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    Can Jebao pumps be controled by an AC3?

    That is the question. I have a pair of Jebaos WP40 and a DC 6000 as return.
    Can I control them on the AC3?

    Thanks !

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    Maybe with an aqua surf


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    No. They are not wireless. Do I need to change the controller of the Jebaos or adapt it?

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    Aqua surf isn't wireless it is the older version of the Vsp module


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    It can be, but is it compatible? How can I know?

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    The aquasurf can control them. Take a look at torx diy jebao cable thread. It should work exactly the same as that, but it is possible the pinout is different. The jebao controller is not used at all.

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    Thank you Zombie, how many pumps can I control with the aquasurf? I fount the topic:
    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2381275
    As I can see, it is for 2 pumps, but the aquasurf can control more that that?

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    You can control 4 per aquasurf. You just have to make two double cables.

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    Great zombie, I saw that. Really appreciate your support.

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    Sorry to ask this, but How can I be sure the pinout is the same for the Aquasurf? Torx cable is the smae pinout?

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    It should be, but you can always check with a voltmeter before you solder up the cable. Turn only V1 on and verify that you see 10V DC on the two colors of the ethernet cable that TORX suggests to use. If those colors dont show 10V, then play trial and error until you find the two that do. Repeat the same process for V2.

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    The pinout is the same. The Neptune Stream cable hasn't changed from the pre-Apex days - it's part number is still SURFCAB2. The "SURF" part comes from when it could only be used with the AquaSurf.
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    Thanks for the info Russ, Zombie !! Can 2 aquasurfs be conected to the controller to control 8 pumps?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reef Man View Post
    Thanks for the info Russ, Zombie !! Can 2 aquasurfs be conected to the controller to control 8 pumps?
    Is that Possible?

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    Yes. You just need to assign unique CTRL addresses to the 2nd AquaSurf
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    Got the aqua surf´s for my AC3, but don´t understand how to configure them

    I alredy saw the manual and I can see hot the configure the intensity with
    Pmp Int 35/100 para PF1

    But don´t understand about SD, sd, Sd, sD and about the times on and off and how to identify wich pump correspond to each code.
    Can you give me some help pls?

    Thanks in advance !

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    That's covered in the AquaSurf manual.
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    Have it on hand, but don´t understand

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    Think I got it.
    Will open another thread to help on review my code.

    Thanks

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    Quick question, If I use Torx cable to control the Jebao pumps, do I need to use a powersupply on the Aquasurf?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reef Man View Post
    Quick question, If I use Torx cable to control the Jebao pumps, do I need to use a powersupply on the Aquasurf?
    Nobody?

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    Can Jebao pumps be controled by an AC3?

    The AquaSurf requires its own power supply unless you are controlling Tunze pumps.
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    In this case, the powersupply of the Jebao, does not send power to the aquasurf and this one needs it´s own powersupply? If this is correct, wich power supply I need to use it?
    Thanks !

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    It takes the power supply for the Aquasurf. I think it is a 12v 500mA. Nothing fancy and can probably be picked up at a local radio shack. The Aquasurf needs power and the Jebao pumps need their power as well.
    Current: 120 Gallon Peninsula DIY system.

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