Neptune Systems PM1 Bedienungsanleitung

Apex Probe Module 1

(PM1)

Setup Guide

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 3

FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 3

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 3

Initial Connections..............................................................................................................3

Startup.............................................................................................................................4

VERIFY THE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 4

UPDATE PROBE MODULE FIRMWARE.............................................................................. 5

CONFIGURE THE PM1 ..................................................................................................... 5

PH PROBE SETUP............................................................................................................ 5

Ph Probe Calibration ...........................................................................................................6

pH Probe Maintenance ........................................................................................................8

ORP PROBE SETUP ......................................................................................................... 8

ORP Probe Calibration.........................................................................................................9

ORP Probe Maintenance ....................................................................................................10

SWITCH INPUTS........................................................................................................... 10

PROGRAMMING............................................................................................................ 11

NEPTUNE SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................... 13

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Apex Probe Module 1 (PM1). The Probe Module

1 expands the monitoring and control capabilities of your Apex system by adding pH or

ORP and temperature probe ports.

FEATURES

•Monitor pH or ORP.

•Control outlets based on pH or ORP readings from the probe connected to the

PM1.

•Automatic temperature compensation for pH with connected temperature probe

(temperature probe optional).

•Monitor and control temperature with connected temperature probe (temperature

probe optional).

•Galvanic Isolation for accurate and reliable probe readings.

•6 digital inputs for float switches, water on the floor sensors, pressure sensors,

etc.

•Full data logging and graphing through the Apex Base Module.

•The PM1 attaches to and is powered by the Apex system via AquaBus.

•Automatic Plug N Play for easy setup and configuration.

•Upgradeable firmware through AquaBus via the Apex Base Module.

•Multi-color LED Status Indicator.

•2 AquaBus ports for flexible system connections.

•Comes with a 3' AquaBus cable.

•Compatible with all Apex systems.

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

The PM1 should be securely mounted in a location free from moisture. Use wood screws

through the mounting tabs of the probe module case or if mounting on drywall, use

drywall anchors (mounting hardware not included).

•Mount all modules above the water line of the aquarium.

•Be sure to utilize drip loops on all power cords, AquaBus cables and probe cables.

WARNING: Water damage will void your warranty! Mount all modules in locations

safe from moisture exposure.

INITIAL CONNECTIONS

Plug one end of the included AquaBus cable into one of the AquaBus ports on the probe

module and the other end into an available AquaBus port on your existing Apex system.

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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.

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.

Connect the pH or ORP probe (must be purchased separately, available from your

Neptune retailer) to the port labeled pH/ORP on the Probe Module 1. Push the BNC

female connector on to the male connector and turn ¼ turn clockwise to lock the

connector in place.

If you are using a temperature probe with the Probe Module 1 (must be purchased

separately, available from your Neptune retailer), plug in to the port labeled Temp on

the probe module and place the other end of the Temperature Probe in the aquarium

water in an area of medium to high flow.

NOTE: The temperature probe needs to be in the same area as the pH probe if

temperature compensation is to be used.

STARTUP

As soon as the probe module is connected to an active AquaBus, the probe module will

power up and begin to initialize. When first connected to an AquaController Base Module

(through the AquaBus), the probe module will automatically be assigned an AquaBus

address and be added to the AquaController configuration. The LED Status indicator on

the probe module will flash yellow while it is being initialized. Once initialized, the LED

Status indicator will be solid green. The LED Status indicator will flash yellow when the

probe module is powered on and communication with the AquaController Base Module is

lost.

VERIFY THE INSTALLATION

Verify the probe module 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 probe module is listed

in the Apex Module List.

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UPDATE PROBE MODULE FIRMWARE

A new version of firmware for probe modules may be included with Apex Base Module

firmware updates. You should check the firmware version status when the probe module

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 probe module

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.

