Apex Aquabus

CafeReef · 05/09/2016, 08:22 AM

I am going to be ordering a PM2 for my Apex and an AFS. I wont be needing a crazy long aquabus cable. Can I use USB 3.0 cables sized to my needs?

CafeReef · 05/09/2016, 09:23 AM

can this be used?

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5-...+USB+cable+1ft

I am wanting to hook the PM2 module up to my EB4, the PM2 will be right next to my EB4 so don't need the 10+ feet of the aquabus cable.

frankabagnale · 05/09/2016, 09:30 AM

I don't think you can use a regular usb cable!

drummerboyevil · 05/09/2016, 09:36 AM

I'm pretty sure you can use regular USB cable as long as it isn't powered (some long usb cables have power).

LQT · 05/09/2016, 09:39 AM

In the instruction manual, they specifically say not to use a USB cable as apparently, it could fry your Apex if powered. Based on that, I wouldn't risk it. Try asking in the Neptune forum.

drummerboyevil · 05/09/2016, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LQT

In the instruction manual, they specifically say not to use a USB cable as apparently, it could fry your Apex if powered. Based on that, I wouldn't risk it. Try asking in the Neptune forum.

Don't they also tell you if you want a very long cable to use a long usb cable as long as it isn't powered?

gus6464 · 05/09/2016, 01:30 PM

If it's a short run any USB cable will do. The reason why the manual states not to use non neptune cables is because USB cables over 15ft will almost always come with a repeater which can fry the Apex. Under 10ft any will do, if you need longer you can buy non amplified apex cables from here.

http://www.usbfirewire.com/apex.html

frankabagnale · 05/09/2016, 03:59 PM

I ordered a 50' cable from usbfirewire. They specifically make Apex compatible cables.

slief · 05/09/2016, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CafeReef

can this be used?

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5-...+USB+cable+1ft

I am wanting to hook the PM2 module up to my EB4, the PM2 will be right next to my EB4 so don't need the 10+ feet of the aquabus cable.

That will work fine. It's USB-A Male to USB-A Male.

LQT · 05/10/2016, 01:34 AM

Thanks, this information is good to know!

05/09/2016, 08:22 AM	#1
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	Apex Aquabus I am going to be ordering a PM2 for my Apex and an AFS. I wont be needing a crazy long aquabus cable. Can I use USB 3.0 cables sized to my needs? __________________ 50 Gallon cube

05/09/2016, 09:23 AM	#2
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	can this be used? http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5-...+USB+cable+1ft I am wanting to hook the PM2 module up to my EB4, the PM2 will be right next to my EB4 so don't need the 10+ feet of the aquabus cable. __________________ 50 Gallon cube

05/09/2016, 09:39 AM	#5
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	In the instruction manual, they specifically say not to use a USB cable as apparently, it could fry your Apex if powered. Based on that, I wouldn't risk it. Try asking in the Neptune forum. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

05/10/2016, 01:34 AM	#10
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Thanks, this information is good to know! __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

05/09/2016, 09:30 AM	#3
frankabagnale Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 189	I don't think you can use a regular usb cable!

05/09/2016, 09:36 AM	#4
drummerboyevil Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 654	I'm pretty sure you can use regular USB cable as long as it isn't powered (some long usb cables have power).

05/09/2016, 01:30 PM	#7
gus6464 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,079	If it's a short run any USB cable will do. The reason why the manual states not to use non neptune cables is because USB cables over 15ft will almost always come with a repeater which can fry the Apex. Under 10ft any will do, if you need longer you can buy non amplified apex cables from here. http://www.usbfirewire.com/apex.html

05/09/2016, 03:59 PM	#8
frankabagnale Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 189	I ordered a 50' cable from usbfirewire. They specifically make Apex compatible cables.