Apex DOS 1link port? & Trident

[Doctorgori]

I can’t find any documentation on this and its nowhere in Neptunes startup guide. Is this a 1link port and can I power my upcoming Trident with it? (looks like a male - male)
any help appreciated, I don’t have a available port on my PB832 and don’t wanna shuck out another $50 for a power supply, or $100 for a 1Link module.
BTW, what the heck is that 6 connector port for?

 

[SuncrestReef]

It is a 1Link port, but it is only to connect the DOS for its own power and data connection. It cannot be used as a source of power for any other module. You can connect the Trident or the DOS using an AquaBus cable and the $30 power adapter:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/fmm-power-supply-neptune-systems.html
The 6-pin connector is to attach the optional DDR container which has optical sensors inside.

See my Apex Hardware Overview article for more details on every Apex module:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/apex-hardware-overview.775/

 

[Doctorgori]

Appreciate that, I might just add a WAV/1link then
....weird I tried to find a similar pic in the DOS docs, but no...

 

[SuncrestReef]

Appreciate that, I might just add a WAV/1link then
....weird I tried to find a similar pic in the DOS docs, but no...

Yes, I annotated that DOS photo myself because your question has been asked before, so I figured this would be handy as a reference.

 

[SaltyGroves]

Does a 1link module need to be added to the system to use the 1link cable to power the Dos?

 

[herozero]

Does a 1link module need to be added to the system to use the 1link cable to power the Dos?

A 1 link module or an EB832 with a free 1 link port is required if you want to use the 1 link cable.

You don't HAVE to use the 1 link port to use the DOS, like the picture a few posts up, either a 1link cable (which carries data and power) OR an Aquabus cable and included power supply.