Apex setup questions

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Ok #apexusers, I'm setting up my first apex, and I figured instead of starting a new thread for each bump I hit, I'll just start a thread and update with questions as I run into them. Hoping you guys can help me as I go.

I got the basic Fusion setup done (had to reset the Apex and upgrade firmware...that was fun).

Now I'm in the actual setting up of the probes.

My first question is how can I set my temp to measure in F instead of C? I assume it's currently in Celsius bc the measurement is at 20.6 degrees. The display unit says it's set to Fahrenheit, but that can't be right.

I'm guessing I need to reset it in Fusion somehow?

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Also, Apex is showing 2 temp readings (tmp and tmpx4)...but I only have 1 temp probe...both are showing readings in centigrade

siggy · Jun 24, 2017

following along
Mines in the box but plan on starting this week, so firmware updates ?

hybridazn · Jun 24, 2017

On your display that came with the apex hit the circle button--setup--temp setup and then there should be the option to change temp reading. Also you are getting 2 temp readings because one is the main unit and the other is for the temp probe that will go in the pm2. You did get a pm2 right? I can't remember lol

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Here are a few photos of what I'm seeing:

MasterAlgaeGrower · Jun 24, 2017

I just set my first one up a few weeks ago. Mine showed celcious also to start, but I selected farenhiet and saved it and it switched. Also I ran an update before I started changing things.

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

hybridazn said:
On your display that came with the apex hit the circle button--setup--temp setup and then there should be the option to change temp reading. Also you are getting 2 temp readings because one is the main unit and the other is for the temp probe that will go in the pm2. You did get a pm2 right? I can't remember lol

I tried resetting on the display, but it is already set to Fahrenheit.

I did get a pm2, but I don't have a temp probe on it.

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Ok...so it appears to be a calibration issue... setting it to Celsius has it reading -6

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Defective probe??

MasterAlgaeGrower · Jun 24, 2017

mdbannister said:
I tried resetting on the display, but it is already set to Fahrenheit.

I did get a pm2, but I don't have a temp probe on it.

I have the new Apex so I did it all in fusion without the display. Also the unused temp port on the pm2 does show up even if nothing is plugged into it. I just had to hide whichever one I was not using.

MasterAlgaeGrower · Jun 24, 2017

mdbannister said:
Defective probe??

I know apex says the probes are calibrated. Both of mine are spot on the cheap Mercury temperature sensors.

hybridazn · Jun 24, 2017

mdbannister said:
Defective probe??

Um, yea most likely.

The temp probe on the pm2 will show up even if a probe isn't actually plugged in. Maybe trybplugging the temp probe into the pm2 and see if that helps with the temp reading

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

hybridazn said:
Um, yea most likely.

The temp probe on the pm2 will show up even if a probe isn't actually plugged in. Maybe trybplugging the temp probe into the pm2 and see if that helps with the temp reading

Changing ports actually worked. The pm2 reading is hitting 77.4 degrees...not sure if that should make me happy...since it may indicate an issue with the brain.

hybridazn · Jun 24, 2017

mdbannister said:
Changing ports actually worked. The pm2 reading is hitting 77.4 degrees...not sure if that should make me happy...since it may indicate an issue with the brain.

Well that's good news and bad news. That tells me the port on the brain is bad. Take a closer look at the port and see how it looks. Shine a flashlight in there to get a good look

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Nevermind...the issue was user error.

I ummm...MAY have had my temp probe plugged into a v1/v2 port instead of the probe port on the brain...

;Blackeye

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

Good news is that it is working fine now.

Thanks guys! I'll update with more questions as I hit them. ...I might double or triple check myself next time before I ask...

Daniel@R2R · Jun 24, 2017

How do I change which temp reading shows up on the dashboard in Fusion? Currently it's showing tmpx4 (from the pm2), but I want it to show the tmp reading (from the probe connected to the brain).

MasterAlgaeGrower · Jun 24, 2017

mdbannister said:
How do I change which temp reading shows up on the dashboard in Fusion? Currently it's showing tmpx4 (from the pm2), but I want it to show the tmp reading (from the probe connected to the brain).

There's a little lock on the top right of the screen. If you click that it shows available ports and such, and allows you to rearrange them on the screen.