Modified my WP40 to be controlled by my Apex

[jbaeza83]

Here is my apex unit. Can you let me know what I would need to get the wps working on it. Sent pm also

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Your good, you will just need the pumps and a cat5 cable, they will connect to the V1/V2 port

 

[mr_bigl]

Sweet

Sent from Da Bolt!

 

[Reefomeez]

Reviving thread...

So Juan, did you do the second WP40? If so, can you post your programming?

Also, can you run both using one V1/2 port or would each pump require its own port? (this feels like a stupid question but it wouldn't be my first and probably not my last)

 

[jbaeza83]

Reviving thread...

So Juan, did you do the second WP40? If so, can you post your programming?

Also, can you run both using one V1/2 port or would each pump require its own port? (this feels like a stupid question but it wouldn't be my first and probably not my last)

I did do my second wp40. I will post the apex code in a bit.

On the V1/V2 you can run two pumps. One on V1, and the other on V2.

I guess you could put both on V1 but then you wouldn't be able to control them individually.

 

[Reefomeez]

I did do my second wp40. I will post the apex code in a bit.

On the V1/V2 you can run two pumps. One on V1, and the other on V2.

I guess you could put both on V1 but then you wouldn't be able to control them individually.

So you have to wire them to the same cat5? More pics pleeeeease.

 

[jbaeza83]

two pumps per cat5

 

[jbaeza83]

V1 outlet code

WaveR profile

Night profile

 

[jbaeza83]

You can make all kinds of different profiles with different speeds and have it change throughout the day. But I just kept it simple.

 

[Reefomeez]

I have an auto feeder and want to set it to feed mode during that time. I'm thinking I'd just need to create a feed profile and call it in the pump programming, right?

Also are you running these at full gph? If not, where/how do you program that?

 

[Reefomeez]

Nevermind...just saw intensity fields.

 

[ReEfErAdDiCt86]

Wow, I have to step up my game a bit I guess lol Apex on my WTB list.

 

[Reefomeez]

This is awesome thanks! Can you post a pic of the wiring with both pumps connected?

I have 2 wp40s for a 120 so I'm either going to ramp them down and use both or maybe just one. Not sure yet. I am sure that two at full blast will lead to an in-tank snowstorm and probably spillage.

 

[jbaeza83]

I have an auto feeder and want to set it to feed mode during that time. I'm thinking I'd just need to create a feed profile and call it in the pump programming, right?

Also are you running these at full gph? If not, where/how do you program that?

You can do that or just program one of the feed modes into the schedule.


I am only running mine at around 40%. This is done in the intensity box. The intensity goes from 0-100, 0=0v and 100=10v.

The pumps are only designed to take 5v, so you have to make sure to never put the intensity above 50. Or you can build a voltage divider circuit in your wiring that will only send 5v to the pump when you have it programmed at 100.

I went to easier way which was to just not program it past 50.

 

[jbaeza83]

I can post up pics of the wiring but its all taped up and you wont see much.

 

[jbaeza83]

This is what I followed except for the voltage divider.

 

[Reefomeez]

I can post up pics of the wiring but its all taped up and you wont see much.

Okay, I'll PM you for your number when I'm ready. Really not sure whether to keep one and sell the other or keep both and ramp them down. What are your tank's dims? Why'd you go with two vs one?

 

[jbaeza83]

I have an auto feeder and want to set it to feed mode during that time. I'm thinking I'd just need to create a feed profile and call it in the pump programming, right?

Also are you running these at full gph? If not, where/how do you program that?

if you want to stop by one day and check it out let me know. we could maybe even mod your pumps here if I have the free time that day.

 

[Reefomeez]

if you want to stop by one day and check it out let me know. we could maybe even mod your pumps here if I have the free time that day.

Sweet thanks. I'll make time!

And then we can video the wiring work for the boards. We'll go viral and then get our own TV show methinks.

 

[jbaeza83]

Sweet thanks. I'll make time!

And then we can video the wiring work for the boards. We'll go viral and then get our own TV show methinks.

ahahahaha.....I like the way you think!

 

[johnwin84]

Okay, I'll PM you for your number when I'm ready. Really not sure whether to keep one and sell the other or keep both and ramp them down. What are your tank's dims? Why'd you go with two vs one?

I have a 4*2*2 as well but run 6105. I would do 2 wp40