The WEC1 (Water Effects Control) is used for LED lighting special effects simulation of ocean wave and ripple appearance. The control provides six modes of different wave and ripple patterns. Each mode has 20 speed steps. The control is capable of 120 different combinations of effects. The control also has one static dimming mode. The control provides the following lighting effects modes: #1 Wave / Ripple (Shallow), #2 Wave / Ripple (Storm), #3 Wave / Ripple (Average), #4 Wave (Rough Surf), #5 Wave (Storm Swells), #6 Wave (Deep Swells), #7 Static dimming

Blue and green LEDs can be used for ocean water simulation to provide the appearance of ocean-blue water. When multiple controls and lights are used, a dynamic simulated ocean water environment can be achieved. The faster speed setting of the control can also be used for fast flame flicker simulation when the appropriate color LEDs, such as amber, orange, and red, are used.

Power: The Water Effects Control has a maximum LED lighting load of 12 watts. For the 5-12 volts DC voltage range, the control has a maximum current rating of 1 amp. When the battery is operated, disconnect the battery before storage to prevent draining, as the control has an idle current of 4-6m. The control retains the last setting when the on/off function is used or when power is disconnected and reconnected. When an external power supply is used it must be 12 volts DC. The power connector needs to be compatible with the 2.1mm x 5.5mm DC barrel connector with a positive center connection.

Technical: The water effects control has a maximum wave/ripple speed of about 6.5 hertz (0.15 sec. period) nominal in mode #3 Wave / Ripple (Average), using the fastest speed setting. The other modes range from about 3 hertz (0.33 sec. period) to 5 hertz (0.20 sec. period) nominal for their fastest wave/ripple speeds. In the slowest speed settings mode #2, Wave / Ripple (storm) has the longest time between wave intensity peaks at about 0.1 hertz (10 seconds) nominal, with lower intensity ripples between the peaks at about 2 hertz (0.5 sec. period). Mode #6, Wave (Deep Swells) has no ripples, only a repeating wave with peak intensity at about 0.22 hertz (4.5 sec. period) at the slowest speed setting.