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--- drafts:ve-direct-tx-digital-output-cable [2016-02-18 12:49] – john_r
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 ====== How to add dimming functionality to a solar lighting system ======
-===== Cable requirements =====
+===== Benefits of dimming =====
-Use the VE.Direct TX digital output cable ASS030550500 (previously called PWM light dimming cable) which is used together with the MPPT 75/10, 75/15 or 100/15.
-  * This cable is intended for solar lighting applications (more applications may follow later).
   * Energy consumption can be substantially reduced by light-dimming when appropriate.
-  * Lower energy consumption will reduce overall system cost, and increase light availability even when
+  * Lower energy consumption will reduce overall system cost, and increase light availability even when the battery has only been partially charged due to bad weather.
-the battery has only been partly charged due to bad weather.
+ ===== Cable required for dimming =====
-The TX cable connects the TX pin on the VE.Direct connector of a MPPT 75/15 or 100/15 to the PWM
+Use the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve.direct-tx-digital-output-cable|VE.Direct TX digital output cable]] ASS030550500 (previously called PWM light dimming cable) which can then be used together with an MPPT 75/10, 75/15 or 100/15.
-light dimming input of a LED driver.
+  * This cable is intended for solar lighting applications (more applications may follow later).
+  * The TX cable connects the TX pin on the VE.Direct connector of an MPPT 75/15 or 100/15 to the PWM light dimming input of a LED driver.
+{{ :drafts:ve-direct-tx-digital-output-cable.png?nolink&400 |}}
+===== Firmware and software requirements =====
-===== Software and firmware requirements =====
+  * The MPPT solar charge controller must have firmware version V1.15 or higher.
+  * An MPPT with an older version can be upgraded with [[https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#ve-power-setup|VE Power Setup]].
+  * The latest firmware can be requested from [[service@victronenergy.com]]
+  * A [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-to-usb-interface|VE.Direct to USB interface]] (ASS030530000) is needed to connect the MPPT controller to a computer.
+  * To configure the MPPT controller, download [[https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#victronconnect-app|VictronConnect]].
-The MPPT solar charge controller must have software version V1.15 or higher. An MPPT with an older
+===== Tested LED drivers =====
-version can be upgraded with VE Power Setup which can be downloaded from our website:
-[[http://www.victronenergy.com/feeds/ve-power-setup/windows/VEPowerSetupInstaller.exe]]
-The latest firmware can be requested from [[service@victronenergy.com]]
-A [[VE.Direct to USB interface]] (ASS030530000) is needed to connect to the MPPT controller to the
-computer.
-To configure the MPPT controller, download ‘mpptprefs’:
-http://www.victronenergy.com/Executables/mppt_vedirect_tools/mpptprefs.zip
-Please see: http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.direct:mpptprefs for the programming options.
 The dimming function has been tested
 with the following LED drivers:
-- RECOM RBD-12
+  * RECOM RBD-12
-- Glacial Power GP-LD7048-0B
+  * Glacial Power GP-LD7048-0B
-- Glacial Power GP-LD3548-0B
+  * Glacial Power GP-LD3548-0B
-- MEAN WELL LDH-45
+  * MEAN WELL LDH-45