Using Reef Octopus VarioS-8 with Profilux 4

[esther]

So, I want to connect my return pump to my Profilux 4 and am going through this thread: Howto: 0-10v Control Return Pump. I have some questions, though.

• This link is no longer available: GHL LBF-AP module and it says I need it to connect my pump. Can anyone out there point me in the right direction for what I need in order to control my return pump?
• Can anyone out there show me how they've set-up their return pumps with their Profilux and how they use it? Real world use cases would be of great help.

Thanks in advance for your help and for your patience with me as I try to navigate the GHL ecosystem over the next couple of months.

@Vinny@GHLUSA

#profilux4 #ghl #ghlusers #ghl_aquariumproducts

 

[Ditto]

That part was replaced with:

S-Port & L-Port Breakout Box – GHL USA

www.aquariumcomputer.com

I currently have my Red Dragon (Royal Exclusive) set you on the 1-10 volt.

I placed the pump in a stream group. I then assigned it to constant flow and adjusted the percentage of power to be the flow I want. I did tie the stream group to a maintainece mode so when triggered turns off the pump.

I could also tie it to feed modes but did Not.

 

[esther]

That part was replaced with:

S-Port & L-Port Breakout Box – GHL USA

www.aquariumcomputer.com

I currently have my Red Dragon (Royal Exclusive) set you on the 1-10 volt.

I placed the pump in a stream group. I then assigned it to constant flow and adjusted the percentage of power to be the flow I want. I did tie the stream group to a maintainece mode so when triggered turns off the pump.

I could also tie it to feed modes but did Not.

Thanks! This may be a stupid question, but how do I connect the pump to that box? Is there a special cable that I'll need? Or does the breakout box come with the right one?

 

[Ditto]

No problem glad to help

You would need to buy this cable cut off the controller side end and then connect it into the breakout box.

https://fragtasticreef.com/y-module...MImtqat4vC5wIVysDACh1q7AKTEAQYAiABEgJ6iPD_BwE

 

[esther]

No problem glad to help

You would need to buy this cable cut off the controller side end and then connect it into the breakout box.

https://fragtasticreef.com/y-module...MImtqat4vC5wIVysDACh1q7AKTEAQYAiABEgJ6iPD_BwE

Thanks! So, this is how I'm envisioning it:

1. Connect pump to breakout box with Y module cable. I'm going to install the breakout box into the dry side (left) in our stand.
2. Then I'm going to connect the breakout box to the Profilux with the RJ12 cable, right?

Our Profilux will be in the cabinet to the left of our tank (see photo). Which means I'm going to need an RJ12 cable that's longer, right? Does GHL sell this? Am I looking at this correctly?

 

[AZMSGT]

Thanks! So, this is how I'm envisioning it:

1. Connect pump to breakout box with Y module cable. I'm going to install the breakout box into the dry side (left) in our stand.
2. Then I'm going to connect the breakout box to the Profilux with the RJ12 cable, right?

Our Profilux will be in the cabinet to the left of our tank (see photo). Which means I'm going to need an RJ12 cable that's longer, right? Does GHL sell this? Am I looking at this correctly?

Looks like it’s going to be an awesome system.

 

[esther]

Looks like it’s going to be an awesome system.

Thanks! Did my last post make sense? Can you help answer any of those questions? It's a little overwhelming currently, but I know we'll get the hang of the GHL stuff.

 

[esther]

Hey @Vinny@GHLUSA can you let me know your thoughts on my vision for the setup above? Thanks!

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA]

What you have in-mind will work just fine. The cable that comes with the breakout box will connect to the Yellow port on the ProfiLux.

If you need to extend the reach, you can do so with the VSL-cable accessory.