Neptune Apex - Breakout Box - How to identify?

[CasperOe]

Hi Reefers,

I have a breakout box connected to my Apex. I have had it for a while but haven't gotten around to using it until now.

How to I identify the outlets on the breakout box? This is my "systems" page and my "modules" page.

I can't seem to find it anywhere unless it's just the "Switch Inputs" that I have opened.

Cheers!

 

[RoanokeReef]

They're just switch inputs

 

[TheHarold]

Hi Reefers,

I have a breakout box connected to my Apex. I have had it for a while but haven't gotten around to using it until now.

How to I identify the outlets on the breakout box? This is my "systems" page and my "modules" page.

I can't seem to find it anywhere unless it's just the "Switch Inputs" that I have opened.

Cheers!

SW1-SW6 are the breakout box Inputs. A breakout box does not have any outlets/outputs.

Example coding on an EB832 outlet (turning off a device if the switch closes) would be:
"If SW1 Closed then OFF"

Example coding a VDM output (going to a specific voltage output if switch close) would be:
"If SW1 closed then 6"

Example coding an alarm output (sending notification when switch closes) would be:
"IF SW1 closed then on"

 

[CasperOe]

Aye, so the ones opened on picture no. 2 - right?

SW1-SW6 are the breakout box Inputs. A breakout box does not have any outlets/outputs.

Example coding on an outlet (turning off a device if the switch closes) would be:
"If SW1 Closed then OFF"

Example coding a VDM output (going to a specific voltage output if switch close) would be:
"If SW1 closed then 6"

That's perfect, thanks!

I will be using them for fairly simple tasks.

1. Float switch in skimmer cup
2. Emergency stop button

Q: Can both switches will use the same "GND" port, right?

 

[TheHarold]

Aye, so the ones opened on picture no. 2 - right?

That's perfect, thanks!

I will be using them for fairly simple tasks.

1. Float switch in skimmer cup
2. Emergency stop button

Q: Can both switches will use the same "GND" port, right?

Correct, the ones opened on pic. 2. You can name the switches and drag the tiles to your dashboard to preview if they are open/closed.

Yes, chain the ground.

Other potential uses include:

Timed feed mode: Press a button to initiate a timed 10 minute feed mode with reduced pump flow and to avoid food going down the overflow. Delay skimmer 2 minutes after this so water level normalizes.

Water Change Mode: Use a toggle switch to easily shut off all pumps and/or alarms during a water change.

Triggering Light Profiles: For lighting controlled via 0-10v, WXM, or MXM, trigger a 10 minute custom light mode to see your favorite spectrum.

 

[CasperOe]

Correct, the ones opened on pic. 2. You can name the switches and drag the tiles to your dashboard to preview if they are open/closed.

Yes, chain the ground.

Other potential uses include:

Timed feed mode: Press a button to initiate a timed 10 minute feed mode with reduced pump flow and to avoid food going down the overflow. Delay skimmer 2 minutes after this so water level normalizes.

Water Change Mode: Use a toggle switch to easily shut off all pumps and/or alarms during a water change.

Triggering Light Profiles: For lighting controlled via 0-10v, WXM, or MXM, trigger a 10 minute custom light mode to see your favorite spectrum.

Cheers mate! You are a star, now it's just about getting on with it!