Remote Controllers

jglackin · 08/11/2007, 08:34 PM

I bought some used equipment from someone that got the equipment from someone else. It was from someone that tore down their system a while ago and it has been sitting in boxes ever since. As I am digging through this stuff, trying to figure out what I want to use and how I am going to use it, I came across these control modules.

I have never seen these before and I am wondering if any of you are using them or have used them and if you can explain what application you use them for. They have more information about them HERE.

Toddrtrex · 08/11/2007, 08:49 PM

This is a complete guess, so take it for what it is worth.

Seems like it you would plug a chiller into it, and an X10 controller would send it a signal when to turn it on. At least that is the first idea that came to my mind.

But, I would guess that is you don't have a controller that uses X10 it wouldn't do much good.

NOTE -- my back went out yesterday and I am taking lots of pain killers and muscle relaxers so I could be WAY off.

Roger928 · 08/11/2007, 08:50 PM

Have used these X-10 controllers for many years and to control everything from lights on the tank to pumps on my pond waterfall. You'll need the base control unit or the remote handset and transceiver unit(s) to work them. They're really cool, but have problems with some light ballasts.

Good luck

jglackin · 08/11/2007, 09:24 PM

Never mind, I am an idiot. I am the one that should be taking the drugs.

These controllers come with the Aquacontroller II. As you can see from the picture below.

I have several appliance modules and a light fixture module. I am using a Aquacontroller II to manage my tank systems. For now, I have just the PH, ORP and Temp probes in use. I am going to start controlling the fuge light and some other equipment in the near future. Obviously, I will need these in order to control my equipment with the Aquacontroller.

08/11/2007, 08:34 PM	#1
jglackin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago South Loop Posts: 2,379	Remote Controllers I bought some used equipment from someone that got the equipment from someone else. It was from someone that tore down their system a while ago and it has been sitting in boxes ever since. As I am digging through this stuff, trying to figure out what I want to use and how I am going to use it, I came across these control modules. I have never seen these before and I am wondering if any of you are using them or have used them and if you can explain what application you use them for. They have more information about them HERE. __________________ Best Regards, Jim 170 gal curved glass ATI 48" 8x54 Powermodule AE400 ACIII Pro Turf Scrubber LiterMeterIII 4 Nanostream 6055s Tunze Wavebox Tunze 6201 Current Tank Stats: Click on my homepage Current Tank Info: The one most valuable thing I have learned over the years is that the less I mess with my system, the better it does.

08/11/2007, 08:49 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	This is a complete guess, so take it for what it is worth. Seems like it you would plug a chiller into it, and an X10 controller would send it a signal when to turn it on. At least that is the first idea that came to my mind. But, I would guess that is you don't have a controller that uses X10 it wouldn't do much good. NOTE -- my back went out yesterday and I am taking lots of pain killers and muscle relaxers so I could be WAY off. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

08/11/2007, 08:50 PM	#3
Roger928 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 296	Have used these X-10 controllers for many years and to control everything from lights on the tank to pumps on my pond waterfall. You'll need the base control unit or the remote handset and transceiver unit(s) to work them. They're really cool, but have problems with some light ballasts. Good luck __________________ Always quarantine. You never know where that fish has been. Current Tank Info: 90 and 120 mixed reef

08/11/2007, 09:24 PM	#4
jglackin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago South Loop Posts: 2,379	Never mind, I am an idiot. I am the one that should be taking the drugs. These controllers come with the Aquacontroller II. As you can see from the picture below. I have several appliance modules and a light fixture module. I am using a Aquacontroller II to manage my tank systems. For now, I have just the PH, ORP and Temp probes in use. I am going to start controlling the fuge light and some other equipment in the near future. Obviously, I will need these in order to control my equipment with the Aquacontroller. __________________ Best Regards, Jim 170 gal curved glass ATI 48" 8x54 Powermodule AE400 ACIII Pro Turf Scrubber LiterMeterIII 4 Nanostream 6055s Tunze Wavebox Tunze 6201 Current Tank Stats: Click on my homepage Current Tank Info: The one most valuable thing I have learned over the years is that the less I mess with my system, the better it does.