CONFIGURE THE PM1

The PM1 includes one standard Apex temperature probe port (temperature probe not

included, available from your Neptune retailer) and a galvanically isolated port that can

support either a pH or ORP probe. Once the PM1 is connected to the AquaBus of your

Apex system, the system will automatically add the PM1 to the Apex configuration. If

you wish to use the PM1 port for a pH probe, follow the steps listed in the section titled

pH Probe Setup below. If you intend to use an ORP probe, skip to the section titled ORP

Probe Setup later in this manual.

PH PROBE SETUP

pH probes connected to probe modules will be identified as “pHx3”, “pHx4” and so on.

The number in the probe name corresponds to the AquaBus address assigned to the

probe module.

If not already done, connect the pH probe (must be purchased separately, available from

your Neptune retailer) to the port labeled pH/ORP on the PM1. Push the BNC female

connector on to the male connector and turn ¼ turn clockwise to lock the connector in

place.

Remove the cap from the pH probe and discard the solution in the cap. All new probes

should be rinsed in clean tap water before placing in the aquarium. Place the pH probe in

an area with high flow that is continuously wet (not an overflow that may drain dry, for

example). Maintain a drip loop in the wire back to the Probe Module.

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WARNING: We do not recommend fully submerging the pH probe as this will cause

the probe to fail prematurely.

NOTE: Do not let the tip of the pH probe dry out as damage to the probe will result. If

you are not using your pH probe for an extended period of time, make sure the tip is

submerged in Probe Storage solution at all times. If storage solution is not available, tap

water can be used (RO/DI water should not be used).

To enable the pH probe:

Apex Display: Setup – pH Setup – pH Enable – Use the up/down arrow keys to

choose the port you wish to configure, press Select, then use the up/down arrow

keys to select on/off for that port, press Save when done or Exit to discard

changes.

Web Interface: This option is not available from the Web Interface.

The pH probe can be configured to automatically adjust the pH to compensate for

changes in tank temperature. To enable/disable this feature:

Apex Display: Setup – pH Setup – Temp Comp: Off – Press Select to toggle

temperature compensation on and off.

Web Interface: This option is not available from the Web Interface.

NOTE: If temperature compensation is to be used on the PM1, a temperature probe must

be connected and enabled on the PM1. The system temperature probe cannot be use for

temperature compensation of a probe connected to a PM1.

PH PROBE CALIBRATION

pH probes need to be calibrated to perform properly. The following procedure should be

repeated periodically to keep your pH reading accurate as pH probes tend to drift out of

calibration over time. As the pH probe ages, it will drift out of calibration very quickly or

may not be capable of being calibrated at all. If this occurs, it will be necessary to

replace the pH probe.

NOTE: If you wish to use the automatic temperature compensation feature, you should

enable it before calibrating your pH probes. In this case, it is important for the

calibration solution to be at the same temperature as the temperature probe at

calibration time. Also, a temperature probe must be connected and enabled on the PM1.

The system temperature probe cannot be use for temperature compensation of a probe

connected to a PM1.

The Apex system uses a 2 point calibration system which results in very accurate

readings between the 2 points and less accurate readings outside the points. Choose the

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calibration solutions based on the range of pH the probe is expected to read. See the

table below for recommended calibration solutions:

Expected Range

Low Solution

High Solution

Fresh Water Aquarium

6.0 - 7.5

4.0

7.0

Salt Water Aquarium

7.8 – 8.5

7.0

10.0

Calcium Reactor

6.5 – 7.0

4.0

7.0

Table 1 - Calibration Solutions

NOTE: For best results, use pH calibration solutions in packets as the solution in bottles

tend to shift pH after they have been opened.

To calibrate a pH probe:

1. Acquire the proper pH calibration solution packets and place in aquarium water

(unopened) to acclimate them to the system temperature. If automatic temperature

compensation is to be used, place the temperature probe connected to the PM1 in

the same aquarium water with the calibration packets.

2. From the Apex Display, open the pH calibration menu: Setup – pH Setup – pH

Calibrate.

