Controller question

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Originally Posted by syncro

What do you mean by robust? Reliability, expansion options, build quality?

Based on my experience with both systems, Apex is an easier system to operate out of the two but with that said it is a lot more glitchier. I had a lot of problem try to program it, it would kick me out of the software while I was in the mist of programming it, I would always have to re-log back in to try again. When accessing through the internet using aquanote, it would disconnect from time to time for no appearant reason. Out of the year and a half that I had the system(apex) I had to send in the display module due to the backlight led failure($35) and the base module meltdown($150) plus down time. One thing Apex has going for it is customer service. If you ever have any issues with your apex, Curt from neptune is always there to help. Emails are always answered in a timely fashion. I honestly can't say that about profilux...
As far as realiability goes, I have only had my profilux for a short while so I can't really comment on that, but I know lots of people that are running the profilux system that has been trouble free for years of service.
Build quality on the base module for the Apex just can't compete with profilux. Mind you the cost on the apex is a lot better than the profilux. I do like the Apex unit as it is cost effective and it will do pretty much anything you ask of it. Expansion are endless, you can control anything from you tank outlets to when you want to turn on your coffee pot in the morning if you wish. I spent 800 for the apex which came with 2 dc8 power bars, 1 dc4hd power bar, 15 feet of extension cable, standard 1 ph port, 1 ph/orp port. The same setup in profilux, one will be looking at around 1800 to 2300 depends on how many power outlet you need. 350 bucks for each powerbar pab sure gets up there quick.
At the end I guess its really up to you and your wallet. I like the apex system while it does have glitches here and there it is still a decent system for the price. If you rely heavy on your controller like I am, then profilux might be a better way to go, or wait for the vertex unit.