Aqua Controller JR?

[skinz78]

I recently purchased an Aqua Controller Jr and I was told that I can run my Vortech powerheads off of it without their control modules? If this is correct I have a MP40 and a MP20, I know that you can get MP40 control modules from Vortech and put the MP20 pump on it and make it a MP40. Can I make my MP20 a MP40 by running it with the AC JR?

 

[MimicOcto8]

interesting question. i'm not sure I understand completely but i'm going to follow this. I was talking to ecotech about upgrading mp20s so this might help me understand them better.

 

[skinz78]

Oh and I just remembered another question, can I run my Pinpoint Nitrate probe off of it as well?

 

[skinz78]

Anyone?

 

[swannyson7]

The AC Jr has a module that will allow you to control wireless ecosmart drivers, but it doesn't eliminate the ecosmart drivers. It lets you set up a timer to switch between modes and can have it put the pumps in feed mode when you hit the feed/maintenance mode on the AC Jr. You'll still need to buy the new driver from Vortech to make your MP20 a MP40

 

[MAXreefer]

I hope I am wrong and there is a way of doing it but I don't think it will work.

I have the Apex and even with the Apex I needed the full Vortech setup: pump and wireless driver. Additionally I had to purchase the WXM module which communicates then wireless with the Vortech driver to change the modes etc....

 

[MAXreefer]

The AC Jr has a module that will allow you to control wireless ecosmart drivers,

Are you talking about the WXM module?
Looked at the Neptune website and they only mention the module is compatible with Apex or Apex lite

 

[youngtimothy]

I dont think you can run vortech's on any controller except their own, I have 2 mp40's and a reefkeeper lite 3 and cant run them on it. I remember on some other forum they had a suggestion thread for them and peple wanted to be able to use their own controllers them.