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    Read this first - Switch Names

    The Apex controllers can handle an enormous number of switches, not just 6. Each of the PM modules have the ability to handle 6 switches each. And since you can have up to 240 modules on an Apex, the number of switches possible is quite high. But how to address all these switches? Here's a chart to help you figure it out:

    Connect I/O Breakout Box to: Switch Naming Convention Firmware < 4.30 Switch Naming Convention Firmware 4.30 +
    Base Module Switch1 – Switch6 Sw1 - Sw6
    PX1000
    AquaSurf
    LunarSim
    SwitchA1 – SwitchA6 (1) SwA1 - SwA6 (1)
    PM1
    PM2
    PM3
    ALD
    Switchx5_1 – Switchx5_6 (2) Swx5_1 - Swx5_6 (2)

    (1) ‘A’ is for the first expansion module, ‘B’ the second, ‘C’ the third, etc.
    (2) ‘5’ varies based on that expansion module’s AquaBus number. If your PM1 is at AB #4, then the switches are named ‘SWITCHx4_1’ through ‘SWITCHx4_6’. If your PM1 is at AB #7, then the switches are named ‘SWITCHx7_1’ through ‘SWITCHx7_6’.
    Last edited by aquamanic; 02-10-2013 at 15:16.

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    The info in the original post applies to Apexes running 4.20 and older firmware. The default switch input names have changed with 4.3x firmware.

    For 4.3x firmware, the default switch inputs are:

    For the Apex & Apex Lite switch inputs - Sw1 through Sw6

    For the switch inputs on a PM1, PM2, PM3, and ALD - SwxY_1 through SwxY_6 where Y is the AquaBus address of the module.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

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