Control a Tunze 6105?

d2mini

d2mini

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Thinking of trying one of these on my tank and it looks as though this is controllable via my P3ex?
Is it similar to the Vortech control? Multiple Tunze can work together?
What exactly do I need besides the pump itself and how does it connect?
I assume this means I would't need to purchase the Tunze controller?
 
Hi Dennis,

I have had two of these pumps being controlled by the P3ex for 3 years now. All you need is the Tunze 1&2 cables and a splitter. Each tunze can be controlled separately, work in-sync or anti-sync with each other. As far as setup, Tunze 1 will control one tunze connected to any odd-numbered L interfaces and Tunze 2 will control any even-numbered L interfaces.

Here's the parts list:
YL2-1 (SKU: PL-0096)
Tunze 1 cable (SKU: PL-0087)
Tunze 2 cable (SKU: PL-PL-0088)

Plug the splitter into the L1 L3 socket on the P3ex. Then plug the Tunze cables to the splitter. The other end of the Tunze cable will connect onto the small Tunze control box. Tunze 1 will control L1 and Tunze 2 will do L3.

Go to the 1-10v dropdown and set L1 and L3 to 3-8v, this will allow the pumps to work properly. Go to the Current Pumps section and program the Tunze pump. You may also set feed pauses, maintenance pauses, and other options in this section.
 
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Awesome, thanks for the detailed explanation!

So is this for two pumps?
What if I have just one to start?
 
You can definitely start with one pump, just buy the Tunze 1 cable and plug it into the L1 L3 port and set the 1-10v setting to 3-8v, then program it. If decide to get a second 6105, you can pickup the Tunze 2 cable and a splitter, settings for the first tunze will remain the same.

Word of advice, I would label the T1 and T2 cables. I mixed them up a few times when tinkering with my setup. :)
 
ReefRockerLive said:
You can definitely start with one pump, just buy the Tunze 1 cable and plug it into the L1 L3 port and set the 1-10v setting to 3-8v, then program it. If decide to get a second 6105, you can pickup the Tunze 2 cable and a splitter, settings for the first tunze will remain the same.

Word of advice, I would label the T1 and T2 cables. I mixed them up a few times when tinkering with my setup. :)
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Ok cool, i just wasn't 100% sure by your first post if that was for one or two Tunze. Figured two, but wanted to make sure. Thanks again!

And yeah, i had the same problem with mixing up my level sensors on the splitter. :D
 
Cool, thanks Shaggss!
Doesn't look too bad. I already own a Battery Tender too.

So if the Tunze is connected to the L1/L3 port, I assume that means it doesn't have to be plugged into a Powerbar socket? Because if it does, and the power goes down, wouldn't that shut off the Tunze regardless of whether it was plugged into a battery?
 
d2mini said:
Cool, thanks Shaggss!
Doesn't look too bad. I already own a Battery Tender too.

So if the Tunze is connected to the L1/L3 port, I assume that means it doesn't have to be plugged into a Powerbar socket? Because if it does, and the power goes down, wouldn't that shut off the Tunze regardless of whether it was plugged into a battery?
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The tunze pumps' power supply is plugged into the Safety Connector. When the power cuts, the Safety Connect kicks in the battery.

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