Apex Controller - Details?

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Given that the DCs and the probes are compatible with the Apex, I am going to keep my AC3 and Aquasurf as backups.....can't wait for the Apex.....
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14864006#post14864006 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wwanthony
Given that the DCs and the probes are compatible with the Apex, I am going to keep my AC3 and Aquasurf as backups.....can't wait for the Apex.....
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Backup = nice
Paying $325 less for the Apex = better (for me at least)
 
My hope is to sell my AC3 to an ACjr owner who wants a low-cost controller upgrade, & just keep my DC8s to use w/ the APEX.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14864536#post14864536 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ah30k
Backup = nice
Paying $325 less for the Apex = better (for me at least)
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I hear you ah30k......I am lucky that I don't need the cash to get the Apex......

BTW....you are a braver man than me to go blind for a while. I could not imagine giving it a try.
 
Patience guys, patience.

I can't help but laugh at the people rushing out and selling equipment "running blind" without any controller hardware now. The same thing happens with the protein skimmer junkies who sell their hardware before an official date on new hardware has been released... only to see delays in production... shortages... delays in shipping... etc. Then over 3-6 months they spend a fortune doing large water changes becuase they jumped the gun and are scrambling to maintain the quality of their reef.

I'm not saying this is going to happen here, but as far as I'm aware Curt has NOT put out an official date or offered pre-sales. I would highly recommend TAKING CARE OF YOUR REEFS PROPERLY until you know what the time lines are going to be.

You and we all want a quality controller. Don't rush things and let Curt do his job.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14894790#post14894790 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RokleM
Patience guys, patience.

I can't help but laugh at the people rushing out and selling equipment "running blind" without any controller hardware now.
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Thank you for the lecture. You are so wise!

Your passing judgment on me selling my controller and laughing at me, however, makes me laugh since you have no idea what my tank situation or my financial situation is.

I have thermostats for temp and timers for lights so I think my tank health can stay acceptable until the Apex is launched. I foresaw a price drop on the AC lineup in the secondary market and thought I would try to beat that drop.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14763710#post14763710 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by qfrisco
Yep, and of course, I just got my AC3 two months ago. Sigh. :-)
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Don't feel too bad, they couldn't ship my ACIII until Monday because they were setting up the display for their new product on Friday. Sad thing is my custom tank came in wrong, so I won't need it until the end of May anyway.
 
I'm in the same boat Constatin. I'm weighing options, but this hush hush, is making lean towards other alternatives. Get some info out there, whether your site or what not and let me make an informed decision to go with your controller or a competitors.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14824026#post14824026 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by clp
Let's start with some details on the Display module and AquaBus:

AquaDisplay Features
----------- --------
- sleek and stylish case.
- compact size 3.40" x 4.05" x 0.65".
- mounting holes for easy attachment to wall/stand
- 7 mechanical buttons for speedy access user interface
- 128 x 64 Backlight display
blue background with white characters.
high contrast, excellent display quality
- Displays datalog graphs
- 4 Highly customizable status displays
placement of probe names and icons can be selected by user
can scroll manually scroll between different status screens
or automatically scroll through them.
- user adjustable contrast and backlight settings.
- backlight can be dimmed at night.
- Audible alarms
User selectable tones/songs for different warning/error types
- multiple displays can used on one systems.
all remote displays have the same functionality as the primary display
(i.e. can configure, graph, initiate feed cycles, etc. from all displays)


AquaBus
-------
- High reliability
Robust Error Correction
Industrial quality bus which uses a differential drivers
(unlike competing products which use an unreliable I2C or TTL bus)
- Either daisy chain or star wiring topologies are support
- Supports up to 240 different modules.
The most expandable Aquarium Controller.
- Bus cabling may be as long as several hundred feet.
- protocol allows all modules to be upgraded from the base unit.
no unplugging units and connecting them to a PC (extremely simple)
- Plug & Play
system will automatically recognize new devices and configure them.

More details to follow.

Curt

Here is a summary of new features available in the Apex base unit:

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  - Monitor/Control - pH, Temp, and ORP
     ORP input can either be an ORP input, or a second pH probe
     Galvanic isolation on probes (no probe interference issues like the competition).
  - Two AquaBus connectors for easy expansion, and flexible cabling options.   
     Plug and Plug bus allows for modular expansion.
     High reliability protocol with robust error correction.
     Cable lengths over 200 feet.
  - All AquaBus modules allow for easy firmware updates
     New features can be added to modules
     No need to unplug/rewire devices to perform the firmware update (unlike the competition)
  - Virtually unlimited expandability - most expandable controller.
     - Expandable to 240 AquaBus modules
     - hundreds of monitored probes/digital inputs
     - thousands of controlled outlets
  - 6 Digital Inputs
     I/O port expansion backwards compatible with PX 1000
     Compatible with the breakout box.
  - Control Port - All control port accessories (DC8, DC4, DC4HD, AquaSurf, Lunar Sim)
	    work with Apex
  - 4 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 (T5).
  - Integrated Ethernet port.
     Most advanced web server available.
     Only aquarium controller with web server monitoring, control, and configuration.
     Easily interfaces with wireless 802.11x accessories
     Email or text message alarms
     Interfaces with AquaNotes iPhone application
     RSS and XML Support
  - Only 32 bit processor on an Aquarium controller
     Over 16 times more code space & 5X faster than the competition
     The huge code space means that future expandability is guaranteed
  - 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 the competition)   
  - In advanced mode enhanced AquaController programming language available
      Day of Week functionality added.
      Sub minute control added on EnergyBar controlled devices.
  - 4 Feed Cycles or Maintenance modes
  - Firmware updates via Ethernet
     Flash memory so new features can be easily added
  - Alternate power port on Apex Base Unit.
     Email alarms or audible alarms when system power fails  
     Can detect power failures in EnergyBars.   
  - Internal rechargeable backup battery.
     Retains clock    
  - Huge data logging memory 
     Graph probe/device data on the LCD display
     Interactive flash graphing application in the web server
     Over 1 years worth of data logs can be stored     
     Over 16 times more memory than the competition   
  - Compact Size
     7.5" x 2.6" x 1.10"

Curt
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14972413#post14972413 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by amay121
... but this hush hush, is making lean towards other alternatives...
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Huh? Curt has been more that forthcoming with details than most companies releasing new products. And, we are not past his estimate of late May for shipping. Making knee jerk reactions based on you fantasy expectations is no way to go through life my friend.
 
It would be nice to have some sort of an update at least... considering were already past the 1st week of May.

I don't care if there's a hold up of some sort, just keep us updated cause I know I'm not the only one who's ready to pre order!
 
Judging others is not only unnecessary, but also plain rude.

I didn't think there was an leading authoritative figure on Life on RC. But it's nice that you have all of life's answers.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14972630#post14972630 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ah30k
Making knee jerk reactions based on you fantasy expectations is no way to go through life my friend.
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Anyway, back to topic. I'm interested in whether there are any delays, since we're in the second week of May already (the expectations that pre-orders would begin in the beginning of May I believe). This will give an opportunity to those who are close to buying a controller to make an informed decision, especially if timing is critical.
 
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