**Neptune AquaController** - Page 23

fishnu · 06-18-2008, 10:24 AM

Plus 3 and 3pro give you ability to control your tank over the web, from anywhere...like, China.

Octoman · 06-18-2008, 11:35 AM

Here's the link again...

Wireless Aquacontroller Jr Serial Connection

I have it set up so I can access it over the web, but my desktop PC has to be on. It would be an advantage to have the internal webserver.

Another benefit of the PRO is it can measure DO and conductivity.

charlestonemt · 06-18-2008, 11:37 AM

Cool. With the ACIII, all I would have to do is connect a wireless router to the unit to connect to my network right?

Octoman · 06-18-2008, 11:40 AM

Yes, it doesn't have internal wireless, so you need a wireless access point for it.

charlestonemt · 06-18-2008, 11:50 AM

OK good deal. Has anyone here had problems running halides on the DC8?

I'm trying to figure out whether to get 2 DC8s or 1DC8 and one DC4HD

I have:
250W MH x 2 (1.8 amps each)
IceCap 430-800 for VHOs
Rio 2500 running skimmer
Rio 3100 return pump
#2 Hydor
#3 Hydor
200W Heater
Fan
LED moon lights

Any suggestions?

Anselth · 06-18-2008, 11:55 AM

I'm running two 250W metal halides on the DC8 for my 110, and a 150W on the one over my 70. Neither seems to be having any issues.

Mattfish · 06-18-2008, 12:24 PM

I get an ocassional flicker of my sump lights when they should remain off - there's an amps limit on the DC's. You might want to go with the DC4HD for that reason.

charlestonemt · 06-18-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octoman

Yes, it doesn't have internal wireless, so you need a wireless access point for it.

OK, so the ACIII will be connected to a router. However, my internet (DSL) is connected to a router upstairs in a totally seperate location. How can I make this all work? Thanks for bearing with me...I've totally confused myself.

Mattfish · 06-18-2008, 01:13 PM

What you need to get is a wireless access point, not a router. This is a device which allows a single ethernet device (the AC unit) to be connected to a wireless LAN. You connect it to your PC, set it up, then put it in your cabinet with your AC unit connected to it, and it's then viewable on the network.

I can go into more details if needed - I just set mine up this way.

charlestonemt · 06-18-2008, 01:19 PM

Mike,

Much appreciated! I'm usually pretty tech savvy, but all this reading about controllers has my head swimming. That makes good sense. I'm sure once I finally decide to buy it, I'll need some help setting it up, so I'll be hitting you up.

One more question...with the ACIII, do you still need the serial cable to program if you get the WAP and network it, or can the programming be done from the web interface?

Mattfish · 06-18-2008, 01:24 PM

You can do all programming through the web interface - I don't have and don't use a serial cable. It's really easy. There are some differences from the manual in terms of programming, but it's really easy.

Mattfish · 06-18-2008, 02:17 PM

I forgot to mention - I'm happy to help any time - ping me and I can call.

thelastmucci · 06-18-2008, 03:27 PM

instead of getting the DC4HD you may just want to look into the 120 volt socket expansion for the AC Jr. I have and and while I haven't used it yet am pretty cofident that it will do what I need. You do lose socket on the DC8 but it's supposed to help on energy pigs like MH bulbs. The downside is while you can program that socket BOTH sockets on the expansion will run on what you program. My suggestion is to put a main thermometer on it and have a backup for when it shuts down.

fishnu · 06-21-2008, 09:57 PM

OK I'm in the AC3 club now. I am going to be bothering you all for programming and aquanotes ideas.

AC3, DC8, DC4HD, Socket Expansion and pH and Temp probes.

Aquanotes next, and a conductivity probe.

John

Almondsaz · 06-21-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disciple882542

I'm looking into the ACJr w/ serial port. For the non laptop guys...couldn't you just take the controller to the computer instead of the computer to the controller?

God bless,
Chris

Chris: I do that to update the operating system on the controller, but since my original post I got the ACIII and now use the wireless ethernet network I have in the house to access the controller. I feel really spoiled becuase it makes tweaking the programs and looking at the graphs soooo easy. David

06-18-2008, 10:24 AM	#331 (permalink)
fishnu Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController Plus 3 and 3pro give you ability to control your tank over the web, from anywhere...like, China. __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Gamma 25w UV; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

06-18-2008, 11:35 AM	#332 (permalink)
Octoman Majano Slayer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,666 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Neptune AquaController Here's the link again... Wireless Aquacontroller Jr Serial Connection I have it set up so I can access it over the web, but my desktop PC has to be on. It would be an advantage to have the internal webserver. Another benefit of the PRO is it can measure DO and conductivity. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

