it will be in browser format which can be used by any operating system, everyone is moving away from installed software.
Before the new year is the target date I believe along with the hub.
Sorry please forgive my stupid questions but does that mean I will need to buy a dongle type thing for the laptop to communicate with the lamp?
Ok....
The Mitras "unit" is already wireless but just like every other lamp on the market it requires an interface to communicate with.
This will come in 3 formats
ProfiLux 3 controller owners - You will be the first to receive the greatness and soon on the market will be a wireless expansion card code named PLM-PWM which will go inside your controller and communicate with the Mitras, thus enabling wireless connectivity and also internet connectivity to APPS etc.
NON ProfiLux controller owners (shame on you oh the shame) There is in development a Mitras "Hub" a breakout box this will plug into your home router and communicate with the Mitras wirelessly enabling you to control the Mitras without wires PLUS be able to control the mitras just as with the PLM-PWM card through the upcoming APPS and web browser control program. You do not need a ProfiLux controller for this
Dongle - this is just a basic wireless USB connection from Mitras to PC it will not allow for internet access as far as I know thus far.
The profilux argument comes down to reliability, simply dont go wrong, you get what you pay for, just with the Mitras also the unit has every conceivable dedicated accessory so no hot wiring to get a float sensor to work or having to plug an incandescent lamp into a power bar socket to switch a low voltage device
Take the dosing system for the profilux you can program the unit controller to dose ML NOT have to make some algorithmic equation out to dose for a set time using up a precious power bar socket.
so You may have 16 outlets on your current system but because ProfiLux comes with so many built in features that reduce the need of so many sockets it will cost less.
kits start at $799, the most popular being the ultimate at $1599.00 which comes with ph, redox,salinity, and temp probes plus the touch screen and power bar.
In regards to Hub eta - quite soon.
I can only give the same answer a wireless router manufacturer would give
"depends on building construction and obstacles"
If you have lots of aluminium dry wall supports or brick walls in between your distance would be restricted.
The hub would have an expected range the same as any wireless device.
New review here, (unfortunately it got hijacked a bit for goodness knows what reason)
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21975141#post21975141
Photos of the mounting:
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This was my first attempt with a screw that was too long:
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Here are the pieces mounted:
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