helpful thank goodness lighting king.
Hi!
I tried to program it with the help of your video because it came without any notice... and my light was like bright af at 3am (was supposed to be off). Is there a known default on those dimmers?
Thanks for the help✨
Ps: lamp is twinstar 600S
Just be sure the first and last timer are set to zero or max 10% in case you want to use moonlight.
Maybe you set something wrong in the last timer and light just turned on during the night. However there is another button close to where you set the timers that if you press it, it switches the light to the level you want, then you pressed back and rolls back to the scheduled timer.
Eu tenho uma twinstar 90b com plantado lowtech
Sera que fazer 60% a 100%
No horário que referiu na discricao ,sera que e muita intensidade?
Depende de muitos fatores... Das plantas usadas, se tem ou não tapete. Manter a calha a 60% não é um problema, depois é uma questão de ajustar um pouco mais ou menos intensidade conforme as plantas forem reagindo.
Hey Filipe, thank you for the video! I want to install a Twinstar at a client location. I want to use the 1200SP and I need wifi control so I can easily control the light where ever I am, also, the controller will be mounted on their really high ceiling (not easy to access). The wifi light controller that is often used for twinstars is limited to 96W and the 1200sp is 110W. Do you know of any other good wifi dimmers that are compatible with Twinstar but have more power?
Try this one. I have a friend that is using it in a Twinstar 1200SA without issues.
futurehousestore.co.uk/smart-controllers/tuya-smart-wi-fi-controller-dc-5-24v.html
Awesome, just got one of these for my Twinstar and was about to set it up tonight, so this came in handy already :) great tutorials as always :)
So I did it just on the right time!
I think you can use the settings for high demanding planted aquarium, later when it's more mature go for the other set with more intensity 😉
@@FAAOAquascaping Indeed, was exactly what I went for!! already looks great and now my Amanos don't have to jump all over the place when the light comes on ;) just went with moon light from 22-24 then goes off ;) so I can still keep an eye on it if I watch TV a little later :) nice piece kit and a must have I would say! should come with all the Twinstars!
Obrigado pela orientação. Parabéns pelo trabalho.
Hey Filipe, can I use those schedule for Twinstar Series E or should I compensate it somehow? Thanks for reply :)
For the Twinstar E Series will work for sure 😉 they aren't so powerful as the S Series.
@@FAAOAquascaping So maybe I should add a few percents for each step? What do You think? ;)
Hallo hat das Gerät ein CE Zeichen ( Prüfsiegel)
Does anyone have this working with one of the new twinstar B series?
I have a twinstar 45b and I was wondering if I should buy one. Thanks!
I have them on the new 900SA III, so no problem at all with that.
Filipe Oliveira thanks!!
Will this work for more powerful grow lights?
Did you use one of these setups for your competition tank? If so wich one?
Thanks so much for this video! Where did you buy this dimmer from? I can only find it at around 35 euros, and I feel like it's a little too much
I got it from ebay and I didn't pay more than 9usd
@@FAAOAquascaping thank you Filipe!
Thank you for the video. Is it only me or you made a mistake with this settings? The way you set it up you will only have peak of 75% for couple of minutes and then the light will slowliy go down torwards the 50%. You have twice values for 20:00 with 50%. But again thank you for one more video. I set it up mine last night.
You are right, I have noticed when I placed it again on the other light and I had to readjust it... Unfortunately the video was uploaded and online and I couldn't change it anymore.
Most important is you guys understood what I meant with the schedule.
Hi Filipe, I currently own an Aquascaper 600 with a Twinstar 600s lighting unit that I'm very happy with. I am hoping to upgrade to an Aquascaper 1200 sometime this year and have been looking at lighting options. Although I know the ADA RGB are possibly the best out there, they are a lot of money. I am currently considering 2 x Twinstar 1200S units for the AQ1200. What are your thoughts on this? Part of the reason why I am leaning towards the Twinstar's is I'm also not a big lover of the pendant style lighting units and like how the Twinstar unit keeps things to a minimal. Regards Carl.
Hi Carl, I would advise you to buy one, just one and evaluate. I have some tanks at Aquaflora with just one 1200SA and they are definitely powerful. Careful with that 😉 too much power will be difficult to handle. I just use two on my 90x60x45h because the tank has 60x45h cm and one would cause too much shadow in the front.
If you want those with side supports on the glass, go for the 1200SA, the adjustable one because you can increase or decrease the height of it not only in the bracket as also if you use the longer side upwards.
