Can I run my apex without probes?

[richarddeweerd]

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]

Probes aren't needed for setup or use.

 

[homer1475]

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]

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]

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

 

[SuncrestReef]

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.

Apex:	Apex-EL:

See my Apex Tutorials for more details:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/authors/suncrestreef.93940/