Abyzz to apex

Neilth1 · Feb 16, 2019

Looking for some thought on controlling the abyzz 200 with a apex I have a core 20 now but would like to upgrade to a better pump for peace of mind

Flippers4pups · Feb 16, 2019

Neilth1 said:
Looking for some thought on controlling the abyzz 200 with a apex I have a core 20 now but would like to upgrade to a better pump for peace of mind

Apex guys? I'm sure you can control on and off, but speed? Not sure.

Hemmdog · Feb 16, 2019

Abyzz makes a special connection cord for apex so I assume it would allow full features.

Neilth1 · Feb 16, 2019

Hemmdog said:
Abyzz makes a special connection cord for apex so I assume it would allow full features.

I would like it to slow down during a feed cycle just like the cor if it would do that it would work for me

Hemmdog · Feb 16, 2019

I’m not sure, but for a $184 cable I sure would hope so! Lol

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/abyzz-to-apex-interface-cable-abyzz.html

Edit: yea you can, 0-100% fully adjustable through apex.

Neilth1 · Feb 16, 2019

Hemmdog said:
I’m not sure, but for a $184 cable I sure would hope so! Lol

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/abyzz-to-apex-interface-cable-abyzz.html

Edit: yea you can, 0-100% fully adjustable through apex.

ok thanks but a $184 cable what's it made out of gold

Neilth1 · Feb 16, 2019

It would probably need a apex module to ?

Hemmdog · Feb 16, 2019

Neilth1 said:
ok thanks but a $184 cable what's it made out of gold

Most likely actually lol

I’m not sure about the module. I just saw this cable earlier on brs; figured I’d chime in when I saw your post lol.

BZOFIQ · Aug 22, 2019

Neilth1 said:
It would probably need a apex module to ?

Negative, that cable conencts to 0-10V jack right on the apex.

AiKkz · Aug 22, 2019

I have the A200 and apex. You can shut it off and on (obviously) but not control the speed from the apex.

BZOFIQ · Aug 22, 2019

AiKkz said:
I have the A200 and apex. You can shut it off and on (obviously) but not control the speed from the apex.

You can control the speed with any controller that sends 0-10V signal, that includes apex.

You just need to buy the abyzz interface cable (not cheap) that plugs between pump controller and your aquarium controller.

AiKkz · Aug 22, 2019

BZOFIQ said:
You can control the speed with any controller that sends 0-10V signal, that includes apex.

You just need to buy the abyzz interface cable (not cheap) that plugs between pump controller and your aquarium controller.

My bad I thought he meant out of the box. I didn't read the comments below!

lakai · Aug 22, 2019

New controller coming out soon will be apex ready IOTA.

BZOFIQ · Aug 22, 2019

My guess is that the old controller is controlled with 4-20mA signal and the expensive accessory converts 0-10V into that but that's just my guess - to be explored soon.

BZOFIQ · Aug 22, 2019

lakai said:
New controller coming out soon will be apex ready IOTA.

Well, now that I bought the deeply discounted A200, that is bound to be the case. I'm fine either way - in time I'll find a solution to marry the GHL with it.

spicymikey · May 17, 2021

Its 2021 and I just bought a pair of A200's for my new 375g setup. Does anyone know if I really need this kit or can I just now use a simple cable with DB9 serial on one side and RJ45 on the other? I assume this adapter module was some sort of transformer to convert voltage but wondering if thats still necessary

BZOFIQ · May 17, 2021

spicymikey said:
Its 2021 and I just bought a pair of A200's for my new 375g setup. Does anyone know if I really need this kit or can I just now use a simple cable with DB9 serial on one side and RJ45 on the other? I assume this adapter module was some sort of transformer to convert voltage but wondering if thats still necessary

Which A200s did you get? There are two models.