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I'm strongly considering getting a neptune apex for my next build and was hoping some people more knowledgeable about this device could clarify a few things for me. My main reason for getting this would be to have a central "brain" to help run the tank, notifications when things go wrong, and peace of mind when I'm traveling and away from my tank. My current plan is to buy the package that comes with 4 probes as well as the ATK kit. Initial basic functions that I want to set up is heater controller backup, ATO, and leak warnings.
With that said, I'm a little concerned on how the device handles power outages/wifi issues. I apologize in advance if these are ignorant questions, but I'm still the in the research stage for this device.
- What happens if the power goes out? Is apex able to come back on by itself and resume where it left off? Does the time of power outage matter (2 seconds vs 15 minutes)?
- If the power goes out, does apex 'reset' kind of like how most electronics work? Basically, does the timer for my lights/pumps get thrown off or is it able to 'know' what time it is and resume where it left off?
- If the power does go out, my wifi will also go out. Will apex be able to re-connect back to my wifi network once it's back up without issues?
- If just my wifi goes out for whatever reason, is the apex no longer functional? i.e. lights plugged in no longer working, pumps no longer working, ATO off, etc? Does it require wifi to do basic functions? I understand I won't be able to get updates if the wifi is down, but does the actual controller still control all the devices attached to it.
My power rarely goes out my wifi is also very stable. I have a pretty high end router attached to a 1gb line. However, I just wanted to play out all the worst case scenarios and understand what the controller is capable of doing, what it isn't capable of doing, and the limitations. Thanks in advance!
With that said, I'm a little concerned on how the device handles power outages/wifi issues. I apologize in advance if these are ignorant questions, but I'm still the in the research stage for this device.
- What happens if the power goes out? Is apex able to come back on by itself and resume where it left off? Does the time of power outage matter (2 seconds vs 15 minutes)?
- If the power goes out, does apex 'reset' kind of like how most electronics work? Basically, does the timer for my lights/pumps get thrown off or is it able to 'know' what time it is and resume where it left off?
- If the power does go out, my wifi will also go out. Will apex be able to re-connect back to my wifi network once it's back up without issues?
- If just my wifi goes out for whatever reason, is the apex no longer functional? i.e. lights plugged in no longer working, pumps no longer working, ATO off, etc? Does it require wifi to do basic functions? I understand I won't be able to get updates if the wifi is down, but does the actual controller still control all the devices attached to it.
My power rarely goes out my wifi is also very stable. I have a pretty high end router attached to a 1gb line. However, I just wanted to play out all the worst case scenarios and understand what the controller is capable of doing, what it isn't capable of doing, and the limitations. Thanks in advance!