GHL Optical Sensors - Calling On Experts...

[Aquius]

I am loving my new Profilux and want to start automating EVERYTHING(!!!), but the sensors are rather expensive ($75!!!). I am pretty good at building my own cable harnesses and soldering, but I am uncertain about the voltage requirements/pinout/DIY compatability.

Or a cheaper suitable substitute is already available and I am barking up the wrong tree...

Thanks in advance...

 

[WWIII]

You really do get a very nice optical sensor for the money with GHL. I have some Vertex optical sensors, they work with the profilux, and I do know the pinouts (would have to look them up). The quality difference is night and day though between the 2 sensors. I threw my vertex ones in a drawer and have only been using the GHL ones. The sensor is larger/more robust, the sheathing is much larger and sealed better as well. I will try to find the pinouts later when I get home and post them if you want to try and build some, but imo the GHL branded ones are worth it! I really don't want a failure with one of these if I can help it.

 

[Aquius]

Yeah, I am not doubting the quality... I was just hoping to try a defray the cost a little. For ATO programming, maybe AWC, the costs add up rather quickly.

 

[Aaronreef]

Yeah, I am not doubting the quality... I was just hoping to try a defray the cost a little. For ATO programming, maybe AWC, the costs add up rather quickly.

Did you ever get the pin out for them?

 

[Lucas815]

I've been wondering the exact same question today to connect an AutoAqua skimmer sensor.

@Vinny@GHLUSA Could you please give us a bit of DIY wisdom regarding wiring and voltage?

 

[memphissfinest]

I am wondering this as well. I have 5 Autoaqua optical level sensors I would like to re-purpose if possible. I prefer to use these sensors simply because of the magnetic feature. It's very handy.

 

[CEReefer]

I've been wondering the exact same question today to connect an AutoAqua skimmer sensor.

@Vinny@GHLUSA Could you please give us a bit of DIY wisdom regarding wiring and voltage?

I don't think Vinny which is a GHL employee, will ever give you a wiring diagram of something they sell...