Controller

Tmanwa253 · 09/06/2019, 11:53 PM

So other than apex what controllers can I use for black boxes wired to be used with apex controller. They are evergrows that I’m getting used already mod for it

mcgyvr · 09/07/2019, 08:28 AM

That depends on how you modded the black boxes...
What dimming signal does it need? 0-10v analog? Pwm? 5v?

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 09:42 AM

I think so they were mod for apex controller and still have the connector still wired in

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 09:44 AM

I’m interested in gh Profilux mini WiFi to run it according to what I see it should work but wanna make sure before I get it don’t wanna spend money on one that don’t work

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 11:07 AM

I found out for sure they are wired in 1-10v analog

mcgyvr · 09/07/2019, 02:58 PM

Gh mini has 4 x 1-10v dimming interfaces

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 03:41 PM

Does that mean analog

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 04:16 PM

I’m no electric wizard so I don’t understand what electrical terminology

mcgyvr · 09/07/2019, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmanwa253

Does that mean analog

Yes

ohashimz · 09/07/2019, 05:15 PM

Ghl with all its line up controllers are very good. I switched my apex with ghl p4 and very happy with the performance.
They recently released coupled of controllers the p-mini and P-light as well as the full p4.

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 07:18 PM

Ok straight up answer this is what I figured but no one said they did the switch thank you

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 08:52 PM

what about the connector is it the same as the apex?? If So did you need to flip the polarity on the wiring

ohashimz · 09/07/2019, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmanwa253

what about the connector is it the same as the apex?? If So did you need to flip the polarity on the wiring

Not sure if this queation to me...I did not understand the question..

Tmanwa253 · 09/07/2019, 10:12 PM

Yes to ohashimz on the apex connector black is positive red is negative

ohashimz · 09/07/2019, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmanwa253

Yes to ohashimz on the apex connector black is positive red is negative

If you are referring to the ac connection the ghl come with USA plug. Their product is certified for USA. As long ad you buy the USA version.
Is that what you referring to? The main ac power plug?

ohashimz · 09/07/2019, 10:33 PM

This is ghl usa distribution in USA, they are based in New Jersey I believe.

https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/usa...gory/profilux/

Marine depot also carry their products.
The best thing about ghl is that their conteoller come packed with many functions that you need to buy modules and add wires with apex.
P4 controller as an example comes ready with
Ph, salinity, orp, temp
ATO
Leak detection
And couple more functions.
So of you compare apple to apple (function to function) ghl come cheaper than apex. Not to mention the simplicity in wire connextions...at least that was the case for me.
Also their build quality is absolutely superior and their probs teading are way more stable and reliable which was ine of 2 reasons I switched to ghl.
The 2nd reason is their line up, they are coming with really cool products like ion director that will test paramaters (ca,no3,potassium..etc) using ion probs and their existing kh director is one of the best in the market.

All in all I al very happy with the performance so far.

Tmanwa253 · 09/08/2019, 12:25 AM

I was referring about the led mod has a positive red wire the negative is black but the wire that connects to apex color wise is black positive and red negative when tying the two together people alway remind you how they are flip flop

09/06/2019, 11:53 PM	#1
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	Controller So other than apex what controllers can I use for black boxes wired to be used with apex controller. They are evergrows that I’m getting used already mod for it

09/07/2019, 08:28 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	That depends on how you modded the black boxes... What dimming signal does it need? 0-10v analog? Pwm? 5v? __________________ Who me?

09/07/2019, 02:58 PM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Gh mini has 4 x 1-10v dimming interfaces __________________ Who me?

09/07/2019, 09:42 AM	#3
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	I think so they were mod for apex controller and still have the connector still wired in

09/07/2019, 09:44 AM	#4
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	I’m interested in gh Profilux mini WiFi to run it according to what I see it should work but wanna make sure before I get it don’t wanna spend money on one that don’t work

09/07/2019, 11:07 AM	#5
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	I found out for sure they are wired in 1-10v analog

09/07/2019, 03:41 PM	#7
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	Does that mean analog

09/07/2019, 04:16 PM	#8
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	I’m no electric wizard so I don’t understand what electrical terminology

09/07/2019, 05:15 PM	#10
ohashimz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 276	Ghl with all its line up controllers are very good. I switched my apex with ghl p4 and very happy with the performance. They recently released coupled of controllers the p-mini and P-light as well as the full p4.

09/07/2019, 07:18 PM	#11
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	Ok straight up answer this is what I figured but no one said they did the switch thank you

09/07/2019, 08:52 PM	#12
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	what about the connector is it the same as the apex?? If So did you need to flip the polarity on the wiring

09/07/2019, 10:12 PM	#14
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	Yes to ohashimz on the apex connector black is positive red is negative

09/07/2019, 10:33 PM	#16
ohashimz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 276	This is ghl usa distribution in USA, they are based in New Jersey I believe. https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/usa...gory/profilux/ Marine depot also carry their products. The best thing about ghl is that their conteoller come packed with many functions that you need to buy modules and add wires with apex. P4 controller as an example comes ready with Ph, salinity, orp, temp ATO Leak detection And couple more functions. So of you compare apple to apple (function to function) ghl come cheaper than apex. Not to mention the simplicity in wire connextions...at least that was the case for me. Also their build quality is absolutely superior and their probs teading are way more stable and reliable which was ine of 2 reasons I switched to ghl. The 2nd reason is their line up, they are coming with really cool products like ion director that will test paramaters (ca,no3,potassium..etc) using ion probs and their existing kh director is one of the best in the market. All in all I al very happy with the performance so far.

09/08/2019, 12:25 AM	#17
Tmanwa253 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 37	I was referring about the led mod has a positive red wire the negative is black but the wire that connects to apex color wise is black positive and red negative when tying the two together people alway remind you how they are flip flop