Aquacontroller III Pro vs. ProfiLux II Pro

[AQD_ottawa]

Hiya

Simple answer, look at the front stcker if it mentions only placing high loads on certain sockets then it is series one and also if it has fuses inside.

You have a series 2. Series one have not been distributed for some time.

 

[pjr300]

So for clarity sake, can I place my halides on the cuurent digital power bar? I have a dual 250W ballast (which I didn't plan to put on the controller), and plan to add a 3rd halide -- either 175W or 250W -- which would be on the controller.

 

[kidney514]

calculate the total AMP usage, but as far as the stricking issue YES

 

[AQD_ottawa]

3 x 250 w = 750w

divided by 110V

Total amp draw = 6.81 amps

Well within tolerance.

As stated above, power bars have 200amp high in rush protected relays, your safe!

 

[NaH20Reef]

Michael,

I have reviewed this post quite thoroughly. Your attention to detail and customer service seems unsurpassed.

I too am in the market for a high end controller and have been contemplating the ACIII Pro or the (one of these days) RKE when I came across the extremely positive information on the Profilux.

Where I am having trouble with the Profilux is coming up with what package will do everything I need. I like the possibility of what appears to me almost unlimited expansion.

I need my controller to operate:
2 independant MH 250w lights
1 icecap VHO ballast
1 Refugium light
4 Seio pumps with wavemaking capability
1 ATO pump
2 moonlight led modules (would like to move to complete lunar cycle control)
1 mag drive return pump
1 skimmer
2 submerged heaters 200w
1 Teco 1/2 hp chiller
**I also use a couple of outlets as spares (cleaning pump, utility light, etc.)

I want the ability to monitor / control temp, PH, ORP, Conductivity immediately. On down the road, possibly O2. I am interested in email/SMS alerts, I would like local audible or visual alerts when I am at home, control/monitoring with a computer (I use primarily MACs). I will need lighting control, wavemaker control, & ATO control with future expansion capabilities.

I cannot seem to figure out what package works for my needs vs. what extra will need to be purchased. With the ACIII, the package to achieve my goals is just at 1100.00.

Can you or one of your dealers point me in the right direction on what I will be looking at in both product and financial blow? I am willing to make the purchase quite soon so would like to possibly get in on the group buy if still available.

Thank you

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Hiya

Welcome to ProfiLux, I will help as best i can for you.

Firstly all our packages are felxible, meaning you can take out or add in components as you feel your needs suit the most, although our dealers advertise the packs they are also very able to work with you to build a system that suits.

From what you have said the best pack for you would be the Professional pack.

You state that you require redox and conductivity immediately so all you need to add to this is the redox and conductivity platinum probe. If you remove the level sensor and the cable from this pack you have already pretty much covered the cost of at least the redox probe, just leaving the salinity probe to cover.

One point to remember is that ALL GHL probes including temp are true lab grade and serial marked for quality,all coming with a quality assurance certificate, these really are genuine lab grade probes not just stated as such for marketing purposes.

Best to talk to Todd cherry at Cherry corals about the group buy. But I am sure we can get you pretty much within budget.

if you need more assistance please give me a shout tomorrow and i can go through any details I may of overlooked here

Best wishes
Michael

 

[NaH20Reef]

All I can say is wow! Your attentiveness to a quick response is astonishing.

I put together a system that I thought would meet my needs, and it came to roughly $2500!

That was on Todd Cherry's website. Is he in Canada, or the US? Trying to figure out if there was an exchange rate I need to take into account? Even so, it wont amount for much. $20 US maybe???

I will research your recommendations and see if I can come up with something MUCH more financially palatable?

Thank you.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Hiya

Todd is in the USA so no exchange rate to worry about

i guess you were looking at the Elite pack? There are some items in there (other than the probes) that you dont need right away. This is why I suggest the Pro pack and add the other two probes, looking at your list it does seem to fit the best in my oppinion.

Only other thing you could add is a 4 way power bar to use for your high output lights to have independant loading, but at the moment just trying to keep within budget.

Many thanks for your kind appreciation of our customer care.

Going offline now but will be back tomorrow if you need futher assistance.

Best wishes
Michael

 

[NaH20Reef]

OK... Using your recommendations Professional, Redox & Salinity probes, and 2 additional Digital 6 port sockets (to accommodate my 15+ powered devices) I am still at over 2 grand.

This still doesn't give me lunar simulation unless I purchase the GHL light bars correct?

I feel as though there is something I am missing.

Also, how can I contact Todd Cherry?

Thanks again.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Todd can be reached on 7347765457

You can use any lunar lights utilising power sockets but to get all the great ProfiLux simulation features you would be looking at the simu lighting yes.

You may well require a second digital power bar but talk to Todd and see what he can put together for you.

