Red dragon apex controller

[m.kristoff]

I have a Speedy 150 and want to connect it to my Apex. I bought the Apex interface adapter. Anyone using this? how was the setup and what control will I get from my apex for my pump?

 

[Pistondog]

If you are using the 0to10v reference from the Apex, you can control the skimmers pump speed. I do this with octo/varios pump. Set up speed profiles in apex, then switch them as desired using logic on the variable output that the interface cable is connected to. On the varios controller, simply sending out a reference overrode the manual speeds on the speed controller.

 

[m.kristoff]

This for my return pump. I purchased the Red Dragon 3 Apex Interface Adapter. I would agree with what you said. it comes with all the cables. I'm pretty sure the speed can be controlled based on the limited instruction i can find. It says it will lock the buttons on the controller.

Will the Apex be able to control the pump with optical sensors for run drys or Feed modes? Can alerting be setup for the pump? I'm guess it can but want to verify. I am also assuming that ill pretty much get the same control as the Various on a Apex

 

[Pistondog]

This for my return pump. I purchased the Red Dragon 3 Apex Interface Adapter. I would agree with what you said. it comes with all the cables. I'm pretty sure the speed can be controlled based on the limited instruction i can find. It says it will lock the buttons on the controller.

Will the Apex be able to control the pump with optical sensors for run drys or Feed modes? Can alerting be setup for the pump? I'm guess it can but want to verify. I am also assuming that ill pretty much get the same control as the Various on a Apex

What do you want to do for feed mode? I shut my return off via apex 120v outlet. You can use to speed ref to slow or stop, ditto for run drys.
Some devices have a non-linear response to the analog output. My tunze turbelle doesn't pump below 30% reference, for example.

 

[m.kristoff]

nothing for feed mode- its just because i can! I would never use it

 

[m.kristoff]

mostly I'm just trying to get an idea of what kind of control i can get via apex