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1. AquaController Apex Variable Speed Dimming Module Setup Guide Table of Contents VARIABLE SPEED DIMMING MODULE INTRODUCTION ssssssnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn FEATURES ui w uteteiecedsiava eiateiscalsie s a PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ooooocccccccconccnnnnnnnnocooocrrnn nn nn nana a nkta Connes inca a a dos ELES UD pe io eat Noun atar cuidan dale oia VERIFY THE INSTALLATION oooocccccccocconnnnnnococcccronnnnnnnnnnnnnnoononrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnannnnanss UPDATE VDM FIRMWARE oooccccccccccrccr eee CONFIGURING THE VDM ici a a PUT PROS TYDE ara Ramo Prole TY Per As Weatner Profe Pisani AI PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES oooocccccooocncnnnnnncconocrrnnn a a a aa aaa Simple Light Program EXaimDle iii ida Advanced Eight Program Example insano a A a aa Advanced PUIND Exam NEPTUNE SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY cccccecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes VARIABLE SPEED DIMMING MODULE INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the AquaController Apex expansion accessory The AquaController Apex Variable Speed Dimming Module VDM provides the ability to control the Aqua Illumination LED lighting systems as well as adding 4 additional variable speed ports The Aqua Illumination s interface allows for the independent control of both the blue and white LEDs In addition sunrise sunset cloud and lightning simulation are also available The 4 variable speed ports 0 10V interface allow pre2. lt PumpLeft gt Set Calm If Time 8 00 to 10 00 Then WaveLeft If Time 12 00 to 14 00 Then ON If Time 16 00 to 20 00 Then OFF If Time 22 00 to 06 00 Then Night If FeedA 000 Then Off lt PumpRight gt Set Calm If Time 8 00 to 10 00 Then WaveRight If Time 12 00 to 14 00 Then OFF If Time 16 00 to 20 00 Then ON If Time 22 00 to 06 00 Then Night AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 6 If FeedA 000 Then Off AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 7 re ae The following table shows the profiles required for this program example Profile Name Mode WaveLeft Max Intensity 100 Min Intensity 0 Int Off 10 On 10 Off O WaveRight Max Intensity 100 Min Intensity 0 Int Off 0 On 10 Off 10 Start Int 50 End Int 50 Time 1 Night Start Int 30 End Int 30 Time 1 Table 1 Profiles Defined for Program Example Table 2 Pump States lists the various states of the pump at times throughout the day If FeedA cycle is initiated both pumps will be shut off 08 00 to 10 00 Pumps cycle from 0 to 100 Pump cycles from O to 100 every 10 seconds every 10 seconds Runs 180 degrees out of phase with the left pump Table 2 Pump States AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 8 NEPTUNE SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY Neptune Systems warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 ye
3. 20 seconds etc RAMP PROFILE TYPE The Ramp Profile is used to ramp the port output voltage up or down from one intensity to another over a period of time It is typically used to ramp lights on or off but can also be used with pumps to simulate varying intensity of tidal currents for example Ramp Time period in minutes over which the ramp should occur Start Intensity the starting intensity in percent End Intensity the ending intensity in percent WEATHER PROFILE TYPE The Weather Profile is used to simulate weather changes Sunny cloudy and lightning effects can all be specified with this profile Light Maximum Intensity the lighting intensity during sunny periods Cloudy light Intensity the intensity of the lights during a cloudy period Cloud Duration MMM the number of minutes for each cloudy period Cloudy Time the percent of time that it will be cloudy Probability of Lightning a metric which sets the frequency of a lightning strike during cloud cover 0 means no lightning will occur and a 100 value means that lightning will occur almost continuously This parameter is only valid for the Aqua Illumination White lights Not valid for the variable speed ports or the blue LEDs Lightning Intensity the lightning white light intensity during a lightning strike It can be set between O and 100 This parameter is only valid for the Aqua Illumination White lights Not valid for the variable speed ports