I know the initial cost just like anything can be daunting, but with ProfiLux especially you are investing in a future product with clarity of support and the knowledge the product is pretty much future proof and does what you want right now with further advances to follow, I know sounds all sales mumbo jumbo doesnt it, but nothign stated above is not true.

Best wishes
Michael

 

[ReefRockerLive]

NaH2O, I second Michaels comment on the initial cost. That cost can be rather large, but when you think of what you get in return for the long run, it is worth every penny. In case of an issue, you have Michael, Todd, and GHL owner Matthias to help you out. There are even many proud owners of this controller that are willing to help out. You'll never get customer service like this from any other Aquarium Controller company. You will not be disappointed, if you purchase the Profilux.

 

[NaH20Reef]

I also noticed the Pro doesn't have ethernet? Isn't that a requirement for the email/SMS portion of my needs?
Thanks will call Todd tomorrow.

 

[kidney514]

Email is done by the software that would be running on the PC and the sms is another module but itself. BTW it's a real SMS module that require a SIM card to function it's not email to SMS.

 

[NaH20Reef]

so you have to have a pc connected via rs232? I was hoping to place this on my network. where it would be visible from any pc on my net?

 

[ReefRockerLive]

Connecting the controller can be done through RS232, Ethernet card, or WLAN card. I would go for the WLAN card to get rid of any cables that may be used with an Ethernet card. By connecting to either the Ethernet of WLAN the controller should be visible on any PC within the network range.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

GHL are launching soon also internal web server control so you will have everything available to you and more so for networking than any other controller manufacturer, plus as you can see pretty much live support.

In this case i would opt for the WLAN or LAN pack, Todd will work with you on this.

Bets wishes
Michael

 

[NaH20Reef]

I left Todd a message this morning around 11 CST. I look forward to what Profilux may be able to bring to the table. I just hope it will fit into the budget. Thus far my perception is to do what the ACIII will do for $1100 out of the box is going to take $2275 with the Profilux?

The recommendation you gave me last night... How does that provide for lunar simulation? You mentioned I can use lunar lights with power sockets. I presently have 2 of the "Current-USA" Lunar modules that run off a 120VAC to 6VDC power adapter. I take it with that The controller would not provide any sort of a dimming effect?

Want to learn more??? You seem to feel this will fit into my budget of $1100.

 

[NaH20Reef]

To add to my recent post, here is what I selected. Is this correct based on my needs?


GHL Profilux Plus II EX professional Plus Lan
GHL ProfiLux EX professional Plus Lan Package This Pack offers the Reef keeper all the functions of Professional pack with the addition of LAN remote connection to the profiLux via internet remote control, enabling the user to monitor and control the system literally
anywhere in the world, with the advanced ability also of email alarms.

Package includes:

Profilux plus II EX with temp probe
PDigital 6 socket power bar
GHL PH probe
GHL LAN card
RS232 cable
Level sensor bracket
Optical level sensor & holder
Tunze 1 cable
PH 4,7, and 9 calibration fluids

1 @$1299.99 x = $1299.99


GHL Profilux Redox (ORP) Electrode
Redox (ORP) electrode/Probe, BNC 3 meter cable length

1 @$99.99 x = $99.99


GHL Profilux Salinity Electrode
Salinity probe Platinum for sea water, BNC, 3 meter cable length.

1 @$215.78 x = $215.78


GHL 6 Way Digital Power Bar
The 6 socket digital power bar gives the user great ability of control. Unlike the analogue version, the digital powerbar can be daisy chained together thus only using one control outlet on the back of the Profilux to control multiple sockets.

2 @$297.46 x = $594.92


SUBTOTAL:
$2210.68

The only item I see I don's need is the Tunze cable...

Again, Thank you.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Ok just written huge reply and the damn forum locked

 

[AQD_ottawa]

Ok try again.

basically shortened version

Yes this is the MRSP, but you must look further than the price as the ProfiLux is in a different league than other controllers and you will not be looking at replacing the profiLux in two years, guarranteed with ProfiLux it is future proof, you are purchasing a product with way more features than what most require to start with but having those features at yoiur hands free of charge to unlock when you desire is the Profilux's biggest selling point, you are buying a lifelong investment not a unit for a couple of years.

Things to consider are the free software, constant support, proven track record in function development, proven german built quality with power bars that are aluminium not plastic, proper spacing of sockets so you can actaully fit adapters without over running other sockets, samll things you may think but become very important when you go to use the device. Huge amount of built in features that you will want to unlock all of which provided for free.

Many add ons, dosing pumps, chillers fan controllers, sms units, free built in web server, (comign soon)

So yes you pay more to start but you get more and you wont have to pay out more to get the end result.

Hope that helps, but my advise is, consider the ProfIlux for what it can do for you both now and in the future and if to start with you cut back a few criterias you can always build on this later and be proud you have a controller that will grow with you and more so