Apex Controller - Details?

[kb27973]

Gotfrogs - I'm not Curt but I did ask that exact same question. He said yes it will work you can just plug it into the new controller and all connected devices will work.

Ken

 

[gotfrogs]

Sounds good, I think I will order one. I need a new pH probe and this is one way to get one =)

 

[szwab]

That's one expensive ph probe :lmao:

 

[Gieser]

I just finished setting up a whole ACIII set up with two 8 DCs and two 4 HD DCs. Will I need to order the whole set for $499, or can i just order the new control panel? What will I need in order to have the new web interface?

 

[szwab]

The Apex is backwards compatible with te DC 8's and 4's you just waon't get some of the features with the new power bars. To get the new web interface you just need to download the latest firmware update.

 

[Gieser]

So for now, I could just order the control panel?

 

[Gondore]

I know you can just purchase the controller itself, but I believe Curt has said this won't be an option right away. I believe the package it being released first and then all the other options shortly thereafter. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[szwab]

I believe you will need to get a base module and a display module. As posted above the preorder package is available now seperate components won't be available until after those have shipped.

 

[builderguy]

Mark is right...the display module is just an interface. Curt said you can in fact have multiple displays on the same system. For instance, let's say you have your sump and some other stuff in another room from where your tank is...you can have a display module in both locations so you can access the system no matter where you are working....pretty slick.

 

[Gieser]

SLICK INDEED!!!

 

[xinumaster]

Or just get an Iphone and you can control and monitor your system from inside your house our anywhere around the world.


http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1520336&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[paulthomas]

iPhone, iPhone, iPhone...

What about us non-iPhone users? I've got a Samsung Omnia with Verizon. Any chance I'll be able to control the Apex with the Omnia?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[SirVilhelm]

You could get a WinMo phone and just access the apex via web browser

 

[xinumaster]

I think you should be able to use any web browser to control apex/ac3 thru http. It's just that the iphone app has a nice gui and the screenshots are perfect for phone size. Check itzme's post on page 2 on this link iphone application

 

[paulthomas]

Thanks guys.

 

[SirVilhelm]

Been quiet for a while. I guess no news is good news?

Sorry if I seem impatient, I am just really really excited!

 

[James77]

For the Tunze stream control, is the Aquasurf required, or can the Apex do it itself?

 

[clp]

No news is good news! Beta testing is going well, and all parts/assemblies are coming in as scheduled.
Apex has 4 built-in 0-10V ports. You will need to purchase the appropriate adapter cable (part #SURFCAB2 - $19.95) to connect the streams to the Apex module. With each cable harness, two streams can be connected and controlled independently.

Curt

 

[Trickman2]

Nice when do you think the first shipment should be coming out?

 

[builderguy]

Will there be an online "demo" for the new browser?