Largest Apex System?

[MSB123]

According to Neptune, the apex can support up to 240 modules.
I have 3, and the most I’ve seen was 6. Anyone have more then 10? 20? 100?
Just wondering!
Pictures?

 

[JBKReef]

I would assume the larger systems are the people who have multiple tanks ran off of one Apex. Duplicate modules and whatnot.

 

[rkpetersen]

It's easy to accumulate more modules, depending on what you want to do.

Here's my modules list, for a single 120g system, and I don't consider my Apex setup to be all that large or complex compared to some.

 

[ca1ore]

Isn't it limited to something like 150 'outputs' though? Perhaps I recall that incorrectly (I have 113). I have 25 Neptune devices attached to the controller - one DoS, two WAV and the rest various modules. I count WXM as one, even though it controls eight vortech pumps. Mostly on my one system, though I do have an EB8 for my QT system.

 

[rkpetersen]

I don't recall either. I think my chances of running into any of the limits is almost nil, although it might be different if I were trying to control multiple tanks with one Apex.

 

[Waters]

I have over 10 but it runs both my reef tank and a reptile enclosure.

 

[MSB123]

It's easy to accumulate more modules, depending on what you want to do.

Here's my modules list, for a single 120g system, and I don't consider my Apex setup to be all that large or complex compared to some.

I have the 2016 so mine is much more condensed because I dont run a Pm1/2/3
I am adding an ALD and a WXM and a FMM and another EB832 for Christmas! There is nothing more exciting then setting up new apex gear!

 

[ca1ore]

Even with the 2016 version, there may be reasons to still run PM1 or PM2 - like monitoring pH in a CaRx or measuring temperature in multiple places. ALD is discontinued; replaced by FMM.

 

[Scurvy]

Im guessing actual public aquariums or research facilities with loads of tanks or systems may push the higher counts. Maybe some larger LFS but Id guess for the average Joe 10-20 is probably about the max.

Would be interested to hear of some though. Maybe @Terence can enligten us on some bigger setups he’s seen?

 

[MSB123]

Even with the 2016 version, there may be reasons to still run PM1 or PM2 - like monitoring pH in a CaRx or measuring temperature in multiple places. ALD is discontinued; replaced by FMM.

I’m getting the ALD used with 4 pads for $75. It is worth the price if not just for the probes.

 

[ca1ore]

Just be aware that the ALD probes don't connect to the FFM without replacing the terminations.

 

[rkpetersen]

I have the 2016 so mine is much more condensed because I dont run a Pm1/2/3

So do I; those are additional modules for a second set of probes. ;)

 

[SuncrestReef]

The 240 limit is for Outputs. The limit on Modules is actually 29. There is a typo in Neptune’s documentation, and this was acknowledged on Neptune’s support forum.

 

[MSB123]

The 240 limit is for Outputs. The limit on Modules is actually 29. There is a typo in Neptune’s documentation, and this was acknowledged on Neptune’s support forum.

Ah. Ok

 

[PaPaX6]

Would someone please tell me where to go to learn how to calibrate the salt probe on a new system.
Keep getting a communication error.
Help Please.

 

[MSB123]

Would someone please tell me where to go to learn how to calibrate the salt probe on a new system.
Keep getting a communication error.
Help Please.

Send me a text. 18056991270

 

[vetteguy53081]

Good question !!
I have 5.