WHAT!? 3 BRAND NEW VERSIONS of the APEX CONTROLLER from Neptune Systems!?!

[Daniel@R2R]

So I just saw this and thought I'd share! I haven't had a chance yet to really look it all over. What do you guys think? I'm pretty excited about the first new Apex in 6 years!

It's on the front page of the Neptune website.

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[herozero]

It's a 25 year celebration with a re-jiggering of ports on the base units. I think the three A3 series probably fall in-line more clearly in a good-better-best kind of hierarchy, but it's not a "new generation" or "revolutionary" or anything like that. Adding FMM ports direct is a good deal, IMO. I've got a "pro" except my 4-ports live in an external FMM module, and I've always utilized the 0-10V ports (Tunze). It's what makes the announcement meh from a new products perspective, cause nothing is pushing the envelope, on the other hand it's not the kind of controversy that was Classic vs. Apex, but I don't want to get on that topic anymore, and the whole ecosystem keeps chugging along. I don't think Ecotech-Neptune integration will happen for another 2 years at least, my 2 cents.

It's a perfectly wonderful controller series and you can use loads of existing modules.

Edit: new upgrades on sensors too, which is nice.

 

[gbru316]

The biggest news here is the release of the A3 Jr -- which makes monitoring/control much more accessible to those on a budget. I'm also pretty excited about the liquid level sensor.

The other 2 controllers feel like they're just kicking the can down the road.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Having looked it over, I'm glad it's not the introduction of a whole new ecosystem. These seem like a nice option for some upgrades. I do wonder if some new modules will be in the works or possibly some reimagining of some existing modules (i.e. the new optical sensor).

 

[Reefer Matt]

I am eagerly awaiting the Trident 2, with nitrate and phosphate testing. *Wishful thinking, not fact. The new units seem like something for most reefers out there.

 

[HBtank]

Having a Jr. back in the lineup is nice!

 

[herozero]

Having looked it over, I'm glad it's not the introduction of a whole new ecosystem. These seem like a nice option for some upgrades. I do wonder if some new modules will be in the works or possibly some reimagining of some existing modules (i.e. the new optical sensor).

Already have, new sensors.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I'll stick with the 2016 version which is loaded and has been nothing but good to me and with included salinity probe was $100 less

 

[DivingTheWorld]

And my classic keeps chugging along.

Seriously though, just when I thought they couldn’t make a blockier head unit…. When are they going to figure out we want a sleek, clean and flat mounted design like the classic (just with new technology)?

 

[Wasabiroot]

Looks like they're trying to capture some of the market share that the Hydros was taking (budget monitoring w/ expandability). More options for consumers is a win.