Switching Controllers from Apex to GHL

[ReefGoddesss]

@ReefGoddesss
I followed step 19 of this thread when I calibrated my pH probe. I should also note that you should be using a 7 and 10 fluids. I was helping someone the other day and they had a 4 and 7 reference solution.... which will make it a little off.

Firmware updating should be done via the GCC windows software. I would do that before calibrating probes and whatnot. While in there, you can also connect it to myGHL, your home wifi, etc. Oh! When updating firmware, your powerbar is up to date already!

Overall, I followed this thread when I setup my GHL system and followed the same steps in the order Ditto did.

Good luck and you have got this

Thanks a bunch! I will look back here to find Ditto’s notes on step 19. I just checked the 2 calibration solutions....you were right: it came with a 4.0 solution in a reddish color and a 7.0 solution in a greenish color. I wonder why they didn’t include the 10.0 solution.

 

[Kyl]

Thanks a bunch! I will look back here to find Ditto’s notes on step 19. I just checked the 2 calibration solutions....you were right: it came with a 4.0 solution in a reddish color and a 7.0 solution in a greenish color. I wonder why they didn’t include the 10.0 solution.

It's for freshwater, yeah, puzzling Any 10.0 sample will work, usually your LFS etc should carry the Miluwakee packets.

 

[ReefGoddesss]

It's for freshwater, yeah, puzzling Any 10.0 sample will work, usually your LFS etc should carry the Miluwakee packets.

Thank you!

 

[ReefGoddesss]

It's for freshwater, yeah, puzzling Any 10.0 sample will work, usually your LFS etc should carry the Miluwakee packets.

Can I still safely calibrate using the included 4.0 and 7.0 calibration fluids for now until I get a 10.0 packet of calibration fluid, correct?

 

[CNDReef]

You can but it might be a little off.

 

[Matthias Gross]

Quick note about backing up/restoring settings and firmware updates.
This is the last thing which can't be done via GHL Connect (app, web interface, cloud) yet and for what GHL Control Center still must be used.

But we are currently working on it, in the next weeks we will see a huge GHL Connect update with which you can update your ProfiLux 3 and 4 and connected PAB-devices firmware and which offers all backup functions. PAB firmware updates through P3 is already implemented in the current beta-version, rest follows ASAP.

 

[robbyg]

Quick note about backing up/restoring settings and firmware updates.
This is the last thing which can't be done via GHL Connect (app, web interface, cloud) yet and for what GHL Control Center still must be used.

But we are currently working on it, in the next weeks we will see a huge GHL Connect update with which you can update your ProfiLux 3 and 4 and connected PAB-devices firmware and which offers all backup functions. PAB firmware updates through P3 is already implemented in the current beta-version, rest follows ASAP.

Hey Mathias while your here can I ask when are you going to release a video showing the ion director taking a reading. I have never paid for a product in full without seeing at least one video of it action.

 

[Be102]

Quick note about backing up/restoring settings and firmware updates.
This is the last thing which can't be done via GHL Connect (app, web interface, cloud) yet and for what GHL Control Center still must be used.

But we are currently working on it, in the next weeks we will see a huge GHL Connect update with which you can update your ProfiLux 3 and 4 and connected PAB-devices firmware and which offers all backup functions. PAB firmware updates through P3 is already implemented in the current beta-version, rest follows ASAP.

Awesome look forward to it!

 

[Matthias Gross]

Hey Mathias while your here can I ask when are you going to release a video showing the ion director taking a reading. I have never paid for a product in full without seeing at least one video of it action.

I understand what you are saying, I intend to do this once we have all final parts out of the series production, e.g. we expect the first batch from sensors coming from the company, who makes the sensors acccording to our specs, end of next month. But please let us not hi-jack this great thread, this is too much OT.

 

[Tristren]

Quick note about backing up/restoring settings and firmware updates.
This is the last thing which can't be done via GHL Connect (app, web interface, cloud) yet and for what GHL Control Center still must be used.

But we are currently working on it, in the next weeks we will see a huge GHL Connect update with which you can update your ProfiLux 3 and 4 and connected PAB-devices firmware and which offers all backup functions. PAB firmware updates through P3 is already implemented in the current beta-version, rest follows ASAP.

That's great to hear!

 

[Kyl]

Quick note about backing up/restoring settings and firmware updates.
This is the last thing which can't be done via GHL Connect (app, web interface, cloud) yet and for what GHL Control Center still must be used.

But we are currently working on it, in the next weeks we will see a huge GHL Connect update with which you can update your ProfiLux 3 and 4 and connected PAB-devices firmware and which offers all backup functions. PAB firmware updates through P3 is already implemented in the current beta-version, rest follows ASAP.

Woop!

 

[mwilk19]

It's for freshwater, yeah, puzzling Any 10.0 sample will work, usually your LFS etc should carry the Miluwakee packets.

That's the first that I've heard that. I always thought that it was strange that it was 7.0 instead of 10. GHL doesn't even sell 10.0 solution on their website.

 

[vangvace]

Can I still safely calibrate using the included 4.0 and 7.0 calibration fluids for now until I get a 10.0 packet of calibration fluid, correct?

Yes. Though it will likely read a little higher until you calibrate for the reef tank range. The GHL fluids are also good for a year per emails with GHL USA.

That's the first that I've heard that. I always thought that it was strange that it was 7.0 instead of 10. GHL doesn't even sell 10.0 solution on their website.

You can use whatever fluids, but you do have to change the value of the fluid you are calibrating with. For example, when if asks for the 9.0 solution, you can change it to 10.0. As for the effect on probe readings... minute decimal places.

 

[aquapaul]

On my way

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I will get rid of at least 9 pcs of 24 V adapters and nearly the same amount of 12 V adapters.

Sincerely Lasse

That is a amazing piece of work, Lasse!! I have been trying to wrap my head around controlling a couple 12 and 24v devices with ghl that I use on apex before making the switch. I think this pushes me in the right direction. Thank You.

 

[Lasse]

Yes and it is working very well. I got rid of more than 20 different power units

Sincerely Lasse

 

[LC8Sumi]

Can someone please point me to the post#, where it is explained how to set up the wavemakers on a GHL like Ecotech programs?

 

[Be102]

Can someone please point me to the post#, where it is explained how to set up the wavemakers on a GHL like Ecotech programs?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/howto-0-10v-control-return-pump.274565/#post-3309377 post # 3??

 

[LC8Sumi]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/howto-0-10v-control-return-pump.274565/#post-3309377 post # 3??

Thank you! That is the "basic" setup, but I believe there is a trick to run them from Illumination programs & mimic the Ecotech functions with them. I believe @Ditto has done this, it's just I'm too lazy to go through this whole thread again)

 

[Be102]

Thank you! That is the "basic" setup, but I believe there is a trick to run them from Illumination programs & mimic the Ecotech functions with them. I believe @Ditto has done this, it's just I'm too lazy to go through this whole thread again)

Maybe try the search function at top if you know what the post said... just tried finding stuff with “eco tech” and there’s a few lol but if you string the words together you can have better luck. Good luck!

 

[LC8Sumi]

Ah okay, found it:

Switching Controllers from Apex to GHL

My tank is 72 inches wide 18 inches wide and 24 inches high. Two rows cover it very well I would ask them if it would cover 24 inches I would think without any issues as with it over the middle of my tank I see the light over the tank sides without any issues.

www.reef2reef.com

But I think it actually needs ecotech pumps