Vertex Cerebra Introductory Pricing $374.99!
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The brs video was awesome. Although, it looks bulky, both monitor and modules, the software and interaction appears superior to apex. Apex programming is well it's programming and code, old, old. Software updates with Ethernet cable, well its old, old. Vertex seems to have jumped way ahead of apex in software and will have to see how bulky vertex' hardware really is. Yeah for competition!!!
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https://youtu.be/MDPUA3LKb1Q
https://youtu.be/MDPUA3LKb1Q
Yea but the apex has start of the art new ugly *** color scheme!
I'm looking forward to seeing what this vertex is all about. Also wonder what the power bars connectivity is like... I am sure once someone comes out with some power bars that are easy to decode and very cheap DIY raspberry pi type controller will come out that can utilize them and end up being the best controller.
I'm looking forward to seeing what this vertex is all about. Also wonder what the power bars connectivity is like... I am sure once someone comes out with some power bars that are easy to decode and very cheap DIY raspberry pi type controller will come out that can utilize them and end up being the best controller.
That Multi-bar is huge... Although according to Vertex, it's surge protected so I guess that's why its bulky and large? At the same time, maybe the reason why is large is that it has:
6 Relay controlled Sockets
2 x PH Probe Ports
1 x Redox probe Port
1 x Conductivity Probe port
1 x Dissolved Oxygen Port
1 x Par Sensor Port
2 x Optical or Mechanical Level Sensor ports
2 x 1-10v Channels
So it doesn't need all those breakout boxes, VDMs, and whatnot. Also, I'm also curious about the "accessories" they keep pushing on us.
I'd be interested in it if it comes with a leak detector like what the Apex has.
6 Relay controlled Sockets
2 x PH Probe Ports
1 x Redox probe Port
1 x Conductivity Probe port
1 x Dissolved Oxygen Port
1 x Par Sensor Port
2 x Optical or Mechanical Level Sensor ports
2 x 1-10v Channels
So it doesn't need all those breakout boxes, VDMs, and whatnot. Also, I'm also curious about the "accessories" they keep pushing on us.
I'd be interested in it if it comes with a leak detector like what the Apex has.
You are correct, it comes with a lot of features that will not have to be added later at an additional cost. I do know there are a lot of extras that you will be able to add to this in the future but I'm not sure exactly what and when they will be available. Here is a list from 2011 of what they were planning. I would expect that list may have changed by now. I would expect that leak detection is still coming.
Features (2011)
First app based aquarium controller
Modules connected over USB 2.0
SD card
Supports external tablets
Graphical menus
Embedded web server to monitor, configure and or control over Internet or Intranet.
Auto detection of new hardware
Ethernet connection onboard
NTP time control
Automatic firmware update capable
Multiple fail safe and error detection features
Galvanic isolation of modules via optocouplers and DC-DC convertors/ 2KV isolation
Supports “Smart Digital” sensors, capable of error detection, 2 way communication
Supports industry standard sensors
Battery powered wireless remote sensors
Monitor and report power consumption of each connected device
Programmable logic
Email Alerts
SMS alerts
Data logging, history, graphing
Remote monitoring and control via Internet and GSM
I-Phone App
Capable of being linked to Zig-Bee universal remote controllers
Printer compatible to print reports, logs and or graphs
Browse Internet
Watch high resolution videos
V-light composer for simulating sunrise, sunset, weather simulations…
LED diming and control
Variable speed pump control
Modify, create and or write apps to fully customize control of your system
Parameters (2011)
Monitor and control PH
Monitor and control Redox
Monitor and control conductivity (Both salt and fresh water)
Monitor and control dissolved oxygen
Monitor and control temperature
Monitor and control ambient humidity
Monitor and control dissolved Co2
Monitor and control ambient Co2 Levels
Monitor and control many other parameters via V-Chrome such as Calcium, magnesium…
Additional modules (2011)
PWM
Variable AC outlets
1-10V
Dali
Air-flow meter and regulators
Fluid-flow meter and regulators
V-Cam wireless Camera for remote real time viewing
Par/Lux
Remote low power wireless sensors
Leak detector
Fluid level sensor mechanical and or optical
UPS Module; enables the life support system in case of power interruption
Variable speed power-heads such as Tunze
Features (2011)
First app based aquarium controller
Modules connected over USB 2.0
SD card
Supports external tablets
Graphical menus
Embedded web server to monitor, configure and or control over Internet or Intranet.
Auto detection of new hardware
Ethernet connection onboard
NTP time control
Automatic firmware update capable
Multiple fail safe and error detection features
Galvanic isolation of modules via optocouplers and DC-DC convertors/ 2KV isolation
Supports “Smart Digital” sensors, capable of error detection, 2 way communication
Supports industry standard sensors
Battery powered wireless remote sensors
Monitor and report power consumption of each connected device
Programmable logic
Email Alerts
SMS alerts
Data logging, history, graphing
Remote monitoring and control via Internet and GSM
I-Phone App
Capable of being linked to Zig-Bee universal remote controllers
Printer compatible to print reports, logs and or graphs
Browse Internet
Watch high resolution videos
V-light composer for simulating sunrise, sunset, weather simulations…
LED diming and control
Variable speed pump control
Modify, create and or write apps to fully customize control of your system
Parameters (2011)
Monitor and control PH
Monitor and control Redox
Monitor and control conductivity (Both salt and fresh water)
Monitor and control dissolved oxygen
Monitor and control temperature
Monitor and control ambient humidity
Monitor and control dissolved Co2
Monitor and control ambient Co2 Levels
Monitor and control many other parameters via V-Chrome such as Calcium, magnesium…
Additional modules (2011)
PWM
Variable AC outlets
1-10V
Dali
Air-flow meter and regulators
Fluid-flow meter and regulators
V-Cam wireless Camera for remote real time viewing
Par/Lux
Remote low power wireless sensors
Leak detector
Fluid level sensor mechanical and or optical
UPS Module; enables the life support system in case of power interruption
Variable speed power-heads such as Tunze
