ApexEL Wi-Fi Aquarium Controller

ApexEL Wi-Fi Aquarium Controller

The ApexEL is the lower cost version of its big-brother Apex still offering everything necessary for safe and successful controlling of your aquarium’s internal and external variables, with included double junction pH and Temperature probes.

The ApexELController has wireless connectivity compatible with iPhones, iPads, Android devices via a free app. Also, compatible using a PC or MAC via Apex fusion. Getting set up on the Apex Fusion cloud service takes just minutes and rivals any wired connection. The Apex Base Unit promises accurate reading real-time reading of temperature and PH balance, along with this all equipment such as lights, pumps ATO etc... are continually monitored to ensure they're working correctly and best of all alerts you when they're not!!

Remember this is only the start of what is possible with the ApexEL, designed to be expandable for further monitoring and controllability for other Apex and none Apex equipment. The APEXel is an affordable way of controlling many tasks and equipment reducing the need for various controllers and power leads to other equipment clogging up vital space. Some of these tasks and equipment control are; Temperature Control, Lighting schedules, and dimming, auto top up, control of Ecotech products, leak detection, wavemaker control, DC return pump control and much more….

Apex Base Unit (ABU) -

The newly designed base unit from Apex has a 32-bit microprocessor and a built-in web server to allow you to configure and operate your Apex from any internet connected computer device or phone. The Mac compatible product makes it far more accessible than any other controllers on the market at this price point. The Apex Base Unit runs at 10 times the speed of other controllers. Its advanced processor technology stores many months’ worth of complete tank data in non-volatile RAM form, meaning that your tank history, complete with all configurations are always safe. Updates via the Apex operating system are just one simple touch away.

The newly designed Apex Base unit has an innovative flip mounting system to increase the ease to access all the ports whilst keeping them safe from stray water.

The Apex Base Unit is also internet-ready straight out of the box. Simply connect into your router and away you go! With no software to install and no need to connect to a computer, your data can be accessed from anywhere in the world and at any time via a web browser or via iOS or Android apps. The Base unit is configured so that you receive emails or text messages if something is not quite right with your aquarium conditions, allowing you an advantageous insight into incorrect temperatures, leaks on the floor or PH imbalances etc. 

The ports for the Apex Base Unit include -

- 1x Ethernet for a wired connection

- 1x 4 channel variable speed/dimming (o-10v)

-  2x Aquabus

- Temperature Port

- pH Port

- 12v Auxiliary for power outage situations

 Apex Energy Bar 6 -

Apex's energy bar is developed from 16-gauge, powder-coated aluminum to provide the best protection against catastrophic failure. With the Apex energy bars soft-start feature this slowly ramps up the power so that every motor is safely brought up to speed without the damaging torque. The APEX 6 energy bar has four additional AquaBus ports to allow you to connect to other modules. One feature which outweighs the rest is the power failure detection and communication protection to ensure a failsafe setting is in place if the worst happens such as a power cut, this will automatically fall back to the failsafe setting once the power returns. Using UPS you can have essential equipment such as low wattage power heads kick in and switch to the failsafe state once a power outage is detected helping towards keeping your aquarium healthy in the worst case scenario.

Probes Included -

Both probes included with the APEXel are Double Junction pH and Temperature probes, Double junction probes are far more accurate over a longer period than single junction probes. With a single junction, the aquarium water has direct contact with the reference electrode and over time water leaks into the electrolyte which alters its accuracy and means more calibrations are needed. Double junction probes have an external and internal junction before the aquarium water can contaminate the reference electrode meaning this probe stays accurate for a lot longer and fewer calibrations are required.

ApexEL ready Equipment -

The ApexEL Aquarium Controller Kit is compatible with the following Apex ready equipment;

Lighting

Kessil A360 WE and Kessil A160WE

Radion XR30w, XR15w, and XR30w Pro

TMC iLumenair 600,900,1200

Circulation Pumps

Vortech QDMP10w, QDMP40w, QDMP60w

Maxspect Gyre Generator

Tunze Turbelle Stream 6105, 6155, 6255

Apex Wav Pumps

Please Note, for additional equipment which are APEX compatible addition modules will be needed for these to be used.

At a Glance

A low cost alternative that its big brother APEX

Apex base unit with a 32-bit microprocessor

Built-in web server

Runs at 10 times the speed of other controllers

16-gauge, powder-coated aluminum energy bar with 6 power points and 4 AquaBus ports

Effortless controls over aquarium variables with adjustable contrast and high res graphics display

Wi-Fi Ready, compatible with iPhone and Android devices via a free APP

Promises accurate reading of temperature and PH balance with double junction probes

Four channels of 0-10V control which can be used for LED dimming or Tunze speed control pumps