Jabeo controlled by apex, without a reef angel cable

tony...kokomo · Jan 6, 2014

Figured I'd give Lil update on the cord situation. Why but reef angels cord for $25+shipping when you can make it for under $8 and be able to keep pumps cord intact

just waiting on the waterproof connector for pump side and we'll be ready. Have good night folks we all snowed in here blizzard 2014. Lol

dvskin · Jan 20, 2014

I figured I would bump this with a question! I was wondering if anyone has a guide for the Diablo DC return pumps. I know I asked it before, but I kinda need a little more guidance.

dvskin · Jan 20, 2014

I feel like I am understanding this a little more. I will have to purchase a dimmer that is controllable by a 0-10v signal source, and has the correct input/output voltage for the pump in question. Correct me if I'm wrong plz.

Also, I can buy a 2 channel dimmer if I were looking to control 2, correct??

tony...kokomo · Jan 20, 2014

Pm me ill help no need the dimmer tho

tony...kokomo · Jan 20, 2014

I can make your cords for the cost in parts and ship no cost for putting it together

funguyatnight · Jan 27, 2014

With this setup can you control the flow of your DC pump with the Apex?

tony...kokomo · Jan 27, 2014

Yes by adjusting intensity

ryecoon · Apr 10, 2014

Ok now this is way over my head. lol i need to get back to ground basics. So to program my Jebaos to the Apex I would need to buy a pair of 1k ohm Resisters and wire them to an ethernet cord?

tony...kokomo · Apr 10, 2014

Putting it easily. But yeah more then less..

trido · Apr 10, 2014

ryecoon said:
Ok now this is way over my head. lol i need to get back to ground basics. So to program my Jebaos to the Apex I would need to buy a pair of 1k ohm Resisters and wire them to an ethernet cord?

One pair per pump. If you don't want to cut the cords you need to buy the appropriate wiring adapters too.

VicD81 · Apr 13, 2014

Im trying to follow along with all this and its racking my brain. I want to mod a Jebao DC12000
Are these mods strictly for the Jebao WP powerheads or can the same mod be used for The DC return pumps also?
From what I understand the WPs use a 0-5v variable and the DCs use a 0-10V variable. Which would explain the resistors to step down the 0-10v the Apex puts out to protect the WPs.

tony...kokomo · Apr 13, 2014

The wp series pumps only can handle 0-5 VDC so must have voltage divider
BUT
the DC series can handle 0-10vdc
No divider needed

VicD81 · Apr 13, 2014

Ok so...
WPs Resistors
DCs No Resistors?

tony...kokomo · Apr 13, 2014

Correct

VicD81 · Apr 13, 2014

tony...kokomo said:
Correct

Awesome thanks you've helped clear up a lot.

VicD81 · Apr 15, 2014

Just ordered my pump. Im excited!

elmexotics · May 3, 2014

Digital Aquatics just release a cool new interface that can be used on any system with a 0-10v output. It is set up for 2 pumps and uses the power supply that comes with the pump. They are sending instructions on how to use it with other systems too.

Digital Aquatics Online Store

gettaReef · May 3, 2014

elmexotics said:
Digital Aquatics just release a cool new interface that can be used on any system with a 0-10v output. It is set up for 2 pumps and uses the power supply that comes with the pump. They are sending instructions on how to use it with other systems too.

Digital Aquatics Online Store

So with this new part, will we be able to control Jaebo pumps through the Apex now? How much control (like will we be able to switch each pump to a different mode, turn to feed mode, etc...)?