3. Use the up/down arrow keys to choose the probe you wish to calibrate, press Select

or OK.

4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the value of the Low Calibration Solution

used, push Select.

5. Dry the Low Calibration Solution packet off and carefully open the corner of the low

solution, just enough to get the pH probe inserted in the packet.

6. Remove the pH probe to be calibrated from the tank, rinse it in probe storage

solution (or tap water), gently shake the excess solution off the probe, and place

the probe in the Low Calibration Solution. Periodically swirl the probe in the solution

to ensure an accurate reading. Ensure the probe is submerged in calibration

solution at all times.

7. Wait for the low reading to stop changing. This may take a few minutes up to 5

minutes depending on the type and condition of pH probe being calibrated. The

value of the reading while calibrating may not match the value of the solution being

used, this is normal. Once the reading has stabilized, press Select or OK.

8. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the High Calibration Solution used, push

Select.

9. Dry the High Calibration Solution packet off and carefully open the corner of the low

solution, just enough to get the pH probe inserted in the packet.

10. Remove the pH probe from the Low Calibration Solution, rinse it in probe storage

solution (or tap water), gently shake the excess solution off the probe, and place

the probe in the High Calibration Solution. Periodically swirl the probe in the solution

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to ensure an accurate reading. Ensure the probe is submerged in calibration

solution at all times.

11. Wait for the high reading to stop changing. This may take a few minutes up to 5

minutes depending on the type and condition of pH probe being calibrated. The

value of the reading while calibrating may not match the value of the solution being

used, this is normal. Once the reading has stabilized, press Select or OK.

12. The Apex system will use the calibration measurements to calibrate the pH probe.

13. The calibration fluid can be used to calibrate more than one probe however the pH

calibration fluid should be discarded after use as they will degrade over time after

opening.

If the calibration measurements were not accurate or were out of range, the calibration

may fail which will be indicated on the Apex Display. In this case, the default calibration

settings will be used. You can attempt the calibration procedure again, however this

usually indicates that the pH probe is too far out of range and should be replaced.

PH PROBE MAINTENANCE

pH probes should be periodically cleaned and recalibrated for best performance. It is not

recommended to clean the probes unless calibration is to be performed. The period

between cleanings is up to the user but typically every 1-3 months is normal. To clean

the probe, gently brush the sides and tip of the probe with a soft brush to remove any

debris. Rinse the probe in tap water. Soaking the probe in acid (vinegar) or alkali (borax)

solution to remove mineral deposits is not typically needed but can be used to try and

bring back an old probe that cannot be calibrated. Typical lifespan for a pH probe in

aquarium use is 12-24 months.

ORP PROBE SETUP

ORP probes connected to probe modules will be identified as “ORPx3”, “ORPx4” and so

on. The number in the probe name corresponds to the AquaBus address assigned to the

probe module.

If not already done, The ORP probe is connected to the port labeled pH/ORP on the PM1.

Push the BNC female connector on to the male connector and turn ¼ turn clockwise to

lock the connector place. To remove the probe, turn ¼ turn counter clockwise and gently

pull the connector straight off the base module.

All new probes should be rinsed in clean tap water before placing in the aquarium. Place

the ORP probe in an area with high flow that is continuously wet (not an overflow that

may drain dry, for example). Maintain a drip loop in the wire back to the Apex Base or

Probe Module.

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NOTE: New ORP probes typically read low and require a break-in period. It may take as

long as a week to break-in the ORP probe. During this break-in period control functions

based upon ORP are not recommended.

WARNING: We do not recommend fully submerging the ORP probe as this will

cause the probe to fail prematurely.

To enable ORP probes:

Apex Display: Setup – ORP Setup – ORP Enable – Use the up/down arrow keys

to choose the port you wish to configure, press Select, then use the up/down

arrow keys to select on/off for that port, press Save when done or Exit to discard

changes.

