Which controller to buy?

[jrgilles]

I'm going to call them now. I'm kind of excited about this apex controller. I think I'm going to get it. I'm also going to find out if it comes with computer software to run it (I saw the software selling for $80 buck on ebay, I'd assume its included.)

Anyway, been reading a lot, and it seems the neptune apex is the thing to get.

rob

 

[jrgilles]

OK, just called. The vtech is an external module that you have to buy, nothing to wait on. There will be no changes to the 'brain' unit.

There is no software, the software I saw on ebay was for the older controllers, the apex is controlled just through the web server.

Think I might order one of these bad boys tonight. A bit expensive, but seems like something I'm going to be getting eventually, so might as well get it now while I'm still building up the system

rob

 

[jrgilles]

Thanks for the phone number btw.

Are you thinking about picking up the apex?

 

[FreakinReefin]

Thanks for the phone number btw.

Are you thinking about picking up the apex?

Where are you buying the Apex from? The only site I know of that has them is out of stock. Maybe that was your fault though...

 

[jrgilles]

marine depot has them and the price seems as good as anywhere else

http://www.marinedepot.com/Neptune_...iums-Neptune_Systems-NS11411-FITEMOMI-vi.html

 

[FreakinReefin]

marine depot has them and the price seems as good as anywhere else

http://www.marinedepot.com/Neptune_...iums-Neptune_Systems-NS11411-FITEMOMI-vi.html

WOW weird! Literally 2 minutes ago they were out of stock!

 

[jrgilles]

Hmm, maybe I should place my order. Trying to decide what heater to add in. I'm a little under powered now. Azoo looks nice, but a bit pricey. Might just get another ebo jager

 

[spllbnd2]

Just read the Instruction manual and the pumps have to be 12V as the instructions state;

"The Apex base module has 4 built-in variable speed output ports which can be used to control many different
types of 0-10V compatible devices."

 

[spllbnd2]

http://www.neptunesys.com/ApexManual_rev4.01A.pdf it is on page 38

 

[jrgilles]

alright, its been ordered. Can't wait to play with it

 

[TWallace]

FYI Digital Aquatics is working on a Tunze controller module. Also, their NET module now works on the Reef Keeper Lite (used to only work on the Elite). I have a RKL with NET module. I wrote an application to parse the XML from the NET module and generate the image in my sig, but most people use the sig generator on Reef Chat for that. Although the NET module is not wireless, I've plugged it into a wireless bridge, which connects wirelessly to my router so I don't have to have a cord draped across the living room. I also plugged my Internet camera into the same device and it works great.