Nate213 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Anyone have a Neptune Apex? What are your thoughts? Im in the market for a controller and would really like one that is web capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I was thinking the same question today :-) I really like the built in webserver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I have the Neptune AC3 (prior generation to the Apex). I love it, so I assume if the Apex is anything like the AC3, it would be an AWESOME controller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Just ordered one. I'll post some infos asap :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Grassi, where did you order it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I know of a used one if interested PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sorry nate.. saw your question just now :-( I received it yesterday from Aquacave and it is up and running. So far I like it. I got the lab grade ph probe too. I tryed to control it with Aquanotes for iPhone but it seems to crash the controller. Kenargo online tank manager works great. Evan faster that the embedded www files :-0 I'm thinking about re-programming the www files in a more user-friendly (ajax) anf fancy way, if I can find some spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 NATE213 ...pm responded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So what all do you control with your controllers? Lights? (I use those silly vacation clock timers) Return pump? (mine's just ON) Calcium reactor? (again, just on) do you have it shut off if the pH in the tank goes below 8? If so, is it the pump of water into the Calc reactor that shuts off and CO2 keeps pumping into the reactor? Use as wave maker? What else? ah... heaters and chillers What probes do you buy? pH (seems a given) SG? temp seems like a good idea. I've just been doing most things in the most basic way and have just begun to think about a controller to help with eveything. Having it record data into my computer seems really cool too! puntific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So what all do you control with your controllers? Lights? (I use those silly vacation clock timers) Return pump? (mine's just ON) Calcium reactor? (again, just on) do you have it shut off if the pH in the tank goes below 8? If so, is it the pump of water into the Calc reactor that shuts off and CO2 keeps pumping into the reactor? Use as wave maker? What else? ah... heaters and chillers What probes do you buy? pH (seems a given) SG? temp seems like a good idea. I've just been doing most things in the most basic way and have just begun to think about a controller to help with eveything. Having it record data into my computer seems really cool too! puntific Check out this Thread, should answer all your questions and more http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1458533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I bought it and use mainly to keep track of all my parameters. Its an awesome computer and makes life so much easier! And the control from the Iphone is amazing. I think they have an updated App out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 So I'm about to get one of these Aqua Controller Jrs. Will I have trouble running it if I can't connect to a PC? My PC already is running two monitors so I don't think I can connect it. Any thoughts? puntific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 The user interface on the device is user friendly from what I remember. You wont have any problem, just not as easy as with a browser interface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puntific Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well, I could probably set it up on a computer and then disconnect it. I assume the web interface directs the controller and downloads the instructions there. Then I could disconnect? puntific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Yes, you can do that. The web interface of the apex is useful mostly to check the tank when you are not at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 To connect the ACjr to your PC, you'll need a free RS-232 serial port. If you intend on keeping the controller connected to the PC full-time, you'll also need a special "ground isolated serial connector" (about $30 from Neptune Systems). Also, the ACjr doesn't have an embedded web server -- to get web access you'll need to leave it connected to a PC (running the AquaNotes software) full time. All of these problems go away if you move up to the ACIII (or Apex), which is a good move IMO if you want easy connectivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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