4. or the blue LEDs PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES Refer to the Apex Owners for instructions on how to configure and program outlets These examples will give you a sample of the flexible control that is available by the VDM to control pump and lighting systems SIMPLE LIGHT PROGRAM EXAMPLE The following program and profiles are used for each of the Aqua Illumination outlets They cause both the blue and white LEDs lights to simulate sunrise 0 to 100 intensity from 8 00 to 9 00 turn full on from 9 00 to 20 00 and then simulate sunset 100 to 0 intensity from 20 00 to 21 00 AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 4 NEPTUNE S lt BluLED_X_5 gt Fallback Off Set OFF If Time 8 00 to 9 00 Then RampUp If Time 9 00 to 20 00 Then ON If Time 20 00 to 21 00 Then RampDn lt WhtLED_X_6 gt Fallback Off Set OFF If Time 8 00 to 9 00 Then RampUp If Time 9 00 to 20 00 Then ON If Time 8 00 to 9 00 Then RampDn The RampUp and RampDn Profiles are defined as follows lt RampUp Profile gt Ramp time 60 minutes Start intensity 0 End intensity 100 lt RampDn Profile gt Ramp time 60 minutes Start intensity 100 End intensity O ADVANCED LIGHT PROGRAM EXAMPLE The following example assumes that the VDM is connected to the Aqua Illumination lighting system via our interface cable part AICABLE The desired operation of the lights is to simulate sunrise and sunset have cloud cov
5. useful for creating large waves through constructive interference with pumps on either side of the tank Divide by 10 when enabled all times in the Profile are divided by 10 i e 56 seconds becomes 5 6 seconds Profile LPF1 PF1 O Enabled O Disabled Enabled Disabled Figure 1 Profiles Setup Screen Initial Off Time when a pump with this Profile is first activated it will be OFF initially for this time in seconds unless divide by 10 is enabled On Time once the Initial Off Time expires the pump will be ON for this amount of time in seconds unless divide by 10 is enabled Off Time once the On Time expires the pump will be OFF for this amount of time in seconds unless divide by 10 is enabled Minimum Intensity the port output in percent when the pump is off Maximum intensity the port output in percent when the pump is on WARNING Tunze recommends an intensity of 30 or higher for Tunze Streams Pumps For best A results and longevity of your pumps never set the Minimum Intensity lower than 30 For example assume the following settings AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 3 Synchronize off Divide by 10 off Initial off time 10 On time 15 Off time 20 Minimum Intensity 30 Maximum Intensity 70 Using this Profile the pump will run at 30 for 10 seconds 70 for 15 seconds 30 for 20 seconds 30 for 10 seconds 70 for 15 seconds 30 for
6. vary the output voltage which in turn varies the speed of the pump or brightness of the lighting To take full advantage of variable dimming features we use Profiles You can define up to 16 Profiles each of which can define a unique set of operating conditions The Profile in use for a port can be switched based on programming events such as feed timers time of day switch levels etc Each variable speed port can be programmed to use a different Profile or they all can use the same Profile it is up to you The VDM supports 3 different types of Profiles pump ramp weather PUMP PROFILE TYPE The Pump Profile is typically used to oscillate the speed of a pump from one speed to a higher speed and back Popular use of this feature is to create resonant or chaotic waves in larger tanks depending on if the waves are synchronized or not The Pump Profile uses the Minimum Intensity setting to specify the speed of the pump when set off by the Profile and the Maximum Intensity setting to specify the speed of the pump when set on by the Profile When the pump is turned off by a line of program code like If FeedA then OFF the pump will be totally off the Minimum Intensity setting is not used The pump Profile contains the following parameters Synchronize when enabled a port using this Profile will synchronize its Initial Off time with the previous pump Profile i e if enabled on Profile 2 it will sync with Profile 1 Synchronize is
