Controlers

BigReefer

Super Active Member
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Location
London, Ontario
hey Team

After discussing about controllers , I feel I need one ... what are people using and links or pics would be awesome ... if u need to know what i am using i can tell yea to .... Price isnt a big deal ... thanks guys
 

EricTMah

Aquariums by Design
Joined
Mar 2, 2014
Location
Kitchener, Ontario
Website
www.aquariumsbydesign.ca
The real question is what are you looking for a controller to do for you?

Basic, or are you eventually going to go all out and use it to control everything?

It boils down to what you have in your mind as to what a controller should do for you.
 

BigReefer

Super Active Member
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Location
London, Ontario
I want to hook it up for everything ... my lights are programed and so is my doser .. but the rest can be put onto the controler and i like the idea of using my smart phone to help control things

Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk
 

Pistol

Super Active Member
Donor
Joined
Aug 16, 2012
Location
Corunna
I would go with the full apex as the gold has a salinity probe which is pretty much useless.
If you want to go best you can get the lab grade probes for a little extra.
 

BigReefer

Super Active Member
Joined
Jun 1, 2011
Location
London, Ontario
How about this one???




Neptune Systems Apex Lab w/ Display Module, PH & Temp Probe & EB8 (Lab Grade PH)

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SKU

SKU177041





Our price:

$659.94

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Neptune Systems Apex Aquarium Controller w/ Temp Probe, Display Module & Energy Bar 8

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Product Includes:
- Apex Base Unit
- Temperature Probe w/ 10′ Cable
- Apex Display Module w/ 10′ AquaBus Cable
- Energy Bar 8 Module
- 6′ AquaBus Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- Owner’s Manual

Product Highlights of Apex Aquarium Controller:
1. Remote Monitoring & Control: Built-in web-server and Ethernet port allows the controller to be set-up, monitored and controlled remotely through a web browser or iPhone application.
2. Simple Set-up: Easy to use, menu-driven web interface to set-up lights, pumps, heaters, chillers and other equipment. No programming required.
3. Flexible & Easy Expansion: Up to 240 AquaBus modules can be connected together to control more than 1000 independent outlets and monitor more than 100 different probes or digital inputs. Supports AquaBus cable lengths up to 200+ ft.
4. Plug and Play: Automatically recognizes and configures AquaBus modules like an Energy Bar 8.
5. Increased Reliability & Accuracy: Galvanic isolation of the probes produces more reliable and accurate readings.
6. Wireless Capable: Add a wireless bridge or wireless game adapter (802.11x) to wirelessly communicate with the controller.
7. Easy Software Upgrades: Download updates and new features directly from the web. No need to disassemble the controller and individually update each AquaBus module.
8. State of the Art Electronics: 32 bit processor is 5X faster and data storage is 16X bigger than other controllers. Capable of storing up to 1 year worth of data logs.
9. Stable Operating System: High reliability protocol with robust error correction.
10. Enhanced Precision: Sub-minute control on all Energy Bar controlled devices.
11. Backward Compatibility: All AquaController 3 accessories work with the Apex including the PX 1000 Expansion Module, I/O breakout box, DC8, DC4, DC4HD, AquaSurf and all Lunar Simulators.

Controller Functionality:
1. Monitor & Control Temp: Monitor and control the aquarium water temperature.
2. Monitor & Control pH and ORP: Monitor and control pH and ORP with the addition of necessary probes. Instead of ORP, a 2nd pH probe may be added to monitor and control 2 different pH sources at the same time.
3. Monitor & Control Conductivity and/or Dissolved Oxygen: Monitor and control Conductivity and/or Dissolved Oxygen with the addition of a Probe Module (PM) and matching probe.
4. Sunrise and Sunset Simulation: Automatically turn the aquarium lights on and off to simulate sunrise and sunset and vary the length of the day throughout the year to make the daylight hours longer in the summer and shorter in the winter.
5. Moon Cycle Simulation: Mimic the actual lunar cycle by varying the intensity of the moon lights with the addition of an optional Lunar Simulator. Evidence shows that simulating the lunar cycle may help induce corals and fish to spawn.
6. Digital Control: Equipped with 6 external inputs which can activate/deactivate equipment such as a float sensor in response to an external stimulus. Possible applications include water level float switches, water pressure and flow sensors and water on the floor sensors.
7. Variable Speed Pump Control: Control up to 4 Tunze stream pumps.
8. Light Dimming Control: Dim ballasts with a 0 to 10V interface.
9. Wavemaker & Other Timed Cycles: Control up to 20 pumps or other devices at the same time. On and off times are fully programmable and can range from 1 minute to 4 hours in duration in 1 minute increments. Each device can also be programmed to run on specific, user defined day(s) of the week.
10. Feed Mode: With a touch of a button, a set of user defined pumps can be disabled to allow feeding.
11. System Alarm: Send an email or text alert when a monitored condition exceeds a preset value.
12. Power Failure Alarm & Power Back-Up: Send an email alert or sound an audible alarm when the power fails. Built-in AC port allows base unit to be plugged into a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) to keep it running and accessible during a power outage.

Product Highlights of Direct Connect 8:
1. Independently Controllable Outlets: 8 outlets total consisting of 6 silent, solid state switched outlets each capable of handling up to 5 Amps and 2 mechanical relay switched outlets (not silent) capable of handling up to 10 Amps. The total current for all 8 outlets must be less than 15 Amps. Compatible with 120V electrical devices only.
2. Highly Reliable: Direct wired connection eliminates problems caused by noisy electronic ballasts and other equipment.
3. Soft-Start: Gently ramps voltage up to a device until operating parameters are reached thereby reducing wear on the device. This feature is especially important for equipment which is started and stopped on a frequent basis like pumps used for wave-making.
4. Built-In Safety: Protected by active electrical current monitoring and a circuit breaker.
5. Fail-safe Settings: During communication failures outlets revert to user defined, default settings.
6. Compact Design: Compact aluminum enclosure with 4 mounting holes for easy installation.
7. Plug and Play: Automatically recognized by the controller when installed.
8. Flexible Expansion: Built-In AquaBus ports allow for flexible and easy expansion.
9. Compatibility: Can be with used with Apex, Apex Lite and Apex Jr aquarium controllers.

 
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