The only difference between long and short pulse is the range in which you can control the timing intervals. I'm assuming that with the neptune "pulse" you can control the timing interval across both ranges and beyond the current limitations of those ranges.
Yes, here is the screen for setting pulse (you set duration, in seconds and percentage of the on cycle).
In seconds or fractions of a seconds? If it can only do full second intervals, that pretty much kills the short pulse function, which would be HUUUUUGE disappointment. I ordered one, but that pretty much makes it worthless for me as I like to create a wave (which would require fraction of seconds to even get get a slight wave going let alone fine tuning).
I'm also happy to see the new modes, but am wondering if the new Ecotech hardware is required. As I understand, the new "modes" and programing are ingrained in the Ecotech controller. Can the Apex properly signal and tell a standard MP40w how to do new modes? If not, I can probably get around it with my own custom mode (assuming short pulse works). I plan to do 2 MP40w, sync, with a 100% constant for a minute or two every 30 minutes (similar to nutrient export).
This is what I am testing with:I have an "older" MP40w without the EcoSmart driver. Will the Apex be able to control the intensity of the pump?
Currently to control the intensity of the pump, you have to turn a dial on the driver which speeds up or slows down the pump. If the Apex will be able to control the intensity of the pump, does the existing dial on the driver prevent the pump from only going so fast or does the pump totally ignore the dial setting? Or do I need the EcoSmart driver?
Is it possible for the Apex to completely stop the pump (say for maintenance) wirelessly?
I will let you know if all modes work with all control modules; I am not certain and it appears that there may be some modes for the Eco-Smart controller vs the standard W controller.
I'll get back to you on this.
There are modes for the different controller types. The drop-list of Echo modes are only available for the Eco-Controller. If you select them for the plain controller it will ignore the setting.
I'll get the list of what modes work with what pump and post back.
There are modes for the different controller types. The drop-list of Echo modes are only available for the Eco-Controller. If you select them for the
Nutrient, Tidal, and Eco Back only work on EcoSmart pumps. The rest will work on either.
You will however be able to switch modes and adjust speeds (hopefully).