7. ar from the date of purchase Probes carry a 90 day warranty If repair or adjustment is necessary and has not been the result of abuse misuse or accidental damage within the 1 year period please return the product with proof of purchase and correction of the defect will be made without charge For your protection items being returned must be carefully packed to prevent damage in shipment and insured against possible damage or loss Neptune Systems will not be responsible for damage resulting from careless or insufficient packaging Before returning please obtain a return authorization RMA number from Neptune Systems at 408 578 3022 Returned merchandise will not be accepted without a RMA number Except for the warranty set forth above Neptune Systems is not responsible for any damages including but not limited to consequential damage occurring out of or in connection with the delivery use or performance of Neptune Systems products Buyer s remedies for breach of warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement and full or partial adjustment to purchase price Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Please see www neptunesys com for the latest product information and product updates 6280 San Ignacio Ave E San Jose CA 95119 http www neptunesys com Support neptunesys com Phone 408 578 3022 Fax 408 578 9383 2010 Neptune Systems All Rights Reserved VDM Manual V2 AquaController Apex Wirele
8. cise O to 100 control of Tunze stream pumps as well as dimming of some compatible ballasts You can control them based on time of day in response to feed timers or any event you can think of using the powerful Apex programming language The AquaController Apex System delivers an expandable professional quality aquarium controller at hobbyist prices The AquaController Apex is the most flexible expandable system on the market today FEATURES e Supports the Aqua Illumination LED lighting systems through a serial communication link e Sunrise Sunset Simulation Cloud Simulation and Lightning e Lighting and pump modes can be changed based on conditions and events throughout the day using powerful Apex programming commands e 4 independently variable speed ports 0 10V e Variable speed ports can be used for light dimming Tunze stream variable speed control or with other 0 10V compatible devices e The VDM attaches to and is powered by the Apex system via AquaBus e Automatic Plug N Play for easy setup and configuration e Upgradable firmware through AquaBus e Multi color LED Status indicator e 2 AquaBus ports for flexible system connections e Comes with a 3 AquaBus cable e Compatible with Apex and Apex Lite systems Lightning simulation only available on Aqua Illumination serial interface PHYSICAL INSTALLATION A WARNING Your Apex Base Module must be running firmware version 4 04 or higher to support the 2 Wireless Ex
9. er and lightning on certain days and a lunar simulation lt BluLED_X_5 gt Fallback Off If Moon 000 000 Then MoonInt If Time 8 00 to 9 00 Then RampUp If Time 9 00 to 20 00 Then ON If Time 20 00 to 21 00 Then RampDn If Outlet Storm ON Then Weather lt WhtLED_X_6 gt Fallback Off Set OFF If Time 8 00 to 9 00 Then RampUp If Time 9 00 to 20 00 Then ON If Time 20 00 to 21 00 Then RampDn If Outlet Storm ON Then Weather A virtual outlet Weather is also declared which will schedule when storms should occur AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 5 NEP TUNE SYSTEMS lt Storm gt Set Off If Time 18 00 to 18 30 Then ON If DoW S T T S Then OFF And the profiles are defined as lt RampuUp Profile gt Ramp time 60 minutes Start intensity O End intensity 100 lt RampDn Profile gt Ramp time 60 minutes Start intensity 100 End intensity O lt Weather Profile gt Light maximum intensity 100 Cloudy light intensity 50 Cloud duration MMM 5 Cloudy time 50 Probability of lightning 50 Lightning intensity 100 ADVANCED PUMP EXAMPLE The following program assumes that there are two pumps in the Aquarium one on the right side and one on the left side This example shows how each pump can be controlled independently and its mode of operation changed multiple times throughout the day The following programs are used for each of the VorTech outlets
10. ing the optional interface cable it is 2 important to plug the phono connector first into the AI Lights and then plug the DB9 end into the serial connector on the VDM Failure to do it in this order may result in damage to the VDM STARTUP As soon as the VDM is connected to an active AquaBus the module will power up and begin to initialize When first connected to an AquaController Base Module through the AquaBus the VDM will automatically be assigned an AquaBus address and be added to the AquaController configuration The LED Status indicator on the VDM will flash yellow while it is being initialized Once initialized the LED Status indicator will be solid green The LED Status indicator will flash when the VDM is powered on and communication with the AquaController Base Module is lost VERIFY THE INSTALLATION Verify the VDM was initialized and added to the AquaController Apex configuration Apex Display Setup Module Setup Modify Name from this screen you can see all AquaBus modules installed on the system Web Interface Configuration Module Setup Verify the VDM is listed in the Apex Module List Also 6 outlets are automatically created which can be configured Configuration Outlet Setup The initial names of the VDM outlets are VarSpd1_X_1 to VarSpd4_X_4 BluLED_X_5 and WhtLED_X_6 UPDATE VDM FIRMWARE A new version of firmware for the VDM may be included with Apex Base Module firmware updates You should check the f
