Newbie question WXM

Jon Fishman · Nov 25, 2019

So I have my WXM connected..... I have no idea how to program stuff to it. This is what the dashboard looks like (obviously missing a lot right?)

I have 4 Radion XR30w Pros and 6 MP40’s but I’m only showing a couple radions and a few Mp40’s.

Any idea how to get WXM to recognize and then program them???

45ZoaGarden · Nov 25, 2019

Are the vortech controllers off?

Ebslinger · Nov 25, 2019

Have you read this guide?

https://www.neptunesystems.com/downloads/docs/WXM_manual.pdf

SuncrestReef · Nov 25, 2019

Was this WXM new or used? If it was used, I bet the items you see are from the previous owner and should be deleted.

DarthSimon · Nov 25, 2019

Follow the process of clearing the Vortechs and Radion's and then follow the procedure to Attach the Pumps...
Here is Vortech:

Get Started | Vortech Configuration and Programming via ApexFusion

Helpful Resources Comprehensive Reference Manual WXM Eco Tech Manual WXM Troubleshooting Forum Introduction This Get Started Guide will assist you in connecting and configuring your Ecotech Marine Vortech Pumps with the Neptune

www.neptunesystems.com

On the Radion's you have to factory reset them, then go into WXM module and check the attach button and save configuration.

Jon Fishman · Nov 25, 2019

Thanks everyone. Yes it was used. I will follow the above instructions and check back

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

I have been stuck on this screen forever...... any ideas?

DarthSimon · Nov 29, 2019

Try refreshing your browser and try again. Mine gets stuck like that sometimes too....

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

Ok. Can’t connect with the app, that isn’t a big deal yet..... no idea how to connect to WXM as I am still trying to program them, which has been a nightmare so far.

2 lights are running one spectrum, and the other 2 are running a different one. Can’t get all four on the same page. Really frustrating. I don’t see the factory reset options anywhere, as I’d like to start all over again

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

Bump? Help! I haven’t gotten my lights set up for weeks!

SuncrestReef · Nov 29, 2019

Jon Fishman said:
Bump? Help! I haven’t gotten my lights set up for weeks!

Have you followed the official WXM Radion setup instructions? See https://www.neptunesystems.com/downloads/docs/WXM-Radion-Instructions1.pdf

The key is to ensure the WXM module firmware is up to date, the WXM RF firmware is up to date, and then within the WXM setup screen to first Reset the Radions, then Attach the Radions.

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

SuncrestReef said:
Have you followed the official WXM Radion setup instructions? See https://www.neptunesystems.com/downloads/docs/WXM-Radion-Instructions1.pdf

The key is to ensure the WXM module firmware is up to date, the WXM RF firmware is up to date, and then within the WXM setup screen to first Reset the Radions, then Attach the Radions.

Yeah, I did all that, and I’m getting stuck with the ecotech live program. I haven’t even tried to attach them to the Apex yet

SuncrestReef · Nov 29, 2019

Jon Fishman said:
Yeah, I did all that, and I’m getting stuck with the ecotech live program. I haven’t even tried to attach them to the Apex yet

You shouldn't need to do anything in Ecotech Live. I set up my Radions & WXM without ever touching Ecotech live. Just follow Neptune's instructions.

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

SuncrestReef said:
You shouldn't need to do anything in Ecotech Live. I set up my Radions & WXM without ever touching Ecotech live. Just follow Neptune's instructions.

Will try! Thanks

Falco · Nov 29, 2019

SuncrestReef said:
You shouldn't need to do anything in Ecotech Live. I set up my Radions & WXM without ever touching Ecotech live. Just follow Neptune's instructions.

+1 - you have to have all ecotech gear factory defaulted and run all setups through the Fusion dashboard. also make sure you don't have the Ecotech wireless unit anywhere on your system, just the WXM module to "catch" the wireless signals from the Ecotech pumps and lights.

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

Ok. connection with Apex is good. Why is one light on different settings than the rest? Is there an “easy” way to set them all to ramp up/down equally from 6am-6pm?

SuncrestReef · Nov 29, 2019

Jon Fishman said:
Ok. connection with Apex is good. Why is one light on different settings than the rest? Is there an “easy” way to set them all to ramp up/down equally from 6am-6pm?

Configure one light with all the settings and schedule you want. Then go into the settings on the next light, and click the Copy icon at the top right, which will give you a list of Radions to copy from.

Select the light you already configured, then save the settings. Repeat this for each light. This is the only way since Apex & WXM doesn't currently have any way to group the lights for consolidated management.

Jon Fishman · Nov 29, 2019

SuncrestReef said:
Configure one light with all the settings and schedule you want. Then go into the settings on the next light, and click the Copy icon at the top right, which will give you a list of Radions to copy from. Select the light you already configured, then save the settings. Repeat this for each light. This is the only way since Apex & WXM doesn't currently have any way to group the lights for consolidated management.

Got it!!! Thanks! I may actually have these working now!

I need one more wifi chip for an MP40 and I will be good to go!

SuncrestReef · Nov 29, 2019

Jon Fishman said:
Got it!!! Thanks! I may actually have these working now!

I need one more wifi chip for an MP40 and I will be good to go!

Congrats! Nice work. Now enjoy your new Radion setup!

If you want to take them one step further, check out my tutorial on how to configure them for lunar lighting: