MP10w vs MP10 How can you tell the difference?

cocoaandme · 09/14/2010, 12:29 PM

I just bought a used Vortech MP10 ES and I saw that there is a W right next to the "Vortech" written on it and I was wondering if this could be the wireless version? How can you tell the difference between the wireless on non-wireless version of the Vortech MP10es drivers?

Brisc0 · 09/14/2010, 02:26 PM

The controller should have a W that lights up in the upper right hand corner if I am not mistaken. Mine does.

cocoaandme · 09/14/2010, 03:42 PM

It has the W that lights up in the upper right hand corner but the guy who sold it to me said it was not the wireless version. All the pictures of the MP10es online seem to have that W as well so I don't know...

gasbatalla · 09/14/2010, 04:05 PM

All MP10 ES are wireless that is how they communicate with one another

cocoaandme · 09/14/2010, 04:18 PM

Then why does the Vortech website show a non-wireless MP10es and a wireless MP10es? Non-wireless MP10es is for use by itself which is why it is not equipped with wireless capability.

tqpolo · 09/14/2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gasbatalla

All MP10 ES are wireless that is how they communicate with one another

No, they are not. MP10W ES and MP10 ES.

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Originally Posted by cocoaandme

Then why does the Vortech website show a non-wireless MP10es and a wireless MP10es? Non-wireless MP10es is for use by itself which is why it is not equipped with wireless capability.

Both of mine are wireless and I think if the W lights up, you have wireless. If you want to be sure, you can open the controller and see if there's a small chip circuit where the W is located.

lordofthereef · 09/14/2010, 05:23 PM

The W is present on both models. The difference is whether or not it actually lights up. I imagine they were produced this way for two reasons. First and foremost, lowers the cost of production. Second, the wireless chip can be purchased separately and added to the unit to make it a wireless version. If the W actually is illuminated in blue, you lucked out and probably got a sweet deal on a wireless unit.

Giglamesh · 09/14/2010, 05:28 PM

mine isnt wireless but the w does have a slight incandescents as its just light from the dial and power section radiating through the controller

cocoaandme · 09/14/2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lordofthereef

The W is present on both models. The difference is whether or not it actually lights up. I imagine they were produced this way for two reasons. First and foremost, lowers the cost of production. Second, the wireless chip can be purchased separately and added to the unit to make it a wireless version. If the W actually is illuminated in blue, you lucked out and probably got a sweet deal on a wireless unit.

Very good to know! Thank you for the info. I will check tonight to see but I do remember it lighting up a bit but I am not sure if it is just from the surrounding LED's.

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Originally Posted by Giglamesh

mine isnt wireless but the w does have a slight incandescents as its just light from the dial and power section radiating through the controller

I think that might be happening with mine as well. I wish it were easier to tell the difference.

lighthouze08 · 09/15/2010, 10:06 AM

take your controller out, look for the wireless chip, if it's not in there then it's not the ES version of the m10. Take a look at the vortech part store if you want to see wat a wireless chip looks like. Ultimately you can upgrade the ES to the W ES version by purchasing the chip for $60

09/14/2010, 12:29 PM	#1
cocoaandme Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,180	MP10w vs MP10 How can you tell the difference? I just bought a used Vortech MP10 ES and I saw that there is a W right next to the "Vortech" written on it and I was wondering if this could be the wireless version? How can you tell the difference between the wireless on non-wireless version of the Vortech MP10es drivers? __________________ Richard SFVR member

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Brisc0 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 279	The controller should have a W that lights up in the upper right hand corner if I am not mistaken. Mine does. __________________ I'll drink to your leg... @bushwilliams on Twitter My Full Reef Aquaria Blog @ http://reef.bushwilliams.com Current Tank Info: 40G Nuvo Fusion Started 8/2014

09/14/2010, 03:42 PM	#3
cocoaandme Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,180	It has the W that lights up in the upper right hand corner but the guy who sold it to me said it was not the wireless version. All the pictures of the MP10es online seem to have that W as well so I don't know... __________________ Richard SFVR member

09/14/2010, 04:18 PM	#5
cocoaandme Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,180	Then why does the Vortech website show a non-wireless MP10es and a wireless MP10es? Non-wireless MP10es is for use by itself which is why it is not equipped with wireless capability. __________________ Richard SFVR member

09/14/2010, 05:23 PM	#7
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	The W is present on both models. The difference is whether or not it actually lights up. I imagine they were produced this way for two reasons. First and foremost, lowers the cost of production. Second, the wireless chip can be purchased separately and added to the unit to make it a wireless version. If the W actually is illuminated in blue, you lucked out and probably got a sweet deal on a wireless unit. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

09/14/2010, 04:05 PM	#4
gasbatalla Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 243	All MP10 ES are wireless that is how they communicate with one another

09/14/2010, 05:28 PM	#8
Giglamesh Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 354	mine isnt wireless but the w does have a slight incandescents as its just light from the dial and power section radiating through the controller __________________ 3 foot shallow, rimless, led lit reef Current Tank Info: shallow 3 foot

09/15/2010, 10:06 AM	#10
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	take your controller out, look for the wireless chip, if it's not in there then it's not the ES version of the m10. Take a look at the vortech part store if you want to see wat a wireless chip looks like. Ultimately you can upgrade the ES to the W ES version by purchasing the chip for $60 __________________ _____________

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