Can I run my apex without probes?

richarddeweerd · Nov 5, 2020

As the title says.

Today I get my apex and i will not have time until the weekend to install it in my aquarium and to properly calibrate the probes. Can I power up the apex without the probes and start playing around in Apex fusion without any problem?

LosReef · Nov 5, 2020

Probes aren't needed for setup or use.

homer1475 · Nov 5, 2020

Most certainly can. You just won't be able to program based on the probes.

FWIW, turn off the alarm code since I believe it auto configured for temp.

LosReef · Nov 5, 2020

If you're relying on the wifi module for programming, then I think you'll have to wait. That connects the probes to the power brick.

Roytrolls247 · Nov 5, 2020

It will let you do the initial setup. When calibrating your PH probe make sure you take the little cap off the End.

SuncrestReef · Nov 5, 2020

LosReef said:
If you're relying on the wifi module for programming, then I think you'll have to wait. That connects the probes to the power brick.

This is incorrect. The Apex 2016 and Apex-EL both have built-in WiFi. You connect the Apex to the EnergyBar. There’s no need to connect the probes to the base unit for initial setup or basic programming.