Connecting an Apex EL to Coralvue Hydros Gyre

[Siberwulf]

Hey guys and gals, Friday Funday!

I've been setting up my Apex EL and looking to connect my Hdyros to it. I've picked up the VDM module, and it looks like I need the cable still.

Is this the right one? https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/alte...d-cable-for-gyre-interface-module-icecap.html

Appreciate the confirmation! I'm a little out over my skis here!

 

[goggs29]

Hydros wave engine?

 

[Siberwulf]

Hydros wave engine?

Hydors Gyre with the Wifi controller

 

[authentic]

following

 

[SuncrestReef]

Hydors Gyre with the Wifi controller

Can you show us a photo of the actual controller? I googled Hydros Gyre but only found links to the Hyrdos Wave Engine controlling IceCap Gyres. Not exactly sure what product you’re describing.

The cable you linked to is for the IceCap controller:

 

[Siberwulf]

Sorry about that. It's this here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/2k-gyre-flow-pump-with-dual-pump-wifi-controller-icecap.html

 

[JustinMN18]

Sorry about that. It's this here: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/2k-gyre-flow-pump-with-dual-pump-wifi-controller-icecap.html

Did you ever get this figured out? I have two 2k gyres connected to the wifi controller. Just wondering how you'd connect that up to the apex. I know you need the VDM module for the Apex, and a cable. But not sure how you connect it up.

 

[Siberwulf]

I did actually. You do need that cable to connect. Then you hook your VDM up to the Hyrdos input.

I struggled with getting it to work because I didn't realize that the VDM settings are percentages, not absolutes. I wanted to trigger a feed cycle on 5v, so I needed the VDM to say 'If FeedA 000 Then 50' which ended up working.

Hope this helps!

 

[JustinMN18]

I did actually. You do need that cable to connect. Then you hook your VDM up to the Hyrdos input.

I struggled with getting it to work because I didn't realize that the VDM settings are percentages, not absolutes. I wanted to trigger a feed cycle on 5v, so I needed the VDM to say 'If FeedA 000 Then 50' which ended up working.

Hope this helps!

Just ordered the VDM and y cable from BRS. Will pick it up this afternoon! Thanks for helping me feel better about it.

 

[JustinMN18]

I did actually. You do need that cable to connect. Then you hook your VDM up to the Hyrdos input.

I struggled with getting it to work because I didn't realize that the VDM settings are percentages, not absolutes. I wanted to trigger a feed cycle on 5v, so I needed the VDM to say 'If FeedA 000 Then 50' which ended up working.

Hope this helps!

Ok question for you... I got the VDM setup, and plugged the coralvue Y cable into the variable speed 1/2 port. I programmed both of them to say
SET 0
IF FeedA 000 THEN 20

in the app, i set the feed mode to 2.0 volts.

I also set the Options menue -> Mode control Input to both 0-10V Input 1 and also tried Input 2.

When I click FeedA on my apex, nothing happens.... any idea what could be happening?

 

[Bhor217]

bump, i am in the same position

 

[JustinMN18]

bump, i am in the same position

Can you tell me your setup? I finally got it working.

One thing. Make sure the Jack that connects into the controller is FULLY in.

The Y cable from Icecap doesn't fit all the way. I used a small box cutter to cut back the rubber a bit so that the full metal part of the jack could fit all the way in.

If you bought the icecap y cable.. you will have to trim the rubber near the base of the metal part of the jack. It has to go really far in there. IDK why they'd sell it not working out of the box.

 

[Bhor217]

Can you tell me your setup? I finally got it working.

One thing. Make sure the Jack that connects into the controller is FULLY in.

The Y cable from Icecap doesn't fit all the way. I used a small box cutter to cut back the rubber a bit so that the full metal part of the jack could fit all the way in.

If you bought the icecap y cable.. you will have to trim the rubber near the base of the metal part of the jack. It has to go really far in there. IDK why they'd sell it not working out of the box.

thanks, i will look into that!