How to Plan an Apex?

[Salt1972]

Reefers- I can typically research products and learn how to spec what I need... or at least ask intelligent questions. I'm either over complicating this or I don't know what I don't know.

I'm looking for planning methods to assemble an Apex control system. Our system consists of the following components:

1. Return Pumps ((2) AC)
2. Skimmer Pumps ((2) AC)
3. Wave Pumps ((2) Jebao PP8)
4. Main Lights ((4) Kessil A360W)
5. Heaters ((2) Eheim Jäger)
6. ATO - autotopoff.com micro switch / AC pump
7. Refugium Pump (Jebao DCS2000)
8. Refugium Light ((1) Kessil H80)

Soon to add Jebao DP-4 Dosing Pump.
We want a WiFi connection / monitor.

So, we need:
(1) Apex
(1) Probe mount for Salinity, Ph, ORP in sump
(1) Apex Leak Detector
(2) Apex Auto Feeders

How to control Kessil Mains?
How to control Kessil Fuge Light?
How to control Jebao PP8's?
How to interface ATO?

What else do we need?

I looked all over Neptune's website for a configuration tool... am I overcomplicating this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Brew12]

Reefers- I can typically research products and learn how to spec what I need... or at least ask intelligent questions. I'm either over complicating this or I don't know what I don't know.

I'm looking for planning methods to assemble an Apex control system. Our system consists of the following components:

1. Return Pumps ((2) AC)
2. Skimmer Pumps ((2) AC)
3. Wave Pumps ((2) Jebao PP8)
4. Main Lights ((4) Kessil A360W)
5. Heaters ((2) Eheim Jäger)
6. ATO - autotopoff.com micro switch / AC pump
7. Refugium Pump (Jebao DCS2000)
8. Refugium Light ((1) Kessil H80)

Soon to add Jebao DP-4 Dosing Pump.
We want a WiFi connection / monitor.

So, we need:
(1) Apex
(1) Probe mount for Salinity, Ph, ORP in sump
(1) Apex Leak Detector
(2) Apex Auto Feeders

How to control Kessil Mains?
How to control Kessil Fuge Light?
How to control Jebao PP8's?
How to interface ATO?

What else do we need?

I looked all over Neptune's website for a configuration tool... am I overcomplicating this?

Thanks in advance.

To control the Kessil Main's you will need one of these to connect directly from the Apex head unit to the first light. You will also use another one of these to connect the Apex to the H80.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/kessil-a360-control-cable-type-1-neptune-apex.html
Then you will need 3 of these to jump from kessil to kessil
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/unit-link-cable-kessil.html

You will want one of these for your ATO system.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/neptune-systems-i-o-breakout-box.html

I'm not familiar with how the PP8's connect so hopefully someone else can help with that.