Neptune WXM (Vortech Module)

[pinhigh1886]

This is very helpful info. I am going to purchase (2) MP10's for my 90g and the module for my APEX. Jim anything I should know before I purchase? The MP10's come with the controllers correct? Anyway to get the MP10's without the controllers, I will not need them correct? How does the APEX Vortech Module sync more than one MP10? How does the battery back up work when using the APEX? Is it automatic backup or do you have to switch something? Say if I was on vacation when the power goes out?

[jimsflies]

This is very helpful info. I am going to purchase (2) MP10's for my 90g and the module for my APEX. Jim anything I should know before I purchase? The MP10's come with the controllers correct? Anyway to get the MP10's without the controllers, I will not need them correct? How does the APEX Vortech Module sync more than one MP10? How does the battery back up work when using the APEX? Is it automatic backup or do you have to switch something? Say if I was on vacation when the power goes out?

Vortechs come with their "drivers"...and you will still need those. The communications electronics are in the drivers that interface with the Apex module. I think each WXM can control 11 vortechs.

The Apex can sense when the power is out, but since I don't have a backup power source on my apex, it wouldn't be able to communicate with the Vortech during a power outage. At one point I thought about putting the controller on a backup but never got around to it.

The Vortech backup battery is used to detect a power failure (it plugs directly into the wall to maintain its charge). When it senses no current coming in, it automatically goes into backup mode. In backup mode, the Vortech is automatically set to half its maximum speed on the dial and alternates between that and regular speed (I assume this is to allow for longer battery operation).

Here is a link to the "directions" for the backup:
http://www.ecotechmarine-asia.com/su...ions_FINAL.pdf

I'm not sure that MP-10s will be enough for your 90 though.

To be honest, the WXM is pure gravy (not an essential component)....and if I were trying to watch my spending the battery backup would be a higher priority.