06-18-2008, 11:37 AM	#333 (permalink)
charlestonemt Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 304 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController Cool. With the ACIII, all I would have to do is connect a wireless router to the unit to connect to my network right? __________________ Steven 75g reef tank 2 x 175w MH (10,000K) 2 x 48" VHOs on IceCap balast 50 gpd RO unit with ATO setup Sealife Systems skimmer

06-18-2008, 11:40 AM	#334 (permalink)
Octoman Majano Slayer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,666 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Neptune AquaController Yes, it doesn't have internal wireless, so you need a wireless access point for it. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

06-18-2008, 11:50 AM	#335 (permalink)
charlestonemt Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 304 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController OK good deal. Has anyone here had problems running halides on the DC8? I'm trying to figure out whether to get 2 DC8s or 1DC8 and one DC4HD I have: 250W MH x 2 (1.8 amps each) IceCap 430-800 for VHOs Rio 2500 running skimmer Rio 3100 return pump #2 Hydor #3 Hydor 200W Heater Fan LED moon lights Any suggestions? __________________ Steven 75g reef tank 2 x 175w MH (10,000K) 2 x 48" VHOs on IceCap balast 50 gpd RO unit with ATO setup Sealife Systems skimmer

06-18-2008, 11:55 AM	#336 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 943 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController I'm running two 250W metal halides on the DC8 for my 110, and a 150W on the one over my 70. Neither seems to be having any issues. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

06-18-2008, 12:24 PM	#337 (permalink)
Mattfish King of all I survey Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController I get an ocassional flicker of my sump lights when they should remain off - there's an amps limit on the DC's. You might want to go with the DC4HD for that reason. __________________ Mike - for the Mattfish Family - Mike, Pum and Matthew the little fish "A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it's real money." Sen. Sam Rayburn on the 1964 Congressional Budget, or, anyone with a tank. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do." Joe Walsh on life. "Vote early, vote often." Mayor Wild Bill Thompson of Chicago on elections during the Capone era.

06-18-2008, 01:13 PM	#339 (permalink)
Mattfish King of all I survey Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController What you need to get is a wireless access point, not a router. This is a device which allows a single ethernet device (the AC unit) to be connected to a wireless LAN. You connect it to your PC, set it up, then put it in your cabinet with your AC unit connected to it, and it's then viewable on the network. I can go into more details if needed - I just set mine up this way. __________________ Mike - for the Mattfish Family - Mike, Pum and Matthew the little fish "A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it's real money." Sen. Sam Rayburn on the 1964 Congressional Budget, or, anyone with a tank. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do." Joe Walsh on life. "Vote early, vote often." Mayor Wild Bill Thompson of Chicago on elections during the Capone era.

06-18-2008, 01:19 PM	#340 (permalink)
charlestonemt Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 304 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController Mike, Much appreciated! I'm usually pretty tech savvy, but all this reading about controllers has my head swimming. That makes good sense. I'm sure once I finally decide to buy it, I'll need some help setting it up, so I'll be hitting you up. One more question...with the ACIII, do you still need the serial cable to program if you get the WAP and network it, or can the programming be done from the web interface? __________________ Steven 75g reef tank 2 x 175w MH (10,000K) 2 x 48" VHOs on IceCap balast 50 gpd RO unit with ATO setup Sealife Systems skimmer

06-18-2008, 01:24 PM	#341 (permalink)
Mattfish King of all I survey Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController You can do all programming through the web interface - I don't have and don't use a serial cable. It's really easy. There are some differences from the manual in terms of programming, but it's really easy. __________________ Mike - for the Mattfish Family - Mike, Pum and Matthew the little fish "A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it's real money." Sen. Sam Rayburn on the 1964 Congressional Budget, or, anyone with a tank. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do." Joe Walsh on life. "Vote early, vote often." Mayor Wild Bill Thompson of Chicago on elections during the Capone era.

06-18-2008, 02:17 PM	#342 (permalink)
Mattfish King of all I survey Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController I forgot to mention - I'm happy to help any time - ping me and I can call. __________________ Mike - for the Mattfish Family - Mike, Pum and Matthew the little fish "A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it's real money." Sen. Sam Rayburn on the 1964 Congressional Budget, or, anyone with a tank. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do." Joe Walsh on life. "Vote early, vote often." Mayor Wild Bill Thompson of Chicago on elections during the Capone era.

06-21-2008, 09:57 PM	#344 (permalink)
fishnu Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Neptune AquaController OK I'm in the AC3 club now. I am going to be bothering you all for programming and aquanotes ideas. AC3, DC8, DC4HD, Socket Expansion and pH and Temp probes. Aquanotes next, and a conductivity probe. John __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Gamma 25w UV; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

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