Kessil A360x and Apex compatibility

[Reefacist]

Hi,

I have been doing a lot of research for my build and after all that I have decided to go with the kessil a360x with my aquatic life hybrid. There is one BIG problem now. I have already spent thousands on apex and will not buy a light that can not be controlled with the apex.

kessil or anyone else can you guys confirm when or if kessil a360x models will be compatible with apex?

 

[Reefelite]

It cannot be controlled via Apex. You have to use either the manual knobs, WiFi module or the Spectral X controller.

 

[Kessil]

APEX Compatibility is something that we have planned for the X series lights (A360X / AP9X). We'll share more details as we get closer to a launch date for that capability.

 

[xaflatoonx]

When is launch date if you don’t mind giving some reference please.

Setting up another system and I wanted to do LEDs. But I cannot wait for a year if that’s the time frame you guys have in mind.

Anything you can share?

 

[Reefacist]

APEX Compatibility is something that we have planned for the X series lights (A360X / AP9X). We'll share more details as we get closer to a launch date for that capability.

Can we please get a date or at least the month that you guys are planning to launch? I already bought the kessils but haven’t put them up yet. Thank you

 

[GainesvilleReef]

@Terence said Kessil and Sicce integration are coming soon on ReefDudes.

 

[ConectadoNZ]

Would that be the solution for it?

Adapter USB 2.0 Type-C male to RJ45 plug​

 

[Kessil]

Would that be the solution for it?

Adapter USB 2.0 Type-C male to RJ45 plug​

Saw this on Facebook, but I'll respond here too!

Unfortunately, this won't work. It's not just the connector that's different - the X series lights use a completely different programming language than the 0-10v lights do, so even if a 0-10v signal was sent, the X series lights would have no way to "understand" the signal they're receiving.

We are actively working with Neptune at this point on APEX compatibility via the WiFi dongle - No hard release date at this point, but know we are working on it.

 

[Roosterjack]

I would gladly pay for a “KCM” (Kessil Control Module) for APEX.

That said, I would rather you take the time to get it right and with a full feature set than some half-baked solution that doesn’t leverage the power of both systems.