Fix Reef's Switch Box for Apex

[marinesnow]

I stumbled across this Apex Switch Box by FixReef. It uses Aquabus (USB) to connect to the Apex instead of the I/O port. Pretty cool design.

Anyone here using switch boxes? What do you have connected to them?

 

[homer1475]

Not Your Typical Apex Toggle Switch Box

New Toggle Box in a nutshell: - Top quality illuminated low profile buttons. Buttons are IP67 waterproof and dustproof. - All-in-one design. Plugs in directly into Apex AquaBus, does not require additional module or a DIN-6 connector - Daisy chaining to other Apex modules - Powered via...

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[doubleshot00]

I have one of these and absolutely love it.
i have it do a variety of things.

I use my switches as follows.
Momentary skimmer off for 5 minutes
Momentary feed time 2 minutes
Momentary ato off for 5 minutes
Toggle water change
Toggle light bar off
Toggle outlet on and off

 

[BZOFIQ]

@_AV product is really cool but came out after I completed my 3 x Apex System.

I currently have about 30-40 inputs between pretty much 2 controllers.

Many, many float switches, pressure sensors, relay switches (allowing talking between controllers and other), etc, etc.


Stackable DIY style boards that can connect to an APEX bypassing the need for PMx modules for every 6 inputs would be really sweet!

(or a single board giving a user somewhere between 24-48 inputs, because why not?!)

 

[_AV]

I would love to see a scenario where 24 -48 inputs are being used. Not at all doubting that it's feasible. Just very curious to see how others would use them all. This could also inspire others to build similar set ups.

So you are thinking of something like a breakout board type thing with many more inputs and a built in PMx module?

 

[BZOFIQ]

I would love to see a scenario where 24 -48 inputs are being used. Not at all doubting that it's feasible. Just very curious to see how others would use them all. This could also inspire others to build similar set ups.

So you are thinking of something like a breakout board type thing with many more inputs and a built in PMx module?

Perhaps I'm a bit extreme with automation/monitoring so stackable boards that have 12 inputs at a clip would be more sellable for you. I will post some pics later on, figuring that seeing is believing.

Here is my list of inputs for 2 of the 3.

Here is an apex classic, 3 x PM1, and LDM a total of 28 inputs.

IO-01 - RODI Tank Full
IO-02 - RODI Tank Overfill
IO-03 - WaterBug
IO-04
IO-05 48V Redundancy OK
IO-06 ABC ?

IO-07 - PSI Sensor LOW
IO-08 - PSI Sensor HIGH
IO-09 - TAP Water Flow Sensor
IO-10
IO-11
IO-12

IO-13 - On Demand RODI Pump
IO-14 - On Demand SW Mix Pump
IO-15 - On Demand RODI Production
IO-16 - On Demand SW Dump Pump
IO-17 - 24V Backup String A - OK
IO-18 - 24V Backup Sting B - OK

Here is where the limit with regards to renaming outlets on Apex Classic kicks in, the rest of the inputs couldn't be renamed.

SWX9_1 - 55G - Empty
SWX9_2 - 55G - SW Mix Safety
SWX9_3 - 55G - Full
SWX9_4 - 55G - Overfill
SWX9_5 - QTank - Safety
SWX9_6 - QTank - Full

SWX5_1 - Leak Sensor RO
SWX5_2 - Leak Sensor RODI
SWX5_3 - Power Out - Breaker B4
SWX5_4 - Power Out APC #4



A2 with 2 x PM2s (cheapest to source used), all 18 IO filled, nothing to spare without adding another PMx.

IO-01 - Sump DRY
IO-02 - Sump LOW
IO-03 - Sump HI
IO-04 - Sump OVER
IO-05 - WaterBug
IO-06 - Skimmate FULL

IO-07 - Feed Mode
IO-08 - On Demand - ATO
IO-09 - Abyzz OFF
IO-10 - Generac Mode
IO-11 - Varios - OFF
IO-12 - Vacation Mode

IO-13 - Skimmer Water Level HI
IO-14 - Pulse C17 LEFT - OK
IO-15 - Pulse C17 RIGHT - OK
IO-16 - Pulse C19 LEFT - OK
IO-17 - Pulse C17 RIGHT - OK
IO-18 - Pulse - APC # 3

Then there is another classic..... nothing crazy here though just 6 IOs (one spare)

You see, it's possible

 

[BZOFIQ]

I believe I promised some pics...