@@FAAOAquascaping thanks for replying,most appreciated. Love your scapes :-)
What is the difference between super high demanding and high demanding tank?
From intense light to extreme light intensity...
My 90cm has two lighting system over it and if those are running at 100% that is extreme light!
I got one of these but the connection to the twinstar 300 is really loose. Anyone else had this issue?
Usually they very tight and it's advised to use a connector to don't force it.
I have 4 of these and all fit perfectly but I have used a few more with the opposite issue, too tight and I was afraid to damage the light connector.
Thank you! I will do the same and for the co2 on/off what time is better for the b high demanding ?
Some guys just start the CO2 1h before the lights switch on. Since I'm using a ramp for 30min or 1h, you can just start the CO2 when the lights turn on.
Hi Filipe!
So if I set 06h30 : 0%
07h : 60%
then Will the light increase gradually 0-60% or immediately?
Will do it gradually. First time set must be zero or 5 in case you use a moonlight.
First and last time set is advised to be the same.
@@FAAOAquascaping thank you, i am going to set the time to light up twice a day so if i set:
06h30: 0%
06h45: 60%
10:45 am: 60%
11:00: 0%
17h45: 0%
18h00: 60%
20:45: 60%
21:00: 0%
will it work?
Thank you Felipe
I already got it for 13euros since months. Very good product. It could be good if one of you (famous aquascapers) start speaking abt chihiros, the number one brand of beginners.
I understand what you mean, but there are already some aquascapers talking about them. I don't do product's review... TH-cam for me is just for fun and try to explain some stuff and easier as possible so people can get more into aquascaping.
Now that I'm not traveling due to Covid-19 I have some extra time to make a few more content, when things get better probably I will not be possible.
I can't work with everyone that wants to show their products, would be impossible and I still don't have the time or even space to test most of the products.
@@FAAOAquascaping yeah I know filipe you are not into business video. You always take time for beginners that is good really. I found a backlight from PL few months ago with your advices. I saw it in your video, I asked you and you took time to answer. Always a pleasure to have some humble professionals. You the best.
Have good day
Thanks! Super useful
Olá Filipe , sabe onde posso comprar ? obrigado
Is 24watt led light can use this device?
Yes. If has a DC connector.
Perfect information and also huge thanks to share this information to us Filipe.
You are welcome! I hope it helps in how to set your led lights.
Hi Filipe, is it normal for my dimmer & light to stay on 1% after my lighting period has ended? Why doesn’t it completely turn off. Thanks
But on the timer you set it to zero or 1%?
First and last timers must be zero to have the lights off. If you set 1-5% in the first and last timers, that will work as moonlight.
Filipe Oliveira ok thanks 👍🏼 I’m also getting flickering for a couple seconds after the light has gone off. Have you experienced anything like this before? Thanks
Hi again, any idea to why I’m experiencing flickering after the light shuts off? Thanks
Thanks! Is it possible to switch off the display while in use? I don't need the display running permanently
You mean the controller? If yes, just press the larger button. It turns on and off what is connected.
@@FAAOAquascaping Thank you! I meant just to switch off or dimm the display on the controller, but leave the connected lights on.
I don't think you can turn off the display.
@@FAAOAquascaping Thank you! It would have been nice if this would be possible...
Hi Filipe it is nice watching another great video.like i always say you are very informative and im very sure everyone have learned alot from you.🙂👍
Thanks mate 👍
Thanks a lot Filipe!
Is this work with 12v output dc 22w led?
It works with Twinstar 900SA of 24V 65W... So I don't think you have any problems with it.
Thanks
Thanks Filipe ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
Boa noite Filipe, aqui no Brasil não tive contato com esse timmer, pelo q entendi desse exemplo, esse timmer está gradualmente baixando a intensidade da luz às 20:26 = 46% , isso?
20:00 = 50%
22:00 = 30%
Automática e gradualmente ele vai chegar de 50% para 30% no intervalo de tempo determinado?
Não vai simplesmente trocar de de 50% para 30% às 22:00h.
Exemplo, se eu acertar o relógio conforme abaixo, vai de 1% a 100% a 1% ... aumentar e baixar gradualmente?
10:00 = 1%
14:00 = 100%
18:00 = 1%
Exactamente isso! O problema é que a camera ajusta automaticamente a exposição e não se consegue ver bem no vídeo... Todas as passagens são graduais, você não nota qualquer quebra entra a mudança de intensidade.
