A list of what probes/sensors connect to what ports

[needbiggertanks]

I am looking at what sensors i want on an apex (to decide between jr. And classic) but dont know what items connect to which ports. Ill have to buy things one at a time. Does anyone know where there is a list?

I/O
Aquabus
Digital inputs
...?

I've been searching since yesterday.

I think i want to start with the junior and later add items for ph, leak sensors, 1 or 2 extra level sensors, ATO and maybe the flow monitoring kit down the road. Would the PM1 be enough for those?

 

[leepink23]

Keep in mind the jr can only add 7 modules, the pm1 would not allow leak detection, separate module for that.

 

[needbiggertanks]

Keep in mind the jr can only add 7 modules, the pm1 would not allow leak detection, separate module for that.

Thank you. Is the leak detection through the FMM?

Because based on the specs, it says "water on the floor sensors" i thought that would be the leak detection. Is that something different?

 

[leepink23]

Thank you. Is the leak detection through the FMM?

Because based on the specs, it says "water on the floor sensors" i thought that would be the leak detection. Is that something different?

Yeap it's now through fmm, use to be through ald (advance leak detection). You can connect a break out box to the pm1

 

[needbiggertanks]

Yeap it's now through fmm, use to be through ald (advance leak detection). You can connect a break out box to the pm1

Thank you. That was helpful.

 

[needbiggertanks]

Ironically I won the apex jr today so next up will be the PM1. Then FMM and a leak detection? Or can i hook the FMM directly to the Apex jr?

 

[leepink23]

Ironically I won the apex jr today so next up will be the PM1. Then FMM and a leak detection? Or can i hook the FMM directly to the Apex jr?

You can hook the FMM directly to the apex jr, or it could plug into the pm1 module as long as you have an open Aquabus port.

 

[leepink23]

You will also need leak detectors to plug in to the fmm. If you just want leak detection the ald module is $25 cheaper than the fmm.

 

[needbiggertanks]

You will also need leak detectors to plug in to the fmm. If you just want leak detection the ald module is $25 cheaper than the fmm.

Thanks. Ill go with that then. I appreciate it. Id hate to buy the wrong modules

 

[leepink23]

Thanks. Ill go with that then. I appreciate it. Id hate to buy the wrong modules

Neither are wrong, fmm is the newer and allows you to plug in flow sensors or optical sensors in addition to leak detectors, has a total of 4 plug ins, ALD only allows leak detection and also has 4. You will need to buy leak detectors to plug in for whichever you buy. I got the ald for my leak detection and fmm for my atk.

 

[needbiggertanks]

Ok. I think i am following. I hooked up the Jr. This morning, so i think that made things a little more clear.