Web Interface: This option is not available from the Web Interface.

ORP PROBE CALIBRATION

ORP probes do not need to be calibrated to operate properly, they should operate

normally for the life of the probe without calibration. However, the AquaController Apex

includes the ability to perform a 2-point calibration if desired.

Special calibration solution must be made from standard pH 4.0 and 7.0 calibration

solution by dissolving Quinhydrone powder in the solutions. Simply dissolve Quinhydrone

powder into the 4.0 and 7.0 solutions until the powder no longer dissolves. Adding too

much powder does not harm anything, it just wastes the powder.

To calibrate an ORP probe:

1. Create the ORP 4.0 and 7.0 solutions as described above.

2. From the Apex Display, open the ORP calibration menu: Setup – ORP Setup – ORP

Calibrate.

3. If you have more than one ORP probe enabled on your system, use the up/down

arrow keys to choose the probe you wish to calibrate, press Select or OK.

4. Remove the ORP probe to be calibrated from the tank, rinse it in tap water, gently

shake the excess water off the probe, and place the probe in the 7.0/Quinhydrone

Calibration Solution. Periodically swirl the probe in the solution to ensure an

accurate reading. Ensure the probe is submerged in calibration solution at all

times.

5. Wait for the 7.0/Quinhydrone reading to stop changing. This may take a few

minutes up to 5 minutes depending on the type and condition of ORP probe being

calibrated. The value of the reading while calibrating may not match the value of

the solution being used, this is normal. Once the reading has stabilized, press

Select or OK.

6. Remove the pH probe from the 7.0/Quinhydrone Calibration Solution, rinse it in

tap water, gently shake the excess water off the probe, and place the probe in the

4.0/Quinhydrone Calibration Solution. Periodically swirl the probe in the solution to

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ensure an accurate reading. Ensure the probe is submerged in calibration solution

at all times.

7. Wait for the high reading to stop changing. This may take a few minutes up to 5

minutes depending on the type and condition of ORP probe being calibrated. The

value of the reading while calibrating may not match the value of the solution

being used, this is normal. Once the reading has stabilized, press Select or OK.

8. The Apex system will use the calibration measurements to calibrate the ORP

probe.

9. The calibration fluid can be used to calibrate more than one probe however the

ORP calibration fluid should be discarded after use as they will degrade over time

after opening.

If the calibration measurements were not accurate or were out of range, the calibration

may fail which will be indicated on the Apex Display. In this case, the default calibration

settings will be used. You can attempt the calibration procedure again, however this

usually indicates that the ORP probe is too far out of range and should be replaced.

ORP PROBE MAINTENANCE

ORP probes should be periodically cleaned for best performance. The period between

cleanings is up to the user but typically every 1-3 months is normal. To clean the probe,

gently brush the sides and tip of the probe with a soft brush to remove any debris. Rinse

the probe in tap water. Soaking the probe in acid (vinegar) or alkali (borax) solution to

remove mineral deposits is not typically needed but can be used to try and bring back an

old probe that has stopped working.

SWITCH INPUTS

The PM1 has a Mini DIN8 connector for switch inputs labeled I/O. These inputs can be

used for switches, float switches, water sensors, flow sensors, etc. Switch inputs

connected to probe modules will be identified as Swx3_2, Swx5_3, etc. The first number

in the switch name corresponds to the AquaBus address assigned to the probe module.

The second number corresponds to the switch input number (1 - 6).

WARNING: Do not apply voltage to the switch inputs or damage to the

AquaController Apex may occur.

The pin-out of the connector is shown in Figure 1 - Switch Input Connector. Connect

switches to the AquaController Apex by connecting one wire from the mechanical switch

to the ground pin (pin 8), and the other wire from the switch to one of the six digital

inputs (pin 1-6). Connections can be easily made using a Neptune I/O Breakout box

available at your local Neptune Retailer. The breakout box features spring loaded

connectors to make connections easy without tools or soldering.

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