Tenta arranjar via ebay, este modelo é um S2 PRO LED controller. Atenção que existe um outro modelo S2 que não faz as transições, as mudanças são feitas apenas quando a luz chega à hora definida. O S2 PRO faz a curva com a intensidade certa.
Fala Gabriel. Os meus pedi da China antes dessa confusão global.
Na época custaram cerca de R$ 50,00 incluso taxa de entrega.
Thanks Filipe, very useful tutorial
Thanks!
Hello Filipe, I need your help with a couple of questions related to light time. I moved all of my livestock, plants and filter from my one year 43liter tank to a new 63 liter tank. Should I go for a 6hr light period or I can continue with my 8hr light period? Should I start dosing macros?
Your plants are already adapted to the submerged form, you can keep the old routine, same hours of light and keep fertilizing. If you aew using new soil on it with additives, just start with half a dose of what you were dosing before, then you increase it week after week.
@@FAAOAquascaping thanks a lot for your help. Love your videos
Thank you for this. I was hoping this would work with my twinstar 600ea (ver. 3) but one of the ends isn't compatible. I'm assuming they updated the design so it could only be compatible with their own line of dimmers? If you know any work arounds for this I would greatly appreciate it.
The dimmer doesn't fit or don't work at all? I have this working on 600SP and 900SA. If the problem is fitting in the connector, you can get an adapter for a few cents.
@@FAAOAquascaping the male side of the dimmer doesn’t fit the female side of the twinstar light.
Get an adapter. I didn't have issues with my lights but I know a few situations that an adapter was needed. Don't force it because you can damage the connection of your light.
it worked for my 600ea (the new version), are you sure you just didn’t push it hard enough? Cuz i thought it wouldn’t fit and then it went in when I pushed harder
I think it works but you can damage the pin and later if you take the controller out, maybe the connector get a bit loose.
hm...why two times 20:00 - 50% 5 and 6 set ???
It was a mistake Juris. I just notice that mistake when I place it back in the other light when I was setting the values again... The video was already online I couldn't do anything about it.
Thanks Filipe. I finally set the timer on my 600SA as well. Hoping this prevents the dwarf rainbows from freaking out when light goes off at night.
Will solve a lot of issues. Mostly with fish and shrimps that tend to jump. They will feel more comfortable and they know when lights are lowering the power that is time to hide or rest.
Hello, do you have the 600SA version II? Thanks.
Great upload Filipe,
This is a nice option. Thanks for the information as always!
Thanks Garmer. 👍
Thanks for sharing. Do you know if this would work with the Twinstar LED Light (S-series Vr. II) 600SA? I saw an Amazon review where someone stated they have version two and the dimmer only sets it at 99% and 1%. Trying to see if that's a one-off.
I use it in the 600S and 900SA and works great in both.
@@FAAOAquascaping Do you need a adapter for 600S?
@@andylim162 no. Because this controller has male/female connections in the right order.
@@FAAOAquascaping thanks
I'm a hardcore T5 guy but now I wish had LED lights for my tank. 😄
Ahahha... I don't remember the year when I got rid of the tubes!
Lot of people love them... But from a few years now, leds have proven that are capable of giving the same to don't say much better results for less.
And this is just a gadjet... Some similar lights allow you to change spectrum, weather effects and much more.
@@FAAOAquascaping yes you're absolutely right. LEDs now catching my attention. Some brands are making some very good quality lights.
Just purchased one and works fine through the day but seems to not turn on in the morning? That happened to you before? It's set up from 1 through to 8 as per your video.
Is the light connected to a timer or direct to a power socket?
@@FAAOAquascaping the light is connected to the dimmer switch in your video which is connected directly to the wall power socket. Do you need to a seperate timer to turn it on once it's ramped down after the 8 cycles?
@@edanjwalters no. It's done right.
I just asked if it was in a timer because the timer could be set wrong.
With that dimer be sure you have the first and last (of the cycle) time set to zero, then set the time in the middle of photoperiod for intensity, as it is in the video. This is how it works.
Which light are you using?
@@FAAOAquascaping the fluval stock led light that comes with the Fluval Spec 60 litre tank.
@@FAAOAquascaping so L1 0 then all next steps ramping up and down to L8 which is then 0?
Muitos parabéns pela partilha. Excelente.
