Vertex cerebra

[Jeremy B.]

Just some clarification on the price per Vertex, this is +/- 10%, to get you in the ballpark.

This will include the head unit plus the multi-purpose power bar, and temp sensor. To give you an idea what it's capable of doing (probes not included) out of the box...

- 2 level sensors
- 2 x 0-10vdc output
- 2 x ph
- ORP
- Cond
- PAR
- LAN Connection
.....and a whole bunch of others.

There will be auto diagnosis built in, and survival mode via UPS that should be very cool.

As far as the user interface goes think in terms of Windows 8, where it's not just a collection of apps displayed, but rather groups of functions. In other words, if you could take an Android tablet and turn it into an aquarium controller with just about anything you could possibly think of needing to do, the Cerebra would be it.

 

[Plato]

Are you hording preorders (AI Sol Blue) for retail or do us on the wholesale side get a piece of the action to

 

[Rocky_Mtn_Reef]

Are they giving you a beta or are they skipping the testing phase? I would love to see picture or get a discription of how it will look. The only pics I could find of the development piece was a big bulky box that would need to be mounted somewhere. Also if it is a tablet, can you keep it anywhere (ie wireless) to some kind of controller placed near the tank.

 

[Jeremy B.]

@Plato, we will be offering these for wholesale as well at the beginning.

@Rocky Mtn Reef, I will still be getting a test model, just not sure exactly when yet. That big bulky box is still what this controller will look like. It's essentially a table that is mounted in this enclosure. There is one big reason, and one reason only for this big bulky box..... USB! This is the same reason that tablets do not have USB, the tablet would then not be able to be as thin as what it is.

 

[xenon]

I am in the market for a controller.

I am ready to pull the trigger on a full GHL with doser but I am intrigued by the Vertex Cerebra.

Looking forward to hearing more about it!

 

[Jeremy B.]

I'm told I'll be getting some photos in the next few days or so from Vertex.

 

[Jeremy B.]

The Naked View

The Naked View

Here she is, in all her glory (no outside box and touch screen of course). This is the finished product, ready to be installed into the case and hooked up to the touch screen.

 

[bhinkle50]

Is there any additional information that you have about the expected release on this?

Very interested in hearing some details about the beta testing, as it appears no one has one of these and I don't think something like a controller can be launched without some sort of user community backing.

Trying to hold off on a purchase of an Apex, but not understanding the release timeline or beta testing timeline is making me lean towards buying the Apex and getting it setup for my tank that is coming in June.

Thanks for the info you've supplied so far.

 

[bluebastion]

Jeremy, wasn't this supposed to have wifi connectivity right out of the box? I thought I read that on a preliminary feature list.

Also, what is the connectivity feature set going to be like with the Vertex Illumina's?

Thanks!

 

[tinman11]

hook me up i'll run it next to my apex

 

[xenon]

Will this controller have a matching dosing system like the GHL?

 

[Canadaguy]

Will this controller have a matching dosing system like the GHL?

I think the matching doser will be called the Vertex Libra.

 

[xenon]

Sweet!

I found what I was looking for.

**Initial product Launch date is set for June 2011 by or before Interzoo 2012.

 

[xenon]

double post.

 

[Jeremy B.]

There are 10 units that are being tested right now at the factory, in multiple different situations, etc. So far everything I've heard on the response of them has been great!

 

[xenon]

I am glad they care about quality control enough to delay the launch to make sure everything is working perfectly.

I just wish the process was faster. I am getting tired of dosing by hand!!!!

 

[Jeremy B.]

You and me both!

 

[Canadaguy]

Vertex can't be the new king of controllers without taking their time and doing things right without testing and working bugs out! I have a funny feeling the demand for this controller once people see it, is going to be through the roof!

 

[Allmost]

Vertex can't be the new king of controllers without taking their time and doing things right without testing and working bugs out! I have a funny feeling the demand for this controller once people see it, is going to be through the roof!

other controllers like profelux dropping their price is a good indicator of that !

cant wait for it to be released along with the dosing pumps.

 

[Canadaguy]

other controllers like profelux dropping their price is a good indicator of that !

cant wait for it to be released along with the dosing pumps.

I have never had a controller before so I am pumped about owning a Cerebra. From what I have heard from other people is that Profilux is way over priced with a huge markup.