MXM module

[Sisterlimonpot]

I saw all your profiles in apex for the vortex lol

Someone said that you me the other day. I wonder if they have the sync/anti‐sync still on them... hmmm?? Winky face emoji.

 

[apb03]

Why not just set up a remote control app on your control tablet for that one time a year you want to change lighting or flow unattended?

 

[David_CO]

Someone said that you me the other day. I wonder if they have the sync/anti‐sync still on them... hmmm?? Winky face emoji.

hmmm I was wondering what the "unknown" mode meant......

 

[certain_code]

Why not just set up a remote control app on your control tablet for that one time a year you want to change lighting or flow unattended?

I rarely hear people mention this but it's actually a really great level of redundancy, especially when you are away. I have a tablet sitting next to my tank that I honestly rarely use for control since I almost always have my phone with me. But what I can do and have needed to do in the past is remote into the tablet and use the direct connection to control some of my Bluetooth devices. I used to have pretty inconsistent wifi issues with my original Apex and just being able to monitor/control my Inkbird, Neros, and a few other devices was pretty clutch at the moment.

Great tip.

I'm still disappointed I cannot control my Versas via Apex. :frowning-face:

 

[apb03]

I rarely hear people mention this but it's actually a really great level of redundancy, especially when you are away. I have a tablet sitting next to my tank that I honestly rarely use for control since I almost always have my phone with me. But what I can do and have needed to do in the past is remote into the tablet and use the direct connection to control some of my Bluetooth devices. I used to have pretty inconsistent wifi issues with my original Apex and just being able to monitor/control my Inkbird, Neros, and a few other devices was pretty clutch at the moment.

Great tip.

I'm still disappointed I cannot control my Versas via Apex. :frowning-face:

It really came in handy for me when I was away. My Versa needed a change due to a scheduling mishap and I was able to fix it. Personally, I would never change my flow or lighting without physically being there to evaluate the impact, so I don't see much value in that feature, myself. Power on/off for sure, but that is already a non-issue.

Agree with the Versa feature gap. That's a huge miss and probably would have made me purchase an Apex if they included it.

 

[ReefKeeperElite]

Thank you!! This is very exciting, can't wait for the mxm now.
This issue has been a sore in my side for years!

Just set up the MXM, and attached my return pumps. Pretty simple install. I did have to quickly set up the pump speeds in Fusion, hence the temporary dip, but very happy with this so far. Now so easy to monitor and adjust as needed whilst away from the tank. Peace of mind.

 

[ReefKeeperElite]

Just set up the MXM, and attached my return pumps. Pretty simple install. I did have to quickly set up the pump speeds in Fusion, hence the temporary dip, but very happy with this so far. Now so easy to monitor and adjust as needed whilst away from the tank. Peace of mind.

The auto-dim timeouts do not work on the vectra and vortech controllers. Mine stay on and keep blinking. Hopefully this gets resolved. Undimmed keeps the reef room too bright at night.

 

[ReefKeeperElite]

Thank you!! This is very exciting, can't wait for the mxm now.
This issue has been a sore in my side for years!

Unfortunately the issue remains. Today one of my return pumps decided to slow way down. This is exactly what happens every now and then. So frustrating.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Ugg just hooked up a MXM module hoping to get control of all my rations in one place, I have gen 3,4,5 all “updated” to Mobius platform. Unfortunately even though they have the new WiFi chip and are fully updated the gen 3 and 4 will not connect to the MXM. Here’s hoping for an update that makes the MXM useful. As it is I would have to use 2 Mobius to control several lights and apex to include the MXM.

Not good, this is an expensive paperweight for now.

 

[areefer01]

Ugg just hooked up a MXM module hoping to get control of all my rations in one place, I have gen 3,4,5 all “updated” to Mobius platform. Unfortunately even though they have the new WiFi chip and are fully updated the gen 3 and 4 will not connect to the MXM. Here’s hoping for an update that makes the MXM useful. As it is I would have to use 2 Mobius to control several lights and apex to include the MXM.

I'm not sure I understand. Did you not read the MXM product page on Neptune's portal to see what Ecotech Marine Radion LED's it supports before you purchased it? It states G5, G6. If nothing else you could have reached out to Neptune support for clarity. I'm sure this gets asked all the time.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Here’s hoping for an update that makes the MXM useful. As it is I would have to use 2 Mobius to control several lights and apex to include the MXM.

There's no other reason except for a command decision to draw the line at what equipment will work and what won't.

Although there's really nothing stopping them, bu I wouldn't hold my breath expecting them to add gen 1-4.

There's a few things that the mxm is lacking. The good news is that they're transparent about it all. If you had just done a little research you would've saved yourself a lot of frustration.

P.S. Where did you get wifi chips for your 3 and 4?

 

[Hawkaholic]

There's no other reason except for a command decision to draw the line at what equipment will work and what won't.

Although there's really nothing stopping them, bu I wouldn't hold my breath expecting them to add gen 1-4.

There's a few things that the mxm is lacking. The good news is that they're transparent about it all. If you had just done a little research you would've saved yourself a lot of frustration.

P.S. Where did you get wifi chips for your 3 and 4?

If you just do a little research, you can find them. Posted this here so others hopefully won’t make the same assumptions I did, not looking for judgement or affirmation.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

If you just do a little research, you can find them.

I've exhausted my searching abilities, I can't find them... can you share the link for wifi chips for my gen 4s?

 

[xabo]

Is this what you're looking for?
https://store2.ecotechmarine.com/collections/radion-accessories/products/replacement-rf-module

 

[TTipsyDragon]

Does anyone know if they added support for the EcoTech Versa pumps yet? It's the only thing holding me back from buying a apex 3

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Does anyone know if they added support for the EcoTech Versa pumps yet? It's the only thing holding me back from buying a apex 3

I wouldn't hold your breath. As of right now, versa is not compatible with mxm

 

[TTipsyDragon]

That's a bummer it can't be that hard to add the support and the dev work cost would be paid by all the new people buying the module or system

 

[spsick]

That's a bummer it can't be that hard to add the support and the dev work cost would be paid by all the new people buying the module or system

It really is a bummer. Couple software updates would a go a long way toward supporting customers. It seems like they delayed this release for a long time and then just washed their hands of it.

 

[David Gaskins]

Based on my conversation with TS, it would appear that the consolidation and move to PA for all of Ecotech and Neptune, has resulted in discontinuation of any future updates to Versa in favor of DOS.

 

[TTipsyDragon]

Based on my conversation with TS, it would appear that the consolidation and move to PA for all of Ecotech and Neptune, has resulted in discontinuation of any future updates to Versa in favor of DOS.

Versa is just the better pump so that's very unfortunate