Seria muito interessante também para os iniciantes saber como escolher a potência/intensidade da iluminação aconselhável/a comprar para low, medium and high demand tanks.
Isso não depende da intensidade programada, mas sim da calha de iluminação usada. Algumas calhas podem estar a 100% 8h dia que correspondem a apenas 30% das mais potentes.
Como não tenho calhas de iluminação diferentes em casa fica difícil de sugerir tal coisa... E também não tenho medidor PAR para medir a intensidade.
Muito bom o vídeo, parabéns. Uma dúvida, exemplo se configurei 17:30-19:30 = 60% e 19:30 - 50%, quando for 19:15 a luz estará em 60% ou irá ter uma diminuição gradual por exemplo em 53% ? Como se diminuísse gradualmente até o ponto desejado.
A luz reduz ou intensifica gradualmente.
Não se deve colocar no dimmer à mesma hora com valores diferentes.
Se queres um período de 60% entre as 17:30-19:30, deves colocar 60% às 17:30 e 60% às 19:30. Depois defines a rampa descendente, por exemplo 20:00 a 50% ou 40% para média luz. A intensidade definida em cada hora corresponde à intensidade desejada. Não querendo moonlight, a última hora definida deve ter valor zero; se for com moonlight entre 5-10%. O primeiro tempo deve ter também os mesmo valores definidos no último, senão a luz vai diminuir até chegar à primeira hora definida.
@@FAAOAquascaping Olá Felipe, saudações do Brasil - Rio de Janeiro. Entend, ajustei aqui os horários, e coloquei o último igual ao primeiro no valor 0. Pois não quero moonlight, antes havia colocado 10 % no primeiro e pela madrugada a luz começou a iniciar 😬, mas já ajustei.
Realmente este dimmer ajuda muito, como o meu é low demand, fiz esses horários para a A601 Chihiros.
14:30 = 0%
15:30 = 30%
16:30 = 40%
17:30 = 50%
19:30 = 50%
20:30 = 40%
21:30 = 30%
22:30 = 0%
nice video! thank you very much! do you know if it works with ONF flat nano?
I don't know how is the connector of ONF... But if it's 5.5 DC, yes it works.
I'm using it right now on one. When setting the light intensity, it won't dim the light until the percentage is between 0 and 10%. Above 10%, it's at its highest intensity, as if it were 100%.
When it get low 1% starts to flicker and I don't know why
did you manage to solve it? If it's at 0% for me at night, it also flickers with me
Try to set it to 2-5% and see how it goes. Some timers (including the manual ones - dial timers) do that with some power supply, they condense some energy and they blink for 30min... And then they get back to normal with or without the digital dimmer.
Just got one of these for my 450es but doesn't fit the plug end 😢
Maybe you can find an adapter. Sometimes the connection is a bit tight, but you can find some accessories for it.
I have some lighting systems that need a small connector ti make it fit without making too much pressure on it.
@@FAAOAquascaping thanks for the reply Filipe, managed to find a little converter for £3 works perfect, now just to watch your video again and try and set up :)
Thanks for this!
I use this on chihiros A and WRGB series.
Good quality stuff.
Good to know because some people just asked and I didn't know what to answer 👍
@@FAAOAquascaping I believe it"s suitable for any Chihiros A Series (any size) but I'm not so sure about WRGB series (because of wattage).
I'm using it with WRGB 60 (60 cm) and it works pretty well on dimming (it doesn't control color channels independetly, but this is not a problem for most cases).
Thank you.... I’ll try your profile 👍👏
Chose the one it fits better to your planted aquarium 😉
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after some days that light system helps and work great ...thanks Filipe
Good to know it's working for you!
@@FAAOAquascaping is it possible after light style like that..... my plant's leaves are now more yellowish.... Need more phosphorus..... oe some other problem?? What u think Filipe?
Olá Filipe, onde posso arranjar isso na zona do Porto?
Obrigado. 🖖
Não sei se será fácil de arranjar este modelo, mas acho que o programável por Wi-Fi deves arranjar em qualquer loja que venda Twinstar.
@@FAAOAquascaping Obrigado. Amanhã tenho de ir a ecoarium e falo com o Luís.
Obrigado. 🖖
Se ele não tiver esse, deve ter o outro controlável por Wi-Fi. Se não tiver nenhum deles, facilmente arranja isso. 😉
Great video, but I have a question : if the power supply is going of (the electricity), the schedule will be reset and you need to sett it again? And does it working on a chihiros wrgb 2 because it has the same issue if electricity goes off...
