How to connect Vortech pump to WXM?

[Krixic]

I have the vortech pumps with WXM module and am trying to connect them to my apex. I cant seem to get it to connect. Maybe I am doing something wrong? I followed the directions at this link https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/wxm/vortech/ and when pressing the "set" button, I dont get a blue/yellow light. I have a Vortech MP10 with a black chip inside (recently upgraded it)

 

[jonmos75]

If you upgraded to Mobius you will need to downgrade the firmware to work on a Reef Link or a WXM module.

Mobius: Firmware Rollback to ESL/WXM

Overview QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra built after 6/1/20, will have Mobius firmware preloaded. We do not recommend performing a firmware rollback unless you already have a large group of devices ...

support.ecotechmarine.com

 

[Krixic]

If you upgraded to Mobius you will need to downgrade the firmware to work on a Reef Link or a WXM module.

Mobius: Firmware Rollback to ESL/WXM

Overview QuietDrive VorTech and Vectra built after 6/1/20, will have Mobius firmware preloaded. We do not recommend performing a firmware rollback unless you already have a large group of devices ...

support.ecotechmarine.com

Thanks, much appreciated

 

[mike550]

@Krixic and @jonmos75 I'm planning to purchase an APEX and already have a MP40 and Vectra M2 pump from Ecotech. I'd appreciate your thoughts on how difficult / safe it ws to "rollback" the firmware on the units and if you think it was worth it. Just trying to figure out the upside / downside vs simply controlling on/off via the EB832

Also -- Is the WXM still for sale or is it being discontinued by Neptune?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Krixic]

@Krixic and @jonmos75 I'm planning to purchase an APEX and already have a MP40 and Vectra M2 pump from Ecotech. I'd appreciate your thoughts on how difficult / safe it ws to "rollback" the firmware on the units and if you think it was worth it. Just trying to figure out the upside / downside vs simply controlling on/off via the EB832

Also -- Is the WXM still for sale or is it being discontinued by Neptune?

Thanks in advance.

Hey! So I accually ended up skipping that bit all together and just used Mobius as I have a vectra M2 so It did not make sense for me to connect to my APEX since I just felt it woud be a pain to have to use two platforms to shut off my devices to go into feed or waterchange modes.

 

[JoshH]

Also -- Is the WXM still for sale or is it being discontinued by Neptune?

Just to add Mike, the WXM has been discontinued by Neptune they have apparently kept a stock of them for any warranty issues for the next little while.

 

[mike550]

@Krixic and @JoshH thanks for your comments and saving me some $$$. Looks like I'll be running my MP40 and Vectra off of Mobius -- which is fine as I also have a Versa doser. Haha. Apex is now relegated to turning things on and off.