The Big Controller Comparison Chart.

Re: The Big Controller Comparison Chart.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9041312#post9041312 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RobbyG
I already had this conversation via email with Curt at Neptune so why are you asking the exact same questions again two days later?

I think I answered all the questions in the emails and have given good reasons 6 or 7 times already, if Neptune wishes they can write their own chart and put in whatever numbers they want and leave it at that.

I get the point, you would like to destroy the credibility of the comparison chart if it's not the way you want it, so please go ahead and post what a biased chart you think it is, possibly you can find a few other users to pitch in and help prove your point.

I think I have already changed as many things as you wanted and at this point you will not be satisfied unless every number shows the AC3 Pro as number one in every category.
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A quote from your original post:
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8779640#post8779640 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RobbyG

I almost did not post it because I did not feel the Data was accurate enough, but as time passed I realized that something like this cannot be made accurate without Constructive feedback from actual users.
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Chill out. I thought you were actually interested in the feedback from users like me. Sorry if I offended you or your chart.
 
Hi,

Do any of them monitor Alkalinity by chance?

Also, i'm not sure which line corresponds to Remote Monitoring and Control of the unit (from anywhere in the world.)

thanks,
Angela
 
Hi Angela
None of the units monitor Alkalinity as it refers to DKH. There are many new probes like that under development including Nitrate and Calcium but the technology is still not ready for continual submergence in an Aquarium and it requires daily recalibration, so most companies have opted to wait until better probes come out.


The Line that refers to Remote control is listed as "Web Server Control".
 
Seriously RobbyG,

To connect my probes to the Aquatronica controller, I would need to purchase these parts, right?

4x Connection Cables P/N ACQ402
1x Active Hub P/N ACQ215-TL
1x Temp & Level Interface P/N ACQ210-TL
1x pH Interface P/N ACQ210-PH
1x Redox Interface P/N ACQ210-RX

With the Neptune controller, I need a PX1000 to connect more probes if the builtin connectors are already used.

So, why do you make a distinction between the Aquatronica and Neptune probe capabilities since BOTH require expansions to connect them?
 
AS I STATED BEFORE, NEPTUNE SYSTEMS WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THEY HAVE DESTROYED THIS CHART. THERE IS NO ANSWER TO ANY QUESTION THAT I CAN GIVE THEM THAT WILL NOT LEAD TO ANOTHER QUESTION.

THERE MAIN COMPETITOR AT THIS TIME IS AQUATRONICA AND THEY WILL NOT BE SATISFIED UNLESS EVERY SINGLE ITEM ON THE CHART PUTS THEM AHEAD OF AQUATRONICA.

I THINK THEY NEED TO SPEND MORE TIME MAKING A NEW CONTROLLER TO COMPETE WITH MORE MODERN UNITS LIKE THE PROFILUX, ELOS AND AQUATRONICA AND STOP TRYING TO SKEW THE NUMBERS ON A CHART SO THAT THEY ARE ALL IN THEIR FAVOUR.
 
laurntm:

I think Robby's impression is that because your questions seem to match questions already rised by Neptune on e-mails (which we have not seen) he is assuming or implying that you are involved/biased toward or by Neptune and as such you might not be an honest user of the controller.

By the way, I am not an Aquacontroller III user so I can't comment on the specifics of that one but seems to me some of the questions you rised might be valid and I fail to see how your coments can or will destroy the credibility of the chart and on the contrary the idea is to enhance it.

IMO I think that if a controller has a feature (marketed or not) it should be included as the user will get it with the controller. If it has a feature that will require additional optional equipment it is already noted as such although not mentioning specifically what the add on is which I think will be great to know but may expand the size of the chart beyond being practical.
 
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Great job RobbyG,

Im about to buy a controller and had a few questions. The ACIII and ACIIIPRO have made my short list of 5. The price difference of the 2 is about $300. Do you guys think the price difference is justified by extra features and performance?

Thanks


Bill
 
Most people who are choosing the IIIPro over the III seem to do it based on the ability to have a Salinty probe on the Pro and the better Display that it has. You might want to ask some of the guys on RC's Neptune forum for more info on that.
 
Aquastar

1ph-manha.jpg
 
External display for the IKS, Very Nice.
Keep that by my bedside and I would sleep better at night :)
 
Hi again,

I'm seriously looking into the AC III (not the pro, it is out of my price range.)

I am needing something that will e-mail me in the case of power failure, and/or can be monitored and modified from anywhere in the world using my laptop and/or any other internet connection. Preferrably this will use wireless, but ethernet is also accpetable.

Is the ACIII the cheapest thing that will do the job? I know, money hasn't come into the chart here, but i'm assuming people know which is why I ask. I am completely opened to other units, but the ACIII is already very expensive so i'm really not looking to spend much more money unless the extra money goes into components that I need.

Thanks for any help!
Angela
 
Robby great job here and also to everyone that is helping him I wonder if something like this will wind up gettin a company to make a insane controller that has all the bells and whistles
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9091070#post9091070 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tanya72806
Robby great job here and also to everyone that is helping him I wonder if something like this will wind up gettin a company to make a insane controller that has all the bells and whistles
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Well it will make them better competitors :D
 
I have included basic package prices in the chart. Just look at the prices near the bottom. The chart is sorted into alphabetized price categories. Just make sure the unit you pick is listed as web server capable.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9089784#post9089784 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Newreeflady
Hi again,

I'm seriously looking into the AC III (not the pro, it is out of my price range.)

I am needing something that will e-mail me in the case of power failure, and/or can be monitored and modified from anywhere in the world using my laptop and/or any other internet connection. Preferrably this will use wireless, but ethernet is also accpetable.

Is the ACIII the cheapest thing that will do the job? I know, money hasn't come into the chart here, but i'm assuming people know which is why I ask. I am completely opened to other units, but the ACIII is already very expensive so i'm really not looking to spend much more money unless the extra money goes into components that I need.

Thanks for any help!
Angela
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9091384#post9091384 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jdieck
Well it will make them better competitors :D
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And better competitors are bound to make better and cheaper controllers, a win win situation for us :D
 
I have a lighthouse and LOVE it i still havent gotten it online yet but once I do im sure ill love it even more
 
Hi Tanya
I am having massive problems with RC tonight. Seems like all the bandwidth is used up, or maybe something is wrong with my ISP.

Thank you for the compliment, it is really good to know that the chart is making peoples ability to compare and choose a little easier. I am sure that when you get that Lighthouse connected to the net you will really love it, the webpage capabilities of that controller are very good. Please let us know what you think of it when you have it setup.
 
Great Job RobbyG.

I was wondering if you looked at this controller?
http://www.biomatixsystems.com/index.htm

I didn't see it mentioned anywhere. Or, maybe it was one that did not want to participate. I don't currently own one, but they do look interesting. They had a pretty nice display at MACNA last Sept.

They are also based in Texas.

Thanks
 
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