Existing MP10QD compatibility w/ Mobius

[WiscoFishNut]

Apologies if this has already been answered, but.. Are existing powerheads MP10-60 w/ QD compatible with the new Mobius app? I'd assume a firmware upgrade would be required, plus a new app download? Basically just looking for info here.

 

[Gernader]

I’m not sure what’s the earliest manufactured date that is compatible. However, you can open the controller and see what color is the chip at the upper left corner. If it is green, then you need to buy a new chip from ecotech store and replace it. If it is black, then it is compatible. Anyone can correct me if I’m wrong.

 

[WiscoFishNut]

I’m not sure what’s the earliest manufactured date that is compatible. However, you can open the controller and see what color is the chip at the upper left corner. If it is green, then you need to buy a new chip from ecotech store and replace it. If it is black, then it is compatible. Anyone can correct me if I’m wrong.

Aha! It looks like you can tell via the current web interface -

 

[WVNed]

I got mine working last night. All 4 upgraded through the app. I did have to perform a manual reset of the pumps first to get it to work.

My first attempt without the reset resulted in the pump being detected as a Radion XR30 after the upgrade. Dead pump flashy lights bad words. I reset it and it worked the second time.
So I reset the rest and they all worked the first time.

 

[ps2cho]

I’m not sure what’s the earliest manufactured date that is compatible. However, you can open the controller and see what color is the chip at the upper left corner. If it is green, then you need to buy a new chip from ecotech store and replace it. If it is black, then it is compatible. Anyone can correct me if I’m wrong.

Just went through this in my thread...
The post said the "black" RF modules for sale on the Ecotech parts store, are NOT compatible, so I don't know if we can conclude a black module is good or not. I used a bluetooth BLE app from itunes store and I didnt see my MP40wQD show up, so concluded I dont have bluetooth on my one.

I can't find clear answer at all which is a disappointing.

 

[Gernader]

Just went through this in my thread...
The post said the "black" RF modules for sale on the Ecotech parts store, are NOT compatible, so I don't know if we can conclude a black module is good or not.

I can't find clear answer at all which is a disappointing.

Wow, I wish Ecotech would explain much better on their website!

 

[ps2cho]

Wow, I wish Ecotech would explain much better on their website!

You'd think with all the advertising about "legacy" support for Quietdrive models, they'd tell you its not ALL QD models, only some followed up with links on how to identify if your model will work or not, and what part you need.

 

[WVNed]

The video below will demonstrate how to replace the RF Module in your VorTech or Vectra controller. We will specifically highlight devices containing an older style green RF Module which is being upgraded to the new black RF Module. It's important to note, green RF Modules & green EcoSmart boards are not compatible with Mobius and will need to be replaced in order to be Mobius compatible.
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/h...-Procedure-for-VorTech-and-Vectra-Controllers

More stuff is on there too
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/categories/360003780213

 

[ps2cho]

The video below will demonstrate how to replace the RF Module in your VorTech or Vectra controller. We will specifically highlight devices containing an older style green RF Module which is being upgraded to the new black RF Module. It's important to note, green RF Modules & green EcoSmart boards are not compatible with Mobius and will need to be replaced in order to be Mobius compatible.
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/h...-Procedure-for-VorTech-and-Vectra-Controllers

More stuff is on there too
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/categories/360003780213

Yeah but thats super confusing...

Mobius Capable RF Module

Compatible with: All models of QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra pumps.

store2.ecotechmarine.com

EcoTech Marine Online Store

EcoTech Parts Store

store2.ecotechmarine.com

Both are black colored. So will EITHER work?

 

[WVNed]

Yeah but thats super confusing...

Mobius Capable RF Module

Compatible with: All models of QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra pumps.

store2.ecotechmarine.com

EcoTech Marine Online Store

EcoTech Parts Store

store2.ecotechmarine.com

Both are black colored. So will EITHER work?

You would have to ask them that, It appears to me both have the same part number on them in the pics.

 

[ps2cho]

You would have to ask them that, It appears to me both have the same part number on them in the pics.

Just shot them an email, I'll let you guys know.

Same part number, one is 2.5x the price...and if its not compatible, then they should put a note on the store...

 

[WVNed]

Just shot them an email, I'll let you guys know.

Same part number, one is 2.5x the price...and if its not compatible, then they should put a note on the store...

No offense but the Mobius rollout has gone so well that I bought 2 Tunze 6155s when my tank needed more flow instead of 2 more MP60s. So I have an MP10, 2 MP40s, 2 MP 60s and 2 Tunze 6155s now in my 3 tanks. If these screw up I will buy Jebao pumps and throw them away when they die.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Yeah but thats super confusing...

Mobius Capable RF Module

Compatible with: All models of QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra pumps.

store2.ecotechmarine.com

EcoTech Marine Online Store

EcoTech Parts Store

store2.ecotechmarine.com

Both are black colored. So will EITHER work?

The $48 rf chip seems to be an outdated archived link thats no longer on their website. The $20 chip is the same chip. Ecotech decided that they wanted to provide the rf chips at cost to their costumers to make it easier on the wallet for those with older QDs to become mobius ready. Hope this clears everything up.

 

[ps2cho]

The $48 rf chip seems to be an outdated archived link thats no longer on their website. The $20 chip is the same chip. Ecotech decided that they wanted to provide the rf chips at cost to their costumers to make it easier on the wallet for those with older QDs to become mobius ready. Hope this clears everything up.

That was my hope...which if thats true the compatibility is really if you have a black colored RF module. Not all QD models came with that...such as mine. Seems most began roughly Q1 2017.

 

[WiscoFishNut]

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[Bentonb]

Although its super buggy I think I'll continue to use my reeflink... mobius is such a mess.

 

[sfmacguy]

So far I have my Versa's and 2xMP40's on mobius and havent had any issues.

 

[kwall737]

So far I have my Versa's and 2xMP40's on mobius and havent had any issues.

How did you get the MP-40s to link up to Mobius?

 

[sfmacguy]

Opened up the Mobius app and got a notification that legacy devices could then be added. My MP40’s are relatively new, so they updated the firmware, and showed up in the app.

 

[a4edwin]

Just opened the mobius app and my mp10wQD showed up to be updated. App looks just like the ai app.