Review for Aqlink A1 for apex controller

undertai

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Hello Everyone

I have been using Neptune Apex controller for about 5 years and am looking into upgrading to a larger tank, so with this tank upgrade I wanted to upgrade my return and display pumps. My pumps are here already Jebao DCS5000 and Jebao SW-2 and integrating it into the APEX unit using the AQLINK A1 controller. Tank upgrade is not major, going from Redesea Reefer Nano to 60 gallon cube.

Fish Street sells the Aqlink A1, since thats where I plan to get my pumps anyway I thought I would try out the AQLink A1 also.

Since this is a new product I thought I would start do a review of the features. I will apply my input once the product arrives and have played around with it.
 
<strong>Here is an unboxing video of the <a href="http://www.fish-street.com/aqlink-a1-wifi-jebao-maxspect-controller">AQLink A1 from fish-street.com</a>*</strong>

<strong><a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aqlink_a1manual.pdf">AQLink A1 Manual - Download PDF</a>*</strong>

<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RdgwKRO0q7Q" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

The Review:

The AQLink A1 is similar to the AQlink S1 and T1, except it has no WiFi and can connect to your Neptune apex system. *The Aqlink can be used to connect any of the follow pumps and maybe more in the future.
<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Fish-Street.com states that these model pumps can be used on the AQLink A1:</strong>
<b>Jebao DCT/ DCS / DCP Pumps
</b><b style="color: #333333; font-size: 16px;">Suitable for Jebao Crossflow Pump CP-25 / CP-40
</b><b>Suitable for Maxspect Gyre Pump - only models XF-250 & XF-150</b></p>
</blockquote>
 

 

Adding the A1 to your Apex is not the same as adding a Neptune Wav pump;*since the A1 is not certified you don't get all the features of setting and things built in and plug and play. *To get your pumps to work will take a little work and trail and error until you find the settings you like.

I was going to hook this up to my Jebao return pump, but got lazy and decided to plug it into my CP-25 from Jebao. *Here is what I did to get the pump to working enough for my reef, that I could leave it alone for a couple days while I'm at work.
<ol>
<li>First you have to plug it into and spare outlet in your APEX or any other available power source.</li>
<li>Next find the Speed port you used for the A1.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Set it to auto mode:*<a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0007a.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1489" src="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0007a.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="350" /></a></li>
<li>Find your apex IP address on your home network, and login. *It was easier for me on the apex itself instead of on apex fusion.</li>
<li>Find any unused profile or create a new one. *This was create by me just to get a feel of what the pump can do, its running currently on my tank until i have time to fully play with it and adjust the timing.<a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0004-1-e1485023257587.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1496" src="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0004-1-e1485023257587.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="250" /></a></li>
<li>Go to your outlets page and select the base_Var3 *(or whatever one you connected to). *You can add and do a lot more profiles, but I'm choosing this as a basic setup. <strong>*I will add more later!*</strong></li>
<li>Select advanced and then in the Program box below, put <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>SET CP1,*</strong><span style="color: #000000;">update and you should start to see your pump run the times and setting from your profile setup.<a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screenshot_20170121-013542-1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1497" src="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screenshot_20170121-013542-1.png" alt="" width="150" height="250" /></a></span></span></li>
</ol>
 
 
Thanks for the info, keep testing for us &#55357;&#56841; I'm seriously looking at the controller for the CP-40 on my Apex. You mainly have on/off and VDM 0-10v control for pump speed? Any other possibility like reverse? Also, only good for 1 pump, correct?
 
Only good for 1 pump per aqlink A1. I haven't gotten into trying to program all the functions yet. Only constant flow and waves I can program for now. I'm not to good at apex programming yet. 😀

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Hi guys has any body any experience with the A1 module and the crossflow. Making wave patterns and tidal surge
Any help would be great

Regards Martyn

i'm currently using the pulse setup in profiles, surge would be the same to setup just timing would change in your profiles.
 
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<strong>Here is an unboxing video of the <a href="http://www.fish-street.com/aqlink-a1-wifi-jebao-maxspect-controller">AQLink A1 from fish-street.com</a>*</strong>

<strong><a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/aqlink_a1manual.pdf">AQLink A1 Manual - Download PDF</a>*</strong>

<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RdgwKRO0q7Q" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

The Review:

The AQLink A1 is similar to the AQlink S1 and T1, except it has no WiFi and can connect to your Neptune apex system. *The Aqlink can be used to connect any of the follow pumps and maybe more in the future.
<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Fish-Street.com states that these model pumps can be used on the AQLink A1:</strong>
<b>Jebao DCT/ DCS / DCP Pumps
</b><b style="color: #333333; font-size: 16px;">Suitable for Jebao Crossflow Pump CP-25 / CP-40
</b><b>Suitable for Maxspect Gyre Pump - only models XF-250 & XF-150</b></p>
</blockquote>
 

 

Adding the A1 to your Apex is not the same as adding a Neptune Wav pump;*since the A1 is not certified you don't get all the features of setting and things built in and plug and play. *To get your pumps to work will take a little work and trail and error until you find the settings you like.

I was going to hook this up to my Jebao return pump, but got lazy and decided to plug it into my CP-25 from Jebao. *Here is what I did to get the pump to working enough for my reef, that I could leave it alone for a couple days while I'm at work.
<ol>
<li>First you have to plug it into and spare outlet in your APEX or any other available power source.</li>
<li>Next find the Speed port you used for the A1.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Set it to auto mode:*<a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0007a.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1489" src="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0007a.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="350" /></a></li>
<li>Find your apex IP address on your home network, and login. *It was easier for me on the apex itself instead of on apex fusion.</li>
<li>Find any unused profile or create a new one. *This was create by me just to get a feel of what the pump can do, its running currently on my tank until i have time to fully play with it and adjust the timing.<a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0004-1-e1485023257587.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1496" src="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC_0004-1-e1485023257587.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="250" /></a></li>
<li>Go to your outlets page and select the base_Var3 *(or whatever one you connected to). *You can add and do a lot more profiles, but I'm choosing this as a basic setup. <strong>*I will add more later!*</strong></li>
<li>Select advanced and then in the Program box below, put <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>SET CP1,*</strong><span style="color: #000000;">update and you should start to see your pump run the times and setting from your profile setup.<a href="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screenshot_20170121-013542-1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1497" src="http://24reeftank.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screenshot_20170121-013542-1.png" alt="" width="150" height="250" /></a></span></span></li>
</ol>
 

You can use the Gyre XF250 with the A1
 
Have anyone tried to connect this interface with GHL Profilux - is it a regular 0-10V port that and no Apex locked interface?
 
Hi guys, I have a couple of AQLink A1's to run my CP-40's from the Apex.

Does anyone have any example programs they are using please? I'm unsure on how the syntax differs from the RW's, reverse mode etc
 
ok.... I just got this box. the aqlink a1 and i cant figure it out??? I;m tying to connect my jeboa gyre pump to my apex. do i need a cord? any help i;d apprecate. thanks. (i'm not a good speller)
 
from what i see you plug it in the apex wich can control 2 pump per jack. Anyone know if we can make our wire so 2 aqualink A1 are plug in the same rc45 jack?
 
Semi-Revival... does this work with the battery backup unit like the T1 does? That is a major selling point of the T1 for me, and would rather keep battery backup for my pumps rather than have it Apex controlled.
 
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