Can apex atk pump plug into the dos

[Susan Edwards]

I need a longer link cord on the pump. It won't reach where I need to put the FMM. The DOS doesn't have an exact sized link plug. The ATK is a single line connector. Can it plug into one of the DOS link connectors? If not, how can I extend the pump portion. I think I'll have enough room for the #1 and #2 plugs. I purchased a 1link 10' extension but it won't work for what I thought I needed.

How can I extend the pump link?

 

[Susan Edwards]

DC24 Extension Cable

The DC24 Extension Cable lets you increase the distance between your EB832 or 1Link module and the accessory being used. Designed for Neptune Systems DC24v power systems that are found on the 1Link module and Energy Bar 832. 10 Foot extension Male - Female A perfect example is if you use the...

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I think this is what I need/can use?

 

[SuncrestReef]

No, the connectors on the DOS are the 4-pin 1Link connector which can substitute for the AquaBus cable & power adapter to receive power and communications (not to deliver power to another device), and the 6-pin port to connect the DDR with its built-in optical sensors:

There are a few options for placing the PMUP in a remote location:

1. Move the FMM module further away from the Apex using a long AquaBus cable. But this may be impossible if you need the optical sensors at the tank.

2. Plug the PMUP into a remote FMM with a long AquaBus cable, and keep the ATK's FMM module near the tank:

3. Plug the PMUP into a 24v Accessory port on an EB832 or 1Link module.

4. Use a 24v power adapter for the PMUP plugged into any EnergyBar outlet.

 

[Susan Edwards]

@SuncrestReef thanks. I think the extension cable above your post will work and allow me to go from pump in garage to the laundry room and then thru wall into office and sump. BRS says it is for extending your ato pump.

My other choice was/is to get another link or fmm module for the garage, and then hook that up to the atk module in the laundry room but I'd like to not spend more money on apex lol's.

I may have to eventually if I want more optical sensors in the ato container as the sensor lengths are not long enough to go from garage to Laundry room. Right now, just want to get the ato ready to hook up as soon as tank is in.

Thanks again suncrestreef. I'm pretty sure I will have lots of issues/questions

 

[Delloman]

If you do it when you run the aqubus cable run to dos lines and you have auto water changes

 

[Susan Edwards]

If you do it when you run the aqubus cable run to dos lines and you have auto water changes

that is the plan. To do awc.

 

[Susan Edwards]

Another question. Even using the bus, you also havae to use the DC power bricks, correct?

 

[SuncrestReef]

Another question. Even using the bus, you also havae to use the DC power bricks, correct?

Yes, when connecting a DOS via AquaBus cable, it also requires the 24v power brick. If you connect the DOS via 1Link, the 1Link combines the communications of AquaBus plus 24v in a single cable. That's what I depicted by Option 1 and Option 2 in the DOS diagram I posted previously:

 

[Susan Edwards]

Yes, when connecting a DOS via AquaBus cable, it also requires the 24v power brick. If you connect the DOS via 1Link, the 1Link combines the communications of AquaBus plus 24v in a single cable. That's what I depicted by Option 1 and Option 2 in the DOS diagram I posted previously:

thanks! Trying to learn all this apex stuff!

 

[jphilip813]

Question, where can the DDR Optical Cables can be purchased at as additional ones? I recently purchased an additional DOS, but want to monitor the fluid in a make-shift container that is not the DDR. I looked on Neptune's website and didn't see them sold there.

 

[Steve Hedges]

No, the connectors on the DOS are the 4-pin 1Link connector which can substitute for the AquaBus cable & power adapter to receive power and communications (not to deliver power to another device), and the 6-pin port to connect the DDR with its built-in optical sensors:

There are a few options for placing the PMUP in a remote location:

1. Move the FMM module further away from the Apex using a long AquaBus cable. But this may be impossible if you need the optical sensors at the tank.

2. Plug the PMUP into a remote FMM with a long AquaBus cable, and keep the ATK's FMM module near the tank:

3. Plug the PMUP into a 24v Accessory port on an EB832 or 1Link module.

4. Use a 24v power adapter for the PMUP plugged into any EnergyBar outlet.

This post helps me a lot. Thanks.
Is it better to use a second FFM module at the remote location for the PMUP’s 24V (DC24) connection or the EB832 Energy bar ?

Either option will communicate with the ATK at the DT using Apex USB?

Also is 10 ft the longest length for the DC24 extension cable? How many can you link together? Thanks