Vortech controller and QD pumps

Cali9dub · Jul 18, 2020

Can the vortech controller work with the Quiet Drive vortech pumps? The instructional videos that have been referenced that show getting the pumps ready to be controlled by the GHL vortech controller all are the older white controller version of the EcoTech. When I try to get my quiet drive to blink yellow and blue it just goes to green no matter what I do, hard reset, soft reset...always goes to green, not yellow and blue when following the instructions.

esther · Jul 18, 2020

Following along

Cali9dub · Jul 19, 2020

So am I but it seems I’m the only one who has ever encountered this problem. Lol.

Ditto · Jul 19, 2020

The vortech can control the QD pumps without any issues, here mine controlling one. When did you buy the pumps and what firmware version is your pumps on?

I have 4 running off one tank all QD and I have 2 off the other tank on another P4 without any issues.

Make sure you hard reset the pump first, before attempting to pair also.

Member No 1 · Jul 20, 2020

I also have 4 being controlled by my P4. Like Ditto said, be sure you hard reset them first and follow the video to the "T".
Also if you have already tried, I would be sure you delete and pump assignments either in GCC or myGHL first.

NeptunePaul · Jul 20, 2020

Also, be aware of the manufacture date. If they were built after June 2020, you'll need to roll back the firmware on the Vortech.
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049485273-Mobius-Firmware-Rollback-to-ESL-WXM

This is for the ESL/WXM, can't imagine it would be any different for you.

Member No 1 · Jul 20, 2020

NeptunePaul said:
Also, be aware of the manufacture date. If they were built after June 2020, you'll need to roll back the firmware on the Vortech.
https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049485273-Mobius-Firmware-Rollback-to-ESL-WXM

This is for the ESL/WXM, can't imagine it would be any different for you.

Paul, like the WXM, the newer Vortech pumps that have Mobius enabled, need to rolled back to work with the GHL Vortech controller.

Ditto · Jul 20, 2020

GHL also did announcements about this and the steps to do the downgrade also:

PSA: Vortech pump control and Mobius update

With the recent release of the ETM Mobius update, we've created this article to address any pairing issues our user base may encounter with their GHL Vortech controller and Vortech pumps. GHL will continue to support and produce the Vortech controller accessory for the foreseeable future...

www.reef2reef.com

Cali9dub · Jul 20, 2020

It’s not a newer pump, just regular old (2017) Quiet drive MP40’s. I followed the video to a “T”. I have no pumps assigned in GCC. The issue is getting the vortech to blink blue and yellow as stated in my post. Did a soft reset as well as hard reset as stated in my post. Tried both MP40’s and they both react the same. On the short press of the set button it just goes to green, not blue and yellow. I’m waiting on a response from EcoTech as well. I can’t believe both EcoTech controllers would be bad.

mlandscape · Jul 20, 2020

Had exactly the sale problem couldn’t get the blue and yellow. Bought used and previous owner said working OK but now in GHL Germany for testing and possible repair. Suggesting maybe RF chip. Using MP10’s from 2018. Been in touch with Ecotech Support complete waste of time and not interested said contact GHL

Member No 1 · Jul 20, 2020

Can you post a screen shot of the Vortech tab opened in GCC.

mlandscape · Jul 20, 2020

Member No 1 said:
Can you post a screen shot of the Vortech tab opened in GCC.

I haven’t got it at moment with GHL but this is one from before it went to them

Member No 1 · Jul 20, 2020

You don’t have it now? Once you get it back post this again before you try attaching the MP40’s

mlandscape · Jul 20, 2020

Member No 1 said:
You don’t have it now? Once you get it back post this again before you try attaching the MP40’s

Mine are MP10’s. Don’t confuse with @Cali9dub thanks

Member No 1 · Jul 20, 2020

mlandscape said:
Mine are MP10’s. Don’t confuse with @Cali9dub thanks

Ditto · Jul 21, 2020

Are you trying to pair 1 or 2 to the controller?

mlandscape · Jul 21, 2020

Ditto said:
Are you trying to pair 1 or 2 to the controller?

In my case 2 MP10's

Ditto · Jul 21, 2020

Were you able to ever pair the Mp10 together as a master slave configuration? Are you sure they have the RF chips inside the units?

There a W in the upper right corner of the mp10 controller does it light up?

mlandscape · Jul 21, 2020

Ditto said:
Were you able to ever pair the Mp10 together as a master slave configuration? Are you sure they have the RF chips inside the units?

There a W in the upper right corner of the mp10 controller does it light up?

Yes I have had them running consistently as Master/Slave and yes the W is lit