The dashboard lets you always have access to your Apex in any type of event, power outage, or if the internet is down though a local area network LAN unlike many other cloud based controllers.
The completely new design also incorporates a sleek, rotating mounting system letting you securely mount the brains of the Apex system while having easy access to probe cords, and aquabus connections.
Each individual outlet has independent power monitoring and there are individual LED indicators for each outlet. This LED indicates when the outlet is powered. The LED flashes when there is an overload. Now with built in WiFi, connecting your Apex system has never been easier. With the totally free Fusion cloud based software, getting connected, and controlling can be done within minutes. You can now do firmware updates through WiFi on your local network. It all starts with the onboard web server inside the Apex Base Unit.
Built-in wizards allow even the most technophobic person out there to be able to program the basics like light timers and heater control in a matter of minutes.
Then, as you build up confidence and engage the awesome Apex Community Forum, you will be taking it to the next level in no time. The Apex has a powerful yet easy to learn programming language.
This enables every user to get creative and come up with new cool ways to use their Apex…from creating storms in their tanks, to complex dosing of additives, to unique mixing of colors on their DIY LED lights. The possibilities are pretty much only limited by your imagination.
And again, the Apex Community Forum is out there to help you along as well. The Apex has a full-featured graphing engine built right in. The Apex is the only controller on the market that has manufacturer-written, full-featured applications for the computer browser Mac or PC , iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets currently available as a beta. Now you can take your Apex with you anywhere and check in on your tank, reprogram your lights, or even feed your fish remotely from the touch of your phone!
This is a topic other controller companies like to avoid. Because not all monitoring ports are created equal. Some controllers either do not do it well they are still figuring it out or possibly not at all. So what is Galvanic isolation? It is an effective method of breaking ground loops by preventing unwanted current from flowing between two units sharing a ground conductor.
The Apex Base Unit comes standard with four channels of V control. These outputs are controlled in the Apex software and are most commonly used for LED dimming or Tunze speed control pumps. By using one of our optionally available cables, you can connect any Apex Ready V device to these ports. This means you can do cool things like have your LED lights ramp up and down to simulate sunrise and sunset!
The Apex Base Unit comes with an external 12V power input. With an optionally available wall transformer and a second Energy Bar, this enables you to configure your Apex for power-outage mode. You then plug a powerhead and an air pump with stone into this Energy Bar. If the power should ever go down, your Apex will sense the problem, and will activate the powerhead and air stone potentially saving the day for your fish and corals!
The Energy Bars available for our Apex systems are much more than a glorified power strip. In fact, this component of your aquarium controller equipment is far more important than most people realize — and not all systems are created equal! It is obvious that this component is key to controlling things on your aquarium, but what is not so apparent is how it is critical to preventing catastrophe in your aquarium.
Each of the independently controlled outlets on the Energy Bar are independently switched and easily carry the current load specified on the label.
In fact, we intentional underrate our outlets just to provide that extra level of security. The Energy Bars continually send their information on their present current drain to the Apex controller. This is incredibly useful information for a number of reasons. First, it enables you to recognize what the overall power consumption is on any Energy Bar so that you can better distribute the load across your multiple Energy Bars. Also by having this feature you can accurately determine the power utilization of your tank to compare different lights, pumps, skimmers, etc.
Imagine revving the engine in your car and dropping the shifter from P to D. That is exactly what happens when many controllers turn on the power to your pumps. Just like in a car, this kind of instantaneous application of power to your return pump after a feed cycle or to your power heads will certainly lead to early failure.
With the Energy Bar, power is slowly ramped on so that every motor is safely brought up to speed without the damaging torque. Each Energy Bar outlet can be configured to be either in an off or on state if the power were to fail and then come back on or if there was a communication failure with the Apex base unit. Question by: Fernando on May 28, , AM. Hey there, The Apex controller does not offer reading for ammonia. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions.
Hey there, The Apex system is capable of running many different modules, including multiple power bars on the same system. These will all link together via the included AquaBus cables. The New EB will be 9. Is this the only unit that will be compatable with the upcoming Trident? Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. You are correct. The Trident system will only work with the newest version of the Apex and will not work for the Apex Classic or Junior packages. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Will Apex control the Kessil light fixture? If not, will this capability be available in the future? The AP actually has its own built-in wireless control through the Kessil iOS software, with Android app control coming in the near future.
We're not aware of any plans to make this Apex compatible, though of course future changes are always a possibility. Happy reefing!
I am planning to buy the Apex Controller System and want to know how far away can a second energy bar be placed. My sump is in the basement and I want to control lights and fans in display tank on the first floor.
Are the aquabus cables regular usb cables? The cable connection from the display tank energy bar to the main energy bar unit would need to be roughly 20 ft. Is it possible to connect the second energy bar? Aquabus cables are similar to USB cables but have the same connection on both ends.
You would not have any issues extending the Aquabus cable 20 feet. Does the unit come with solutions to calibrate the probes? These will come with the initial calibration packets for the pH probe.
Hey there, We appreciate your interest! At this time our distribution area is limited to the US and Canada. Hopefully some day in the future we'll be able to expand this to serve customers in your area! What material is used to make the silver on the unit is it aluminum? Just my guess. Hey Tony! Question by: Lagoonreef on Jan 18, , PM. They do not, Neptune is a US based company so the units are v. Does this new Apex controller allow for and or is capable of connecting a monitor display like the original models I like to walk by and view my parameter and not have to always go to my phone or computer to know something.
Hi Derek, The Apex Controller can have a display module added to it at any point. We do carry them and they simply just plug into any open Aquabus port. I have a system in a location that does not have internet access.
I realize Fusion will not work, but can I put the apex on a local network with a pc and still be able to program it and access all of its functions? Also, as new modules are added, will they require Fusion or can they be controlled without it? The Apex Controller can be programmed through a local network. There are additional features and benefits to using Fusion but not having internet access is not a limitation. When it comes to new modules, there are times that a firmware update may be required to utilize a new module or feature.
You could bring the controller to a place that has internet access to do updates or if possible create a network through your cell phone too. Related Products.
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