Ecotech Vectra or Vortech controller to control another smaller DC pump

[cristimv]

Hi.

I would like to replace my existing AC return pump that came together with the all-in-one Innovative Marine tank, with an Ecotech Vectra M1, so to be programmed via the link as I'm doing it with the Vortech MP10WQD.

The problem is that Vectra M1 is too large for my refugium, and also too potent. And anyway I don;t have the space to mount it externally and do all the plumbing.

So, another option would be to use a 2nd hand Ecotech controller and to plug in another smaller DC pump.

Most of the DC pumps have only 3 wires between the pump and their controller, while Ecotech is having 10 wires!!!

Does anyone know each wire for what is used? An electrical diagram of the Ecotech available maybe?

Thanks

 

[theatrus]

The Vortech pumps use three commutation sensors to determine the motor rotation. You'll have U/V/W power connections, and then three hall-effect sensors. The Vectra pump controller is either three wire or single sensor commutation based. If the motor doesn't have the sensors installed there is no way to use a controller that depends on them being there.

Do you want to use the Vortech/Vectra controllers due to the ReefLink integration?

 

[cristimv]

Thanks. Yes, this is the whole idea to have a DC pump connected and controlled via Reeflink and the EcosmartLive app. Are there any other DC pumps which can be scheduled, as for example during the night to run at 20%, while during the day at 50-70%? Any solution but Apex controlled.

 

[mcgyvr]

Curiosity has got me..... Why would you want that day/night functionality on only pump like that on a 30G tank?