Neptune Systems Apex Aquarium Controller & Monitor (AquaController) for pH, mV (ORP) and Temperature |
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Neptune Systems is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aquarium controllers. The company was founded in 1995 for the purpose of developing affordable water quality monitoring and control instrumentation. Their engineering team has extensive expertise in computer hardware and software system design as well as a background in water quality analysis. Neptune Systems uses these finely-honed engineering skills to develop innovative monitoring and control solutions for use in reef and fresh water aquariums, aquaculture tanks, hydroponics systems and general laboratory use.
Neptune Systems is best known for their AquaController line, a feature-rich set of aquarium controllers that allow hobbyists to automate their lighting, temperature, water flow, pH and ORP. The company has built a reputation for innovation, product expandability and customer centricity. |
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Apex Jr. System1
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Apex Lite System2
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Apex System3
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| Temperature Monitor/Control |
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| pH Monitor/Control |
Optional w/ PM1 |
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(pH probe optional) |
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| ORP Monitor/Control |
Optional w/ PM1 |
Optional w/ PM1 |
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| 2nd pH Monitor/Control |
Optional w/ PM1 |
Optional w/ PM1 |
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| Conductivity/Salinity Monitor/Control |
Optional w/ PM2 |
Optional w/ PM2 |
Optional w/ PM2 |
| Dissolved Oxygen Monitor/Control |
Optional w/ PM3 |
Optional w/ PM3 |
Optional w/ PM3 |
| Display |
Optional |
Graphical (8x20) |
Graphical (8x20) |
| Ethernet Port |
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| Web Server Monitor/Control/Configure with browser) |
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| Email Alarms |
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| Flash Memory for Easy Firmware updates |
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| Digital Inputs |
6 Optional w/ PMx |
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6 |
| Moon Simulation |
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| Seasonal Temperature Variation |
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| Seasonal Sunrise/Sunset |
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| Maximum AquaBus Modules4 |
5 |
240 |
240 |
| Datalogging |
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(1,000s of entries) |
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(10,000s of entries) |
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(10,000s of entries) |
| Alternate Power Source |
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| Variable Speed/Dimming Port (0-10V) |
Optional w/ VDM |
Optional w/ VDM |
4 |
| Legacy Support (D4HD, DC8) |
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1 - Apex Jr System includes: ApexJr base module w/ 4 controllable outlets, temperature probe, and Ethernet cable.
2 - Apex Lite System includes: Apex Lite base module, Apex display, EnergyBar 8, temperature probe, and Ethernet cable.
3 - Apex System includes: Apex base module, Apex display, EnergyBar 8, temperature probe, standard pH probe, and Ethernet cable.
4 - Apex Jr supports a maximum of 4 AquaBus devices and 1 AquaBus display.
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Neptune Systems AquaController Apex Systems |
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Probes and Probe Accessories |
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| * - for Pro version use only |
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Software and PC Accessories |
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