Neptune Systems AquaController Apex With Standard Grade pH Probe
The Apex System delivers a professional quality controller at hobbyist prices.
System Includes:
- 1 - Apex Base Unit
- 1 - Apex Display
- 1 - EnergyBar 8 Power Strip
- 1 - Temperature Probe
- 1 - Standard Grade pH Probe
Features:
- Connectivity
- Ethernet Interface
- Embedded Web Server
- Only controller with web browser Monitoring, Control & Configuration.
- Email Alarms
- Expandability
- Most expandable Controller.
- Up to 240 modules, hundreds of probes, and thousands of controlled outlets.
- Simple menu driven Configuration
- No program language knowledge required.
- Robust Timers
- Simulates Sunrise/sunset
- Simulates moon cycle
- Wave Maker and Random timed cycles
- Built-in Variable speed pump control
- Still water feed mode (multiple modes)
- Ultimate Control
- Monitor/Control Temperature, pH, and ORP
- Digital Calibration on all probes
- Seasonal temp & lighting control
- Flexible Control Options
pH Probe Features:
- pH precision is .01 units.
- Lab grade probe w/ 10' coax cable.
- Sealed Ag/AgCl reference.
- Standard BNC Connector
Temperature Probe Features:
- Temperature precision is 0.1°F
- High quality probe w/ 6' cable.
- Encapsulated thermistor
- 2.5mm Phono Jack Connector
The Apex Base Unit Features:
- Built-in Ethernet
- Integrated Ethernet port
- Most advanced web server available
- Interactive flash graphing application in the web server
- Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application
- Compatible with all Major web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari)
- Only aquarium controller with web server monitoring, control, and configuration
- Compatible with wireless bridges or game adapters (802.11x) so that wireless network communication is possible
- Email or text message alarms
- Email alarms or audible alarms when Energy Bar power fails
- Interactive flash graphing application in the web server
- Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application
- RSS and XML Support
- Very simple menu driven configuration
- Menus to easily setup pumps, lights, heater, chiller, co2, etc
- No programming required for configuration
- Can name the outlets (unlike competing products)
- Can be configured through LCD Display or a standard web browser
- In advanced mode an enhanced AquaController programming language is available
- Sophisticated non standard control available
- Virtual Outlets allow even more complex control options
- Monitor/Control - pH, Temp, and ORP
- The base unit includes software which is capable of monitoring pH, ORP, and temperature. The ORP probe input is modal and can be used to either monitor ORP or monitor pH; the AquaController Apex can monitor 2 different pH sources simultaneously! The monitored data is continuously displayed on the large LCD display and also logged into the internal nonvolatile memory for later retrieval. All probes support digital calibration.
- Galvanic isolation on probes
- Galvanic isolation on the probes results much more reliable and accurate probe readings. While these features increase costs we feel that probe accuracy is absolutely critical for monitoring/controlling your tank, unlike many competing aquarium controllers.
- State of the Art Electronics Integration
- Only 32 bit processor on an Aquarium controller
- Over 16 times more code space & 5X faster than competitive controllers
- The huge code space means that future expandability is ensured
- Over 16 times data storage memory than the competition
- 1 year’s worth of data logs can be stored internally
- New Enhanced Control Functionality
- Day of Week functionality
- Sub minute control added on EnergyBar controlled devices
- Default outlet state for all EnergyBar outlets
- Second resolution control
- Sunrise and Sunset Simulation
- The Apex has a special control function which can be used to simulate the varying lengths of days throughout the year. This feature is used to make the length of daylight hours longer in the summer than in the winter. This results in a more realistic simulation of natural lighting variations.
- Moon Cycle Simulation
- The Apex has another special control function which can be used to simulate the moon cycle in your tank. The lunar simulator is used for this feature and is capable of varying the intensity of light emitted from its LEDs. The intensity variations are controlled by the Apex which is preprogrammed with correct intensity values for each day of the moon cycle. The Apex automatically updates the intensity value depending upon the current setting of the Apex's clock. With this artificial moon cycle, it is possible to induce corals and fish to spawn.
- WaveMaker
- Each pump to be controlled can either have a random or fixed time period. Both the on and off times are fully programmable and can range from 1 minute to 4 hours in 1 minute increments. Up to 20 pumps can be controlled by one base unit. A variable length feed timer cycle can be initiated with the press of a button and will disable some or all of the pumps in the system (programmed by the user).
- 6 Digital Inputs
- The Apex comes equipped with 6TTL level external inputs which can be used to activate/deactivate equipment in response to an external stimulus. Applications for these inputs include connection to water level float switches, water pressure and flow sensors, and water on the floor sensors. The Apex can be configured to signal alarms or turn on/off appliances in the event of external switch open or closure.
- 4 Integrated Variable Speed Ports
- 0 to 10V output interface
- Can directly control up to 4 Tunze stream pumps (like AquaSurf)
- Can dim ballasts with 0 to 10V interfaces (life some T5 ballasts)
- Modular Expansion through AquaBus
- High reliability protocol with robust error correction
- Virtual unlimited expandability. The most expandable controller.
- Plug and Play – AquaBus modules are automatically recognized and configured
- Cable lengths over 200 feet
- Expandable to 240 AquaBus modules
- Add optional modules to monitor Hundreds of Probes
- Add additional EnergyBars to control thousands of outlets
- All AquaBus modules allow for easy firmware updates
- Probe modules available (or in development) for additional Temperature, pH, ORP, Conductivity, and dissolved oxygen probes
- Module firmware updates done through AquaBus. No need to disassemble controller, and individually update modules
- Backward Compatibility
- All AquaController 3 accessories work with the AquaController Apex. One major design consideration was to maintain backwards compatibility to protect existing customer’s investment in AquaController compatible equipment.
- I/O port expansion backwards compatible with PX 1000
- Compatible with the breakout box
- Integrated control port - All control port accessories (DC8, DC4, DC4HD, AquaSurf, Lunar Sim)
- AquaBus Features
- Two AquaBus connectors for easy expansion, and flexible cabling options
- Plug and Plug bus allows for modular expansion.
- Updateable Firmware
- Firmware updates via Ethernet
- Flash memory so new features can be easily added
- All AquaBus modules allow for easy firmware updates
- No need to unplug/rewire devices to perform the firmware update (unlike the competition)
- Alternate power port on Apex Base Unit
- In power failure situations Alarm emails can still be sent
- Can detect power failures in EnergyBars
- Internal rechargeable backup battery retains clock
- Graph probe/device data on the LCD display
- Compact Size
- Dimensions: 7.5" x 2.6" x 1.10"
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