This dimmer has a built-in battery. If you take it off and plug it again, the settings will stay there. For the video I had to reset the timer...
If you can control Chihiros? If it has a 5.5 DC connection, yes you can.
It does not work with Chihiros WRGB (1 or 2), you need the very low quality Controller 4 for that...
A person just commented above that has Chihiros Series A and WRGB and this controller works pretty well.
@@FAAOAquascaping It does not work well with Chihiros WRGB, it dims the leds but at different rates for each of the four channels, so the color and spectrum of the light change from stock and there's no way to control it - I unfortunately own a chihiros WRGB90 and tried a couple of these controllers before and all did the same thing. I guess you could say it works if you don't care about consistency....
It does work with A series without any issues but keep in mind there's a power limit, around 100W I think, so something like a WRGB120 will definitely cause damage to the controller or even the light itself.
Nuno I'm just replying regarding what the other person mentioned above... I don't have Chihiros and I never used them.
Unless he misunderstood or don't care about consistency as you mentioned.
Thank you Filipe very helpful 🙂
Thanks Robyn 👍
Great video 👍👊🏻
Thanks mate!
upiiiii....lets go tested....
Hope it works for you!
Will it work on uns titan 1..??
No idea... If it has a 5.5 DC connector and power supply till 100w, I believe so.
@@FAAOAquascaping okkk uns has 90w power supply
Olá Filipe, também adquiri este equipamento. Já programei os 8 intervalos, contudo os leds ligam-se sempre por volta das 8h! Também lhe aconteceu? Sabe o porquê?
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Olá Pedro, nunca me aconteceu tal coisa... Tem de ver que o primeiro é último programa deve ser zero ou é ato 1-5% para moonlight. Depois o 2° timer deve ser a hora a que começa a ligar a iluminação.
@@FAAOAquascaping Não tinha configurado assim, mas já o configurei e continuou na mesma. Mas obrigado na mesma.
A iluminação que está a usar não tem timer interno? Não estará ele activo?
@@FAAOAquascaping estive a verificar e não encontrei nada que indicasse que tem um timer interno. Vou continuar a pesquisar e experimentar mais um intervalo diferente. Bem haja pelos esclarecimentos e também todos os vídeos que ajudam / inspiram, principalmente para iniciantes neste mundo como eu...
Já agora de que calha estamos a falar e tem algum controlador pelo meio além desse?
Great toy, I wish I will have it one day
You can get it easily on eBay if shipping is an issue
may be it will take a month in my country 🥴
I waited for 45-60 days for 3 of them... And I bought them one at each time.
@@FAAOAquascaping seems like you have too much paitance ❤, well I will buy when I will get a job, I dont have any card right now nor a bank account
Hello Filipe,
Interesting video but I notice a problem while my programming is as follows:
9h - 3%
10h - 25%
13h - 100%
17h - 100%
19h - 70%
21h - 50%
22h - 25%
23h - 0%
I was able to program these cycles without any problem and everything went well until 11pm when the tank went out.
Around 3am, I woke up to drink and oh surprise, the tank is a little light, very little, a few percent but it is not supposed to be.
I thought that this is due to the 23h-9h range where the box manages a progressive lighting from 0 to 3% and there is therefore a little lighting.
thanks for your help
It's because from 23h till 9h, lightning system will slowly start to increase the intensity. Or you leave the 9h in zero, or you need to keep the 23h in 3%. For the lights be completely off during night you must have the first and last timer set to zero.
@@FAAOAquascaping Thank you for your answer,
it is not specified anywhere but as I thought, you need two points at zero, the first corresponding to the evening switch-off and the second to the morning switch-on.
Hi Filipe great video and loved your tanks , I would like to have some advise please. I bought the same dimmer and have a 60p tank, twinstar 600ea light with hc cuba , bucephalandra and rotala hra, i would like to know what best time schedule you would advice me for my rotala stay red ?
Thanks Filipe for a nice informative video! I will put this on my wish list for my kids bedroom tank! I have a chihiros rgb with a commander 1 Bluetooth controller hooked up to my 29 gallon for a ramp up and down time! My kids fluval flex just has a mechanical timer and I’m not a fan of that abrupt light on that stress the fish and shrimp!
If fluvial flex has a 5.5 DC connector and power supply till 100w, will work just great! And usually kids like to see the moonlight over the night, they will appreciate it for sure.