11. irmware version status when the VDM is first installed and after updating the AquaController Base Module firmware See the section titled Updating Firmware in the AquaController Apex Setup and Programming Guide for instructions to update AquaController Apex Base Module and WXM firmware To check or update an Apex module firmware Apex Display Setup Module Setup Update Module use the up down arrows to highlight the Apex module to update push Select to update Web Interface Configuration Module Setup in the Module Configure area in the Module box select the Apex module to update from the dropdown list click the Update Firmware radio button click the Submit Module Update button a new browser window will open to display the update status CONFIGURING THE VDM When the VDM is installed the Apex automatically installs 4 variable speed outlets named VarSpd1_X_1 to VarSpd1_X_4 that can be used to control Tunze Streams Pumps or lighting ballasts with 0 10V variable AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 2 NEP UNE SYSlEMS intensity features Also it automatically adds two lights to the system to support the Aqua Illuminations interface The default names for the LED lights are BluLED_X_5 and WhtLED_X_6 for the blue and white LEDs respectively The 4 variable speed ports and the 2 Aqua Illumination lights can be turned on and off with normal programming commands however this does not provide a way to
12. pansion Module VDM The current firmware version can be checked from the Apex Display on the Self Test screen If needed please upgrade the Apex Base Module firmware to 4 04 or higher before proceeding with the installation See the Apex Setup and Programming Guide for firmware upgrade instructions The AquaController VDM should be securely mounted in a location free from moisture Use wood screws through the mounting tabs of the expansion module case or if mounting on drywall use drywall anchors mounting hardware not included e Mount all modules above the water line of the aquarium e Be sure to utilize drip loops on all power cords AquaBus cables and probe cables 1 WARNING Water damage will void your warranty Mount all modules in locations safe from moisture 2 exposure AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 1 INITIAL CONNECTIONS Plug one end of the included AquaBus cable into one of the AquaBus ports on the VDM and the other end into an available AquaBus port on your existing Apex system It makes no difference which AquaBus port is used and you do not need to power down the system when connecting AquaBus accessories as the system is plug and play J WARNING NEVER plug standard USB devices into any AquaBus connector or AquaBus accessories into _ computer USB ports Damage to the AquaBus accessory and or USB device may result When connecting the VDM to an Aquallluminations lighting system us
13. ss Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 9 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Neptune Systems LLC 6280 San Ignacio Ave Suite E San Jose CA 95119 USA 408 578 3022 Product Variable Speed Dimming Module Model No VDM The undersigned hereby declares on behalf of the Neptune Systems LLC of San Jose California that the above referenced product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the provisions of e EN 60950 1 A1 2009 e EN 60335 1 2010 The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Neptune Systems LLC 6280 San Ignacio Ave Suite E San Jose California The symbol to the right means that according to Curt Pansegrau local laws and regulations your product should be President disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take it to a collection point designated by local authorities Some collection points accept products for free The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment AquaController Apex Wireless Expansion Module Setup Guide Page 10
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