Jebao Apex Adapter

jrp1588 · Jul 18, 2017

Has anyone used the adapted Jebao makes to control their pumps with an Apex?
https://www.amazon.com/Neptune-Systems-Controller-Linkage-Adapter/dp/B0149K2ZUE

Mostly I'm interested in it to eliminate some clutter under the stand, but I'm new to the controller thing. I usually throw my pumps on the 'else' mode, equivalent to Ecotech's Reefcrest mode. Could I replicate this using this setup, and could you point me to some code I could just copy?

RamsReef · Jul 18, 2017

Yes.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=reef2reef+jebao+to+apex

jrp1588 · Jul 19, 2017

Thank you for the extremely passive aggressive response. I did google it before asking the question, and only found programs that alternated on and off, couldn't find anything that ramped.

Catchemall · Jul 19, 2017

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RamsReef · Jul 19, 2017

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/jebao-sw-4-to-apex.279528/

RamsReef · Jul 19, 2017

Catchemall said:
Awesome I'm so lucky I clicked the link posted and won a $1000 Walmart gift card what shall I buy.

A popup blocker.

radiata · Jul 19, 2017

There is a potential issue with the use of this adapter. Each of your pumps has its' own power supply, but the adapter only has one input for a power supply. The single power supply might not be enough to run both your pumps. FishStreet has a larger power supply you can use, but it is shipped from China.

jrp1588 · Jul 19, 2017

radiata said:
There is a potential issue with the use of this adapter. Each of your pumps has its' own power supply, but the adapter only has one input for a power supply. The single power supply might not be enough to run both your pumps. FishStreet has a larger power supply you can use, but it is shipped from China.

Yeah, I noticed that when I was researching. I imagine it's just a matter of finding a power supply that puts out double the wattage, right?

Larz_1 · Jul 19, 2017

jrp1588 said:
Yeah, I noticed that when I was researching. I imagine it's just a matter of finding a power supply that puts out double the wattage, right?

Not True.

I have been using that adapter for a few years now.
Initially I was concerned about only using a single power supply but, as I said, I have been using this adapter with 2-RW8's for 2-3 years now with no issues at all.
I used one of the power supplies that came with the RW8 and it has worked flawlessly for years.

As for programming .... I did a LOT reading from this thread:
( http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1994312&highlight=tunze+apex+program )
and it helped me create a pretty good program that creates waves, ramps, nighttime flow and random cycles/flow throughout the day.
It took a while and a bit of experimentation to get it the way I wanted but, in the end, I am happy with the results.

Good luck.

ReeferDave01 · Jul 19, 2017

I'm using this on apex. Running 2 jebao pumps on each side, 4 total through apex adapter. I have them programmed to run various speeds, ramp time etc. Much better than out of box power adapter.

needbiggertanks · Jul 19, 2017

Im glad you got some help with this. It started out pretty rough. Good luck moving forward.

Thanks for helping out Larz_1, radiata, and reeferdave31

jrp1588 · Jul 19, 2017

Larz_1 said:
Not True.

I have been using that adapter for a few years now.
Initially I was concerned about only using a single power supply but, as I said, I have been using this adapter with 2-RW8's for 2-3 years now with no issues at all.
I used one of the power supplies that came with the RW8 and it has worked flawlessly for years.

As for programming .... I did a LOT reading from this thread:
( http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1994312&highlight=tunze+apex+program )
and it helped me create a pretty good program that creates waves, ramps, nighttime flow and random cycles/flow throughout the day.
It took a while and a bit of experimentation to get it the way I wanted but, in the end, I am happy with the results.

Good luck.

Yeah, I couldn't find a 100% straight answer on that either. Perhaps the bigger pumps require an upgraded power supply, but the smaller ones can get away with it? Who knows, they might use the same power brick for the whole line as a cost savings measure. The model number on my RW-15's power brick is BYX-2402500 and it outputs 2.5 amps.

jrp1588 · Jul 19, 2017

ReeferDave01 said:
I'm using this on apex. Running 2 jebao pumps on each side, 4 total through apex adapter. I have them programmed to run various speeds, ramp time etc. Much better than out of box power adapter.

Would you mind posting up your code just to give me an example?

RamsReef · Jul 20, 2017

I posted a link to code up there. You can ask more questions if you like.

ReeferDave01 · Jul 20, 2017

Here is an example. Below is similar for each of the 4 jabeaos. I have 2 medium & 2 large ones. One of each on each side (left & right). Based on the time, it runs various profiles. The profiles vary from little flow to medium, medium to high, surges, night at 30% flow, etc.

Set Wave
If Time 08:00 to 09:59 Then DuskDawn
If Time 10:00 to 18:59 Then Wave
If Time 19:00 to 20:59 Then DuskDawn
If Time 21:00 to 23:59 Then Night
If Time 00:00 to 04:00 Then OFF
If Time 04:00 to 07:59 Then Night
If Output SurgeTimer = ON Then Surge
If FeedA 000 Then OFF

jrp1588 · Jul 20, 2017

How do you define what is "DuskDawn" and "Wave" and such?

ReeferDave01 · Jul 21, 2017

jrp1588 said:
How do you define what is "DuskDawn" and "Wave" and such?

You build profiles. You name profile as "Wave","DuskDawn" etc. Within the profile you set it as pump and set when how long its on, off, min & max intensity. Then the pump will ramp up/down based on the settings.

jrp1588 · Jul 21, 2017

Alright, thanks. I've just bought the adapter on the for sale forum. I'll give this all a good look once it comes in.

jonneyb · Jul 21, 2017

Search FishOfHex jabeo controller on youtube. Goes through all steps to set up and program

jrp1588 · Jul 21, 2017

jonneyb said:
Search FishOfHex jabeo controller on youtube. Goes through all steps to set up and program

It looks like he's more setting his up to make waves. I don't really want the pumps oscillating on and off, I'd like more of a 'reefcrest' randomly jumping around kind of mode. Also, I'm guessing both pumps on the one adapter will be doing the same thing, right? There's no way to tell one to do one thing, and the other to do another?